NationaLease names regional winners of 2026 Tech Challenge exam

NationaLease has announced the regional winners of its 16th annual Tech Challenge written exam, with more than 340 technicians participating across the United States and Canada. The top-scoring technician in…

Police look for driver after truck hits Hwy. 1 overpass in Langley, B.C.

B.C. Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses and dash camera footage to help identify the driver of a flatdeck commercial truck that failed to stop after striking an overpass on Highway…

OK Tire highlights growth strategy, launches new video series at 2026 conference

OK Tire Stores used its 2026 annual conference to showcase strong early results from its evolving business model while reinforcing its focus on independently owned dealers. The three-day event, held…

Next Generation in Trucking launches 2026 Career Catalyst Awards

The Next Generation in Trucking Association has launched its second annual Career Catalyst Awards, expanding the program to recognize a broader range of companies working to build the industry’s future…

Trucking activity slips in Q4, warning signs build for 2026

Trucking-related economic activity stalled in the final quarter of 2025, with mounting headwinds pointing to a challenging year ahead, according to a new report from MacKay & Company. The firm’s…

Polaris launches carbon calculator feature for shippers

Ontario-based LTL carrier Polaris Transportation Group has introduced a carbon calculator feature on its customer portal, enabling shippers to track emissions for specific freight movements. The…

Ontario to expand truck enforcement on Highway 11/17 corridor

The Ontario government is increasing enforcement, advancing infrastructure improvements and expanding truck parking capacity as part of a plan to improve safety along the Highway 11/17 corridor in Northern Ontario.

Driver charged after over-height load strikes multiple bridges in New York

A North Carolina truck driver is facing charges after a tractor-trailer hauling an over-height excavator struck more than a dozen overpasses along the New York State Thruway. The New York…

CBSA officer charged after truck carrying drugs, tobacco allowed to enter Canada

A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer has been charged following an investigation into a commercial truck that entered Canada carrying millions of dollars in contraband. The Royal Canadian Mounted…

Bill aims to give US trailer dealers same tax treatment as auto retailers

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would extend a key tax benefit to semi-trailer dealers, addressing what industry groups say is a long-standing competitive disadvantage. Reps.

Light Speed dismantled as lenders seize assets, auction process begins

The collapse of Light Speed Logistics has escalated into a full-scale breakup, with multiple lenders moving to seize and sell off assets across Canada and the United States. Court filings…

Kodiak doubles driverless fleet, unveils triple-trailer capability

Kodiak AI is scaling its driverless trucking ambitions, doubling its autonomous fleet while introducing a new capability it says could significantly boost freight productivity. The company reported it now has…

Nebraska Trucking Association launches wildfire relief fund for drivers

The Nebraska Trucking Association (NTA) has launched a relief initiative to support truck drivers transporting emergency supplies to areas impacted by devastating wildfires in western Nebraska. The effort, called the…

Truck-Lite previews trailer back-up safety system

Truck-Lite is developing an integrated trailer back-up safety system combining reverse lighting and an audible alarm, with availability targeted for 2027 builds. The system is designed…

Fleet Advantage: Procurement paralysis, aging fleets reshape buying strategies

Fleet Advantage says heavy-duty fleets are facing growing uncertainty around equipment procurement while shifting maintenance strategies and aging assets reshape operational decision-making. Findings from the company’s latest Transportation Industry Benchmark…