Mentorship, technology reshape fleet training programs

Mentorship and structured training programs are becoming central pillars of fleet safety strategies. Effective mentorship starts long before drivers hit the road, requiring leadership commitment, consistent safety messaging and clear…

Fleetworthy consolidates its brands under single platform

Fleetworthy announced the unification of its Bestpass, Drivewyze and CPSuite brands under a single Fleetworthy brand, a step toward a more cohesive fleet-readiness experience, the company said. The move transitions…

New Detroit engine launch comes as Class 8 market shows early signs of recovery

There’s a welcome reason for optimism in the Class 8 truck market, says David Carson, senior vice president of sales and marketing with Daimler Truck North America. Speaking to trucking…

Detroit Gen 6 engine targets EPA27’s ultra-low NOx requirements with familiar design

A lot has changed in seven years, when Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) began working on its sixth-generation Detroit engine, designed to meet the EPA27 ultra-low NOx limit of 0.035…

DOT forces 550 truck driver training schools to close

More than 550 truck driver training schools in the United States must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students, and had other safety issues,…

US Democrats probe Trump threat to stall Gordie Howe bridge opening

U.S. House Democrats are demanding records from a billionaire bridge owner and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as they investigate President Donald Trump’s threat to delay the opening of the Gordie…

FMCSA extends two emergency weather waivers through February

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended two emergency declarations until Feb. 28 due to severe winter storms. A total of 21 states are included in the two waivers,…

Truck driver’s model of NYC goes on display at city museum

Joe Macken has been a truck driver for more than 18 years. He delivers for a beverage company along a 200-mile route four days a week, starting his workday about…

NationaLease added 31 service locations in 2025

NationaLease opened 31 new service locations across North America in 2025, expanding its network in 25 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. “Opening new locations is always good news for…

CMC expands intermodal repair network with six new US locations

Charleston, S.C.-based CMC says its Reliable Fleet Services (RFS) division has expanded into six new U.S. markets to meet growing demand for intermodal maintenance and repair services. The new locations…

Kodiak taps HAAS Alert for real-time safety alerts

Kodiak AI is running HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud digital alerting system to warn motorists in real-time of information related to driverless truck breakdowns or stoppages. Safety Cloud sends digital alerts…

OPP charges truck driver who traveled more than 100 km without tire

A truck driver is facing charges after Ontario Provincial Police say he traveled more than 100 km (62 miles) without a tire on his trailer. Officers pulled the tractor trailer…

New York company orders three more Mack LR Electric refuse trucks

Mack Trucks announced that Royal Waste Services, a Waste Connections subsidiary, has ordered three additional Mack LR Electric refuse trucks, funded through the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP).

TFI International earnings fall on weak freight demand, cash flow strengthens

TFI International reported lower fourth-quarter and full-year earnings as weaker freight demand weighed on volumes across its core business segments, though the company generated stronger cash flow. Fourth-quarter operating income…

Purolator provided 2.8 million meals to food banks last year

Purolator donated 2.8 million meals to food banks in 2025, a new record for the company. And it couldn’t have come at a better time, with Canadian food banks depleted…