ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trucking conditions best in four years, while spot market rates continue to rip

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index reached its strongest reading in four years, but it may not last, the industry forecaster warns, as higher diesel prices are not yet fully factored in.

Ottawa tow truck enforcement nets 75 charges, seven vehicles placed OOS

Ottawa police laid 75 charges and placed seven tow trucks out of service during first-quarter enforcement targeting the towing industry. The Ottawa Police Service said that, working with enforcement partners,…

Alberta’s national trucking regulations hub to improve route planning, bridge safety

Alberta’s transportation minister says a new national digital hub for truck drivers is expected to improve route planning, reduce costly bridge strikes, and support safer freight movement across Canada. Transportation…

Kenworth offers special paint scheme for America’s 250th birthday

Kenworth Trucks announced the launch of a special edition paint scheme in celebration of the Freedom 250 initiative, a nationwide effort honoring the nation’s 250th birthday.  The design pays tribute…

New multi-fleet EV charging hub opens in California

EV Realty has opened its flagship truck-charging hub in California, featuring 76 high-power charging ports, sufficient to serve over 200 heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks a day. The site is strategically…

Alberta’s family-owned Whitecourt Transport marks 80 years

Whitecourt Transport has spent eight decades adapting to shifting markets, from post-war freight hauling to forestry, environmental services, and heavy equipment work. But its leadership says what has stayed consistent…

NFP acquires Sherman Insurance Agency to expand trucking practice

NFP has acquired Sherman Insurance Agency, a full-service brokerage specializing in trucking, commercial, personal and benefits insurance solutions. Based in South St. Paul, Minn., Sherman strengthens NFP’s presence in the…

International to install Samsara telematics at factory through new OEM partnership

International will begin installing Samsara telematics devices on new trucks and IC Bus school buses before delivery, eliminating the need for post-purchase installation and reducing downtime for fleets. The partnership…

Kenyan refugee begins dream job behind wheel in Canada

A Kenyan refugee has overcome numerous obstacles and landed his dream job as a truck driver in Canada. Three years ago, Daniel Wanyeki arrived in Canada,…

Indiana announces 30-day tax holiday on retail gasoline

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) announced a 30-day tax holiday on retail gasoline – but not diesel fuel – to provide some relief from high prices at the pump. “I…

FTR opens registration for 2026 transportation conference

Freight Transportation Research (FTR) has opened early bird registration for its 2026 Transportation Conference, as fleets and shippers look for clearer signals in an increasingly volatile freight market. The conference,…

THRC recognizes 98 companies as 2026 Top Fleet Employers

Trucking HR Canada has named 98 fleets as Top Fleet Employers for 2026, recognizing Canadian carriers with strong human resources practices across the industry. Now in its 13th year, Top…

Sarnia, Ont., border crossing surpasses Ambassador Bridge in commercial truck traffic

The Crown corporation that manages several international bridges in Ontario says a border crossing in Sarnia has overtaken the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor as the busiest for commercial traffic.  The…

Morgan Truck Body names Shah president, appoints operations SVP

Morgantown, Pa.-based Morgan Truck Body has named Vik Shah president. He will be succeeding Corby Stover, who is retiring. Shah brings more than 30 years of experience in global manufacturing…

Great Dane’s Statesboro plant builds 25,000th trailer

Great Dane’s Statesboro, Ga., manufacturing plant has produced its 25,000th trailer since opening in 2012. The milestone unit, a 57-foot refrigerated Everest reefer, was manufactured for Nolt Transportation. The Statesboro…