STG acquires Carrier Logistics, promises AI push for LTL operations

Private equity firm STG has acquired Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), a long-established provider of transportation management software for less-than-truckload carriers, with plans to accelerate development of AI-driven tools for terminal-based…

Bill aims to lift minimum insurance requirement for carriers to $5 million

Legislation introduced in the U.S. House by a group of Democratic lawmakers would lift the minimum insurance requirement for motor carriers to $5 million…

FMCSA extends paper medical card exemption until October

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued another exemption allowing fleets and truck drivers to continue using paper copies of medical certificates for up to…

API approves next-generation engine oil category

The American Petroleum Institute (API) announced that the new PC-12 heavy-duty engine oil category has been formally approved. “To support the next generation of heavy-duty engine technology and emissions standards,…

FHWA offers safety data award to college students

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is still seeking undergraduate and graduate students to use roadway data to research a safety topic and prepare for a career in highway safety. The…

Zero In on… Shoreland Transport

Shoreland Transport of Saint George, New Brunswick is the in-house carrier for global seafood giant Cook Incorporated. Shoreland began operations in 2002, serving the New England states, including Boston…

IMC Logistics names McKendry to lead Canadian expansion

As marine drayage provider IMC Logistics is expanding into Canada, the company appointed Mark McKendry president of its Canadian region on April 10. This comes as IMC prepares to…

The Pete Store to host Mid-Atlantic truck show in Maryland

The Pete Store will host its Mid-Atlantic Truck Show on May 2 in Hagerstown, Md., bringing together truck owners, drivers, vendors and other industry stakeholders and community members for a…

Alberta’s national trucking regulations hub to improve route planning, bridge safety

Alberta’s transportation minister says a new national digital hub for truck drivers is expected to improve route planning, reduce costly bridge strikes, and support safer freight movement across Canada. Transportation…

Kenworth offers special paint scheme for America’s 250th birthday

Kenworth Trucks announced the launch of a special edition paint scheme in celebration of the Freedom 250 initiative, a nationwide effort honoring the nation’s 250th birthday.  The design pays tribute…

New multi-fleet EV charging hub opens in California

EV Realty has opened its flagship truck-charging hub in California, featuring 76 high-power charging ports, sufficient to serve over 200 heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks a day. The site is strategically…

Alberta’s family-owned Whitecourt Transport marks 80 years

Whitecourt Transport has spent eight decades adapting to shifting markets, from post-war freight hauling to forestry, environmental services, and heavy equipment work. But its leadership says what has stayed consistent…

Indiana announces 30-day tax holiday on retail gasoline

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) announced a 30-day tax holiday on retail gasoline – but not diesel fuel – to provide some relief from high prices at the pump. “I…

FTR opens registration for 2026 transportation conference

Freight Transportation Research (FTR) has opened early bird registration for its 2026 Transportation Conference, as fleets and shippers look for clearer signals in an increasingly volatile freight market. The conference,…

Zero In with… Amazon Canada – Part 2

Amazon delivery driver, Jasmeet Gill, was my assigned driver as we took to his Vancouver area route to see how the Rivian 700 van performed, in-person. I started by…