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trucks
Logistics Laredo imposes up to $2,000 fines on low-balance truck toll accounts at border bridges
The City of Laredo Bridge System has begun enforcing a revised TradeTag policy that fines commercial carriers up to $2,000 for insufficient toll balances at the World Trade Bridge and Colombia-Solidarity Bridge. The change replaces a slower U-turn requirement and adds escalating penalties plus mandatory credit card and auto-replenishment for the 4,574 active commercial accounts.
Manufacturing Tesla Semi Demo Projects $0.65 Per-Mile Savings; Charging Gaps Linger
FreightWaves reports that Intracoastal Trucking's two-week Tesla Semi demo projects $0.65 per mile in fuel and maintenance savings. The carrier plans five trucks for 2027 if economics hold. However, charging infrastructure and real-world range remain challenges.
Trade ANPACT warns tariffs threaten truck trade as Mexico heavy-duty exports surge
Mexico heavy-duty truck exports rose 66.7% year over year to 13,117 units in July, while production climbed 51.8%, according to INEGI and ANPACT data. ANPACT warned that Section 232 tariffs and rising used-vehicle imports threaten truck trade and urged preservation of USMCA rules.
Logistics Canadian Border Officers Seize $6.6M in Vapes and Nicotine Pouches From US Semis
Canada Border Services Agency intercepted three US semis at Blue Water Bridge in four days, seizing CAD$6.6 million in nicotine vapes and pouches. The largest load was valued at CAD$2,983,500. Investigations are ongoing.
Manufacturing Volvo Trucks OTA Updates Cut 100,000 Downtime Days, Save $60 Million
Volvo Trucks North America raised OTA software update compliance from 25% to over 80% of its 200,000-truck connected fleet, eliminating more than 100,000 days of downtime and saving roughly $60 million. Predictive maintenance cut problems by 70% and unplanned stops by 24%, according to FreightWaves.
Manufacturing PACCAR recalls 5,919 trucks over electrical defect in power distribution center
PACCAR is recalling 5,919 model year 2027 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks after oil contaminated power distribution centers supplied by PKC Group North America. The defect can cut engine power, brakes, lights, wipers and defroster without warning. PACCAR notified NHTSA on July 27 and plans dealer/owner notifications Sept. 25.
Logistics Atlas grows Kodiak driverless truck fleet to 100 rigs
Atlas Energy Solutions is expanding its driverless truck fleet with Kodiak AI from 28 to 100 rigs by mid-2027, adding a second load-out point in the Permian Basin. The fleet has already hauled more than 450,000 tons of sand and set a single-day record of 176 loads, with public-road operations planned for early 2027.
Logistics Capacity CRUNCH: Why Trucks Are Disappearing from the Market and What It Means for Shippers
Trucking capacity that drained out of the market over the past four years is showing little sign of returning, according to Ben Kavlinar of LRT Solutions. Equipment costs, nuclear verdicts, and rising insurance premiums are locking out new entrants, tightening supply even before a volume rebound. Tender rejections are running near 15%, still elevated versus prior years despite a seasonal soft patch.
Logistics FMCSA Revisits Dormant Rule to Test Truck Safety Knowledge Before Granting Authority
FMCSA is revisiting a rule dormant since 2009 that would require new motor carriers to demonstrate safety knowledge before receiving operating authority, rather than after. The agency targets November 2026 for a supplemental advance notice of proposed rulemaking, potentially reversing a long-standing practice where audits follow months after carriers start hauling freight.
Logistics More Trucks, Drivers Put Out of Service as Commercial Vehicle Crackdown Expands Across US and Canada
Commercial vehicle enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Canada have intensified roadside inspections, placing dozens of trucks and drivers out of service. Operations in Arizona, Nebraska, and Ontario uncovered hundreds of safety violations, including defective brakes, logbook falsification, and unqualified drivers. The crackdown tightens road capacity and increases compliance risk for carriers.
Manufacturing Dallas Truck Shop Sends Three Teams to Volvo VISTA World Championship in Sweden
Bruckner Truck Sales in Dallas has qualified three teams for the Volvo VISTA World Championship finals in Sweden, out of roughly 200 competing globally. Technician Dayan, who previously represented Volvo Bulgaria, highlights the training and technical challenges of European-spec trucks.
Logistics From Trucks to Trade Compliance: Three Logistics Firms Make Strategic Acquisitions
Three logistics companies—AmeriLux Transportation & Logistics, ANDY Corp., and Imperative Logistics Group—announced acquisitions this week to expand trucking capacity, cross-border services, and customs brokerage, reflecting a trend of using M&A to add specialized capabilities.
Logistics FMCSA Drops Rule Requiring Printed ELD Manual in Trucks, Reducing Paperwork Burden
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has finalized a rule eliminating the requirement for truck drivers to carry a printed operator's manual for their electronic logging device (ELD). The change, effective upon publication in the Federal Register, follows a public comment period in which 18 of 24 comments supported the move. FMCSA cited the availability of digital manuals and lack of safety benefit as justification.
Logistics Volvo and AVI-SPL Launch Driverless Freight Operations on Texas Corridor
AVI-SPL has launched commercial autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston using Volvo VNL Autonomous trucks powered by the Aurora Driver. The service moves time-sensitive, high-value audio-visual electronics, including new products and end-of-life equipment for precious metal recovery. The collaboration aims to address driver shortages and capacity constraints while improving transit times and cargo security.
Manufacturing Mexico's Truck Factories Find Footing After Rough Start to 2026
Mexico's heavy-duty truck sector posted its strongest export month of 2026 in May, with production nearly matching year-earlier levels. Exports climbed from about 5,000 units in January to nearly 12,000 in May, driven by demand from the US market. Freightliner led production with 9,348 trucks, while wholesale sales rose but retail demand remained weak.
Technology Volvo Trucks to Launch Unattended Over-the-Air Updates
Volvo Trucks is set to launch unattended over-the-air software updates, allowing fleets to update vehicles without downtime. This innovation aims to increase productivity by reducing unplanned stops and simplifying update processes.