SUPREME COURT SAYS BROKERS CAN FACE NEGLIGENT-HIRING SUITS, CURBING F4A SHIELD
In a unanimous ruling, justices held that federal preemption doesn’t bar state tort claims against freight brokers when safety is implicated, a major win for crash victims and a potential liability shift for brokerages including C.H. Robinson.
AMAZON ROLLS OUT 30-MINUTE GROCERY DELIVERY, TOUTS NEW SHOPPING AI
Amazon Now expands rapid delivery to more U.S. cities while “Alexa for Shopping” debuts as a personalized assistant, signaling fresh competition for same-day and last‑mile providers.
ITS LOGISTICS: HORMUZ DISRUPTION DRIVING FUEL SHOCK THROUGH SUPPLY CHAINS
The 3PL’s May Port/Rail Ramp Index warns elevated diesel and bunker costs are rippling across U.S. freight networks, urging shippers to plan around tighter capacity and longer lead times.
ISM DELAYS SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING FORECAST TO JUNE 17
The Institute for Supply Management postponed its new planning forecast release by a month, pushing key demand and inventory signals for shippers and carriers into mid‑June.
DAT: SOUTH TEXAS REEFER RATES SURGE AS FLORIDA SEASON FADES
DAT reports reefer spot rates jumping as much as 59% on select lanes with produce shifting west; elevated pricing persists even excluding fuel, tightening refrigerated capacity near the border and West Coast corridors.
VOLVO AUTONOMOUS SOLUTIONS, DSV BEGIN COMMERCIAL DRIVERLESS HAULS IN TEXAS
The partners completed their first autonomous truckload using the Volvo VNL Autonomous and plan to expand to additional lanes, underscoring accelerating commercialization on key Texas corridors.
MAJOR TL/LTL CARRIERS HOLD STEADY ON 2026 CAPEX AMID RECOVERY SIGNS
Public fleets largely kept capital spending plans intact in Q1, with analysts citing strong Class 8 order momentum and firmer rate expectations as indicators of stabilizing freight markets.
TRUMP–XI SUMMIT KEEPS TRADE TRUCE IN FOCUS AS SUPPLY CHAIN STAKES LOOM
As U.S. and China leaders wrap up talks in Beijing, markets watch for signals on tariffs and bilateral flows that could sway ocean imports, intermodal volumes, and trucking demand through peak season planning.
I-95 SOUTHBOUND IN VIRGINIA SHUT AFTER FIERY TRACTOR-TRAILER CRASH
A morning crash in Stafford County blocked all southbound lanes, creating major delays on a critical East Coast freight artery; carriers should expect residual congestion and detours near the DC metro area.
WEST VIRGINIA TURNPIKE CRASH CLOSES I-77 SOUTHBOUND LANES
A collision involving a tractor-trailer and box truck shut portions of the Turnpike early Thursday; freight headed through the Charleston–Beckley corridor should monitor reopening times and plan alternate routes.
FATAL, HAZMAT-RELATED TRACTOR-TRAILER FIRE SHUTS I-85 IN N.C. FOR HOURS
A deadly crash between two rigs in Rowan County sparked a hazmat response and lengthy closure Wednesday, adding disruption on a key Southeast freight corridor linking Charlotte and the Triad.
BIG RIG OVERTURNS ON I-80 NEAR SACRAMENTO, SPILLING WALNUTS AND SNARLING TRAFFIC
An eastbound semi overturned near Antelope Road on Wednesday night, prompting emergency response and lane closures that slowed Northern California freight movements along the I‑80 corridor.
BELTWAY CRASH INVOLVING TRUCK ADDS TO D.C.-AREA FREIGHT DELAYS
WTOP reports a truck-involved crash blocking the right side on I‑495’s Inner Loop near VA‑193, compounding regional congestion for LTL and parcel carriers operating across Northern Virginia and Maryland.
AURORA, MCLANE TO EXPAND DRIVERLESS LONG-HAUL ROUTES BETWEEN DALLAS AND HOUSTON
Foodservice distributor McLane will scale autonomous operations with Aurora in Texas, with additional routes planned this year as shippers test consistency, safety and labor benefits of driverless freight.
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