Proponents push RNG as trucking’s most sustainable alternative fuel 

Supporters of renewable natural gas (RNG) joined at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition to highlight what they consider the most sustainable alternative to diesel fuel. The use…

How Best Fleets are adapting to down market without pulling rug out from under drivers

Even the best-run fleets with the greatest workplaces and driver programs are not immune to the cyclicality of the trucking industry. When times are tough, winners of the…

Nova Scotia carriers use overseas recruiting, internships to hire truck drivers

Nova Scotia trucking companies are sending recruiters overseas, using internship programs, simulators and virtual reality and even hiring consultants to recruit, train and retain drivers. Executives from three carriers in…

Familiar challenges top trucking survey, even as new issues emerge

An annual survey of trucking’s most critical issues found familiar topics at the top, with the economy finishing first overall, and compensation again being the most significant concern among drivers.

How playing the long game builds trucking sales success

Trucking companies should think like the Toronto Blue Jays and advance one base at a time. Sales success comes from hitting singles, or building steady, sustainable growth through small, disciplined…

TFI earnings slide, but Bedard feels ‘sun going to start coming up’ in 2026

TFI International reported lower revenue and profit in the third quarter as weaker freight volumes continued to weigh on the company’s earnings. TFI posted total revenue of $1.97 billion (all…

146 truck drivers among ‘illegal aliens’ nabbed in U.S. Midway Blitz operation

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced Oct. 30 the completion of the Midway Blitz operation, which has resulted in the arrest of 223 illegal aliens on Indiana highways…

Groupe Morneau expands leadership team

Saint-Arsène, Que.-based Groupe Morneau announced several leadership changes and appointments on Oct. 30. Marco Roussel expanded his responsibilities, taking over Morneau Borea in addition to the company’s global business unit.

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Spot rates were flat last week, headwinds remain for Class 8 market

This week we were in San Diego for the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition, where an economic update from ATA chief economist is always an eagerly anticipated…

Ruan to use Clarios’ IdleLess battery monitoring system

Clarios announced that Ruan Transportation Management Systems will become the first fleet to deploy its IdleLess battery-monitoring technology. Ruan, which has 3,500…

Transtex unveils hinge-free aerodynamic cab extender

Transtex has unveiled the Edge Cabflex, an aerodynamic cab extender fairing that it said can reduce costs for trucking fleets. The Edge Cabflex was designed “to make drivers’ lives easier…

ATA’s Spear highlights trucking’s wins, remains opposed to tariffs 

Despite a year of economic challenges, trucking notched several important victories and is well-positioned for further success. That was the message from Chris Spear, president of American Trucking Associations (ATA),…

Tremcar acquires Pacific Truck Tank

Tremcar announced it has acquired Pacific Truck Tank, a Sacramento, Calif.-based manufacturer and service provider of petroleum and propane delivery units, expanding its market presence across the western U.S. and…

Mack promotes breast cancer awareness with pink Pioneer, Anthem trucks

Mack Trucks marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with two pink vehicles — the all-new Mack Pioneer and the “Pink Lady” Mack Anthem — as a tribute to those affected by…

FleetPride merges with TruckPro

FleetPride and TruckPro announced the two companies completed a merger Oct. 28, creating an independent distributor and service provider in the heavy-duty aftermarket parts industry. Both companies will operate under…