Push for federal autonomous vehicle framework accelerates

A new coalition dedicated to advancing a federal policy framework for autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the United States was unveiled earlier this week. The American Trucking Associations, the Truck &…

Hyroad Energy expands hydrogen service offering beyond TaaS model, widens refueling network

Following its August acquisition of 113 hydrogen fuel cell trucks, spare parts, software platforms and IP assets from Nikola’s bankruptcy auction, Hyroad Energy is now broadening…

October truck tonnage falls to lowest level since January

Truck tonnage in the United States fell in October to its lowest level since January, the American Trucking Associations reported on Nov. 18.  ATA said its advanced seasonally adjusted truck…

Quebec’s trucking industry calls on government to reinstate Écocamionnage program

Quebec’s fleets, trucking groups and clean-transportation advocates — including Propulsion Québec, Globocam, Intelcom, and the Quebec Trucking Association (QTA) — are calling on the provincial government to ‘immediately resume’ the…

FMCSA renews Grote’s five-year waiver for brake-activated strobe lamp

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted a renewed five-year safety waiver to Grote Industries’ Auxiliary Strobe and Stop Lamp, a brake-activated, pulsating warning light designed to reduce rear-end…

Worries over cargo theft rise for fleets and consumers, Geotab report finds

Fleet operators in the United States are becoming increasingly worried about cargo theft as they are heading into the peak delivery season, with 38% saying the problem is more concerning…

Truck freight between US, Canada and Mexico down in September

Trucks moved an estimated $80.3 billion in freight across the American borders in September, a 9.2% drop compared to the same month last year, according to new data from the…

Border Patrol arrests 30 undocumented commercial drivers in New York

A U.S. Border Patrol operation along Interstate 90 in western New York resulted in the arrest of 37 men earlier this month, including 30 who were operating commercial vehicles despite…

ATA donates nearly $100K to driver support, disaster relief, anti-trafficking efforts

The American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Cares Foundation (TCF) donated nearly $100,000 to charitable organizations in 2025, allocating its funding toward driver health and wellness programs, disaster response, support for veterans…

Crowley expands Wreaths Across America logistics support to Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Crowley is expanding its support for Wreaths Across America in 2025, broadening its logistics support and financial sponsorship to help deliver wreaths to veterans’ gravesites across the U.S. mainland, Puerto…

Rizon deploys 20 trucks in California, adds US dealers

Rizon, a Daimler Truck-owned maker of medium-duty all-electric commercial trucks, announced the deployment of 20 trucks in California and the addition of new U.S. dealers. Recent deployments include: Republic Master…

Connected tech ecosystem is path to profitability, Trimble’s Painter says

Trimble CEO Rob Painter says fleets can’t change the weak market, but can pivot using technology to protect and increase profit. With revenue harder to come by, carriers need tools…

Schneider launches Fast Track premium intermodal service

Schneider National has introduced a new premium intermodal service, Schneider Fast Track, aimed at shippers moving time-sensitive and high-service freight. The company says the offering combines its asset-based truckload and…

Report validates safety benefits of AI-enabled dash cams

A new first-of-its-kind report from Samsara validates the effectiveness of AI-enabled cameras and telematics in reducing crashes and improving fleet safety performance. The global analysis of 2,600 fleets aggregated outcomes…

Mack Trucks receives Milestone Award in honor of its 125th anniversary

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce awarded Mack Trucks with a Milestone Award, commemorating the company’s 125th anniversary. The award was presented during the Chamber’s annual meeting at Windham…