PGT Trucking marks 45 years in business, honors million-mile, safe drivers

PGT Trucking recognized 50 million-mile drivers and 109 safe drivers during its annual Million Mile Safe Driver Celebration held May 16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Penn. The event…

Day & Ross appoints Schnarr, Orchard to leadership roles

Day & Ross announced two promotions in its leadership team: Jeff Schnarr has been named senior vice president of Canadian operations, while Corey Orchard has become the company’s next…

CommerceLink Logistics drivers ratify first Unifor agreement

Unifor Local 4050 members at CommerceLink Logistics in Calgary and Nisku, Alta., have ratified their first collective agreement. The agreement was approved by 87% of members and covers…

Trump ‘not looking to renew’ CUSMA trade pact, says no need for Canadian imports

U.S. President Donald Trump is again saying the American economy does not need anything from Canada or Mexico and he is “not looking to renew” the continental trade pact.

Volvo targets $3 billion in autonomous revenue in next five years

Volvo Autonomous Solutions is targeting driverless on-highway operations in the United States by the first quarter of 2027 and expects to reach $3 billion in revenue by the end…

Amazon expands LTL services in US

Amazon has announced the U.S. expansion of its less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services to any destination. The company began offering LTL service last year, but it was limited initially to…

TCA names Brown Highway Angel after helping injured trucker

The Truckload Carriers Association has named James Brown of Melton Truck Lines a TCA Highway Angel for helping an injured truck driver following a serious crash near Little Rock,…

Truck driver, carrier face 17 charges after same major defects found a week later

A truck driver and company in Ontario are sharing 17 charges after a commercial vehicle was found with the same major defects that had placed it out of service…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Spot market rates, Class 8 truck demand and trucking conditions all continue to strengthen

Trucking data crossing our desks over the past week show continued improvements in spot market rates, as freight demand outpaces capacity additions. Fleets are getting their orders in…

Transport Bourassa adds Orange EV terminal truck to Quebec yard

Transport Bourassa has added an Orange EV electric terminal truck to its yard operations, becoming the latest Canadian fleet to electrify a portion of its material handling activities.

ArcBest to increase LTL rates 5.9%, raises Q2 outlook

ArcBest Corp. announced it will increase general rates and charges for less-than-truckload services by 5.9%, effective on June 22.  The Fort Smith, Ark.-based company, parent of ABF Freight,…

CTA welcomes opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is celebrating the imminent opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, calling it a transformative project for cross-border freight movement and North American supply…

New chilled cargo inspection site to open at Port of Savannah

U.S. Customs will begin operations of a new chilled cargo inspection site on July 1 at the Port of Savannah, Ga. “Our on-terminal Customs station supports the expedited…

XPO unveils special trailers for America’s 250th birthday 

XPO has unveiled a new fleet of trailers honoring America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Built at XPO’s manufacturing facility in Searcy, Ark., the trailers feature patriotic branding inspired by…

T4C volunteers help pack food for Canadian children

Volunteers from 14 Trucks for Change (T4C) Network partner companies came together May 27 to support Food Banks Canada’s After the Bell program by packing food boxes for children…