That’s Delivered Trucking News with Trucking Ray
🚛 What’s New in Trucking This Week
1. Aurora hits 1,200 autonomous miles in Texas
Aurora’s fully driverless trucks have logged over 1,200 miles on the I‑45 between Dallas and Houston, hauling frozen pastries with Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines. The fleet operates in daylight and good weather; by late 2025, routes will expand to El Paso and Phoenix—and night/adverse-weather driving may soon follow (en.wikipedia.org).
2. U.S.–China tariff truce sparks freight rebound hopes
A 90‑day tariff pause between the U.S. and China is leading importers to pre‑book shipments ahead of the back‑to‑school rush, potentially boosting freight volumes and spot rates by late June. Carriers like JB Hunt, Knight‑Swift, and intermodal rail may benefit (reuters.com).
3. Class 8 truck orders jump, spot market steadies
Class 8 truck orders rebounded in May (after a soft April), and spot market rates are now stabilizing—signaling seasonal normalization (freightwaves.com).
4. CVSA mandates English literacy testing
Starting June 25, CVSA inspectors in the U.S. will begin out‑of‑service orders for drivers who fail English literacy tests during inspections (ttnews.com).
🌤 Minneapolis, MN 7‑Day Forecast
Weather for Minneapolis, MN:
Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, 62°F (17°C)
Daily Forecast:
- Sunday, June 8: Low: 51°F (11°C), High: 71°F (22°C), Description: Breezy with increasing cloudiness; a thundershower in the area late this afternoon; smoke from wildfires in Canada can create reduced air quality
- Monday, June 9: Low: 54°F (12°C), High: 67°F (20°C), Description: Partly sunny with a couple of showers; breezy in the afternoon; smoke from wildfires in Canada can create reduced air quality
- Tuesday, June 10: Low: 63°F (17°C), High: 83°F (29°C), Description: Hazy sun and warmer; smoke from wildfires in Canada can create reduced air quality
- Wednesday, June 11: Low: 59°F (15°C), High: 77°F (25°C), Description: Some sun, then turning cloudy with a thunderstorm around in the afternoon
- Thursday, June 12: Low: 58°F (14°C), High: 74°F (23°C), Description: A thunderstorm around in the morning; otherwise, cloudy
- Friday, June 13: Low: 54°F (12°C), High: 65°F (18°C), Description: Cloudy and cooler with thunderstorms
- Saturday, June 14: Low: 58°F (14°C), High: 69°F (21°C), Description: Remaining cloudy with a stray shower
Highlights & Safety Notes:
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Today, June 8: Breezy, cloudy, with chance of late-day thunderstorms. Air quality may be reduced due to Canadian wildfire smoke.
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June 9–10: Slight shower chances Monday. Warms to mid‑80s with hazy sun by Tuesday—smoke likely persists.
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June 11–13: Thunderstorm chances, temps in 70s. Cooler, cloudy weather with periodic storms early next weekend.
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June 14: Mostly cloudy with stray showers.
🔗 Direct Links for More Info
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Aurora’s autonomous trucking news: Aurora’s new self-driving trucks have already logged 1,200 miles... (en.wikipedia.org)
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U.S.–China freight outlook: US freight industry hopes for back-to-school demand boost... (reuters.com)
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Class 8 orders & spot market trends: State of the Industry – June 2025 (freightwaves.com)
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CVSA’s English testing rule: CVSA to Enforce English Tests for Truck Drivers Starting June 25 (ttnews.com)
✅ Quick Takeaways
| Category | Key Insight |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Trucks | Aurora is scaling operations—now fully driverless, expanding soon to new regions and times. |
| Freight Market | Tariff thaw + end-of-spring surge = rising volumes and spot rates. |
| Truck Orders | Class 8 market showing signs of recovery. |
| Regulation | English literacy checks start June 25—critical compliance event. |
| Weather | Showers & storms through midweek; poor air quality suggests drivers keep filters and A/C systems clean. |