Hyundai Translead invests $450 million to develop Illinois manufacturing facilities 

Hyundai Translead announced that it is investing $450 million to establish new trailer manufacturing facilities in Illinois, creating nearly 2,500 new full-time jobs.  Hyundai Translead made the announcement at a…

Fortigo Freight Services, Crawford Trucking named 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For overall winners

CarriersEdge has named Fortigo Freight Services and Crawford Trucking as the 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For overall winners in the large and small carrier categories. The awards were presented…

Work truck market steady as economy, uncertainty shape buying decisions

Manufacturers are expecting the vocational truck market to remain stable through 2026, supported by demand from construction, utility and municipal applications, even as economic conditions, regulatory uncertainty and rising costs…

THRC webinar to guide employers on Career ExpressWay funding

Trucking HR Canada will hold a webinar on March 18 to help employers access funding through its Career ExpressWay initiative. Part of the federal Student Work…

Fleetworthy partners with Strategic HSE Systems for compliance services

Fleetworthy has formed a strategic technology partnership with Strategic HSE Systems, a Canadian safety and compliance firm, to support advisory and compliance services for small- and mid-sized fleets across Canada.

Aperia expands tire inflation system to steer axle

Aperia Technologies is expanding its automatic tire inflation system to the steer axle, addressing what the company says is one of the most safety-critical and frequently underinflated positions on a…

Mack adds bodies to connected services, streamlines over-the-air updates

Mack Trucks is expanding its GuardDog Connect diagnostics platform beyond the truck itself, integrating body equipment for the first time in a move executives say will eliminate long-standing visibility gaps…

Blue Water Bridge tolls to remain unchanged

The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) said toll rates at the Blue Water Bridge will remain unchanged following its annual toll rate review for the fiscal year beginning April 1.

Police lay 13 charges in Midland, Ont., CMV enforcement initiative

The Ontario Provincial Police laid 13 charges during a commercial motor vehicle enforcement initiative in the Town of Midland on March 12. (Photo: OPP) Officers from the Southern Georgian…

TMC names Kennedy chairman, honors four with Silver Spark Plug

Mark Kennedy, corporate vice president of equipment for Knight Swift Transportation, has been named the 2026-27 chairman and treasurer of the Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations. …

Clarios launches Battery Manager Pro service for fleets

Clarios Connected Services introduced a new fully managed battery service called Battery Manager Pro at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting in Nashville. The service monitors battery health…

TEL places 400-truck order for Volvo VNL

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) says one of the largest fleet leasing providers in the United States has placed a major order for its flagship longhaul truck. TEL, headquartered in Chattanooga,…

Volvo pushes connected truck tech with OTA updates, new trailer data link

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) is accelerating the shift toward software-driven trucks, expanding automatic over-the-air (OTA) updates across its connected fleet while developing a new tractor-trailer connector designed to dramatically…

Fuel Transport appoints Blackwell GM of US sales, operations

Fuel Transport has appointed Ray Blackwell general manager of sales and operations for its U.S. business, where he will lead the company’s expansion efforts in the market. Based in Chicago,…

Grote Industries celebrating 125th anniversary

Grote Industries is marking its 125th anniversary this year, underscoring more than a century of innovation in commercial vehicle lighting, wiring and safety systems across the trucking industry.  Established in 1901…