Road Transport

Coupa has acquired Tonkean, a workflow automation platform, to enhance its AI capabilities in procurement and supply chain.

Battery-electric, cabless Class 8 autonomous vehicles are deemed the most cost-efficient for short-haul freight

GAF is implementing AI-powered analytics to automate workflows, optimize inventory, and model disruptions within its supply chain

Intermodal rail freight in the eastern US is rebounding due to higher fuel costs, reliable service, and increased trucking rates

A rail industry group criticizes new surface transportation legislation for favoring heavier trucks and imposing expensive safety mandates

Mattress Firm's contactless delivery service has improved customer flexibility and driver efficiency, executives confirmed

Senator Tom Cotton urges DOJ investigation into Chinese-controlled parcel carriers over alleged subsidies and data sharing concerns

Amerit Fleet Solutions expanded into Canada by acquiring Pro Reefer, a specialized maintenance provider for refrigerated trailers

Albertsons has rolled out an AI-powered tool to enhance produce quality inspections at its distribution centers

LTL carrier Saia opened new service centers in Washington and Indiana, expanding its network and service capabilities

The heavy-lift industry is lobbying the USTR for tariff relief on imported cranes and trailers, citing long domestic manufacturing lead…

The EU has approved major customs reforms to tighten oversight on e-commerce imports, impacting logistics and forwarders

Scott Perry, previously an executive at Ryder System, will become the new CEO of the Florida Trucking Association starting June 1

The Port of Los Angeles saw a 30% increase in loaded imports in April, driven by spring and summer goods

Telematics in trucking is evolving past simple location tracking to provide deeper data insights for fleet management

Robinson Fresh opens a new cold-chain logistics center in South Texas to support growing produce imports from Mexico

Dutch Minister Rob Jetten has confirmed an asylum crisis in the Netherlands, highlighting accommodation challenges

Etrias has acquired the trade name and webshop of the bankrupt Dutch online home furnishings retailer fonQ.

The Netherlands will temporarily cut truck tolls by 22.3% from September 1 to December 31, 2026

Trucking companies face significantly higher insurance premiums, according to a new ATRI report, despite insurers reporting losses

The US federal regulator has launched a major overhaul of freight registration, impacting nearly 400,000 carriers

The HS2 high-speed rail project is preparing for its largest construction phase this summer, involving major motorway works

CH Robinson, a leading freight broker, is actively preparing for strategic mergers and acquisitions to expand its market reach

A Limburg court reduced a transport company's fine for a serious workplace accident, citing victim's partial fault and delays

The Netherlands still faces a significant shortage of truck parking spaces one year after a national protest

Seven truck drivers were fined in Twente, Netherlands, for environmental transport document violations during a recent inspection

Holleman Special Transport & Project Cargo moved a 93-ton transformer from Slovenia to Bulgaria via specialized road transport

The UN's top court has confirmed that the right to strike is internationally protected for all workers, including transport staff

Riga Mainz successfully moved two large process columns from Kleve to the Rhine River, navigating urban routes

A new UK government fuel duty freeze for road hauliers may inadvertently hinder rail freight's competitiveness and modal shift.