DOT issues $118 million in grants for truck safety, training

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Dec. 30 announced more than $118 million in grants to enhance commercial vehicle enforcement and provide training for military veterans entering the trucking industry.

CVSA’s human trafficking initiative set for January in US

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative is scheduled to take place in the United States from Jan. 12-16.  The five-day event aims…

Standard Forwarding Freight suspends operations

Standard Forwarding Freight announced it has temporarily suspended its operations following a strategic review of the business. The East Moline, Ill.-based carrier said the decision took effect Dec. 29, 2025,…

‘Strategic’ cargo theft emerges from the shadows

The bad news is that cargo theft across the United States and Canada remains at record levels. Reported cargo theft incidents are up more than 90% since 2021, with high-tech…

Trucking Announcements: Musket Transport, CHET partner with Highway to Hope; PTTAC donates to Evan Thomas Memorial Fund

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Vipar Heavy Duty added Chris Redondo and Nick Seidel to board of directors and the Professional Truck…

DOT threatens Colorado on non-domiciled CDLs; Sikh group sues California

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the state of Colorado will lose $24 million in federal highway funds if it does not speed the purging of illegally issued non-domiciled commercial…

Wisconsin seeks industry input on truck parking

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said it is planning a truck parking study that will use onboard technology to identify locations where trucks are currently parking. The study is anticipated…

Truck tonnage index shows small increase

Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in November, but overall volumes remain low, the American Trucking Associations reported.  ATA’s truck tonnage rose 0.2% in November after falling 1.9%…

Minimizer rolls out floor mats for Freightliner Plus

Aftermarket and heavy-duty accessories manufacturer Minimizer has released a set of new floor mats. The 2024-2026 Freightliner Plus models address a long-standing request from…

NACFE breaks down idle-reduction options for fleets in latest report

A typical Class 8 truck spends six to eight hours a day idling, consuming about 0.8 gallons of diesel per hour, which adds up to one vehicle burning roughly 1,000–1,800…

Analyst expects more transportation deals in 2026 

The new year will see an increase in strategic mergers and acquisitions in the transportation sector, according to consulting firm PwC. “Easing interest rates and a modest rebound in freight…

U.S. Postal Service to start bid process for last-mile deliveries

The U.S. Postal Service plans to open its last-mile delivery network to additional shippers through a solicitation process scheduled to begin early in 2026.  Amazon and UPS currently have agreements…

Brandt delivers first Canada-made Class 8 Peterbilt 579 truck to Loblaw

Brandt Group has delivered the first made-in-Canada Class 8 Peterbilt 579 day cab — that rolled off the Sainte-Thérèse plant in Québec on Nov. 19 — to Loblaw. Because…

Finalists named for 2025 NATDA Industry Excellence Awards

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced the finalists for its 2025 Industry Excellence Awards, recognizing individuals and companies for their contributions to the trailer industry. The awards…

Declining ferry reliability increases costs for carriers in Eastern P.E.I.

Declining reliability on the Wood Islands–Caribou ferry is driving up transportation costs for carriers serving eastern Prince Edward Island and straining supply chains across the region’s export-dependent industries, according to…