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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 2 MIN

FedEx Shuts NY Parcel Centers, Dalilah’s Law CDL Rules Advance, and Autonomous Rail | The Morning Minute

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In today's episode, we discuss how a rising robotics company is making waves by adding a former Wabtec CEO to its board. This strategic move brings traditional industry weight to the startup as it develops self-propelled battery-electric rail cars to improve yard efficiency. We also examine the parcel sector, where FedEx plans to close nine delivery centers across New York. This decision is driven by the carrier's ongoing Network 2.0 consolidation strategy, which merges express and ground operations to strip out billions in structural costs. Finally, we highlight a significant trucking safety development now that a bill called Dalilah's Law has received approval from a key House committee. This legislation aims to tighten commercial driver's license issuance by establishing more rigorous federal oversight to keep underqualified applicants off the road. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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