Trucking Announcements: Leadership additions at NationaLease, Nauto, Montway Auto Transport, AJ Metler Hauling

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, NationaLease has appointed Mike Blimling as vice president of truck technology and maintenance and Daniel Grimwood-Bird joined…

Report calls drowsy driving a dangerously underreported safety issue

More than 6,300 people died in suspected drowsy driving crashes in 2023 – 10 times higher than the 633 deaths officially reported by the U.S. government. That was the…

Ontario to expand truck enforcement on Highway 11/17 corridor

The Ontario government is increasing enforcement, advancing infrastructure improvements and expanding truck parking capacity as part of a plan to improve safety along the Highway 11/17 corridor in Northern Ontario.

NextGen Trucking urges fleets to engage younger talent as workforce pipeline shrinks

The trucking industry may not be facing immediate driver shortages, but a weak and inconsistent pipeline of new drivers and technicians entering the workforce is emerging as a new concern.

Driver charged after over-height load strikes multiple bridges in New York

A North Carolina truck driver is facing charges after a tractor-trailer hauling an over-height excavator struck more than a dozen overpasses along the New York State Thruway. The New York…

CBSA officer charged after truck carrying drugs, tobacco allowed to enter Canada

A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer has been charged following an investigation into a commercial truck that entered Canada carrying millions of dollars in contraband. The Royal Canadian Mounted…

Bill aims to give US trailer dealers same tax treatment as auto retailers

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would extend a key tax benefit to semi-trailer dealers, addressing what industry groups say is a long-standing competitive disadvantage. Reps.

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer orders drop sharply, spot market reflects rising diesel costs

Trailer orders disappointed in February, dropping sharply from December-January totals and reflecting ongoing concerns about the freight market. And while spot market rates continue to improve, they’re growing more slowly…

New Brunswick toll plan draws sharp trucking industry backlash

The trucking industry is warning that New Brunswick’s plan to install a toll booth at the Nova Scotia border will raise supply chain costs, create new trade barriers, and ultimately…

Light Speed dismantled as lenders seize assets, auction process begins

The collapse of Light Speed Logistics has escalated into a full-scale breakup, with multiple lenders moving to seize and sell off assets across Canada and the United States. Court filings…

Kodiak doubles driverless fleet, unveils triple-trailer capability

Kodiak AI is scaling its driverless trucking ambitions, doubling its autonomous fleet while introducing a new capability it says could significantly boost freight productivity. The company reported it now has…

Drivers might start jumping ship as trust in carriers erodes and disconnect continues, CarriersEdge warns

Drivers may not be leaving in large numbers today, but declining trust, dissatisfaction with pay structures, and rising stress levels suggest many might be preparing to move when the market…

B.C. RCMP discover the unbelievable during truck enforcement blitz

A commercial vehicle enforcement blitz in Burnaby, B.C., sidelined more than half of the trucks inspected, with officers uncovering a range of serious safety violations — including a fuel cap…

Nebraska Trucking Association launches wildfire relief fund for drivers

The Nebraska Trucking Association (NTA) has launched a relief initiative to support truck drivers transporting emergency supplies to areas impacted by devastating wildfires in western Nebraska. The effort, called the…

Freight fraud evolving as criminals leverage AI, phishing tools

A lack of awareness continues to leave trucking companies vulnerable to cyber-enabled cargo crime, as fraudsters exploit gaps in knowledge, processes and verification across the industry. “Be informed. Educate yourself.