CBSA seizes 111 kg of suspected cocaine from commercial truck at Blue Water Bridge

Border officers seized more than 111 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck entering Canada at the Blue Water Bridge earlier this month, according to the Canada Border Services…

US Supreme Court to hear landmark case on freight broker liability

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on March 4 in a landmark case that will determine if freight brokers…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Industry sentiment improving and spot market flatbed rates continue to rip

ACT Research recently held a two-day seminar and reports fleets are feeling “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead, while remaining cautious about ordering new equipment. They want to first make…

Geotab report points to EV adoption, utilization plateau in North America

North America may lead in total connected electric vehicles, but it lags in both adoption momentum and operational maturity, according to Geotab’s 2026 State of Commercial…

Labor Dept. proposes changes to independent contractor rule

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule to rescind the independent contractor rule implemented under the Biden administration.

Michigan governor says Gordie Howe bridge will open this year

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said in her State of the State address that the new Gordie Howe International Bridge will open later this year.  Whitmer made the comment several…

FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds to shippers

FedEx Corp. said it plans to return any tariff refunds it receives to the shippers and customers who paid them. “If refunds are issued to FedEx, we will issue refunds…

US, Canada to meet on trade next week

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer next week in Washington, D.C. The discussion comes as both countries prepare for the mandatory…

Senator introduces bill to remove all truck drivers in US illegally

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Indiana) has introduced legislation that would mandate U.S. states remove all truck drivers who are in the United States illegally. Introduction of what Banks called “…

Collisions drop almost 16% in Canada, US since 2024: Geotab

Commercial vehicle collision rates across North America fell 15.8% between 2024 and 2025, but the improvement was mostly driven by gains in the United States, according to Geotab’s 2026 State…

Harbinger acquires Phantom AI, bringing advanced driver-assistance tech to medium-duty trucks

Electric truck manufacturer Harbinger is expanding into autonomous and software-driven vehicle technologies with the acquisition of autonomous driving company Phantom AI, a move the company says will accelerate the rollout…

International names Team Wieland Truck and Trailer 2025 Dealer of the Year

International Motors has recognized top-performing truck dealers across its network, naming Team Wieland Truck and Trailer as its 2025 U.S. and Canada Dealer of the Year during the company’s annual…

Ace Doran acquires NHH Services equipment, adds heavy-haul capacity

Ace Doran has expanded its specialized transportation capabilities with the acquisition of NHH Services’ equipment operations, adding 50 trucks and an experienced heavy-haul team to its network. The Cincinnati-based carrier…

Fastfrate Group expands into global freight forwarding, customs brokerage with Omnitrans acquisition

Fastfrate Group is moving beyond its traditional North American transportation roots with the acquisition of Montreal-based international freight forwarder and customs broker Omnitrans Inc., a deal executives say positions the…

Bot Auto to begin driverless freight operations with Ryan Transportation

Autonomous truck maker Bot Auto says its driverless trucks offer a new capacity option for brokers, and is proving so through a new partnership with Ryan Transportation. Ryan and Bot…