Report identifies US highways where truckers most frequently park on highway ramps for rest

Indianapolis, Los Angeles, and New York are the states in which truck drivers most frequently park on highway ramps for rest, according to an analysis from Geotab. The telematics provider…

CarriersEdge names 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For

CarriersEdge has announced the winners of its 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For program, recognizing North American for-hire trucking companies that stand out for driver workplace experience, compensation, engagement and…

Eight face charges over Ontario commercial driver exam fraud

Eight people are facing a combined 24 charges under the Criminal Code following an investigation into fraudulent activities linked to commercial driver examinations in Kingston, Ont., and the Greater Toronto…

Traton expands PlusAI partnership, commits up to $25M to autonomous truck development

Traton Group is expanding its partnership with autonomous truck technology provider PlusAI, committing up to $25 million in dedicated research and development funding to support the factory integration and scaled…

C.H. Robinson deploys AI to cut missed LTL pickups

C.H. Robinson is using artificial intelligence to tackle missed pickups, a long-standing pain point in less-than-truckload shipping. The company has introduced AI agents that, according to a news release, are…

Judge denies effort to force Calif. to restart non-domiciled CDL program

A federal judge has rejected an effort by a group representing Chinese truck drivers to compel California to process legally qualified non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses. The Chinese American Truckers Association (CATA)…

Non-domiciled CDL scrutiny raising employment law risks

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s effort to restrict non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses is increasing risk for motor carriers, especially in the area of employment law.  “It’s one of the least…

Commercial vehicle populations, aftermarket demand expected to grow

Conventional thinking suggests that when the Class 8 truck market is suffering, the aftermarket is thriving. As fleets extend lifecycles – and they are – it stands to reason there’ll…

Strain placed on grid by electric trucks overestimated: Pembina Institute

An analysis by the Pembina Institute has found electric trucks place less strain on the electrical grid than first expected. The study titled Planning to Charge…

FMCSA seeks nominations for motor carrier advisory groups

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy on Jan. 23 announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking nominations for qualified individuals to serve on two…

Eaton to spin off Mobility Group

Eaton has announced plans to spin out its Mobility Group as a separate, publicly traded company. “The separation of Mobility advances Eaton’s bold new 2030 growth strategy to lead, invest,…

FMCSA issues HOS waiver for 40 states due to winter storms

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a regional emergency declaration across 40 states due to the severe winter storms. The declaration will be in place through Feb. 6,…

Survey finds female truck drivers in US satisfied with work-life balance and pay, but concerned about safety

Female truck drivers report strong job satisfaction and work-life balance, but ongoing safety concerns continue to shape where and how they work, according to a new survey of 437 truck…

Cargo thieves maintain focus on high-value shipments 

Cargo theft experts predict high-value technology will remain at the top of criminals’ wish lists in 2026.  “Criminal enterprises are becoming more selective and sophisticated, targeting extremely high-value shipments rather…

Musket Transport offering free A/Z training for an aspiring woman driver

Musket Transport announced that applications are open for its 2026 A/Z grant for women through its Commercial Heavy Equipment Training (CHET) facility. The annual program removes financial barriers to obtaining…