What changed — and why it matters now The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued an interim final rule on September 26, 2025 that sharply restricts when states can issue or renew non‑domiciled commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) and CDLs for drivers domiciled outside the U.S. The rule, effective immediately, is…
National Overview — Friday, October 31, 2025 A fast‑moving, intense low crossing New England brings widespread rain there early today, while a short‑lived atmospheric river targets the Pacific Northwest with periods of heavy rain through early Saturday. Elsewhere, most of the Lower 48 is dry for Halloween. Expect cooler‑than‑normal temperatures…
On October 30, 2025, an early read on TFI International’s U.S. LTL business pointed to a recovery that’s gathering, but not yet running — a blend of service improvements and lingering cost pressure that keeps the turnaround firmly “in progress.” For shippers, that means a network that’s increasingly dependable but…
Amazon’s latest move to channel $1.9 billion into its Delivery Service Partner network arrives just as the company posted a stronger-than-expected third quarter on October 30, 2025 — a pairing that underscores how central last mile is to both its growth story and cost discipline heading into peak season. While…
Werner Enterprises is doubling down on a familiar thesis for this cycle: thinning truckload capacity will do more to fix pricing than demand alone. That stance, sharpened in recent management commentary, comes as fresh third-quarter figures show a carrier holding its ground through a long downcycle while positioning for the…
CBO SAYS FEDERAL SHUTDOWN HAS ALREADY COST U.S. ECONOMY $18B The Congressional Budget Office estimated $18 billion in losses so far from the ongoing shutdown, warning that up to $14 billion in GDP may never be recovered if it drags on, a headwind for freight demand and public projects. FED…
C.H. Robinson turned in a third-quarter showing that prioritized earnings quality over top-line growth — and investors liked what they saw. The broker reported adjusted EPS of $1.40, topping expectations, on revenue of $4.14 billion that declined year over year. Shares spiked in after-hours trading on October 29 and remained…
C.H. Robinson’s message to investors this week is blunt: AI isn’t a science project anymore, it’s a profit plan. Building on reporting that its automation push is reshaping the brokerage’s cost base, the company is tying its 2026 goals more tightly to “Lean AI” and agentic tools that remove manual…
What happened United Parcel Service said this week that it has cut approximately 48,000 jobs so far in 2025 as part of an aggressive turnaround, including about 34,000 operational roles and roughly 14,000 management positions. UPS also disclosed it has closed daily operations at 93 leased and owned buildings through…
National Overview A soaking, travel-slowing rain spreads from the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast today and tonight, with a Marginal (level 1 of 4) risk for localized flash flooding. Expect ponding, poor visibility, and longer stopping distances in these areas, and the wet pattern lingers into Friday. Elsewhere, most of the…
