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05 June, 2026
New US executive order targets customs enforcement, supply chain compliance
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on June 3 aimed at strengthening customs enforcement and increasing oversight of international supply chains. The Executive Order is intended to improve […]
Read more05 June, 2026
Your data is valuable. A cybersecurity expert tells you how to protect it
You generate a wealth of data that you entrust to suppliers. But do you really know where it travels, where it’s stored, and who has access to it? In a […]
Read more05 June, 2026
Old Dominion reports strong revenue gain in May
Less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion Freight Line said its revenue per day increased 12.3% in May from the same month in 2025. The Thomasville, N.C.-based fleet said in a June 4 […]
Read more05 June, 2026
Is Ontario’s driving test an accurate assessment of entry-level skill?
We have recently been made painfully aware of the rot that pervades the truck driver training industry. The Ontario Auditor General’s report on driver training and licensing would lead anyone […]
Read more05 June, 2026
Ignoring telematics data could expose fleets to nuclear verdicts
A story of a four-truck fleet of a flooring company that was hit with a $26-million verdict should serve as a cautionary tale for carriers that install safety devices and […]
Read more05 June, 2026
Phone number spoofing emerges as a new cargo theft tactic
Supply chain risk management company Overhaul is warning shippers and carriers about a rise in phone number spoofing schemes targeting cargo operations in the United States. Number spoofing involves manipulating […]
Read more04 June, 2026
ATRI launches new survey on safety tech adoption
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is seeking feedback from motor carriers and truck drivers, asking to share their thoughts in ATRI’s follow-up survey on the use and effectiveness of […]
Read more04 June, 2026
TTSAO launches commercial driving instructor program
The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has launched a new Government of Ontario-approved Commercial Driving Instructor Program aimed at raising instructional standards across its member schools. The program, […]
Read more04 June, 2026
Gordie Howe bridge opening ‘can’t come soon enough’ for carriers: OTA
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says carriers are eagerly awaiting the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, arguing the new crossing is needed to help ease mounting toll and […]
Read more04 June, 2026
Hamilton’s Barton Street earns dubious distinction as Ontario’s worst road
Hamilton’s Barton Street East has been named Ontario’s Worst Road for 2026, marking the third time the thoroughfare has topped the annual ranking compiled by CAA. The list is based […]
Read more04 June, 2026
Volvo enables unattended software updates for trucks to reduce downtime
Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) announced it will introduce unattended over-the-air software updates later this year, allowing fleets to update truck software without needing drivers to stay with the vehicle […]
Read more04 June, 2026
NMFTA launches new cybersecurity threat portal
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has launched the Threat Report Portal, a free resource that helps freight transportation companies and organizations anonymously share threat intelligence. The Threat Report Portal […]
Read more04 June, 2026
Volvo, Boliden move 700,000 tonnes autonomously at Swedish mine
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and mining company Boliden have completed an autonomous transport project at Boliden’s Garpenberg site in Sweden, moving nearly 700,000 tonnes of rock fill material without drivers. The […]
Read more04 June, 2026
TEN appoints Silkey as COO
Transportation Equipment Network (TEN) has named former Amazon Freight executive Ari Silkey chief operating officer. Silkey joins TEN after spending nearly a decade at Amazon, most recently serving as general […]
Read more03 June, 2026
US Senate bill would end federal excise tax on new trucks, trailers
Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate would end the 12% federal excise tax (FET) on new heavy-duty trucks and trailers. The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act was introduced by […]
Read more03 June, 2026
36 drivers arrested during immigration enforcement operation in Arizona
U.S. Border Patrol agents in Arizona said they arrested 36 truck drivers in the country illegally during a recent immigration enforcement operation. Agents in the Yuma section arrested a total […]
Read more03 June, 2026
FMCSA eases HOS rules for fertilizer haulers in 35 states
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a temporary waiver easing hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers hauling fertilizer across 35 states. FMCSA said the waiver was issued in coordination […]
Read more03 June, 2026
US drops Canadian subsidy allegations in trailer trade dispute, but anti-dumping case remains
Canadian trailer manufacturers have scored a significant — though partial — victory in the escalating U.S. trade battle over van-type trailers. The American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition announced the U.S. Department […]
Read more03 June, 2026
Motive bets on AI to solve fleets’ data-rich, time-poor challenge
As fleets generate growing volumes of data from telematics systems, cameras, sensors, and other connected fleet management technologies, Motive Technologies believes the industry’s next challenge is no longer collecting information […]
Read more03 June, 2026
Ottawa Police stop truck hauling trailer with only two wheels remaining
An Ottawa Police traffic officer stopped a commercial vehicle hauling a trailer missing 10 of its 12 wheels, describing the combination as an extreme safety risk that could have resulted […]
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