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22 April, 2026
Driver training, incentives help shed fuel costs
Driver behavior remains the single biggest lever fleets can pull to improve both fuel efficiency and safety, but changing habits at scale requires a combination of training, data, and meaningful […]
Read more22 April, 2026
Manitoba Trucking Association names 2026-27 board, leadership team
The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has named its 2026-27 board of directors and executive, with a continued focus on enforcement, training and industry advocacy, including ongoing pressure to address Driver […]
Read more22 April, 2026
Landstar agents, safety leaders recognized at annual convention
Landstar used its annual Agent Convention to spotlight the people behind its network, with independent agents and safety leaders taking center stage among the 2025 award winners. Independent agent Mark […]
Read more22 April, 2026
OTA seeks overhaul of Facility Association insurance access
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is developing a proposal to reform how commercial carriers access Facility Association (FA) insurance, aiming to limit long-term reliance on the system and address what […]
Read more22 April, 2026
Mack lands large order for MD from Gulf Highway Equipment
Gulf Highway Equipment is doubling down on its medium-duty fleet, announcing plans to purchase 160 additional Mack MD Series cab and chassis units to support its truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) builds. […]
Read more22 April, 2026
Ohio Turnpike targets “rogue” carriers over $5.2M in unpaid tolls
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is stepping up efforts to recover millions in unpaid tolls from trucking companies it says are deliberately avoiding payment. And it’s naming-and-shaming the carriers […]
Read more22 April, 2026
US truck tonnage edges higher in March, posts strongest annual gain since 2022
Trucking activity in the United States continued to climb in March, though at a more modest pace than the previous month, according to new data from the American Trucking Associations […]
Read more22 April, 2026
Data, duty-cycles drive zero-emission truck decisions
Planning, partnerships and a clear understanding of duty cycles are emerging as critical factors in the adoption of electric trucks, panelists said during a discussion at Truck World 2026 in […]
Read more22 April, 2026
Ontario seeks federal support to accelerate Highway 11, 17 expansion
The Ontario government is calling on Ottawa to help fast-track long-planned upgrades to Highways 11 and 17, citing their importance to national trade, resource development and defence. In a letter […]
Read more22 April, 2026
Smart trailer tech shifts from monitoring to action, cutting downtime, fuel use
Trailers are now rapidly evolving from being passive equipment units into connected, data-rich assets that can help fleets improve uptime, cut emissions and reshape operations management due to technology like […]
Read more22 April, 2026
Fleets weigh cost, trust and infrastructure in electrification journey
Fleet operators are continuing to test and adopt electric trucks, but decisions are increasingly tied to clear business cases, infrastructure readiness, and confidence in long-term support, panellists said during Truck […]
Read more22 April, 2026
PlusAI, Churchill Capital scrap SPAC deal, citing market conditions
Autonomous trucking developer PlusAI and Churchill Capital Corp IX have terminated their planned business combination, citing market conditions. The companies said April 21 they mutually agreed to walk away from […]
Read more22 April, 2026
Smarter Tire Management for Modern Fleets
Tire failures are one of the most common—and costly—issues facing heavy-duty fleets. A blown tire can lead to downtime, missed deliveries, safety risks, and unexpected expenses. While tire failures can’t […]
Read more21 April, 2026
TCA awards record $182,000 in scholarships for 2026-27
The Truckload Carriers Association announced it has awarded a record $182,000 in scholarships to 64 students for the 2026-27 academic year. The funding, provided through the TCA Scholarship Fund, supports […]
Read more21 April, 2026
Wildlife collisions surge in spring, pose ongoing risk on key Canadian freight corridors
Wildlife collisions are climbing into their peak season across Canada, and the risk is highest on the same highways that fleets rely on most. That was the takeaway from a […]
Read more21 April, 2026
CCM touts benefits of modern container chassis pool
Motor carriers looking to blunt the impact of rising fuel costs may find relief in a familiar place — chassis pools. Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) says its interoperable pooling model, […]
Read more21 April, 2026
Fastfrate at 60: From boxcars to a billion-dollar logistics network
What started as a small operation repositioning empty rail boxcars has grown into one of Canada’s largest privately held transportation and logistics groups, which this year celebrates its 60th year […]
Read more21 April, 2026
Humble emerges from stealth with cabless autonomous electric hauler, $24M backing
A new entrant in the autonomous trucking space is betting a ground-up vehicle redesign — not just software — is the key to unlocking scalable, zero-emission freight. San Francisco-based Humble […]
Read more21 April, 2026
WIM, Trucker Path name top three women-friendly truck stops
Three truck stops in Indiana, Missouri, and Oregon were named the top three women-friendly truck stops in North America by the American Trucking Associations’ Women In Motion (WIM) council and […]
Read more21 April, 2026
Roy to retire as Mack Trucks president, Lirmann named successor
Stephen Roy will retire as president of Mack Trucks and head of Group Trucks North America after nearly 25 years with the Volvo Group. He will be succeeded by Wilson […]
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