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14 May, 2026
Ohio, Kentucky celebrate start of Brent Spence Bridge project
The states of Ohio and Kentucky have officially launched the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the United States. “Today, after decades of planning […]
Read more13 May, 2026
AI adoption surges in fleets, but weak data infrastructure limits returns: Fleet Advantage
Private fleets are rapidly embracing generative AI, but poor data quality and integration issues are preventing many from unlocking its full operational value, according to a new survey from Fleet […]
Read more13 May, 2026
4 State Trucks adds Pickett, Holst to authorized dealer network
4 State Trucks has expanded its authorized dealer network with the addition of Pickett Custom Trucks and Holst Truck Parts. The Joplin, Mo.-based heavy-duty truck parts and accessories retailer said […]
Read more13 May, 2026
Preventive maintenance, compliance at the top of fleet managers’ minds: report
The 2026 State of Fleet Management Study from the J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights found fleet managers are increasingly shifting from reactive problem-solving toward preventive maintenance, early intervention […]
Read more13 May, 2026
Sarkaria says Ontario cracking down on truck training ‘bad actors’
Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says the province has “zero tolerance” for bad actors in the commercial truck driver training sector following a scathing auditor general’s report that identified widespread […]
Read more13 May, 2026
Are you ready for FMCSA’s new Motus registration system?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is reminding motor carriers that several legacy systems will be taken offline on Thursday night as the agency transitions to the next-generation Motus system. […]
Read more13 May, 2026
Volvo Autonomous Solutions, DSV begin autonomous freight operations in Texas
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) and DSV have launched autonomous freight operations in Texas, completing their first commercial truckload using the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck. The operations are running between Aurora […]
Read more13 May, 2026
Hyundai to commercially offer Xcient fuel cell truck in Canada with Breadner as dealer
Hyundai Translead has named Breadner Trailers as a Canadian dealer for its Xcient fuel cell trucks, expanding the Ontario-based trailer dealer’s role with the company. The move marks the commercial […]
Read more13 May, 2026
US trucking groups oppose calls to suspend federal fuel taxes
Three U.S. trucking associations have joined together to oppose proposals to suspend federal fuel taxes. “We understand and appreciate the desire to provide relief to Americans facing higher fuel costs. […]
Read more13 May, 2026
Maverick Transportation increases driver pay
Maverick Transportation announced pay increases for flatbed over-the-road drivers and multiple dedicated driving divisions. Drivers in Maverick’s flatbed over-the-road divisions will see a 4-cent per mile increase effective May […]
Read more12 May, 2026
Roadcheck begins with five clean inspections, stolen tractor seizure
Nothing is perfect in trucking, although sometimes there may be a good run. On May 12, the first day of International Roadcheck, the first five commercial vehicles that were pulled […]
Read more12 May, 2026
Ontario audit uncovers egregious truck driver training shortcomings
Truck driver trainees in Ontario were instructed to sign off on training hours they never completed, while some schools issued mandatory entry-level training (MELT) certificates after delivering barely half of […]
Read more12 May, 2026
After another tough quarter, fleets predict better times ahead
Severe winter weather and diesel price volatility took a bite out of the first-quarter results of many publicly traded trucking fleets. However, earnings reports and conference calls featured a growing […]
Read more12 May, 2026
Digital gate tech to manage truck flows at Montreal port terminals
Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership (MGTP) has launched what it says are North America’s first two terminal sites fully powered by digital, smartphone-based truck handling. The system, developed with Germany-based Conroo, […]
Read more12 May, 2026
Samsara launches nationwide driver performance competition in US
Telematics provider Samsara has launched a competition for professional drivers in the United States that will evaluate their safety, compliance, and fuel-efficiency performance data based on real-world miles driven. The […]
Read more12 May, 2026
ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders drop as spot market rates reach record highs
Class 8 orders fell sharply in April, but analysts say a drop was expected due to seasonal norms. Spot market rates remain a bright spot for truckers, outpacing increases to […]
Read more12 May, 2026
Electric truck market finds its lane in medium-duty segment
The shine may be coming off battery-electric Class 8 trucks due to shifting government policies in the U.S., but the technology is increasingly finding a more practical — and potentially […]
Read more11 May, 2026
Stonepeak to acquire BMO transportation finance business
Infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak is acquiring the transportation and vendor finance businesses of BMO Financial Group in a deal that will see the bank retain a 19.9% minority stake in […]
Read more11 May, 2026
Barros joins Shell Rotella SuperRigs judging panel
Leo Barros, associate editor at trucknews.com and Today’s Trucking, will join the panel of judges for the 44th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck beauty contest, taking place June 25-27 at […]
Read more11 May, 2026
Great Dane appoints Cohen interim CEO
Great Dane has appointed Mel Cohen as interim chief executive officer, the company announced May 11. Cohen has served as a member of Great Dane’s board of advisors for a […]
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