Freight Carriers in Fort Macleod, AB Canada

Commerce Recommends Duties on Chinese, Mexican Van Trailers

Investigation targets dry and refrigerated van imports plus subassemblies from both countries.

Jun 6, 2026

The dealer's monthly payment hides 21% in interest. Here's the math.

A $75,000 truck financed at 9% APR for 60 months costs $90,940 all-in. The $15,940 gap is total interest. How to calculate what you're actually paying before you sign.

Jun 6, 2026

Electric Vehicles

Horizon Targets Class 8 BEV Tractor in 18 Months to Challenge Tesla Semi

The medium-duty EV maker plans to ship a Class 8 battery-electric tractor by late 2027, expanding beyond its current Classes 3-7 lineup.

Jun 6, 2026

TMS & Software Reviews

Tenet Transportation Tech and Crown Data Systems merge TMS platforms

Tenet's carrier operations software and Crown's airfreight trucking software are now one company. What it means for small fleets shopping for a TMS.

Jun 6, 2026

General

U.S. to Skip USMCA Renewal July 1, Triggering Rolling Reviews

White House will let trade pact enter annual review cycle instead of 16-year extension. Auto content rules, steel tariffs, and side deals now in play for cross-border equipment …

Jun 6, 2026

Compliance & FMCSA

FMCSA Reviews 11 Epilepsy Waiver Requests, June 29 Comment Deadline

Eleven drivers from nine states seek exemptions to operate CMVs in interstate commerce despite seizure histories. Public comment period closes June 29.

Jun 6, 2026

Compliance & FMCSA

DACA Recipient Petitions FMCSA for Class B CDL Exemption

California woman seeks temporary restoration of commercial driver's license eligibility for DACA holders. Public comment period closes July 2.

Jun 6, 2026

Fuel & Energy

Brent Crude Down to $94.23, Still 35% Above Pre-War Level

International oil benchmark slipped 0.8% Friday but remains $24 per barrel higher than late February, keeping diesel and fuel surcharges elevated for small fleets.

Jun 5, 2026

Markets & Rates

Intermodal Volume Up 10% as Trucking Rates Push Shippers to Rail

Rail intermodal traffic jumped 10% year-over-year in the week ending May 30, driven by shippers fleeing soaring truckload rates and tender rejections.

Jun 5, 2026

Compliance & FMCSA

Trump Customs Order Targets Tariff Evasion, No FMCSA Compliance Trigger

Executive order directs CBP to crack down on third-country routing schemes. No new CSA scoring, no audit trigger, no operating-authority change for carriers.

Jun 5, 2026

Broker Fraud & Vetting