AAA: U.S. AVERAGE GAS $4.513; DIESEL $5.646 AS OF MAY 17
AAA’s daily dashboard shows the national average for regular at $4.513 and diesel at $5.646 on May 17, with prices up sharply versus a month ago as crude remains elevated.
SEVERE WEATHER MONDAY: SPC FLAGS MODERATE RISK FOR KS/NE, TORNADO AND LARGE HAIL THREATS
The Storm Prediction Center’s May 17 Day 2 outlook warns of numerous severe storms Monday across central/northeastern Kansas into far southeastern Nebraska—carriers should plan for potential route delays and safety holds.
AMAZON FACES CLASS ACTION OVER ALLEGEDLY KEEPING TARIFF-RELATED COSTS
A May 16 report details a lawsuit claiming Amazon retained tariff costs instead of passing them on or refunding customers—another sign of litigation risk around trade pass-throughs that ripple across logistics contracts and pricing.
SUPREME COURT’S C.H. ROBINSON RULING: WHAT IT MEANS FOR BROKER LIABILITY
Analysis published May 16 breaks down the high court’s unanimous decision affecting FAAAA preemption and freight brokers, with practical takeaways for risk management and carrier vetting workflows.
PORT OF LOS ANGELES POSTS SECOND-BEST APRIL ON RECORD AMID STRONG IMPORT DEMAND
The nation’s busiest container gateway handled 890,861 TEUs in April, signaling resilient U.S. import demand—an upstream indicator for trucking volumes in Southern California and beyond.
LA IMPORTS SURGE WHILE SEVERAL EAST COAST PORTS SEE APRIL SLOWDOWNS
Fresh data point to stronger flows through Los Angeles versus declines at some East Coast ports—truckload and drayage demand are likely to skew West Coast near term as routings shift.
SAN YSIDRO: I‑5 “LAST U.S. EXIT” OFF-RAMP CLOSED OVERNIGHT MAY 17
Caltrans will close the Camino de la Plaza off-ramp 9 p.m.–5 a.m. Sunday for grinding work—drivers missing the detour risk being routed into Mexico; plan staging and HOS accordingly near the border.
MARYLAND: BAY BRIDGE AND I‑95 WORK ZONES TO AFFECT TRUCK TRAFFIC MAY 17–20
MDTA’s weekly advisory includes Bay Bridge lane closures and other corridor impacts during the week of May 17; expect periodic delays on US 50/301 and schedule runs to avoid peak restrictions.
PHOENIX METRO: ADOT WEEKEND FREEWAY ADVISORY INCLUDES I‑10 CLOSURES
ADOT’s May 15–18 advisory highlights planned I‑10 closures and ramp restrictions around the Stack and Seventh Street; carriers should plan alternate routings for metro pickups and deliveries.
AAA: 45 MILLION TO TRAVEL FOR MEMORIAL DAY; HEAVY ROAD VOLUMES AHEAD
AAA projects a record 39.1 million travelers by car over the May 21–25 holiday window, signaling tight road capacity and potential last‑mile delays for regional carriers beginning late this week.
AAA: PUMP PRICES TICK HIGHER AGAIN AHEAD OF HOLIDAY DRIVING SURGE
With crude near $100, AAA says gasoline averages are climbing into Memorial Day, keeping fuel surcharge discussions front‑and‑center for shippers and carriers.
DIESEL PRICES HOLD ELEVATED AS SUPPLIES TIGHTEN, EIA DATA SHOWS
Industry tracking of the week ending May 11 shows national on‑highway diesel averaging $5.639, with federal outlooks pointing to continued near‑term pressure on distillate costs.
MAERSK NORTH AMERICA: MAY MARKET UPDATE FLAGS FUEL, REGULATORY WATCHPOINTS
Carrier outlook highlights high energy prices and changing compliance regimes, with particular attention to West Coast gateway volumes and origin‑tracing enforcement impacting inland trucking flows.
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