06/05/2026
Drivers,
The World Cup is here. An estimated 1.5 million international visitors and 48 national teams have arrived in the United States, and major cities are already experiencing increased congestion. Reports indicate traffic delays of up to 90 minutes above normal travel times in some metropolitan areas, along with extended wait times at shippers and receivers due to increased freight volume and demand, studies states 2-4 increased wait time due to volume of cargo.
Please plan your routes and weekly schedules accordingly. Allow extra time for traffic, loading, and unloading activities, especially when traveling through or delivering into major cities. Proper trip planning now can help prevent service failures, missed appointments, and Hours of Service issues later in the week.
Drive safe and plan ahead. Time management will be critical during the coming 6 weeks.
