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Turn fleet activity into actionable intelligence
When Boyle Transportation's longtime compliance leader retired, the company turned to Fleetworthy to protect a zero-accident record built over decades, without losing a step or adding headcount.
ATA’s Costello says freight recovery has legs despite headwinds
The trucking industry’s ongoing recovery from a prolonged freight recession appears to have staying power despite a mounting list of economic headwinds.
Walmart sells U.S. debt, eyes Canadian market
The retailer has boosted investments over the past few years and is expected to spend a record $29 billion next year.
Oil prices dip, but remain elevated on war uncertainty
Brent crude, the international standard, fell 0.4% to $109.38 per barrel. It remains near its highest level since May.
Stellantis Canada union votes in favor of strike action
Stellantis and Unifor stopped negotiating after Roshel said it had signed a memo that outlines steps toward buying an idled Toronto-area plant from the automaker.
Page Siplon plans to futureproof trucking at ATRI
As the next president of ATRI, he sees opportunities to connect more businesses with the nonprofit’s research and build partnerships across the industry.
Size of trucking verdicts quadruples over 2023-2026 time span
The size of verdicts in lawsuits involving trucking companies almost quadrupled between July 2023 and July 2026, according to a soon-to-be released study.
Compliance Expert Retires. Now What?
When Boyle Transportation's longtime compliance leader retired, the company turned to Fleetworthy to protect a zero-accident record built over decades, without losing a step or adding headcount.
Peterbilt, Kenworth revamp connectivity options
The Paccar Connect expansion includes a voice assistant, camera integration, an applications portal, connectivity to Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth compatibility.
Diesel spike adds urgency to fleet cost controls
Fuel cost saving recommendations came as the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual ranking of industry issues saw fuel prices ascend to the top spot.
Kroger-Albertsons trial begins over failed merger
Former CEOs from both companies are among those slated to testify at a two-week trial starting Oct. 19 in Delaware. At issue is whether Kroger was responsible for the collapse of the $24.6 billion deal.
From footage to fleet focus
When a collision occurs, pulling footage comes too late. True safety lies in leveraging AI to catch underlying driver habits—hard braking, tailgating, and minor distractions—before incidents happen. Discover how AI-powered unified video transforms reactive footage into proactive prevention to safeguard your fleet.
Moving crews who helped save kidnapped girl receive TFH honor
Moving crews from Camelback Moving helped rescue a kidnapped girl after spotting her at a convenience store, blocking the suspect’s vehicle and alerting police.
Fuel prices rank as trucking’s most pressing concern
The report noted that added fuel costs are passed on to consumers through higher prices for goods and higher borrowing costs.
Shippers press carriers and brokers on safety
The Montgomery ruling prompted brokers, carriers and Ferguson to increase vetting and spurred the release of enhanced vetting software.
U.S. Class 8 sales jump 30% in September
U.S. Class 8 retail sales jumped 30% year over year in September, while year-to-date sales remain down 5%.
Trust should be at core of driver coaching, executives say
Boyle Transportation's Michael Lasko described a safety approach shaped by experience both inside and outside the cab during a session on driver coaching at MCE.
Fleets are recovering their financial footing, Daimler executives say
Executives at Daimler Truck Financial Services said the financial health of its trucking customers has improved significantly this year.
Stellantis to hire hundreds more engineers in Europe, U.S.
Stellantis showcased more than 60 vehicles from eight brands, including nine concept cars, at the Paris auto show.
Hexagon Agility showcases longhaul natural gas truck
The Freightliner Cascadia sleeper tractor is outfitted with Hexagon Agility’s back-of-cab and side-mount CNG fuel systems with a combined capacity equivalent to 265 gallons of diesel.