Geotab report points to EV adoption, utilization plateau in North America

North America may lead in total connected electric vehicles, but it lags in both adoption momentum and operational maturity, according to Geotab’s 2026 State of Commercial…

Labor Dept. proposes changes to independent contractor rule

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule to rescind the independent contractor rule implemented under the Biden administration.

Michigan governor says Gordie Howe bridge will open this year

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said in her State of the State address that the new Gordie Howe International Bridge will open later this year.  Whitmer made the comment several…

FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds to shippers

FedEx Corp. said it plans to return any tariff refunds it receives to the shippers and customers who paid them. “If refunds are issued to FedEx, we will issue refunds…

US, Canada to meet on trade next week

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer next week in Washington, D.C. The discussion comes as both countries prepare for the mandatory…

Alberta to offer trade designation for Class 1 drivers in June 2027

Alberta will launch a trade designation for Class 1 commercial drivers in June 2027, offering journeyperson certification for truck driving. Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen said commercial…

Senator introduces bill to remove all truck drivers in US illegally

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Indiana) has introduced legislation that would mandate U.S. states remove all truck drivers who are in the United States illegally. Introduction of what Banks called “…

TPINE LEASING CAPITAL CORPORATION COLLECTION PLAN NOTICE

TO: LESSEES OF TPINE LEASING CAPITAL CORPORATION (“TLCC”) A version of this notice translated to Punjabi can be found here: https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/content/tpine-collections-plan The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List)…

Groupe Desharnais expands Quebec footprint with acquisition of Pneus St-David

Groupe Desharnais is expanding its presence in Quebec’s tire and mechanical services market through the acquisition of Pneus St-David, a long-established Lévis business serving commercial and heavy-duty transportation customers. The…

Collisions drop almost 16% in Canada, US since 2024: Geotab

Commercial vehicle collision rates across North America fell 15.8% between 2024 and 2025, but the improvement was mostly driven by gains in the United States, according to Geotab’s 2026 State…

Canada’s largest electric truck trial delivers clarity for fleets

FPInnovations’ PIT Group has concluded Canada’s most comprehensive real-world test of heavy-duty battery-electric trucks, following two fleets as they collected more than 200,000 km (124,224 miles) of data over a…

CTOA says racial tensions, targeted enforcement could disrupt supply chain

The Canada Trucking Operators Association (CTOA) is warning that growing driver shortages in the longhaul trucking sector could begin affecting supply chain reliability if workforce pressures persist. And it says…

Harbinger acquires Phantom AI, bringing advanced driver-assistance tech to medium-duty trucks

Electric truck manufacturer Harbinger is expanding into autonomous and software-driven vehicle technologies with the acquisition of autonomous driving company Phantom AI, a move the company says will accelerate the rollout…

International names Team Wieland Truck and Trailer 2025 Dealer of the Year

International Motors has recognized top-performing truck dealers across its network, naming Team Wieland Truck and Trailer as its 2025 U.S. and Canada Dealer of the Year during the company’s annual…

Ace Doran acquires NHH Services equipment, adds heavy-haul capacity

Ace Doran has expanded its specialized transportation capabilities with the acquisition of NHH Services’ equipment operations, adding 50 trucks and an experienced heavy-haul team to its network. The Cincinnati-based carrier…