Illinois police nab two Ontario men with cocaine worth US$40 million in truck

Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested two men from Ontario after a trooper discovered suspected cocaine worth more than US$40 million in their tractor-trailer. On Nov. 29 at 2:10 p.m., a…

Trucking companies hit with $165M in nuclear verdicts in the U.S. in 2023

Trucking companies across the U.S. faced US$165 million in nuclear verdicts — jury awards exceeding $10 million — in 2023, according to the latest Marathon Strategies report. (Photo: iStock)…

U.S. trucker busted inadvertently taking gun to Canadian border

A 62-year-old American truck driver got himself into trouble when he took a wrong turn and crossed the Canadian border with a firearm. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers…

Cargo theft risks rise with 174 Thanksgiving incidents since 2019

Transportation companies are being warned to prepare for heightened cargo theft risks during the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., as criminals continue to evolve their methods. CargoNet has reported over…

10 U.S. trucking issues new administration could, or should, tackle

When Donald Trump moves back into the White House in January, he’ll have an ambitious agenda to implement. And the U.S. trucking industry hopes trucking issues will be among the…

Trump in Charge: Weighing the impacts on trucking

Elected again to the presidency of the U.S., Donald Trump wasted no time making good on campaign promises by rapidly rolling out most of his picks for key Cabinet positions…

CTA outlines trade issues impacting carriers ahead of 2026 CUSMA review

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has outlined nuclear verdicts in the U.S., increased cargo theft, and trade barriers limiting Canadian fleets’ growth in Mexico as the key trade challenges to…

Two B.C. men charged with smuggling emissions defeat devices into U.S.

Two men from British Columbia are among four accused of conspiring to smuggle illegal devices to override emission controls on trucks from Canada into the U.S. and selling them online…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Fleets cautious with Class 8 orders, spot market improves in line with expectations

With 2025 order books now open, fleets are ordering Class 8 trucks at a “healthy” but cautious level, industry forecasters report. Inventory levels remain high, meaning OEMs will be pressured…

Trump’s re-election sparks trucking reactions, as Canada hopes to work on trade priorities

The U.S. trucking industry is responding to Donald Trump’s Nov. 5 presidential election victory with both congratulations and readiness to address key issues with the new administration. In Canada,…

Titanium opens Virginia freight brokerage office

Titanium Transportation has opened its eighth U.S. freight brokerage office in Virginia Beach, Va. “Expanding our U.S. footprint with an asset-light model in strategic markets is central to Titanium’s growth…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Growth slowly returning to for-hire market, capacity reduction to come in unexpected form

Additional states are set to remove CDLs from drivers who’ve tested positive for drugs or alcohol under the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse in the U.S. this month, which could provide…

Regulatory uncertainties loom over trucking industry as U.S. election approaches: TCA

With the upcoming U.S. presidential election, trucking industry stakeholders are bracing for potential regulatory changes that could reshape the sector, according to Dave Heller, senior vice-president of safety and government…

Isaac Instruments user conference explores top industry concerns, economy

The realities of a prolonged trucking recession were reflected in the latest Top Industry Issues survey conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), with the driver shortage falling to…

ATA’s Costello feels a return to normal is in the cards in 2025

A return to “normal” is likely in store for the North American trucking industry over the next year, an environment the industry hasn’t experienced since before the pandemic. Bob Costello,…