Fleet Advantage announces promotions of key team members
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage, a provider of specialty financing, fleet data analytics, asset performance services and life cycle cost management, announced in early
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CarriersEdge reveals top winners in 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For program
 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Crawford Trucking, Fortigo Freight Services Inc. and FTC Transportation Inc. received the top awards in the 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For
TMC bestows Silver Spark Plug award to 4 industry professionals
NASHVILLE — During the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) 2026 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, held March 16-19 in Nashville,
Gordie Howe International Bridge announces toll rates, discount program for CMVs
WINDSOR, Ontario, Canada — The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) on March 11 announced toll rates for the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, Canada,
TMC tags Knight Swift’s Mark Kennedy to lead as general chairman and treasurer
NASHVILLE — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) has appointed Mark Kennedy, corporate vice president of equipment for Knight Swift Transportation
CVSA kicks off human trafficking awareness initiative in Mexico
On March 17, 2026, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) kicked off a five-day annual awareness and outreach effort in Mexico to educate commercial motor
Tom McLeod honored with TCA Past Chairmen’s Award
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized Tom McLeod, president and CEO of McLeod Software, as the recipient of the 2025 TCA Past Chairmen’s Award.
Maverick’s John Culp honored with 2026 TCA Chairman’s Choice Award
John Culp, president of Arkansas-Based Maverick Transportation, is the recipient of the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) 2026 Chairman’s Choice Award. Outgoing TCA Chair Karen Smerchek
Kriska’s Mark Seymour steps into role as 2026-27 TCA chairman
Alexandria, Va. — During the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention, held Feb. 28-March 3 in Orlando, Florida, the association officially elected Mark Seymour, CEO
Five truckers honored as TCA 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year
On March 3, during the closing banquet at the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention in Orlando, Florida, TCA honored five drivers as the association’s
Bison, Mill Creek snag top honors in TCA’s 2025 Fleet Safety Awards
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) honors Bison Transport and Mill Creek Motor Freight as winners of the 2025 Fleet Safety Awards grand prize winners. The
Rising to the Challenge: A conversation with outgoing TCA Chair Karen Smerchek
When Karen Smerchek, president of Wisconsin-based Veriha Trucking, stepped into the role of Chairman of the Board for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) in March
Making the grade: TCA provides vital educational resources for carriers and other industry stakeholders
Membership in the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) brings numerous advantages, from providing a voice for the truckload industry in Washington, D.C., to benchmarking, peer-to-peer networking
Take control of your cost per mile: Business strategies for Class 8 fleets and owner-ops
SPONSORED BY TACH Whether you own and operate a single truck or a fleet, it’s important to note that you’re more than just a driver.
USDOT plans to shutter more than 550 ‘sham’ CDL training schools
WASHINGTON — A total of 557 CDL training schools across the U.S. have been notified of proposed removal from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s
Need a sweet snack for the road? Dark chocolate can satisfy cravings — and it may even boost your health
Valentine’s Day might mean big boxes of rich, decadent chocolates for some folks — but for truck drivers, chocolate is often just another grab-and-go treat
CVSA’s International Roadcheck inspection blitz set for May 12-14
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct its annual International Roadcheck in the U.S., Canada and Mexico May 12-14, 2026. During the three-day inspection
DAT: January truckload freight rates show resilience amid winter disruptions
PORTLAND, Ore. — According to a Feb. 13, 2026, report from DAT Freight and Analytics, truckload freight volumes declined in January following the holiday shipping
Navigating the 2026 freight market: What we learned in 2025
SPONSORED BY LANDSTAR Owner-operators who pay attention to shifting market trends can position themselves for new opportunities and growth in the freight industry. The 2026
Are you covered? What every executive should know about fleet insurance
For fleet executives, insurance isn’t just a regulatory requirement. It’s a strategic tool for protecting assets, minimizing risk and controlling costs. Yet many fleets unknowingly