VK Group pushed into receivership after court rejects CCAA stay

A group of British Columbia–based trucking and delivery companies has been pushed into receivership after the Supreme Court of British Columbia refused to extend creditor protection, concluding the companies had…

Motive files for IPO 

Motive Technologies said that it has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of its Class A common stock on the New York Stock…

Opinions? We’ve got some. Here are the Top 10 most-read blogs of 2025

We, as editors, contributors and reporters at trucknews.com, don’t lack for opinions. It’s difficult not to develop some when you are immersed in a single industry that you care deeply…

Survey: Carriers prioritize AI tools that improve real-time efficiency

Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining traction in transportation management, and although the industry is still in the early stages of AI adoption, motor carriers are already clear about the role…

DOT issues $118 million in grants for truck safety, training

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Dec. 30 announced more than $118 million in grants to enhance commercial vehicle enforcement and provide training for military veterans entering the trucking industry.

CVSA’s human trafficking initiative set for January in US

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative is scheduled to take place in the United States from Jan. 12-16.  The five-day event aims…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Working through Christmas netted truckers a nice increase on the spot market

It’s all about the spot market in this week’s roundup of economic trucking news. And the news is mostly positive for truckers. Frigid weather pinched capacity and helped to drive…

Standard Forwarding Freight suspends operations

Standard Forwarding Freight announced it has temporarily suspended its operations following a strategic review of the business. The East Moline, Ill.-based carrier said the decision took effect Dec. 29, 2025,…

Suspended driver charged with stealing truck, ramming police cruiser during attempted arrest

A Brampton man has been arrested and accused of stealing a truck from a repair shop, then pulling a stolen trailer with it and striking a police cruiser when officers…

‘Strategic’ cargo theft emerges from the shadows

The bad news is that cargo theft across the United States and Canada remains at record levels. Reported cargo theft incidents are up more than 90% since 2021, with high-tech…

Trucking Announcements: Musket Transport, CHET partner with Highway to Hope; PTTAC donates to Evan Thomas Memorial Fund

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Vipar Heavy Duty added Chris Redondo and Nick Seidel to board of directors and the Professional Truck…

Bryce’s 50-year career built on strong work ethic

For Al Bryce, driving a concrete truck has been a hobby that pays instead of one that costs him money. The Langley, B.C., resident has been doing it for the…

DOT threatens Colorado on non-domiciled CDLs; Sikh group sues California

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the state of Colorado will lose $24 million in federal highway funds if it does not speed the purging of illegally issued non-domiciled commercial…

Driver retention strategies take priority in soft freight market

Long-term driver retention — not short-term cost-cutting — is helping carriers navigate a prolonged industry downturn and prepare for the long-awaited rebound. Executives at Tandet Group and Spring Creek Carriers…

Police intercept $4-million drug haul

A London, Ont., commercial vehicle driver was arrested Dec. 23 and accused of transporting $4.1 million in cocaine. The driver was inspected by Ministry of Transportation officers at the scales…