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.

Nieuwe federale voorstel wil niet-burgers weren van commerciële rijbewijzen en snelle hercertificering van CDL's vereisen

De ontwerpwetgeving die door senator Jim Banks (R-Indiana) is ingediend, zou staten verplichten te stoppen met het afgeven of vernieuwen van commerciële rijbewijzen (CDL's) aan iedereen die geen Amerikaans staatsburger of legaal permanente inwoner is, en alle staten dwingen om bestaande CDL-houders binnen 180 dagen opnieuw te certificeren, inclusief een controle op de Engelse taalvaardigheid. Belangrijkste bepalingen van de voorgestelde "Dalilah Law" De wet, die in publieke toespraken is bestempeld als de "Dalilah Law", bevat verschillende specifieke regelgevende stappen gericht op het aanscherpen van de geschiktheid en handhaving van CDL's: Beperking van de geschiktheid: Verbod op het afgeven van CDL's aan niet-burgers en niet-legale permanente inwoners. Levenslang verbod: Legt een levenslang verbod op voor het besturen van een

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.