The Canadian Automated Vehicle Initiative (CAVI) has cancelled its proposed TransCanada Automated Truck Project after Transport Canada declined to endorse the initiative, saying the lack of federal support made it […] Read original post
American Rheinmetall has been awarded a two-year U.S. Army contract to develop and deliver four hybrid-powered autonomous uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) designed to transport supplies to and from troops in […] Read original post
Averitt is increasing pay for its regional truckload drivers while simplifying its compensation structure. Effective Aug. 9, regional drivers will earn 66 cents per mile, up from a previous top […] Read original post
SummaryView Transcript The freight market is seeing a major shift as rising truckload prices push shippers towards LTL solutions. Brad Hadley, VP of National Accounts at Saia, joins FreightWaves Today to discuss this trend, Saia’s record Q2 tonnage, and their strategic investments in terminals and talent programs. Discover how carriers are adapting and what it […]
SummaryView Transcript In the cutthroat world of chemical logistics, building strong carrier relationships isn’t just nice-to-have – it’s a strategic imperative. Rob McRae from Univar Solutions shares how their ‘shipper of choice’ mentality, especially in niche liquid bulk hazmat, helps them secure capacity and navigate erratic markets. Discover why long-term partnerships are key to resilience. […]
A Business That Did Not Exist Yet In 1997, if a fleet needed a repair, the truck went to a shop. That was the entire menu. That was the year Bob Dickinson started what became Dickinson Fleet Services out of a small operation in Indianapolis, and his grandsons Kyle and Kevin Coltrain grew up around […]
Police in Merced County, California, arrested a man for allegedly stealing hundreds of gallons of diesel from farmers. On July 28, 2026, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) arrested Andrew Roggero, 55, of El Nido following a two-month investigation into fuel thefts targeting farmers in Merced and Madera counties. MCSO said that Roggero is believed […]
Federal transportation authorities are cutting red tape in hopes of attracting more military veterans to enter the trucking industry. At a July 30 White House event, President Trump joined Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to roll out the Freedom Haulers campaign. WOW: Trucking companies across the country are calling in to hire our military heroes Through […]
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) shared results from a one-day detail targeting unsafe commercial trucks traveling through Pinal County. The commercial vehicle enforcement operation took place on July 27 along US-60 as part of a partnership between AZDPS Highway Patrol State Troopers with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Unit and the Arizona Department […]
XPO blew past analysts’ expectations for the second quarter. A better freight mix and numerous AI-fueled efficiency initiatives produced record operating results in its less-than-truckload unit. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based company said the industry is still in the “early innings” of a multiyear double-digit rate growth cycle. XPO expects to capture rate increases that outpace competitors […]