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Gatik AI raises $200 million in its largest funding series
For Gatik, the investment is a clear sign that the autonomous trucking industry is moving past the trial-and-error stage and into an era of highway deployment with major shippers in the U.S. and Canada.
August 25, 2026Orange EV scales up at East Coast ports
Orange EV is expanding its presence at East Coast ports through a major fleet order in New Jersey and a newly announced deployment in Philadelphia.
August 25, 2026ATRI opens annual survey on trucking’s top industry issues
The American Transportation Research Institute kicked off trucking’s annual effort to identify and rank the challenges viewed by stakeholders as most critical.
August 24, 2026Mexico ‘optimistic’ on U.S. trade deal after Canada talks end
Mexico's top trade negotiator will remain in Washington for several days as he seeks to lower 50% U.S. tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum, and 25% duties on automobiles.
August 24, 2026Trump vows to double Canadian auto tariffs, escalating fight
The latest tariff threat comes after negotiations between the U.S. and Canada broke down Aug. 21, which led to a 50% levy on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods to take effect.
August 24, 2026McLeod, Augment partner to integrate AI into broker workflows
The companies have introduced a software integration connecting Augment’s AI assistant, named Augie, with McLeod’s PowerBroker transportation management system to help freight brokers cover loads faster.
August 24, 2026Michigan halts NMU truck driver training program during probe
Michigan halted a public university truck driving training school after a preliminary investigation into numerous alleged violations of state law.
August 24, 2026QXO hires Honeywell's Ken West as COO
Brad Jacobs is looking to build the largest building products distribution business in North America. Since relaunching QXO in 2024, the company has spent about $30 billion buying companies.
August 24, 2026U.S.-Canada trade talks broke down over heavy-duty trucks
Under the deal the two countries were working toward, the regular auto tariff would have been lowered to 15% from 25%. Canada wanted that relief expanded to medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, which range from large pickup trucks to commercial vehicles.
August 24, 2026Kuehne + Nagel owner Klaus-Michael Kuehne dies at 89
Klaus-Michael Kuehne broadened the company's global reach through acquisitions. Under his leadership, the firm grew over decades into a global transport behemoth with more than 1,300 offices worldwide.
August 24, 2026