The Morning Mile — Saturday, Oct. 17

Good morning, drivers. Here is what you need to know to start Saturday, October 17.

Verdict upheld: A Texas judge affirmed the $604,025,000 jury verdict against C.H. Robinson, with about $107 million in pre-judgment interest on top.

DOT pushes back: The department denied AI was used to pick the 110 CDL schools, but did not deny reinstatements — and said reinstatement takes documented proof of corrected violations.

DataQs deadlines: FMCSA's three-stage challenge process is now in effect in all 50 states, with a 21-day initial-decision clock.

Oil at $110: Brent touched $110 a barrel Friday and diesel futures settled at $4.90 a gallon in New York.

Cold and gusty Northeast: The coldest day in months brings 25-40 mph gusts and wet snow to parts of the Great Lakes and Northeast today.