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SPIRIT AIRLINES SHUTS DOWN, CITING SURGING FUEL COSTS The ultra-low-cost carrier ceased operations effective May 2, launching an orderly wind-down after spiking jet fuel prices and a failed rescue effort, stranding passengers and workers nationwide. WASHINGTON POST: SPIRIT SAYS IT’S…
FMCSA HIGHLIGHTS YEAR-ONE TRUCKING AGENDA UNDER TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY SEAN P. DUFFY FMCSA marked Duffy’s first year with a recap of enforcement and funding moves affecting CDLs and state compliance, signaling continued regulatory scrutiny for carriers and drivers. Fleets should watch…
USDOT MARKS ONE YEAR OF TRUCKING CRACKDOWNS; HIGHLIGHTS NEW ENFORCEMENT, DATAQS UPGRADE FMCSA and Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy touted actions over the past year, including stricter non‑domiciled CDL rules, funding penalties for noncompliant states, removal of fraudulent training providers,…
TESLA SEMI ENTERS HIGH‑VOLUME PRODUCTION AS FIRST TRUCK ROLLS OFF LINE Tesla said the first Semi has rolled off a new high‑volume line at Giga Nevada, signaling the long-delayed electric Class 8’s production ramp. The company confirmed the milestone after…
OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE POSTS Q1 2026 RESULTS; EPS $1.14 Old Dominion reported first-quarter 2026 earnings per diluted share of $1.14 and discussed continued focus on yield and service quality as it navigates a dynamic LTL market. UPS RELEASES FIRST-QUARTER…
TFI INTERNATIONAL POSTS Q1 2026 RESULTS; LOGISTICS AND TRUCKLOAD OUTPACE EXPECTATIONS DESPITE WEATHER TFI reported first-quarter earnings above its outlook, citing stronger performance in Truckload and Logistics while noting winter weather headwinds early in the quarter. TRAFFIX WARNS: FREIGHT RATE…
USPS’ TEMPORARY 8% PARCEL PRICE INCREASE TAKES EFFECT TODAY THROUGH JAN. 17, 2027 The Postal Service’s transportation-related, time-limited price change hits Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select starting April 26 to offset hauling costs; base…
ATRI SETS 6 RESEARCH PRIORITIES FOR 2026, INCLUDING WEATHER DISRUPTIONS AND DRIVER TRAINING The American Transportation Research Institute’s board approved six focus areas for 2026, emphasizing disruptive weather, industry goodwill and training as carriers navigate a tightening market. KNIGHT-SWIFT POSTS…
OIL PRICES SWING AS IRAN TALKS EMERGE; BRENT HOVERS NEAR $105 Crude stayed volatile on April 24 as diplomatic signals from Tehran nudged Brent around $105, keeping diesel costs elevated for carriers and shippers watching fuel surcharges. WHITE HOUSE EXTENDS…
ATA TRUCK TONNAGE POSTS BIGGEST Y/Y GAIN SINCE 2022; Q1 BEST SINCE 2017 ATA says March for-hire truck tonnage rose 3% year over year and 0.3% from February, capping the strongest quarter since Q3 2017 and signaling early signs of…