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Turn fleet activity into actionable intelligence

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 11:00
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

9 hours 24 min ago
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

10 hours 55 min ago
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

11 hours 17 min ago
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

12 hours 18 sec ago
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

12 hours 3 min ago
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

12 hours 4 min ago
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?

12 hours 24 min ago
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

13 hours 24 min ago
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

14 hours 28 min ago
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

15 hours 8 min ago
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

Sun, 10/18/2026 - 23:00
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

Sun, 10/18/2026 - 21:00
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

Sun, 10/18/2026 - 16:20
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

Sun, 10/18/2026 - 16:03
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

Sun, 10/18/2026 - 14:53
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

Sun, 10/18/2026 - 14:33
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

Sun, 10/18/2026 - 12:16
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.

Sun, 10/18/2026 - 10:04
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

Sun, 10/18/2026 - 08:36
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.

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