Wyoming expands enforcement of English proficiency for truck drivers

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon (R) has signed legislation giving all Wyoming police officers the authority to place truck drivers out of service for failing to meet English proficiency standards. …

Driver misclassification crackdown, threats of big fines forcing fleets to change payroll models

Canadian fleets that misclassified drivers as independent contractors are scrambling to change their payroll models as a wave of federal audits shows the crackdown on Driver Inc. arrangements may…

THRC gets $7M in federal funding for workforce initiatives

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has been awarded nearly $7 million in federal funding over five years to advance workforce planning, recruitment, and retention in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector.

Trucking Announcements: Culp, McLeod receive TCA awards; PMTC joins CBS’ Partners for Life program

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, John Culp received TCA’s Chairman’s Choice Award, while McLeod Software president Tom McLeod was recognized…

Stemco marks 75 years in business

Heavy-duty component manufacturer Stemco is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Founded in 1951 and now part of Enpro Inc., the Texas-based company manufactures wheel-end and axle-related components…

DTNA expands engine lineup with new Cummins options for 2027 trucks

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is expanding its powertrain lineup for the upcoming 2027 model-year trucks, adding a new range of Cummins engines alongside its recently announced Detroit Gen…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…