Daily headlines and summaries of the most important news in trucking and logistics.
I-80 WEST OF DES MOINES TO SEE OVERNIGHT CLOSURES THROUGH APRIL Starting April 6, multiple overnight closures and detours will affect I-80 west of Des Moines, including routing via Jordan Creek Parkway and University Avenue; carriers should plan around nightly…
SPOT RATES CLOSE IN ON CONTRACT PRICING AS MARKET REBALANCES U.S. Bank and DAT data show the spot–contract gap narrowing to roughly 11 cents per mile by March, signaling early demand stabilization after a prolonged downturn. ENGINE MAKERS BACK EPA…
AMAZON SLAPS 3.5% FUEL AND LOGISTICS SURCHARGE ON THIRD-PARTY SELLERS Effective April 17, Amazon will add a 3.5% surcharge for U.S. and Canadian sellers using its fulfillment services as fuel costs surge amid the Iran war, following similar carrier actions.…
INDIANA REVOKES NEARLY 1,800 NON-DOMICILED CDLS UNDER NEW LAW Indiana canceled about 1,790 non-domiciled CDLs as HEA 1200 took effect April 1, tightening visa and English-test rules and adding penalties for carriers and schools. Fleets operating in or through the…
CVSA MAKES ELD TAMPERING AN OUT-OF-SERVICE VIOLATION STARTING APRIL 1 A new inspection bulletin effective April 1 clarifies how inspectors will identify false logs and ELD tampering and when to place drivers out of service under the 2026 North American…
U.S. AVERAGE GAS PRICE HITS $4; DIESEL AT $5.45 NATIONWIDE AAA data show the national average for regular is $4.018 and diesel is $5.454 today, intensifying cost pressure on fleets and shippers as the Iran war keeps the Strait of…
OIL SURGE TIGHTENS FREIGHT MARGINS AS BRENT JUMPS PAST $116; DIESEL COST PRESSURES BUILD Crude rallied again on Monday, March 30, with Brent topping $116 amid Middle East turmoil—an upswing that typically flows through to U.S. diesel prices and carrier…
UPS NIXES DRIVER BUYOUTS IN 13 STATES UPS is rolling back its Driver Choice buyout program across the Teamsters’ Central Region after more than 30 local grievances, though the company says discussions continue with local unions. Carriers and shippers should…
MATS FRIDAY CONCERT PACKS FREEDOM HALL AS SHOW HITS FULL STRIDE The Mid-America Trucking Show’s free Friday concert in Louisville featured Frank Foster, Mark Ware and Long Haul Paul, drawing thousands after a full day of exhibits, education and networking.…
LAWMAKERS FLOAT FEDERAL GAS-TAX HOLIDAY AS FUEL SPIKE HITS TRUCKING With pump prices surging amid Middle East turmoil, members of Congress are pushing to suspend the federal gas tax. Carriers warn higher diesel costs will filter quickly into freight rates…
