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(16 articles)Trailer Defects Spark Multi-Party Litigation Over Safety
Fruehauf, a major trailer manufacturer, is attempting to bring component suppliers SAF-Holland and Bendix into a product liability lawsuit filed by Summitt Leasing over defective trailers that have re
English Proficiency Jumps to Top 5 Roadcheck Driver Violations
The 2026 International Roadcheck Week results reveal a dramatic shift in driver violation enforcement, with English language proficiency (ELP) violations surging into the top 5 categories for the firs
GM Cuts Vehicle Development Time With Pre-Calibrated Engine Module
General Motors has introduced a significant operational efficiency improvement targeting the commercial vehicle development supply chain. The company's GM Powered Solutions division has released a pre
CDL Crackdowns Escalate Across North America: What Carriers Need to Know
Coordinated commercial vehicle enforcement operations across five jurisdictions in the United States and Canada have resulted in unprecedented levels of driver and vehicle removals from service. New M
Police Recover $800K in Stolen Computer Equipment and Trailers
Peel Regional Police in Brampton, Ontario recovered nearly $800,000 in stolen assets during an investigation that began as a missing-trailer case but uncovered multiple unrelated thefts. The recovery
International Motors Exits Ohio, 1,341 Jobs Lost to Roshel Sale
International Motors is divesting its Springfield, Ohio manufacturing complex, a facility spanning over 2 million square feet, to Canadian defense and commercial vehicle manufacturer Roshel. The trans
Heavy Vehicle Sales Surge 7% Amid Auto Export Decline
A notable divergence is emerging in vehicle markets: heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) sales are accelerating with a 7% surge, while traditional automotive exports face concurrent pressure. This split si
Federal Staged Crash Bill Targets Trucking Fraud With 20-Year Penalties
Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act, creating a federal crime for orchestrating collisions involving commercial motor vehicles. The bill carries penalties of up to
Gordie Howe Bridge Opens July 27, Boosting US-Canada Trade
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a critical piece of North American supply chain infrastructure connecting Detroit and Windsor, is set to open on July 27 after experiencing a weeks-long delay fro
CJ Darcl & NHEV Launch Electric Heavy Freight on India's E-Highway
CJ Darcl Logistics has announced a strategic collaboration with NHEV (New Heavy Electric Vehicles) to establish heavy electric freight operations across India's emerging E-Highway network. This partne
Snap-on Buys Diesel Laptops for $100M to Dominate Truck Repair
Snap-on Incorporated completed a $100 million acquisition of Diesel Laptops on June 8, 2026, marking a significant expansion into the heavy-duty commercial truck and equipment repair market. Diesel La
Trump Escalates EU Tariffs on Cars and Trucks
The Trump administration has unilaterally increased tariff rates on European automobiles and commercial vehicles, effectively dismantling prior negotiated agreements with the European Union. This move
FMCSA Eliminates CDL Self-Reporting: What Trucking Teams Need to Know
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has finalized a rule eliminating the long-standing requirement for commercial driver's license holders to self-report traffic convictions to their state
Volvo Trucks Launches Unattended OTA Updates to Cut Fleet Downtime
Volvo Trucks is introducing unattended over-the-air (OTA) software updates that allow fleet drivers to initiate updates and leave their vehicles unattended while systems complete patches in the backgr
Nuclear Verdicts Surge 116%: Trucking Industry Faces Critical Cost Crisis
The U.S. trucking industry is experiencing a structural crisis driven by an unprecedented surge in high-value civil litigation verdicts. In 2024, nuclear verdicts—jury awards exceeding $10 million—rea
Commerce Imposes Heavy Duties on Chinese Van Trailers, Relief for Wabash
The U.S. Commerce Department has issued preliminary countervailing duty determinations that impose tariffs ranging from 82.3% to 128.7% on van trailer imports from China, with duties under 2% for Mexi