Women in Trucking calls for industry input in its 2026-27 survey

The Women in Trucking Association is calling on transportation companies to take part in a new industry survey that collects data on women’s involvement in the industry. The survey data…

Werner expands dedicated capabilities with FirstFleet acquisition

Werner Enterprises has announced its acquisition of dedicated fleet FirstFleet for $245 million in an all-cash deal. A separate transaction will include its real estate assets. Werner said the deal…

Canadian trucking, logistics employment drops by 16,700 jobs in December: THRC

Employment in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector fell in December 2025, with 16,700 fewer jobs compared to the month before, a 2.1% month-to-month drop. There were 6,300 fewer truck drivers…

Richmond, B.C., rolling out overnight truck parking pilot for local operators

The City of Richmond, B.C., is launching a one-year commercial truck parking pilot program aimed at addressing growing demand for overnight parking. The pilot will provide about 65 on-street commercial…

FleetForce, San Jacinto College launch CDL training partnership for Houston region

FleetForce Truck Driver Training has announced a partnership with San Jacinto College to recruit and train aspiring commercial truck drivers in the greater Houston region of Texas. Under the agreement,…

KAG expands to new territories with private fleet conversion

Kenan Advantage Group says it has converted the private fleet of an unnamed global energy services customer, giving it a presence in more U.S. locations. It has now entered the…

Waabi lands historic financing, expands to robotaxis

Canadian autonomous trucking technology developer Waabi has raised more than $1 billion in a Series C financing co-led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners. Waabi says it’s the largest…

OPP nab truck driver for bobtailing without two tires

A Brampton, Ont., truck driver is facing multiple charges after Ontario Provincial Police officers pulled over his bobtail truck that was missing two tires. On Jan. 20 at about 3…

UPS to cut up to 30,000 jobs in 2026

UPS Inc. said it will cut up to 30,000 operational jobs this year as the package delivery giant continues with its turnaround efforts and reduces Amazon shipments. Chief Financial Officer…

Tesla to install Semi chargers at Pilot travel centers

Pilot Travel Centers has signed an agreement with Tesla to install heavy-duty charging infrastructure for electric trucks at select travel center locations across the United States. The chargers, designed for…

City Harvest deploying three Volvo VNR Electrics in the Bronx

Bronx, N.Y., food rescue organization City Harvest is deploying three Volvo VNR Electric trucks, funded as part of the Bronx is Breathing project. The trucks were supported by a $10-million…

Gatik hits driverless trucking milestone with $600M in contracted revenue

Gatik claims to be the first North American company to run fully driverless trucks in commercial operations at scale, saying it has $600 million in contracted revenue for Fortune 50…

ATRI opens recruitment for 2027-2028 Research Advisory Committee

The American Transportation Research Institute announced it is seeking candidates for its 2027-2028 Research Advisory Committee (RAC), which will help guide the organization’s research priorities. Industry professionals can nominate a…

CMC completes brand unification, announces promotions

CMC has formally launched as a single, unified organization operating under one name and brand. (Photo: CMC) More than two years ago, Marine Repair Service – Container Maintenance Company…

Mrakovich named vice president of engineering at Truck-Lite

The lighting and wiring harness manufacturer Truck-Lite has welcomed Matt Mrakovich as vice president of engineering. Mrakovich has decades of experience in technology development across commercial and consumer markets…