Polaris launches Women’s League to foster support for women

Polaris Transportation Group has officially launched the Polaris Women’s League — an initiative borne from the vision of late highway dispatcher Pam Lambe, who dreamed of creating a safe, inclusive…

Trucking Announcements: Leadership appointments at Daimler, DHL, Goodyear, Cargobull

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, DHL appointed Markus Voss as a new CEO of DHL Freight as of Sept. 1, and Daimler…

Pulse Survey: Readers speak out on insurance costs

Commercial insurance premiums remain one of the most pressing cost burdens for the trucking industry, with 84% of our surveyed readers reporting increases in the past…

Samsara introduces tank level monitor to boost visibility, reduce losses

During its user conference in San Diego, Calif., Samsara has launched a new level monitoring product designed to help fleets and industrial operations gain near real-time…

Trucking Announcements: Vipar’s new VP, business development, NATSO names CEO, promotion at KAG Canada

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Joe Meyer has been promoted to vice-president of business development at Vipar Heavy Duty, and National Association…

Telematics, transparency can help control your insurance costs

With repair costs on the rise, skilled labor in short supply, and nuclear verdicts increasing, commercial auto insurance is becoming more expensive and harder to manage. But…

Samsara highlights AI tools designed to address top crash risks

Driver judgment, lack of awareness, and fatigue remain the leading causes of large truck crashes, according to U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) data shared during a Samsara safety…

Zero In on… Elemental Trucks

On June 10, Elemental Trucks revealed the first Ontario-built hydrogen fuel cell truck. It is here, made for Canadian market at 63 ton gross vehicle weight, and will be…

Fleets that embrace AI now will lead in efficiency, experts say

Leaders from OpenAI and Samsara spoke of how fleets can start using AI to boost productivity, improve decision-making, and reduce operational costs, with some companies already…

Fleets reshape AI adoption with focus on care over control, see retention gains

Driver-facing cameras and AI coaching are helping fleets tackle workforce retention. And while cameras once drew skepticism, executives from DHL, XPO, and Helix Traffic Solutions said that attitudes are shifting,…

Trucking Announcements: Musket’s Pride parade; Samsara recognizes Martin Brower’s Khorev

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Vipar’s vice-president of business development announced his retirement after nearly two decades with the company. Musket Transport…

ATA’s focus turns from environmental battles to tech, safety, and fraud protection, Spear says

With several environmental policy battles settled, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is shifting its attention to safety technology, artificial intelligence, and pressing infrastructure, cargo theft and lawsuit abuse issues that…

Samsara puts AI at the core of fleet tech evolution with newest product lineup

When a shipment to a local taco shop risked arriving late, a human-sounding voice called the store’s manager to notify of the delay and reschedule the delivery, answer the manager’s…

Trucking Announcements: Kenworth parade; KAG Canada helps Habitat for Humanity; BCTA, PMTC announce new boards of directors

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Kenworth hosted its fourth annual truck parade in Ohio, and KAG Canada helped build homes for Habitat…

Fleets turn to front-end protection amid spikes in costly wildlife strikes

As wildlife-related collisions continue to plague commercial truckers across Canada, more fleets are turning to front-end protection systems to avoid costly damage, lengthy downtime, and safety risks for drivers. “With…