CMC completes brand unification, announces promotions

CMC has formally launched as a single, unified organization operating under one name and brand. (Photo: CMC) More than two years ago, Marine Repair Service – Container Maintenance Company…

U.S. Postal Service opens bidding for last-mile delivery network

The U.S. Postal Service launched the bidding website to accept proposals for entry to its last-mile delivery network.  More than 18,000 USPS destination delivery units (DDUs) and local processing centers…

TFI International sees rapid growth in data center, power grid transportation business

TFI International announced that its data center and power grid-related transportation business is growing, highlighting strong revenue gains and a leadership move within its truckload operations. TFI’s go-to-market, asset-based truckload…

Cybersecurity threats to transportation sector growing more complex

The North American transportation sector faces the most complex cyber threat environment ever, as cybercriminals continue to demonstrate greater sophistication and specialization. “Bad actors now view the transportation supply chain…

‘Strategic’ cargo theft emerges from the shadows

The bad news is that cargo theft across the United States and Canada remains at record levels. Reported cargo theft incidents are up more than 90% since 2021, with high-tech…

Driver retention strategies take priority in soft freight market

Long-term driver retention — not short-term cost-cutting — is helping carriers navigate a prolonged industry downturn and prepare for the long-awaited rebound. Executives at Tandet Group and Spring Creek Carriers…

Analyst expects more transportation deals in 2026 

The new year will see an increase in strategic mergers and acquisitions in the transportation sector, according to consulting firm PwC. “Easing interest rates and a modest rebound in freight…

The feds are coming: How to survive an ESDC audit

Knock, knock. Who’s there? The Ministry of Labor. OK, there’s no funny ending to that joke. But carriers – compliant and noncompliant alike – are increasingly…

Is holding onto equipment longer the right financial decision?

With the freight recession in its third year, many fleets are extending the lifecycle of their equipment. The strategy carries risks, including higher maintenance costs and the potential for unplanned…

Fleets see safety tech data used against them in litigation

Trucking fleets that invest in safety technologies do so to reduce accidents and avoid litigation. However, an unintended consequence has emerged from all the videos and telemetry data generated by…

How to prevent cargo theft in a cargo crime hotbed

Cargo theft is trending downward in Ontario’s Peel Region, but the area remains the No. 3 cargo crime hotbed in North America. And while load thefts are on the decline,…

Connected tech ecosystem is path to profitability, Trimble’s Painter says

Trimble CEO Rob Painter says fleets can’t change the weak market, but can pivot using technology to protect and increase profit. With revenue harder to come by, carriers need tools…

AI reshaping trucking operations as carriers face challenges

Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly into mainstream trucking operations, and it is already reshaping how maintenance, planning and safety decisions are made. Bison Transport associate vice president of network analytics…

Mullen, TFI executives advise fleets to tighten belts, retain talent during slump

Leaders from Canada’s largest fleets say the freight economy remains stuck in a difficult cycle, with no near-term relief expected until capacity finally leaves the market. Carriers have little choice…

ATRI seeks motor carriers for study on rising insurance costs

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is seeking motor carriers to participate in research on rising insurance costs and managing risk.ATRI said trucking liability premiums rose by 36% per mile…