Verified developments affecting drivers’ work, safety, licensing, pay, equipment, and travel.
Cass's August index recorded its first year-over-year shipment gain in 42 months while its truckload linehaul measure rose 11.3%, a useful signal for carriers that still requires lane-level context.
CBP began a 90-day program that opens weekday northbound processing at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge one hour earlier for tractors and empty trailers only.
FTR's review of Truckstop data found broker-posted spot rates increased across all three major equipment types in the week ended September 4, although holiday timing influenced the comparison.
EIA's weekly U.S. on-highway diesel benchmark remains $6.529 for September 21, while AAA's September 26 daily retail average eased to $6.4839 after the September 22 record.
Google says it is joining Nevoya and the Center for Green Market Activation to support 25 battery-electric Class 8 trucks and charging infrastructure on a Texas freight corridor.
Mexico exported 14,310 heavy vehicles in August, up 116.7% from a weak year-earlier month, while the United States received 92.5% of year-to-date exports.
PlusAI and Texas Ventures Acquisition III announced a proposed business combination with an $800 million pre-money equity value; the transaction remains subject to closing conditions.
XPO's preliminary August data show tonnage per day up 3.7% year over year, with shipments per day up 5.7% and weight per shipment down 1.8%.
The proposed acquisition would move FedEx's third-party contract-logistics business to CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics and is expected to close in 2026, subject to approvals.
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