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U.S. Trailer Orders Rise in March Despite Seasonal Slowdown
Sequential gain bucks historical pattern as manufacturers report uptick heading into spring.
C.H. Robinson deflects safety blame to FMCSA after CBS exposé
Broker giant says federal government vets carriers, not brokers — as Supreme Court weighs who pays when crashes kill
Trimble white paper ties real-time visibility to carrier profit
New ebook argues high-fidelity data integration cuts dwell time and strengthens shipper relationships — if carriers use it right.
Contract Cushion Evaporates as Spot and Contract Rates Converge
The spread between contract and spot rates has collapsed, leaving carriers with less pricing flexibility and shippers rethinking long-term commitments.
Trump budget seeks $1.3B freight boost, cuts EPA diesel programs
FY2027 proposal would add $770M for congestion relief, $714M for bridge repair, while zeroing out Clean School Bus and Clean Ports funding.
Diesel prices to keep climbing despite Iran ceasefire, EIA warns
Strait of Hormuz reopening could take months, keeping fuel costs elevated through summer
C.H. Robinson Forecasts 17% Rate Jump as Hormuz Snarl Drags On
Dry van costs projected up 17% year-over-year through end of 2026, while ceasefire fails to reopen Strait of Hormuz and 600+ vessels remain stranded.
Motive, Averitt, MVT Roll Out Tech Aimed at Cutting Carrier Costs
Three moves this week show fleets betting on integrated data and AI to trim downtime, fuel spend, and admin work.
FMCSA Withholds $73M From New York Over Non-Domiciled CDL Dispute
Federal audit found more than half of sampled non-domiciled CDLs violated lawful presence rules. State refuses corrective action, triggering 4% funding cut.
Fleet tech trio tackle tolls, AI insights, and security transparency
TreviPay, Linxup, and Platform Science roll out tools aimed at simplifying operations for carriers managing payments, driver behavior, and data security.
TFI's TA Dedicated swallows Triangle Warehouse, adds 900K sq ft and 1,000 trucks
Minneapolis deal brings food-grade cold storage, rail access, and regional fleet to TFI's dedicated arm