UPS is investing nearly $50 million to strengthen its network and industry-specific logistics capabilities aimed at automotive and industrial manufacturers, including expanded cross-border air freight service tied to Mexico. The […]
Pull up the import data on U.S. charcoal briquette shipments and you are looking at something that some people in trucking would not think to check heading into a holiday weekend. But that data, read against the consumer spending picture for Memorial Day 2026, tells you something specific about the supply chain, the retail freight […] The post The Charcoal on That Truck Costs More to Import, More to Buy, and Is Headed to a Cookout That Runs 13% Higher Than Last Year. Here Is What That Tells You About the Consumer Right Now. appeared first on FreightWaves.
FedEx driver Ankush Bhardwaj was named Grand Champion at the Alberta Motor Transport Association’s 76th annual Professional Truck Driving Championship (PTDC), held May 30 in Nisku, Alta. Drivers participated in […]
Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Robert Owen was appointed president of Vitran, Clarke Transport and Kindersley Transport, while Diane Gray received CentrePort […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trimac has named Frankie Fuchs vice president of safety, placing him in charge of the company’s safety strategy its North American operations. Reporting to chief operating officer Ryan Collinge, Fuchs […]
Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Robert Owen was appointed president of Vitran, Clarke Transport and Kindersley Transport, while Diane Gray received CentrePort […]
Postal workers have given the thumbs-up to a new contract, casting their ballots overwhelmingly to approve a tentative agreement after more than two years of labor strife. The union representing […]
HOUSTON, Texas — Bot Auto is welcoming Brett Suma as president and COO. “The hire is a direct statement of intent: the next chapter of
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth is appointing two new leaders to key positions. Peter Ahrens Peter Ahrens will take on the role of Kenworth’s general manager
In the medical field, continuity of care is the gold standard. It is an ongoing partnership between a patient and a healthcare team that fosters
FedEx driver Ankush Bhardwaj was named Grand Champion at the Alberta Motor Transport Association’s 76th annual Professional Truck Driving Championship (PTDC), held May 30 in Nisku, Alta. Drivers participated in […]
Canada’s trucking and logistics industry will gather this fall to recognize employers that have demonstrated excellence in workplace culture, employee engagement and human resources practices. The 2026 Top Fleet Employers […]
UPS is investing nearly $50 million to strengthen its network and industry-specific logistics capabilities aimed at automotive and industrial manufacturers, including expanded cross-border air freight service tied to Mexico. The […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio — FreightFacts, creators of the LTL industry’s first FICO-style Shipper Score reports, is announcing a new program with incentives for shippers to pre-register
The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) will resume issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses (CDL) and commercial learner permits (CLP) to temporary agricultural workers. Effective June 1, 2026, TXDPS will resume the issuance of non-domiciled CDLs and CLPs to individuals with H-2A stat…
FedEx announced the spin-off of the FedEx Freight division into an independent and publicly-traded separate entity. On Monday, June 1, shipping giant FedEx announced the completion of the spin-off of the FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. into “an independent, publicly traded company and focu…
