NFP acquires Sherman Insurance Agency to expand trucking practice

NFP has acquired Sherman Insurance Agency, a full-service brokerage specializing in trucking, commercial, personal and benefits insurance solutions. Based in South St. Paul, Minn., Sherman strengthens NFP’s presence in the…

International to install Samsara telematics at factory through new OEM partnership

International will begin installing Samsara telematics devices on new trucks and IC Bus school buses before delivery, eliminating the need for post-purchase installation and reducing downtime for fleets. The partnership…

Kenyan refugee begins dream job behind wheel in Canada

A Kenyan refugee has overcome numerous obstacles and landed his dream job as a truck driver in Canada. Three years ago, Daniel Wanyeki arrived in Canada,…

Indiana announces 30-day tax holiday on retail gasoline

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) announced a 30-day tax holiday on retail gasoline – but not diesel fuel – to provide some relief from high prices at the pump. “I…

FTR opens registration for 2026 transportation conference

Freight Transportation Research (FTR) has opened early bird registration for its 2026 Transportation Conference, as fleets and shippers look for clearer signals in an increasingly volatile freight market. The conference,…

THRC recognizes 98 companies as 2026 Top Fleet Employers

Trucking HR Canada has named 98 fleets as Top Fleet Employers for 2026, recognizing Canadian carriers with strong human resources practices across the industry. Now in its 13th year, Top…

Sarnia, Ont., border crossing surpasses Ambassador Bridge in commercial truck traffic

The Crown corporation that manages several international bridges in Ontario says a border crossing in Sarnia has overtaken the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor as the busiest for commercial traffic.  The…

Morgan Truck Body names Shah president, appoints operations SVP

Morgantown, Pa.-based Morgan Truck Body has named Vik Shah president. He will be succeeding Corby Stover, who is retiring. Shah brings more than 30 years of experience in global manufacturing…

Great Dane’s Statesboro plant builds 25,000th trailer

Great Dane’s Statesboro, Ga., manufacturing plant has produced its 25,000th trailer since opening in 2012. The milestone unit, a 57-foot refrigerated Everest reefer, was manufactured for Nolt Transportation. The Statesboro…

TCA names Dunne, Bishop as Highway Angels

Truckload Carriers Association has named Anthony Dunne of Maverick Transportation and Christopher Bishop of Hi Pro as TCA Highway Angels for assisting injured people in separate incidents. Dunne was honored…

Truckstop.com acquires Wize Load, expands heavy haul pricing tools

Truckstop.com has acquired Wize Load, adding rate intelligence tools designed for heavy haul and overdimensional freight in a move it says deepens its focus on specialized loads that require more…

Kodiak expands autonomous trucking into Midwest with Ohio pilot

Kodiak AI has completed an autonomous trucking program in Ohio, marking its first operational deployment outside the Southern United States and extending driverless operations into a key Midwest freight corridor.

Velocity expands Vanguard trailer availability in Southeastern US

Velocity Trailer Centers has expanded its Vanguard trailer distribution network across Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, increasing access to dry van and refrigerated trailers in one of the fastest-growing freight regions…

Hunter named president, COO of JD Smith Logistics Solutions

JD Smith Logistics Solutions has appointed longtime executive Kent Hunter as president and chief operating officer, effective April 1. Hunter, who joined the company in 1992 as an account…

Kriska acquires Sharp Transportation, expands specialized freight capabilities

Kriska Transportation Group has acquired Cambridge, Ont.-based Sharp Transportation Systems Inc., adding temperature-controlled expertise and new customer relationships to its network. Sharp specializes in hauling temperature-sensitive freight, including medical supplies…