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ARSON SUSPECT POSTS VIDEO OF MASSIVE ONTARIO DISTRIBUTION CENTER FIRE; NFI‑RUN KIMBERLY‑CLARK WAREHOUSE A TOTAL LOSS Investigators say an employee allegedly set the 1.2 million‑sq‑ft Ontario, California tissue products DC ablaze and posted video; the total loss is expected to…
FMCSA ALLOWS PAPER MEDICAL CERTIFICATES THROUGH OCT. 11 DURING NRII TRANSITION FMCSA issued a six-month exemption letting CDL/CLP holders and carriers rely on paper medical examiner’s certificates for up to 60 days after issuance as states and examiners complete National…
DTNA Q1 SALES DECLINE 24.5% YEAR OVER YEAR Daimler Truck North America sold 29,432 trucks and buses in Q1 2026, with softer North American demand dragging global results. Fleets continue to refresh selectively as they weigh fuel, financing costs and…
TRUCKER SURVIVES AFTER STEEL COIL CRUSHES CAB ON I-465 IN INDIANAPOLIS Indiana State Police said no serious injuries were reported after a coil slammed into the back of a semi’s cab on I‑465 North, backing up traffic for five miles…
OIL PLUNGES BELOW $100 AS U.S.–IRAN CEASEFIRE EASES MARKET FEARS Benchmark crude fell roughly 16% after a two‑week ceasefire was announced, offering potential relief to freight operators watching fuel costs. Equities rallied on the news while traders weighed how quickly…
DOT BUDGET BLUEPRINT SEEKS $946M FOR FMCSA IN FY2027 The White House proposal would allocate $398M for safety operations and $548M for safety grants, with Congress set to debate the nonbinding plan when it returns April 13. INTERNATIONAL TO SELL…
US TRUCK RATES HIT HIGHEST SINCE 2022, ADDING INFLATION PRESSURE Linehaul pricing climbed to cycle highs as carriers pass through surging diesel costs, tightening capacity and raising shippers’ transportation budgets. DAT: SPOT RATES CLIMB AS FUEL SURGE TIGHTENS CAPACITY National…
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.…