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03 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 […]
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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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Hendrickson solar farm begins powering its Illinois bumper plant
Hendrickson announced that its new solar farm in Crest Hill, Ill., is now fully operational and is powering its bumper production facility with renewable energy for the first time. Located […]
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Tomlinson expands Ottawa Valley waste operations with Barron acquisition
Tomlinson Group of Companies has expanded its environmental services footprint in Eastern Ontario with the acquisition of Barron Disposal Systems Inc., a family-owned waste and recycling business serving the Ottawa […]
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Texas resumes issuing non-domiciled CDLs for temporary farm workers
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has received approval from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to resume issuing non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and commercial learner’s permits to temporary […]
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Melton implements largest-ever driver pay increase
Flatbed carrier Melton Truck Lines said it is increasing mileage pay for all company drivers by 5 cents to 8 cents per mile. The new scale means entry-level drivers start […]
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Ohio warns 5,000 non-domiciled CDL holders of status review
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced it plans to contact about 5,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders regarding the status of their credentials. The BMV said a notice of […]
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Electric truck maker Xos expands into large-scale mobile power systems
Xos, Inc. has launched a new line of large-scale mobile energy storage systems designed to provide rapid power deployment for data centers, industrial sites, and commercial fleet operations facing grid […]
Read more02 June, 2026
DHL, USPS agree on $10 billion deal for last-mile delivery
DHL eCommerce announced an exclusive multi-year contract with the U.S. Postal Service valued at more than $10 billion for last-mile parcel delivery services. DHL eCommerce handles nationwide pickup across 19 […]
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TAT accepting nominations for Harriet Tubman Award
TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) said it is accepting nominations for the Harriet Tubman Award, the group’s most prestigious honor. The award, which includes a $5,000 check and a trophy, honors […]
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Great Dane appoints Yan CFO, EVP
Great Dane has named Diana Yan executive vice president and chief financial officer. Yan brings more than 20 years of finance and operational leadership experience across manufacturing and commercial organizations […]
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USA Truck launches new incentive program for drivers
USA Truck said it has launched a new incentive program designed to reward drivers for long-term career milestones and mileage-based bonuses. “Our drivers are the backbone of USA Truck, and […]
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M&K Truck Centers expands into Iowa, Minnesota with GATR acquisition
M&K Truck Centers has acquired five GATR Truck Center dealerships in Iowa and Minnesota, expanding its network to 38 locations across nine states. The acquisition, finalized May 29, includes three […]
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CVSA to conduct Brake Safety Week in late August
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Brake Safety Week will take place from Aug. 23-29. The inspection and enforcement initiative across North America is designed to improve safety […]
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Orange EV lands record 600-truck order
Orange EV says it has secured a record order for 600 electric terminal trucks, the largest single order in the company’s history. The Kansas City-based manufacturer said deployment of the […]
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Mack-sponsored ‘Trucks of Art’ program turns refuse trucks into moving murals
Mack Trucks helped unveil five hand-painted Mack LR refuse trucks as part of New York City’s Trucks of Art program, an initiative celebrating sanitation workers, sustainability and local artists. The […]
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Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers to seek tariff refunds
Businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the constitutional authority to impose higher import taxes on goods […]
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Neglect Tires at Your Peril: Improper inflation is costing fleets big
Every day, thousands of drivers start their shift by whacking their tires with a hammer. They hear that satisfying thump and off they go. They probably don’t give a second […]
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Canada sends letter to US, Mexico calling for renewal of trade agreement
Canada has sent a letter to the United States and Mexico recommending that the three countries renew the continental trade pact. The letter from Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc to […]
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Yokohama apprenticeship program trains next generation of truck tire plant technicians
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi (YTMM) is helping employees develop technical skills and earn college degrees through a hands-on maintenance apprenticeship program created in partnership with East Mississippi Community College. The […]
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