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Source: CPKC Today, at Progressive Railroading magazine’s annual RailTrends conference, Coby Bullard , CPKC Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing – Merchandise, Energy and Business Development, outlined how the railway is driving growth through collaboration, innovation, and continental connectivity. Bullard detailed how CPKC partners with customers and other railroads to reach new markets across North America, emphasizing the role of technology and operational innovatio

Source: Einride Autonomous freight just hit a major milestone. Einride , the Swedish startup redefining logistics with autonomous and electric transport technology, is going public in the U.S. through a SPAC merger with Legato Merger Corp. III , valuing the company at $1.8 billion . Founded by Robert Falck, Filip Lilja, and Linnéa Kornehed Falck , and now led by CEO Roozbeh Charli , Einride is positioning itself as a top contender in the global race to modernize and decarboni

Autonomous trucking is back in the spotlight. With billions pouring into AI-driven transport technology, expanding pilot programs, and major U.S. freight corridors already testing self-driving trucks, the question is getting louder: Are we watching the early stages of the biggest shakeup in trucking history… or just another overhyped pitch? According to Stansberry Research , autonomous freight could spur a $600-billion disruption by 2035 . A bold forecast — far from guarantee

Source: APTA APTA staff were proud to attend the 2025 Advancing Women in Trucking Conference , hosted by the Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic. It was an inspiring day dedicated to celebrating the remarkable women who continue to drive the trucking industry forward across Atlantic Canada. Women from every corner of the region are raising their voices, owning their stories, and shaping the future of the industry — whether behind the wheel, in operations, or in le

Source: AFP More than eighteen months after the catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge—struck by the Singapore-flagged container ship Dali —the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has delivered sobering conclusions: the six workers killed in the incident might have survived had they been warned sooner. In its findings released Tuesday, the NTSB determined that Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) police officers at each end of the bridg

Source: Oklahoma Highway Patrol Operation Guardian continues to reinforce safety and security for all Oklahomans. On Monday, November 17, 2025, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) conducted a 12-hour special emphasis operation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aimed at disrupting criminal activity and public safety threats along State Highway 69 in Bryan County. During the operation, troopers took 76 illegal aliens into custody for immigration violations. In addi

Washington, D.C. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) wants a clearer picture of how commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver schedules impact fatigue and crash risk. In a notice published Monday in the Federal Register , the agency announced a new information collection to analyze driver schedules, hours-of-service (HOS) duty logs, crash data, inspection violations, and driver demographics. The study: https://bit.ly/48rewtW This initiative builds on the F

Guadalajara, Mexico — Last week, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) President Maj. Erick McGuire and CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney took part in the North American Trucking Roundtable at Expo Transporte ANPACT, one of the leading transportation industry events in North America. During the roundtable, CVSA leaders addressed a wide range of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) enforcement topics. They provided an overview of the core components of the Level VIII Elec

Source: ANDY Transport ANDY Transport has announced the appointment of Julianna Marcotte Jarawan as the new Vice President of Operations , marking a significant leadership addition within the organization. Known for her operational discipline and strategic vision, Ms. Marcotte Jarawan is already making an impact across the company. In her new role, she will leverage her dual expertise in operations and strategic planning to strengthen ANDY’s core capabilities , enhance its r

Fort Erie, Ontario — The Niagara detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious commercial motor vehicle wheel-off incident that occurred on Friday, November 7 at 12:08 p.m. on the Toronto-bound QEW near Netherby Road. Fortunately, the detached wheels did not strike any other vehicles, and no injuries were reported — a rare outcome in incidents that often lead to major collisions or fatalities. The driver, a 37-year-old man from Winnipeg, and the

Canada — November 19, 2025. The federal government will conduct a nationwide test of the Alert Ready emergency alerting system today, ensuring that critical messages can be delivered quickly and reliably during real emergencies. The test will be issued at 1:55 PM in Quebec , with each province and territory receiving the alert at a scheduled time. Messages will be broadcast on television, radio and LTE-connected wireless devices , and will clearly indicate that they are par

A commercial vehicle enforcement blitz in Northwestern Ontario revealed widespread safety concerns, with nearly half of all semi trucks inspected being placed out of service , authorities confirmed. The crackdown took place on November 11th and 12th in Kenora and Rush Bay , Ontario, where the Ontario Provincial Police (Kenora detachment) partnered with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to conduct a total of 47 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspections. The r

Elgin County, Ontario — What began as a routine traffic stop quickly escalated after Elgin OPP officers pulled over a commercial truck on Talbot Line last week. The driver was clocked at 29 km/h over the posted 80 km/h limit , travelling at highway speeds in an agricultural corridor known for sudden hazards. But it wasn’t the speeding alone that raised red flags. Officers inspecting the cab discovered that the passenger-side window was completely blocked by a full-sized frid

Source: WKHJ Nikola’s troubles continue to grow. Eight months after filing for Chapter 11, the bankrupt hydrogen and electric truck maker is now locked in a major legal fight with ITD Industries in Ontario. At stake: a missing loaner truck, withheld equipment, unpaid warranty work—and a hydrogen station project that never operated , despite massive investment. Nikola argues the dispute belongs in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, while ITD insists Canada has jurisdiction. T

Source: Einride Stockholm, November 12 2025 — Swedish autonomous and electric trucking company Einride announced plans to go public next year through a merger with Legato Merger Corp. III , a U.S.-listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The deal values Einride at $1.8 billion , setting the stage for a public listing in the first half of 2026. Founded in 2016, Einride has grown from a bold Swedish startup into a global logistics innovator, combining electric, autono

Source: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation has escalated its political clash with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, claiming the California Department of Motor Vehicles admitted to “illegally issuing 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs to dangerous foreign drivers.” “After weeks of claiming they did nothing wrong, Gavin Newsom and California have been caught red-handed. Now that we’ve exposed their lies, 17,000 illegally issued tru

Source: OPP Cochrane, Ontario — The James Bay OPP responded to three separate collisions on Highway 11 over the past weekend as winter conditions made an early impact across Northeastern Ontario. The first crash involved a tractor-trailer that ended up in the ditch, blocking the eastbound lane. In a second incident, a commercial motor vehicle struck both a tow truck and an OPP cruiser already on scene. A third collision occurred west of Highway 655, where another commercial m

Stuttgart / Portland – November 7, 2025 — Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) saw its profits plunge more than 60% in the third quarter compared to a year earlier, with further declines expected through year-end, according to Eva Scherer , CFO of Daimler Truck Holding AG . The company’s North American brands — Freightliner , Western Star , and Thomas Built Buses — sold 30,225 units during the quarter ending September 30, down 39% year-over-year . Revenue dropped by roughl

Source: TESLA Austin, Texas – November 2025 — Tesla’s long-anticipated Semi truck is stepping closer to reality, with a redesigned version unveiled ahead of its planned 2026 production ramp-up . After years of prototypes and limited deployments, Tesla’s flagship Class 8 electric hauler is being refined for global roads — and for mass production at its Nevada Gigafactory . The updated Semi reflects a shift toward efficiency, performance, and readiness for autonomy . With a

Across the United States, truck drivers are noticing a growing trend: more and more major truck stop chains such as TA (TravelCenters of America) , Petro , and Pilot Flying J are charging for overnight truck parking. Meanwhile, Love’s Travel Stops continues to offer free parking , a business choice that sets it apart and fuels debate across the trucking industry. The Rise of Paid Parking TA, Petro, and Flying J justify parking fees by citing high demand , land scarcity , an