TwoSommers’ TMS helps cut dispatch-to-cash cycle by two weeks

TwoSommers says a U.S. bulk logistics company — American Bulk Commodities — has reduced its dispatch-to-cash cycle by two weeks after replacing its legacy systems with…

Jetco eyes heavy haul expansion as it celebrates 50th anniversary

Houston-based Jetco is marking its 50th year in business. The fleet, founded in 1976, provides drayage, open-deck, heavy-haul, dry-van and asset-based freight brokerage, and warehousing, with locations in Houston, Dallas,…

Volvo says analysis gives it top marks for resale value

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) says an analysis using the independent platform VIP+ has shown its VNL gets the highest resale value related to comparable models in the United States.

On the Spot – Rush Enterprises

Hello. I’m Victor Cummings. I’m vice president of service operations for Rush Enterprises. In your view, what makes a good technician? In my view, it’s attitude and aptitude. Now first, you know, we look for folks that really have the desire to be a technician. They have…

Mack re-ups as official hauler of NASCAR

Mack Trucks has once again taken to the track as the official hauler of NASCAR. The truck maker is contributing 11 all-new Mack Pioneer models with 76-inch high roof sleepers,…

The AI ditherers are running out of time

The trucking industry’s reaction to artificial intelligence (AI) today looks a lot like its reaction to the internet in the late 1990s. Skeptical. Dismissive. Convinced it can wait. The companies…

5 ways student work placements work for you

An aging workforce remains one of the sector’s most pressing challenges, and the need to attract younger workers has not changed. The opportunity is clear — trucking and logistics offers…

The good and bad of Google reviews

I was at a local pizza place the other day and there was a small handwritten sign by the cash register that said “Leave a 5-star Google review, get a…

Feds may out carriers who misclassify drivers, obstruct investigations: CTA

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is welcoming signals from Ottawa that suggest it will further crack down on the misclassification of truck drivers. Specifically, it says the Employment and Social…

Kenworth Sales Company named 2025 Kenworth Dealer of the Year

Kenworth Sales Company has been named the 2025 Kenworth Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada. The award was presented during the annual dealer meeting hosted by…

Trucking by the Numbers: Annual Stats Guide now live in interactive format

Our 2025 statistics guide provides industry members with insights on how Canada’s freight sector weathered a challenging year filled with uncertainties— and what carriers can expect in 2026. From equipment…

Mack names Bergey’s Truck Centers its 2025 North American Dealer of the Year

Mack Trucks has named Bergey’s Truck Centers of Souderton, Penn., as its 2025 North American Dealer of the Year. The award recognizes a dealer that demonstrates exceptional performance in sales,…

PMTC accepting entries for 2026 awards program

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has opened its 2026 awards program, with a submission deadline of April 30. The awards will be presented during PMTC’s annual conference, scheduled…

U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index points to improved pricing for carriers

Tightening capacity helped push truckload rates higher late in 2025, even as freight demand remained weak, according to the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index. National shipment volumes rose 1.5%…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Winter storms cause spot rate surge and truck buyers stepped up in January

Truckers hauling spot market freight through recent winter storms were rewarded with unprecedented rate increases, according to the latest data from truckstop.com. And the news was also good for truck…