US launches new trade investigations; Canada not among the targets

The Trump administration has opened new investigations into manufacturing in foreign countries as it deals with the aftermath of last month’s Supreme Court decision…

THRC adds 10 companies to its Women’s Leadership Accord

Ten more organizations joined the Women’s Leadership Accord during the 12th annual Women with Drive (WWD) Leadership held by Trucking HR Canada in Toronto. The additions bring the total…

Fleets seek integration, training as vehicle technology accelerates

Rapid advances in vehicle technology are reshaping commercial fleet operations, but adoption will depend on effective integration, workforce training and clear economic benefits. Representatives from fleet operations, utilities and truck…

Economic indicators offer early signals for truck demand

Economic indicators ranging from GDP and housing activity to fuel prices and interest rates play a critical role in shaping demand for commercial vehicles. Understanding how these signals affect different…

Proposed rule would aid truck driver, technician training programs

A proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Education can help strengthen truck driver training schools and mechanic training programs, the American Trucking Associations said.  The proposal would establish a…

Harbinger debuts HC Series Cab medium-duty electric and hybrid trucks

Harbinger has expanded its commercial vehicle lineup with the introduction of the HC Series Cab, a medium-duty low cab forward (LCF) truck available in both fully electric and range-extended hybrid…

Rising claims costs reshaping trucking insurance landscape

Truck crashes are not only becoming more frequent, but their costs are also climbing sharply. Add widespread fraud, double brokering, higher truck prices and labor costs…

AI poised to become fleet managers’ co-pilot

Artificial intelligence is expected to take on a larger role in fleet operations in the coming years, helping automate routine tasks, analyze growing volumes of data and acting as a…

International appoints Leger SVP, chief procurement officer

International has appointed Sebastian Leger senior vice president and chief procurement officer, effective April 1. Leger will lead the company’s global procurement organization and report to president and CEO Mathias…

US diesel average hits $4.859 a gallon, with further price spikes possible

The U.S. average retail price for a gallon of diesel fuel soared 96.2 cents from…

Workhorse electric vehicles surpass 20M miles in fleet operations

Workhorse Group says its fleet of more than 1,100 electric trucks, buses and shuttles has surpassed 20 million miles (32 million km) of combined in-service travel. The Detroit-based manufacturer says…

Fastfrate’s diversity helps it weather market turbulence as it eyes first-of-its-kind LTL-by-rail offering

In June 2022, Fastfrate acquired a majority stake in Challenger Motor Freight, Canada’s ninth largest fleet with, at the time, 1,295 tractors and 1,227 employees. It was a transformative acquisition,…

Resilience, data and leadership key for trucking executives: Panel

Today’s leaders say the way fleets respond to disruption is changing. Rather than reacting with top-down commands, successful leaders are now leaning on emotional intelligence, resilient decision-making, and data-driven insights…

California officially cancels 13,000 non-domiciled CDLs

The California Department of Motor Vehicles said it canceled about 13,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses as of March 6 that the Federal Motor Carrier…

Musket, CHET name 2026 A/Z Grant for Women recipient

Commercial Heavy Equipment Training (CHET), in partnership with Musket Transport, has named Yaidelin Garbey Arencibia as the recipient of its 2026 A/Z Grant for Women. The annual grant covers the…