Opening of Gordie Howe Bridge Delayed Over Unresolved 'Issues'

Mileage Matters | June 16, 2026

Opening of Gordie Howe Bridge delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The Trucker- In a statement released before a scheduled Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Gordie Howe Bridge, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said that “Canada and the United States have agreed to delay the opening of the bridge, taking the necessary time to resolve any outstanding issues.” It didn’t elaborate on what those issues are or how long the delay would last.

Federal & State Regulations

TIA pushes for federal truck safety rules following Supreme Court decision

Commercial Carriers Journal-Transportation Intermediaries Association is calling on the federal government to establish a uniform safety standard for picking trucking companies, warning that a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has placed an "untenable" burden on freight brokers.

New PHMSA rule includes self-certification system for transporting certain types of fireworks

The Trucker- The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is announcing it is removing “burdensome regulatory processes and requirements” covering the transportation of low-hazard fireworks and certain other energetic materials.

Government

ATA welcomes bill removing redundant requirements on auto haulers

Trucking.org- The American Trucking Associations’ Automobile Carriers Conference applauded the introduction of legislation to remove red tape related to duplicative warning flags for stinger-steered automobile transporters.

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Operations

“Do not drive” warnings issued for certain Volvo and Mack Trucks

The Trucker- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reporting recalls impacting certain Volvo and Mack trucks. “Do not Drive” warnings have been issued.

NMFTA launches cargo crime and cyber threat report portal

Commercial Carriers Journal- A new tool -- the Threat Report Portal -- where carriers, shippers, third-party logistics providers and brokers can anonymously report cyber-enabled cargo crimes and cyber threats is now available.

Business

Amazon says it will offer LTL service, going head-to-head with traditional carriers

Commercial Carriers Journal- Amazon is expanding its less-than-truckload freight shipping service to any domestic destination, allowing businesses to move partial cargo loads outside of Amazon's own fulfillment network, the company announced last Wednesday.

As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

The Trucker- Court of International Trade Judge Richard Eaton says he wants to hear details that would help him decide whether to order the government to speed up and expand its system for issuing tariff refunds.