General News

General News

Subscribe to General News feed
The News Leader in Trucking and Freight Transportation
Updated: 43 min 24 sec ago

Turn fleet activity into actionable intelligence

0 sec 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. 

ATA’s Costello says freight recovery has legs despite headwinds

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 14:00
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

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 12:29
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

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 12:07
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

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 11:24
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

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 11:21
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

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 11:20
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?

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 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. 

Peterbilt, Kenworth revamp connectivity options

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 10:00
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

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 08:56
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

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 08:16
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.

Pages