Shoreland Transport pursues practical path to greener trucking

A slogan on the side of the trailer says it all. “From ocean to plate in record time.” Or, as Rodney Weston describes it, the fish you’re eating today was…

Facility Association insurance rates jump 28% in Alberta, the ‘epicenter’ of FA commercial vehicle growth

Alberta trucking fleets insured through the industry’s insurer of last resort are facing a steep rate increase that reflects deeper challenges in the province’s commercial auto insurance system. Facility Association…

Connecticut trucking operator pleads guilty in $3.5M Amazon fraud scheme

A Connecticut trucking company owner has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after admitting he defrauded Amazon of more than $3.5 million through a scheme involving fake freight movements. Ameer Nasir,…

ATA’s Costello says trucking’s ‘painfully slow’ recovery driven by shrinking capacity, not freight demand

Fleets attending the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) annual convention in Orlando, Fla., last week were eager for Bob Costello’s economic outlook update for 2026, hoping to hear the long-anticipated news…

DataDis restructures leadership team, appoints three VPs and training director

DataDis has announced changes to its executive leadership structure as the Quebec-based company says it looks to support continued growth and strategic expansion. Maxime Cadorette, a longtime member of the…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders surge as spot rates remain strong

Class 8 orders surged in February as trucking conditions continue to improve and fleets begin to gain confidence to place orders ahead of EPA27 emissions-related price increases. And pricing improvements…

States sue over Trump’s latest global tariffs 

U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to realign global trade are facing another legal battle after more than 20 states filed a lawsuit on March 5 challenging his latest worldwide tariffs.

Arseneau receives THRC Women with Drive Leadership Award

Trucking HR Canada has named Michelle Arseneau of GX Transport the 2026 recipient of the Women with Drive Leadership Award. The award, first introduced in 2023, recognizes trailblazing women in…

THRC secures additional funds to expand student work placements in trucking

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) announced it has secured additional investment in the Student Work Placement Program, increasing opportunities for post-secondary students to gain paid work experience in Canada’s trucking and…

TCA names its Professional Drivers of the Year

Five U.S. truck drivers were recognized for safety, leadership, and industry contributions during the closing banquet of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) annual convention in Orlando, Fla. The 2026 TCA…

Indiana truck inspectors place 752 vehicles out of service in early 2026

Indiana State Police say commercial vehicle enforcement officers placed hundreds of trucks and drivers out of service during inspections conducted in the first six weeks of 2026. The Indiana State…

DHL Express Teamsters authorize strike if contract deal not reached

Thousands of unionized workers at DHL Express have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a new labor agreement is not reached by the end of March. Members of the…

PlusAI unveils SuperDrive 6.0 to speed driverless truck deployment

Autonomous trucking developer PlusAI has launched the latest version of its virtual driver software, SuperDrive 6.0, as the company pushes toward the large-scale commercialization of driverless freight operations. The Silicon…

OTA speaks out against proposed Windsor truck tolls

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is raising concerns about a proposal by Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens to impose temporary tolls on trucks using Huron Church Road to access the Ambassador…

XTL appoints Mérany Khun as president

XTL Transport has appointed Mérany Khun as president of the XTL Group of Companies as part of an executive leadership transition aimed at supporting continued growth. Mérany Khun (Photo:…