National Overview — Sunday, October 5, 2025 A strong fall storm is exiting the northern Rockies into the north-central U.S., spreading mountain snow, a sharp cool-down, and areas of gusty winds across the Plains and Upper Midwest. Farther east, above-normal warmth expands into the Great Lakes and Northeast. Along the…
The Truckload Carriers Association said on October 2, 2025, that President Jim Ward will retire “in the coming months,” setting in motion a leadership search at one of trucking’s most influential trade groups. The announcement initiates a transition at the organization Ward has led since 2022, with a committee now…
Two of the West Coast’s biggest freight hubs have shut off the tap for non‑domiciled commercial credentials. In separate notices this week, California and Oregon halted issuance and renewals of non‑domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) while they retool systems to meet an emergency federal rule.…
A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier was shot in the face during a mid-day delivery stop at an Everett, Washington apartment complex on Friday, October 3. Police said the suspected shooter — a package delivery driver — was detained at the scene, and investigators do not believe there is an…
PORT OF LONG BEACH CEO MARIO CORDERO TO RETIRE AFTER EIGHT YEARS AT HELM Mario Cordero will step down as CEO of the Port of Long Beach, a key U.S. import gateway, after more than eight years in the role, prompting a leadership transition at one of the nation’s busiest…
Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers says the U.S. truckload market has hit an unsustainable point: rates remain “horrible,” while a fast-changing tariff regime is reshaping equipment costs and shipper behavior. Speaking Oct. 2 at the WEX OTR Summit in San Antonio, Leathers cautioned that the industry needs a meaningful reset…
The U.S. Senate on October 3 confirmed Derek Barrs as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, ending a long stretch of interim leadership at the nation’s top trucking regulator and handing industry and state partners a single, accountable decision-maker heading into the peak freight season. Barrs, a former…
The Truckload Carriers Association has begun a leadership transition after announcing that President Jim Ward intends to retire in the coming months, prompting the formation of a search committee and an open call for candidates. The move was disclosed Oct. 2–3, 2025, through official and trade outlets, with TCA describing…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, October 3, agreed to hear Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, a case that goes to the heart of whether federal law shields freight brokers from state tort claims alleging negligent carrier selection. The grant sets up a long-awaited test of 49 U.S.C. §14501(c) —…
The U.S. Senate on Friday, October 3, confirmed Derek D. Barrs to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, giving the agency its first Senate-confirmed chief in nearly three years and ending a prolonged stretch of acting leadership. The vote came as part of a late-week push to clear nominations…
