CALTRANS TO FULLY CLOSE EASTBOUND I-80 IN SAN FRANCISCO APRIL 17–20
A 1.6-mile stretch of EB I-80 from 17th St. to 4th St. will be shut from 11 p.m. Friday, April 17 to 6 a.m. Monday, April 20 for viaduct rehabilitation, with signed detours expected to snarl Bay Area freight traffic.
‘MAJOR DELAYS’ EXPECTED AS SF I-80 CLOSURE BEGINS FRIDAY NIGHT
Local officials warn drivers to avoid the Bay Bridge approaches during the 55-hour closure, with heavy congestion anticipated on alternate freight corridors through SoMa and Mission Bay.
ABC7: U.S.-101 CONNECTORS TO EB I-80 ALSO CLOSED DURING WEEKEND WORK
In addition to the EB I-80 shutdown, the northbound and southbound U.S.-101 connectors to EB I-80 will be closed, tightening capacity for regional freight flows to the Bay Bridge.
DAT: TRUCKLOAD SPOT RATES HIT TWO‑YEAR HIGHS AS DIESEL SURGES
DAT reports March spot and contract rates climbed to two‑year peaks, with fuel surcharges jumping sharply; analysts say supply‑side friction and fuel volatility are pushing up trucking costs into Q2.
ITS LOGISTICS: HORMUZ CRISIS, TIGHT CAPACITY DRIVE FIRST SUSTAINED TRANSPORT COST RISES SINCE COVID
April’s Port/Rail Ramp Index flags broad cost pressure across trucking and intermodal, citing diesel spikes, theft/fraud risks, and capacity constraints at handoff points as key headwinds for shippers.
CVSA ROADCHECK 2026: ELD COMPLIANCE AND PERSONAL CONVEYANCE UNDER SCRUTINY
With Roadcheck set for May 12–14, experts warn HOS and falsified logs remain top OOS drivers; fleets are urged to tighten ELD use and personal‑conveyance policies ahead of the blitz.
IDAHO TO BUILD WILDLIFE UNDERPASSES ON U.S. 30 TO REDUCE TRUCK–DEER COLLISIONS
Construction starts this month on three underpasses at a Highway 30 bottleneck near Rocky Point, aiming to cut crashes and improve safety on a key corridor used by commercial traffic.
PORT OF LONG BEACH OPENS 2026 AS BUSIEST U.S. GATEWAY; ‘STRONG’ MARCH VOLUMES
Railway Age reports POLB led North America in March throughput, underscoring steady import demand and solidifying Southern California’s role despite tariff and geopolitical uncertainty.
POLB Q1 CONTAINER TRAFFIC DOWN 5.7% YEAR OVER YEAR
First‑quarter volumes at the Port of Long Beach declined versus 2025, even as March activity remained comparatively strong, signaling mixed conditions for West Coast drayage and intermodal flows.
AMAZON ADDS 3.5% FUEL AND LOGISTICS SURCHARGE TO FBA FEES STARTING APRIL 17
Seller Central announced a 3.5% surcharge on FBA and related programs effective today, reflecting elevated transport costs and adding pass‑through pressure to e‑commerce shippers and carriers.
FMCSA CLEARINGHOUSE EXPERIENCED SCHEDULED OUTAGE APRIL 16, AFFECTING CDL VERIFICATIONS
FMCSA advised users of a one‑hour maintenance window Thursday night, temporarily pausing CDL info verification — a reminder for fleets to anticipate brief compliance‑system downtimes.
COLORADO DOT WARNS OF SPRING STORM; TRACTION LAWS REMAIN IN EFFECT THROUGH MAY 31
CDOT cautions of overnight snow and crash risks statewide and reminds motorists — including CMVs — of ongoing traction requirements that can slow or reroute mountain freight traffic.
CALTRANS: NIGHTLY I-5 LANE CLOSURES IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY APRIL 19–25
Alternating northbound and southbound I‑5 lane closures for maintenance next week will constrain overnight capacity on a major Central Valley freight artery; carriers should plan detours and buffers.
WEEKLY TRUCKING EMPLOYMENT ROUNDUP HIGHLIGHTS LATEST HIRES AND MOVES
Truck Parts & Service tallies leadership changes and workforce trends across carriers and suppliers for the week of April 12, offering insight into hiring momentum amid tightening capacity.
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