C.H. Robinson acquires DeSpir Logistics for $75 million

C.H. Robinson announced it has acquired DeSpir Logistics, a specialized provider of secure transportation solutions and cargo escort services for high-value freight.

DOT releases $1.86 billion in emergency relief funds

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $1.86 billion in emergency relief funding to help states accelerate critical infrastructure repairs needed following recent natural disasters and other catastrophic events. …

Bill aims to prevent ELD edits from happening overseas

New legislation introduced in the U.S. House would prevent foreign-based dispatchers from manipulating electronic logging device (ELD) records.  On June 22, Reps. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Dave Taylor…

FMCSA says paper copy of ELD owner’s manual no longer needed

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a final rule rescinding a regulation requiring truck drivers to keep a copy of the owner’s manual for their electronic logging…

Illinois Tollway proposes 30% toll hike on trucks as part of $26.5B capital plan

Trucking companies moving freight through one of North America’s busiest transportation hubs could soon face significantly higher toll costs under a proposed US$26.5-billion infrastructure program unveiled by the Illinois…

Ottawa offers up to $90 million in tariff-related financing to C.A.T.

The federal government is providing up to $90 million in loan assistance to Quebec-based transportation and logistics provider C.A.T. North America as ongoing trade disruptions continue to reshape freight…

UPS invests $48 million in temperature-controlled freight network

UPS is investing $48 million in 27 temperature-controlled freight cross-dock facilities across the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Americas as demand for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals continues to grow. The…

Saia adds Midwest terminals in Minnesota and Missouri

LTL carrier Saia has expanded its Midwest network with the opening of new terminals in Duluth, Minn., and Columbia, Mo., as the company continues to grow its national freight…

TFS Financial launches equipment financing program for WEX fleet customers

TFS Financial has launched a new equipment financing program for WEX trucking and transportation customers, offering fleets access to financing through a multi-lender platform designed to simplify the equipment…

Essential Driver Training: Tips for the Road

Effective training does not end when a driver finishes a course or leaves a meeting. This free collection gives safety managers practical, one-page Training Tips based on the common issues drivers need the most help with. Built from CarriersEdge expertise and easy to use with any existing training program. Sponsored by CarriersEdge.

Ottawa enforcement initiative puts 38% of inspected trucks OOS

More than one-third of the commercial vehicles inspected during a safety blitz in Ottawa were taken out of service. The Ottawa Police Service Road Safety Unit, working with…

Trucks in Idaho to be allowed to travel up to 80 mph  

Heavy-duty trucks in Idaho will be allowed to travel as fast as 80 miles per hour after a new state law goes into effect on July 1.  The…

US gas prices dip below $4 but remain 25% higher than last year

The average U.S. price for a gallon of gas has dropped below $4, hitting a level not seen since the first full month of the war with Iran and…

AAA: 61.4 million people to travel by car over July 4 week

AAA projects 61.4 million people will travel at least 50 miles by car over the July 4th week, nearly the same number as last year. About 85% of Americans traveling for Independence Day are expected…

Trailer orders remain strong in May, but analysts warn against reading too much into the surge

U.S. trailer orders continued their recent rebound in May, with both ACT Research and FTR reporting order volumes above 20,000 units as fleets cautiously returned to the market.