James Miller

Washington meeting between Dominic LeBlanc and Jamieson Greer raises questions for USMCA and cross-border transport

Canada and the United States will hold ministerial-level talks in Washington next week as part of the mandatory review of the USMCA, a development that immediately touches on tariff-exposed supply chains for steel, aluminum, lumber and the auto sector, with direct implications for cross-border freight volumes and routing choices.

Red Seal journeyperson certification for Class 1 drivers set for Alberta in June 2027

Alberta will implement a Red Seal trade designation for Class 1 commercial drivers on 1 June 2027, establishing journeyperson certification and a province-wide competency framework that aims to standardize training, reduce onboarding time and raise safety baselines across supply chains.

새로운 연방 제안, 비시민권자의 상업용 운전 면허 취득 금지 및 신속한 CDL 재인증 요구

짐 뱅크스(공화당-인디애나) 상원의원이 발의한 초안 법안은 미국 시민 또는 합법적인 영주권자가 아닌 사람에게 상업용 운전 면허증(CDL) 발급 또는 갱신을 중단하도록 주에 요구하고, 모든 주가 영어 능력 확인을 포함하여 180일 이내에 기존 CDL 보유자를 재인증하도록 강제할 것입니다. 제안된 "달릴라 법(Dalilah Law)"의 주요 조항 공개 발언에서 "달릴라 법"으로 명명된 이 법안은 CDL 자격 및 시행을 강화하기 위한 몇 가지 구체적인 규제 조치를 담고 있습니다. 자격 제한: 외국인 및 비합법적 영주권자에게 CDL 발급을 금지합니다. 평생 금지: 운영에 대한 평생 금지를 부과합니다

Court Order Requires Walmart to Verify Spark Drivers’ Earnings and Correct Pay Practices

Walmart agreed to a $100 million judgment and a court-ordered compliance plan that requires an earnings verification program for drivers in the Spark delivery network.

How Project44’s AI Freight Procurement Agent reshapes carrier sourcing and rate optimization

Project44’s AI Freight Procurement Agent runs inside the company’s Intelligent TMS and uses live market feeds and the platform’s logistics data graph—covering more than 259,000 carriers and data from 1.5 billion shipments—to benchmark contracted rates, identify lanes with savings potential, and either recommend or execute carrier awards under configured business rules.

Court Orders Activate Collection Plan Process for TPine Leasing Capital Corporation (TLCC) Claims

Leases more than sixty days past due under a Lease with TPine Leasing Capital Corporation (TLCC) are subject to the Ontario Superior Court’s Collection Plan Orders dated January 13, 2026, authorizing BDO Canada Limited (the Receiver) and Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc.

RXO launches Middle Mile Solutions to unify dock-to-door freight flows

RXO will move freight in bulk using dry van assets from pool points to national distribution centers and warehouses, then hand off to last-mile carriers for final delivery.

Senate push for “Dalilah Law” would require rapid CDL recertification, eligibility limits and English checks

Within six months of enactment the proposed bill would require every holder of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to be recertified by a state, with licenses subject to revocation for noncompliance and eligibility limited to U.S.

Groupe Desharnais acquires Pneus St‑David to strengthen South Shore fleet services

Effective March 2, the acquisition of Pneus St‑David by Groupe Desharnais immediately increases tire and mechanical service capacity for commercial fleets on Quebec’s South Shore, directly affecting uptime, parts availability and routing options for heavy trucks traversing the Lévis–Quebec City corridor.

How Burger King’s “Patty” in BK Assistant Bridges Frontline Ops and Supply-Chain Flow

Burger King’s pilot of the AI assistant Patty in crew headsets is wired into a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system and upstream inventory feeds, generating immediate triggers for replenishment, pallet pick lists, and delivery scheduling.

How AI and Decision Intelligence Are Rewiring Supply-Chain Operations for 2026

Simulating a port shutdown typically exposes a 24–72 hour lead-time shift and a 10–20% swing in per-container cost; that concrete delta is why many planners now embed decision intelligence and dynamic digital twins into everyday workflows to reduce decision latency and protect margins.

Collision trends and fleet safety: North America sees 15.8% drop 2024–25

Commercial vehicle collision rates across North America declined by 15.8% between 2024 and 2025, with the United States accounting for an 18.3% drop while Canada’s rate per million miles remained essentially flat.