Light Speed Logistics now under three separate receiverships

Light Speed Logistics has been placed under three court-appointed receiverships in a rapid series of rulings that hand control of the carrier’s cash, equipment and real estate to three…

Crown Data Systems rolls out AI Alerts

Air freight trucking software provider Crown Data Systems introduced AI Alerts, a feature in its Crown Freight Manager platform that automates the manual process of…

Enterprise Mobility completes Hogan acquisition

Enterprise Mobility has completed its acquisition of commercial transportation services provider Hogan, bringing together two St. Louis, Miss.-founded, family-owned and privately held companies. “Recognizing the complementary networks, talented…

Alberta court appoints receiver over Light Speed Logistics’ financial assets and trailer fleet

Light Speed Logistics lender CIBC has secured a court-appointed receiver over key financial assets and a large portion of the carrier’s trailer fleet, according to a Receivership Order issued…

Aurora to haul frac sand autonomously in Permian Basin

Aurora Innovation announced it has reached a commercial agreement with Detmar Logistics to autonomously transport frac sand for an oil and gas producer, marking the first deployment of autonomous…

Goodyear accepts nominations for Highway Hero Award

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has opened nominations for its 42nd annual Highway Hero Award, which recognizes commercial truck drivers who perform acts of bravery while on duty. Since…

Report outlines action plan to tackle system outages at border

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Shared Services Canada (SSC) delivered a report to the minister of public safety offering a forward-looking action plan to address major IT…

Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants acquires Sentry Transportation’s direct writing operation

Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants announced the acquisition of Sentry Transportation’s direct writing operation, expanding Epic Transportation and Logistics. The Sentry team joins Interstate Motor Carriers, an Epic…

Element Fleet Management buys Car IQ

Element Fleet Management has announced its acquisition of Car IQ, expanding the company’s connected fleet ecosystem with the addition of connected vehicle payments. The company says it now…

Police find truck, driver wanted in collision that killed tow truck operator

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have located the commercial motor vehicle and identified the driver wanted in connection with a fatal collision on Highway 401 that…

Human-trafficking sweep nets multiple arrests at Washington truck stops

Nearly a dozen people were arrested during an overnight Washington State Patrol (WSP) operation targeting human trafficking and prostitution near truck stops in Pierce, King and Snohomish counties.

DHL Supply Chain takes delivery of first Tesla Semi

DHL Supply Chain has taken delivery of its first all-electric Tesla Semi. The addition expands its fleet of Class 8 electric vehicles in North America to more than 150,…

Kenworth offers Paccar TX-12 PRO, TX-18 PRO automated transmissions for mixer applications

Kenworth has expanded availability of its Paccar TX-12 PRO and TX-18 PRO automated transmissions to T880 and W990 models equipped with…

Maxim Truck & Trailer charity pancake breakfast raises $41,000

Maxim Truck & Trailer raised $41,000 for The Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg during its 25th annual charity pancake breakfast. The event at Maxim’s Winnipeg head office, brought…

TTC names Stefanovich president during 110th gala, hands out $44K in scholarships

Left Lane Associates president Peter Stefanovich was named The Toronto Transportation Club’s (TTC) president following its annual general meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Stacey Large, associate vice…