Aurora to haul frac sand autonomously in Permian Basin

Aurora Innovation announced it has reached a commercial agreement with Detmar Logistics to autonomously transport frac sand for an oil and gas producer, marking the first deployment of autonomous trucks…

Is holding onto equipment longer the right financial decision?

With the freight recession in its third year, many fleets are extending the lifecycle of their equipment. The strategy carries risks, including higher maintenance costs and the potential for unplanned…

Goodyear accepts nominations for Highway Hero Award

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has opened nominations for its 42nd annual Highway Hero Award, which recognizes commercial truck drivers who perform acts of bravery while on duty. Since 1983, the…

Report outlines action plan to tackle system outages at border

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Shared Services Canada (SSC) delivered a report to the minister of public safety offering a forward-looking action plan to address major IT outages…

Trucking Announcements: New leadership at HTC, Apps Transport Group

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Huayi Tire Canada appointed Dave Hatch as its vice president of sales and operations, while Apps Transport…

Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants acquires Sentry Transportation’s direct writing operation

Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants announced the acquisition of Sentry Transportation’s direct writing operation, expanding Epic Transportation and Logistics. The Sentry team joins Interstate Motor Carriers, an Epic company, expanding…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders still weak, freight ‘air pocket’ materializes

More of the same in this week’s economic trucking trends roundup, with weak Class 8 truck orders and underwhelming freight demand. The good news is, van segment spot market rates…

Minn. pauses nom-domiciled CDLs, disputes some of DOT’s claims

The state of Minnesota said it has paused issuing non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses after the U.S. Department of Transportation threatened to withhold federal funding.  Minnesota has 212,327 standard CDL holders…

Element Fleet Management buys Car IQ

Element Fleet Management has announced its acquisition of Car IQ, expanding the company’s connected fleet ecosystem with the addition of connected vehicle payments. The company says it now offers the…

Police find truck, driver wanted in collision that killed tow truck operator

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have located the commercial motor vehicle and identified the driver wanted in connection with a fatal collision on Highway 401 that killed…

Human-trafficking sweep nets multiple arrests at Washington truck stops

Nearly a dozen people were arrested during an overnight Washington State Patrol (WSP) operation targeting human trafficking and prostitution near truck stops in Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. The undercover…

DHL Supply Chain takes delivery of first Tesla Semi

DHL Supply Chain has taken delivery of its first all-electric Tesla Semi. The addition expands its fleet of Class 8 electric vehicles in North America to more than 150, according…

Maxim Truck & Trailer charity pancake breakfast raises $41,000

Maxim Truck & Trailer raised $41,000 for The Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg during its 25th annual charity pancake breakfast. The event at Maxim’s Winnipeg head office, brought together over…

Nova Scotia delivers a Christmas gift to Boston, honoring a 107-year-old tradition

The City of Boston lit its official Christmas tree on Boston Common this week, but it’s a celebration that shines far beyond the holiday season. The tree is a gift…

TTC names Stefanovich president during 110th gala, hands out $44K in scholarships

Left Lane Associates president Peter Stefanovich was named The Toronto Transportation Club’s (TTC) president following its annual general meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Stacey Large, associate vice president…