APPEALS COURT REJECTS BID TO PAUSE FMCSA’S NON-DOMICILED CDL RULE
The D.C. Circuit denied requests to temporarily halt FMCSA’s rule tightening vetting for non‑domiciled CDL holders, allowing the regulation to remain in effect as litigation proceeds. The decision could impact carriers that rely on foreign drivers.
HOUSE BILL WOULD REQUIRE FMCSA TO VERIFY NON‑DOMICILED CDL APPLICANTS
New legislation from Reps. Dave Taylor and Jefferson Shreve would shift immigration‑status checks for non‑domiciled CDL seekers to FMCSA via a federal database. Sponsors say it’s aimed at closing loopholes in state-level verification processes.
PACCAR SEES DEMAND RECOVERY AS NORTH AMERICA BUILD SHARE CLIMBS
Kenworth/Peterbilt parent cited improving U.S.-Canada demand amid tighter truck capacity and rising freight rates. The OEM reported a 31.8% North American production market share in Q1 and reaffirmed 2026 industry sales of 230,000–270,000 units.
VOLVO EXPANDS AUTONOMOUS VNL OPERATIONS TO THIRD LANE, REACHES OKLAHOMA CITY
Volvo Autonomous Solutions added a Dallas–Oklahoma City lane, its first cross‑state autonomous route and initial direct‑to‑customer deliveries. The move advances the OEM’s commercialization roadmap for hub‑to‑hub freight.
KODIAK BEGINS AUTONOMOUS FREIGHT HAULING WITH ROEHL TRANSPORT IN TEXAS
Kodiak says trucks equipped with its “Kodiak Driver” are running four round trips per week between Dallas and Houston for Roehl. The partnership is part of Kodiak’s push toward driverless operations by the end of 2026.
KODIAK LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL AUTONOMOUS TRUCKING, ENTERS LOGGING IN CANADA
The company will pilot autonomous timber hauls for West Fraser in Alberta later this year, marking its first international operations and expansion into forestry logistics. FPInnovations facilitated the collaboration with industry and regulators.
GEORGIA CITY TO BAN TRACTOR‑TRAILERS FROM PORT WENTWORTH DOWNTOWN ON JULY 1
Port Wentworth will reroute trucks off the Coastal Highway downtown corridor following GDOT approval of jurisdictional changes. Officials are launching a public information campaign and will post detours for drivers ahead of the change.
GULF COAST RAIL GATEWAY DECLARED ‘DEVELOPMENT‑READY,’ PROMISING NEW INTERMODAL CAPACITY
Coastal Line Rail said its Gulf Coast Rail Gateway is ready to support plastics, petrochemicals, steel, intermodal, automotive and cross‑border Mexico traffic. The facility could shift freight flows and relieve highway congestion along the Gulf Coast.
ACT EXPO 2026: CLEAN‑TECH MOMENTUM BUILDS AS FLEETS CHASE ROI
Coverage from Las Vegas highlights OEM investments and fresh capital for autonomy and low‑emissions platforms. Despite policy uncertainty, fleets are pressing ahead with practical deployments where the economics pencil out.
CLEAN ENERGY FUELS POSTS Q1 REVENUE OF $117.6M; RNG VOLUMES REACH 67.4M GALLONS
The natural gas fueling provider reported higher year‑over‑year revenue and detailed growth plans serving heavy‑duty fleets. The release also noted leadership changes and ongoing RNG project development activity.
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE: CARRIERS ADJUST TO GEOPOLITICAL SHIFTS; NEW CAPACITY ADDED ON RED SEA ROUTES
Airgroup’s weekly outlook cites service changes and cost pressures as shippers navigate fuel surcharges and routing disruptions. The forwarder says teams are advising customers on mode shifts and schedule volatility into May.
NORTH CAROLINA TRUCKERS CITE DIESEL SPIKES, TARIFFS AS MARGINS TIGHTEN
At a May 7 business roundtable, carriers described fuel costs, tariffs and rising benefits expenses outpacing rate gains. Owners warned that sustained price pressure could force equipment to the sidelines if shippers don’t adjust budgets.
COURT‑APPROVED SOCAL AUCTION OFFERS 100+ TRUCKS, TRAILERS AND FORKLIFTS
Tiger Group’s bankruptcy auction through May 12 features five tractors, 72 trailers and 13 forklifts from two shuttered operators. Fleets, couriers and warehouse firms are targeted buyers as equipment remains in short supply in some segments.
KBR SECURES $449M U.S. ARMY LOGISTICS AND BASE SUPPORT CONTRACT
The award covers logistics and base operations support, underscoring steady defense logistics demand that taps trucking and warehousing capacity. Work will span multiple sites under the Army’s support programs.
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