US begins collecting new global tariff at 10%

The United States began collecting a new 10% global tariff on Feb. 24, a figure the White House said could still increase to 15%.  On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court…

Commission launches USMCA rules-of-origin investigation

The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into rules-of-origin regulations for automobiles under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement on trade. A news release on the commission’s website said the investigation…

Truck tonnage rose slightly in January

Truck tonnage in the United States rose slightly in January, but volumes remain below the more significant declines reported in September and October, according to the American Trucking Associations.  ATA…

OTA says Ontario must show leadership as national focus shifts to trucking enforcement

The Ontario Trucking Association says that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has an obligation to show initiative and lead efforts to improve compliance and safety enforcement in trucking, as…

OPP officers intercept truck traveling without trailer tires

Ontario Provincial Police have charged a truck driver after intercepting a commercial vehicle on Highway 17 that was traveling without a full set of rear axle tires on its trailer.

Montana gets grant for new truck parking system

The Montana Department of Transportation said it is launching a new system to help truck drivers locate safe parking along the Interstate 90 corridor.  The truck parking availability information system…

Is Quebec’s energy transition in trucking at a standstill or recharging?

The energy transition in the road transport sector was gaining momentum before U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election and the adoption of his fossil fuel-focused policies. Quebec, with its clean energy…

Torc testing autonomous trucks in Michigan

Torc has announced it’s now testing autonomous trucks on public roads in Michigan. The Daimler Truck subsidiary is testing its autonomous technology installed in a Freightliner Cascadia and expanding its…

Police charge truck driver with using handheld entertainment device after serious collision

Waterloo Regional Police in Southern Ontario have charged a truck driver with driving with a handheld entertainment device following a serious collision in Wellesley Township. On Jan. 22 at about…

Grocery delivery proves strong early case for electric Class 8 trucks: PIT study

Battery-electric Class 8 trucks demonstrated strong suitability for return-to-base grocery distribution during a year-long commercial deployment in the Montreal region, according to results from Transport Canada’s Zero-Emission Trucking Program. One…

FedEx sues US government seeking full tariff refund

FedEx Corp. has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a full refund of the money the shipper paid due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.The lawsuit was filed with the…

Peterbilt names Fitzpatrick first master technician

Peterbilt has named Michael Fitzpatrick of Ohio Peterbilt as the company’s first master technician, marking the launch of its highest level of technician recognition. The designation represents the most advanced…

THRC kicks off workforce bootcamp series in Calgary

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has launched a new Trucking and Logistics Workforce Bootcamp series, beginning with a one-day event in Calgary focused on discussions about workforce challenges and dynamics. “Our…

ATRI seeks motor carriers for annual ‘Operational Costs’ report

The American Transportation Research Institute is encouraging for-hire motor carriers to participate in its Operational Costs of Trucking report. ATRI said the annual…

Southeastern Freight Lines renovates four service centers

Southeastern Freight Lines announced its has upgraded service centres in Houston and El Paso, Texas; Greensboro, N.C.; and Puerto Rico as part of ongoing investments in capacity and facility modernization.