Ace Doran acquires NHH Services equipment, adds heavy-haul capacity

Ace Doran has expanded its specialized transportation capabilities with the acquisition of NHH Services’ equipment operations, adding 50 trucks and an experienced heavy-haul team to its network. The Cincinnati-based carrier…

Fastfrate Group expands into global freight forwarding, customs brokerage with Omnitrans acquisition

Fastfrate Group is moving beyond its traditional North American transportation roots with the acquisition of Montreal-based international freight forwarder and customs broker Omnitrans Inc., a deal executives say positions the…

Truckstop.com Heavy Haul Load Board now uses ProMiles route intelligence for pricing

Truckstop.com and ProMiles have expanded their partnership to introduce route-based quoting within the Truckstop.com Heavy Haul Load Board, aiming to help carriers price oversize and overweight…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer order strength sustained in January, spot market rates show resilience

Trailer orders saw December momentum carried into January, though total order season activity was lackluster. Shippers saw some fuel price relief translate into a positive environment in December, but expect…

Mentorship, technology reshape fleet training programs

Mentorship and structured training programs are becoming central pillars of fleet safety strategies. Effective mentorship starts long before drivers hit the road, requiring leadership commitment, consistent safety messaging and clear…

TFI International earnings fall on weak freight demand, cash flow strengthens

TFI International reported lower fourth-quarter and full-year earnings as weaker freight demand weighed on volumes across its core business segments, though the company generated stronger cash flow. Fourth-quarter operating income…

Motive expands AI platform to automate driver qualification, compliance, records

Motive has expanded its Workforce Management product with new AI-powered capabilities designed to eliminate manual document tracking, reduce compliance risk, and help prevent downtime. The updates…

FTR to host commercial vehicle symposium in April

Freight Transportation Research (FTR) will host its 2026 commercial vehicle symposium on April 21 in Indianapolis, Ind., bringing together transportation executives for a one-day session focused on market conditions and…

Stoughton Trailers adds TEC Equipment as dealer to expand Western US footprint

Stoughton Trailers has expanded its presence in Western United States with the addition of TEC Equipment to the Stoughton dealer network. TEC Equipment will represent the Stoughton brand in Washington,…

McLeod Software Version 26.1 adds AI automation, unified planning tools

McLeod Software has released Version 26.1, introducing new planning, financial and AI-driven tools aimed at helping fleets act on data faster. The update delivers a unified…

Geotab CEO says AI turning telematics into core fleet infrastructure

Some fleets are walking away from certain trucks — not because of fuel economy or service costs — but because the telematics systems behind them are not robust enough, Geotab…

Estes Logistics expands Pacific Northwest footprint with Key Trucking acquisition

Estes Logistics, a division of Estes Express Lines, has acquired Key Trucking. Key Trucking, based in Kent, Wash., is a regional full-service transportation and freight service provider throughout Western Washington…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Plenty of good news in this week’s trucking data

If you’re a Class 8 truck maker or dealer, a carrier, or a spot market freight hauler, industry conditions are improving, both in the United States and Canada. That’s according…

Industry Divide: Parliamentary hearings expose deep rifts over Driver Inc., safety, and the future of Canadian trucking

The great divide within Canada’s trucking industry was on full display during months-long parliamentary transport committee hearings into the changing landscape of truck drivers in Canada. The hearings, which began…

Mullen Group leans into acquisitions with earnings under continued pressure

Mullen Group reported higher revenue but lower earnings in 2025 as a soft Canadian economy and weak private-sector investment pressured freight demand and margins. The Okotoks, Alta.-based logistics provider generated…