Dart Transit sold to private equity firm

Dart Transit, a Minnesota-based trucking fleet founded in 1934, has been sold to private equity firm Avkha Equity Holdings.  Terms of the Jan. 1 transaction, which includes Dart Transit, Dart…

International ready for 2027 EPA rule with S13 powertrain

International Motors said its 2027 S13 integrated powertrain meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions requirements for 2027 model year trucks.  The S13 carries over more than 90% of the…

Reduce the Impact of Heavy-Duty Repairs

How often have you heard that when a truck breaks down, you can only pick two of these three: fix it fast, fix it cheap, or fix it…

FMCSA pulls $160 million from Calif. over non-domiciled CDLs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Jan. 7 it is withholding nearly $160 million from California for failing to cancel 17,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses by the previously announced…

Cybersecurity threats to transportation sector growing more complex

The North American transportation sector faces the most complex cyber threat environment ever, as cybercriminals continue to demonstrate greater sophistication and specialization. “Bad actors now view the transportation supply chain…

Mann+Hummel marks 85 years in filtration technology

Germany-based filtration technology company Mann+Hummel is celebrating its 85th anniversary in business. Founded in 1941, the company now operates in 80 locations worldwide — with operations and subsidiary brands…

Highlight Motor Group adds 125 VNL 860s to fleet

Highlight Motor Group has taken delivery of 125 Volvo VNL 860 trucks, marking the largest Canadian order of the next-generation VNL to date. The trucks are now in service, supporting…

Ryder closes acquisition of Truck Service Depot

Ryder System said it has completed its acquisition of Truck Service Depot, an Atlanta-based mobile maintenance business. This acquisition expands Ryder’s Torque by Ryder retail mobile maintenance business offering. Torque…

Education official details difficulties with FMCSA’s training school registry

Truck driver training schools in Pennsylvania must obtain a state license, unless they qualify for an exemption. These exemptions generally apply only to school bus drivers and employer-based training for…

Trucking HR Canada kicks off its workforce bootcamp in Alberta

Trucking HR Canada has launched a new traveling Workforce Bootcamp series for 2026, designed to deliver regional labor market intelligence, insights, and peer discussions directly to the trucking and logistics sector.

U.S. Postal Service restricts use of non-domiciled CDL holders

The U.S. Postal Service announced Jan. 5 that it will begin working with its contracted trucking providers to phase out the use of non-domiciled commercial driver’s license holders whom the…

Purdue engineers demo wireless electric truck charging at highway speeds

Engineers at Purdue University have demonstrated wireless charging of an electric heavy-duty truck traveling at highway speeds for the first time in the United States.  “With this breakthrough system, Purdue…

WIT opens nominations for Image Team Class of 2026

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced it has opened nominations for its Image Team Class of 2026. The Image Team — an initiative launched in…

Confusion reigns as Duffy, Newsom escalate spat on non-domiciled CDLs

The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced on Dec. 30 that it was extending the cancellation date for 17,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses until March 6. …

Maine targets passenger vehicle violations to improve commercial vehicle safety

The Maine State Police announced an enforcement initiative aimed at targeting passenger vehicle violations that contribute to crashes involving commercial trucks. Passenger vehicles were involved in 65% of fatal commercial…