Trucks moved more than 11 billion tons of freight in 2023: ATA report

The trucking industry had a challenging year in 2023, but it had weathered the storm, moving more than 11 billion tons of freight during the year. This is according to…

Surrey, B.C. approves two temporary permits for truck parking

In response to the ‘persistent shortage’ of truck parking spaces in Surrey, B.C., the city council plans to establish two new sites to address the issue. 13134 115B St.

Canada falling behind on zero-emission commercial vehicle transition: report

Canada is falling behind its global peers in the shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, a recent report from Clean Energy Canada says. While countries like the U.S. and those in…

MTO doesn’t have authority to verify driver’s immigration status during inspections

Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO) told TruckNews.com that it does not have the authority to verify a driver’s immigration status when conducting commercial vehicle inspections. The ministry was responding to…

Truck driver detention costs industry $15 billion in 2023: ATRI

Truck driver detention at customer facilities cost the U.S. for-hire trucking industry $11.5 billion (all numbers US) in lost productivity and another $3.6 billion in direct expenses in 2023, according…

Weak orders, growing inventories and a mirror factory fire impacting equipment deliveries

The North American freight market remains weak, muting demand for new Class 8 trucks and particularly trailers. But costly EPA27 emissions standards are expected to increase the cost of a…

‘Stackable capacity,’ more intermodal and going green all part of Schneider’s strategy

Rather than chase freight rates to the bottom, Schneider National is focused on transforming its operations to move more freight intermodally and “stacking capacity” through various services. That according to…

Fleets buckle in for extended downturn, focus on internal improvements

Fleet executives speaking at FTR’s annual Transportation Conference are not anticipating an imminent turnaround in freight conditions, and are instead turning focus inward to ensure they’re ready to return to…

Volvo Trucks ramps up use of low-CO2-emission steel

Volvo Trucks is increasing the use of low-CO2-emission steel in its production, with plans to integrate the material into tens of thousands of trucks starting next year. This steel, is…

Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in aifleet to enhance truck utilization

Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has announced an investment in U.S.-based trucking company aifleet, which leverages artificial intelligence (AI) technology to address inefficiencies in the trucking industry, particularly in truck…

Fleet strategies evolve in response to industry challenges

From the Covid pandemic and related supply chain challenges, to a persistent freight recession that shows little sign of letting up, the last few years have tested the mettle of…

The road to zero-emission transport will be bumpy, panelists agree

Even the most enthusiastic advocates for decarbonizing the trucking industry acknowledged there are many challenges in doing so. “We believe long-term, in the future goods will be moved using Class…

Tumber becomes president of Kriska Transportation Group

David Tumber was appointed president and chief operating officer (COO) of Kriska Transportation Group. Tumber has been with the company for almost a decade, serving as COO for the last…

Reed named CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis, Thomas Built Buses

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has appointed T.J. Reed as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Freightliner Custom Chassis and Thomas Built Buses, effective Sept. 9. Reed…

Journey to zero-emissions must be done “at the speed of right”: DTNA’s Carson

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) supports the move to zero-emission vehicles, but getting there must be done “at the speed of right.” That turn of phrase, coined by DTNA, was…