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23 June, 2026
Stemco expands Michigan plant to boost kingpin production
Stemco has completed a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Millington, Mich., adding approximately 20,000 sq.-ft. of operational space to increase production capacity for its Kaiser kingpins and bushings. […]
Read more23 June, 2026
Andy acquires assets of Transport Express Frontières
Andy Corporation has acquired the majority of the assets of Transport Express Frontières. As part of the transaction, drivers supporting Transport Express Frontières’ operations will join Andy Transport. “This acquisition […]
Read more23 June, 2026
American Eagle Transport names new president, operations VP
American Eagle Transport has announced two senior leadership appointments as the Gulf Coast-based oilfield transportation and logistics provider looks to expand its operations and market presence. The company promoted Harold […]
Read more23 June, 2026
Florida breaks ground on 917 truck parking spaces along I-4 corridor
Transportation officials have broken ground on five truck parking expansion projects in Florida that will add 917 parking spaces along the Interstate 4 corridor, a key freight route that carries […]
Read more23 June, 2026
SPOT MARKET TRENDS: Spot rates rose in May, but cooled in most recent week
Spot market rates continued to trend upward in May but have cooled in the most recent week ended June 19. The softening marked the end of a remarkable 24-week of […]
Read more23 June, 2026
Orange EV delivers 2,000th terminal truck to Coke Canada Bottling
Orange EV has delivered its 2,000th electric terminal truck today, with the milestone vehicle going to Coke Canada Bottling. The deployment expands Coke Canada Bottling’s use of Orange EV yard […]
Read more23 June, 2026
Brandt delivers Canadian-built Peterbilt 548EV to Ontario fleet
A Mississauga-based carrier has become the first recipient of a Canadian-built Peterbilt 548EV tractor, marking another milestone in the gradual rollout of battery-electric trucks in the Canadian market. Brandt Peterbilt […]
Read more23 June, 2026
Counteract acquires Pilot Sleeve product line
Counteract has acquired the Pilot Sleeve product line, including its patents, intellectual property and manufacturing rights. The company said the acquisition expands its portfolio of wheel and tire solutions for […]
Read more23 June, 2026
FMCSA approves Truck-Lite pulsating brake light exemption for commercial vehicles
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted a five-year exemption allowing motor carriers to install Truck-Lite and ECCO auxiliary brake-activated pulsating lamps on the rear of commercial vehicles, […]
Read more23 June, 2026
C.H. Robinson acquires DeSpir Logistics for $75 million
C.H. Robinson announced it has acquired DeSpir Logistics, a specialized provider of secure transportation solutions and cargo escort services for high-value freight. “With DeSpir, we’re strengthening how we help customers […]
Read more22 June, 2026
DOT releases $1.86 billion in emergency relief funds
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $1.86 billion in emergency relief funding to help states accelerate critical infrastructure repairs needed following recent natural disasters and other catastrophic events. The funding […]
Read more22 June, 2026
Bill aims to prevent ELD edits from happening overseas
New legislation introduced in the U.S. House would prevent foreign-based dispatchers from manipulating electronic logging device (ELD) records. On June 22, Reps. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) introduced […]
Read more22 June, 2026
FMCSA says paper copy of ELD owner’s manual no longer needed
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a final rule rescinding a regulation requiring truck drivers to keep a copy of the owner’s manual for their electronic logging device […]
Read more22 June, 2026
Illinois Tollway proposes 30% toll hike on trucks as part of $26.5B capital plan
Trucking companies moving freight through one of North America’s busiest transportation hubs could soon face significantly higher toll costs under a proposed US$26.5-billion infrastructure program unveiled by the Illinois Tollway. […]
Read more22 June, 2026
Ottawa offers up to $90 million in tariff-related financing to C.A.T.
The federal government is providing up to $90 million in loan assistance to Quebec-based transportation and logistics provider C.A.T. North America as ongoing trade disruptions continue to reshape freight flows […]
Read more22 June, 2026
UPS invests $48 million in temperature-controlled freight network
UPS is investing $48 million in 27 temperature-controlled freight cross-dock facilities across the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Americas as demand for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals continues to grow. The facilities are […]
Read more22 June, 2026
Saia adds Midwest terminals in Minnesota and Missouri
LTL carrier Saia has expanded its Midwest network with the opening of new terminals in Duluth, Minn., and Columbia, Mo., as the company continues to grow its national freight footprint. […]
Read more22 June, 2026
TFS Financial launches equipment financing program for WEX fleet customers
TFS Financial has launched a new equipment financing program for WEX trucking and transportation customers, offering fleets access to financing through a multi-lender platform designed to simplify the equipment acquisition […]
Read more22 June, 2026
Essential Driver Training Tips for the Road
Effective training does not end when a driver finishes a course or leaves a meeting. This free collection gives safety managers practical, one-page Training Tips based on the common issues drivers need the most help with. Built from CarriersEdge expertise and easy to use with any existing training program. Sponsored by CarriersEdge.
Read more22 June, 2026
Ottawa enforcement initiative puts 38% of inspected trucks OOS
More than one-third of the commercial vehicles inspected during a safety blitz in Ottawa were taken out of service. The Ottawa Police Service Road Safety Unit, working with the Ontario […]
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