Pulse Survey: Readers speak out on insurance costs

Commercial insurance premiums remain one of the most pressing cost burdens for the trucking industry, with 84% of our surveyed readers reporting increases in the past…

Flash Freight opens first U.S. warehouse, launches LTL service to Ontario

Arris, Ont.-based Flash Freight Systems has expanded into the U.S. logistics market with the opening of a third-party warehousing facility in Spartanburg, S.C., and the launch of a daily less-than-truckload…

How a National Truck Repair Directory Is Helping Drivers Minimize Downtime and Maximize Trust

In the world of trucking, downtime is money lost. When a truck breaks down—whether on a remote highway or just outside a distribution hub—drivers and fleet managers need…

Big Rig Wraps sold to new owners

Big Rig Wraps has changed ownership, with Anthony Ranaweera and Minoli Silva purchasing the company from founder and CEO, Angela Baltkois, who plans to semi-retire. The new owners, she says,…

Trucking Announcements: Vipar’s new VP, business development, NATSO names CEO, promotion at KAG Canada

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Joe Meyer has been promoted to vice-president of business development at Vipar Heavy Duty, and National Association…

Trimac appoints Simon as vice-president of sales

Trimac has welcomed Stephanie Simon as its new vice-president of sales, effective June 23. In her new role, Simon will report to the company’s chief revenue officer and lead…

Canada begins to diversify its trade, but U.S. tariffs still a ‘heavy weight’

Canada’s efforts to broaden trade beyond the United States appear to be bearing fruit, but economists warn it will be a long road before Canadian exporters settle at a new…

Trucking job vacancies normalize, but remain above national average: THRC

Truck driver vacancies are flattening and returning to pre-pandemic levels, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) says in its latest labor market snapshot for Q1 2025. The data show an average of…

Fleets that embrace AI now will lead in efficiency, experts say

Leaders from OpenAI and Samsara spoke of how fleets can start using AI to boost productivity, improve decision-making, and reduce operational costs, with some companies already…

Industry golf event raises $150K for charity

Manitoulin Transport and Traction UAP hosted their 17th annual charity golf tournament June 23-24, raising more than $150,000 for charity and bringing the total raised by the event to more…

Fleets reshape AI adoption with focus on care over control, see retention gains

Driver-facing cameras and AI coaching are helping fleets tackle workforce retention. And while cameras once drew skepticism, executives from DHL, XPO, and Helix Traffic Solutions said that attitudes are shifting,…

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick thanks Canada for dropping digital services tax

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has thanked Canada for dropping its digital services tax in a move to resume trade negotiations with the United States. “Thank you Canada for removing…

Trucking Announcements: Musket’s Pride parade; Samsara recognizes Martin Brower’s Khorev

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Vipar’s vice-president of business development announced his retirement after nearly two decades with the company. Musket Transport…

Vay, Kodiak Robotics team up on Assisted Autonomy to remotely control trucks

Vay, provider of automotive-grade remote driving technology, and autonomous truck maker Kodiak Robotics, have announced a strategic partnership. Through the partnership, Vay’s technology is helping enable Kodiak’s proprietary Assisted Autonomy technology, according…

ATA’s focus turns from environmental battles to tech, safety, and fraud protection, Spear says

With several environmental policy battles settled, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is shifting its attention to safety technology, artificial intelligence, and pressing infrastructure, cargo theft and lawsuit abuse issues that…