Trucking news and briefs for Monday, Jan. 5, 2026:
- Truckers hauling into and out of Hunts Point will begin seeing changes this year.
- "Illegally present" Indian national truck driver arrested after running from Border Patrol agents.
- Flatbed, specialized freight brokerage acquired.
Redevelopment of NYC’s Hunts Point market to begin this year
In one of his final acts as mayor of New York City, Eric Adams with other city officials announced a $405 million redevelopment of the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx. Adams made the announcement with NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball and the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Cooperative Association.
The effort's funded by city, state and federal funding, likewise an anticipated federal loan, and will create a new state-of-the-art, intermodal food distribution facility, improve air quality, and generate new construction jobs, as well as preserve the jobs already at the current market, officials said.
Construction is expected to begin in late 2026. Once constructed by NYCEDC, the new facility will be leased by the Hunts Point Produce Cooperative.
“If you want to see the future of New York City, look to Hunts Point,” Adams said. “With cleaner air, cutting-edge technology, and good-paying jobs for working-class New Yorkers, the new Hunts Point Produce Market represents the smart, forward-looking investments our administration has made every day in office. This new facility will help transport food from farms upstate to tables all across our city -- reducing emissions, creating jobs, and bolstering our supply chain.”
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The Hunts Point Produce Cooperative, which consists of approximately 26 businesses, sources more than 2.5 billion pounds of produce each year; the cooperative then distributes that produce across New York City and beyond. The current market employs thousands of New Yorkers, supplies 25% of the city’s fresh produce, and occupies more than 100 acres in Hunts Point. It consists of four primary warehouse structures, two adjunct warehouses, and various administrative and maintenance structures all housing approximately 26 merchants. The businesses range from small firms with three employees to large firms with approximately 400 employees.
The new food distribution facility will improve daily market operations while enhancing the long-term viability of the city’s produce businesses by meeting market needs. Some of the transportation-related goals of the redevelopment:
- Expand refrigerated warehouse space
- Eliminate stationary diesel-fueled Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs), which currently serve as additional cold storage, with the goal of reducing emissions in the area
- Optimize site-wide access and traffic circulation to alleviate congestion and reduce truck idling
- Minimize multi-modal conflicts between vehicular, truck, rail, and pedestrian traffic
- Increase rail efficiency and encourage rail usage
- Prioritize safety and security of the facility
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Arizona Border Patrol officials arrest Indian national after fleeing from traffic stop
U.S. Border Patrol agents in Yuma, Arizona, recently arrested an Indian national truck driver who the agency said was “illegally present in the U.S.,” after the driver failed to yield when agents initiated a stop on the truck.
Border Patrol Yuma Sector said in a Facebook post that other law enforcement agencies assisted by deploying a controlled tire deflation device that caused the truck to stop. At this point, however, the driver -- identified as Varinder Singh -- attempted to flee on foot but was promptly arrested about 100 yards away from his truck.
The agency said Singh is an Indian national with an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear in Immigration Court. He’s now also being charged with fleeing from law enforcement and being in the country illegally, and will also face state charges.
3PL Trinity Logistics acquires brokerage agency
Third-party logistics provider Trinity Logistics on Monday announced the full acquisition of Granite Logistics, a long-time freight agent partner of Trinity for nearly 14 years.
The acquisition officially brings two new Regional Service Centers (RSCs), Sartell and Minneapolis, Minnesota, into Trinity’s growing national presence. Both locations will continue to operate under the leadership of Paul Nelson, SVP of Strategic Development, supported by the same teams that have served Granite’s shipper and carrier relationships over the years.
Granite Logistics specializes in flatbed, over-dimensional and heavy-haul freight.
“This is an exciting new chapter for both Trinity and Granite,” said Sarah Ruffcorn, President of Trinity Logistics. “Granite is known for their deep industry knowledge and commitment to doing right by their shipper and carrier relationships. We’re thrilled to welcome their incredible team officially into the Trinity family and look forward to the growth and innovation this partnership will bring.”
Through the acquisition, approximately 135 Granite employees will join Trinity Logistics, marking a major growth milestone and reinforcing its commitment to investing in people and operational reach, the company said.
“Granite has been one of our most successful and respected agent partners,” said Greg Massey, Senior Vice President of Agent Development at Trinity Logistics. “Over the years, they’ve built an incredible team and culture that aligns perfectly with Trinity’s. We couldn’t be happier to officially welcome them as our newest RSC offices.”
Operations at both the Sartell and Minneapolis offices will continue without interruption during the transition, ensuring a smooth experience for existing shippers and carriers.
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