ATA leader addresses environmental regs, union thuggery, nuclear verdicts

In his 10th Management Conference & Exhibition speech as president and chief executive officer of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), Chris Spear said the association must be prepared to work…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders jump, step taken to reduce internal trade barriers

Class 8 orders doubled in September, as fleets began lining up for 2025 build slots. However, demand remains at replacement levels in the face of a freight market that continues…

Hub International boosts trucking program with new cross-border partnership

Hub International, a global insurance brokerage, has partnered with Mexico’s largest trucking insurance broker, Mas Seguros, to enhance its cross-border trucking capabilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The company…

Trucks moved more than 11 billion tons of freight in 2023: ATA report

The trucking industry had a challenging year in 2023, but it had weathered the storm, moving more than 11 billion tons of freight during the year. This is according to…

Journey to zero-emissions must be done “at the speed of right”: DTNA’s Carson

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) supports the move to zero-emission vehicles, but getting there must be done “at the speed of right.” That turn of phrase, coined by DTNA, was…

U.S. truck driver charged after meth, stolen firearm found at Ontario border

A U.S. truck driver has been charged after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers discovered a stolen, loaded firearm and methamphetamines in his truck at the Lansdowne, Ont. port of…

Canadian, U.S. chambers of commerce, other industry leaders urge government to prevent rail lockout

Canada’s supply chain leaders are urging the federal government to take immediate action to prevent the CN and CPKC railways lockout that is scheduled to begin at 00:01 ET on…

New Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge opens

The new Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge officially opened, replacing the previous structure that has connected the two border communities in Maine and New Brunswick for 100 years. “This bridge is more…

Roadrunner brings LTL service to Western Canada

U.S.-based Roadrunner has expanded its push into Canada, announcing cross-border LTL service to Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. This follows the launch of service into Toronto and Montreal earlier this year,…

Canadian trucker nabbed in U.S. with 120 kg of cocaine in trailer

A Canadian truck driver is facing prosecution in the U.S. after 266 pounds (120.6 kg) of cocaine was found hidden in the trailer at a border crossing on Aug. 1.

Gordie Howe International Bridge deck connection complete

Crews installed the final segment, known as the mid-span closure, officially connecting the deck at the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich. This marks the bridge…

U.S. drops planned rules for dogs crossing border

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will not require onerous forms for dog owners crossing the border from Canada this summer.  The agency had announced new rules…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer orders weaken, but trucking conditions improving

The trucking market continues to improve, with the Trucking Conditions Index returning to positive territory and Motive declaring an approaching end to the persistent freight recession. But improving conditions aren’t…

Canadian government engages with CDC to clarify new U.S. dog import rules

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says it has been engaging with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to seek solutions and clarify new dog import rules…

Cargo theft surges 33% in Q2, yet dips 10% from Q1 highs

Cargo theft is still rising, as Verisk’s CargoNet recorded 771 incidents in Q2 this year. While this is a 33% increase compared to the same time last year, it is…