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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index reached its strongest reading in four years, but it may not last, as higher diesel prices are not yet fully factored in. Meanwhile, spot market rates continue to surge, but those too are going to be partially offset by soaring diesel prices.

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 through the past 80 years is the company’s philosophy of prioritizing people and relationships over transactions.

International will begin installing Samsara telematics devices on new trucks and IC Bus school buses before delivery, eliminating the need for post-purchase installation and reducing downtime for fleets.

Manual workflows, supplier disruptions, and implementation challenges continue to slow modernization in dock and yard operations, even as most organizations explore automation, according to a new report

Morgantown, Pa.-based Morgan Truck Body has named Vik Shah president. He will be succeeding Corby Stover, who is retiring.

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.

Mack Trucks has launched Mack Digital Driver Guide, a virtual owner’s manual that gives drivers instant access to chassis-specific vehicle information on features and operation.

NFP has acquired Sherman Insurance Agency, a full-service brokerage specializing in trucking, commercial, personal and benefits insurance solutions.