James Miller

FMCSA renewal of Wilson Logistics waiver draws scrutiny after Bruce Stockton raised training-data concerns

FMCSA has renewed the exemption allowing Wilson Logistics’ drivers holding a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) to operate as team drivers without a front-seat CDL holder for a limited period, with the renewal taking effect on February 24 and expiring on February 24, 2031.

How FedEx’s decision to refund tariffs reshapes freight billing and shipper reconciliation

FedEx will return any tariffs refunded to the company back to the original shippers and customers who paid them, a move that immediately affects accounts payable processes, carrier reconciliations and short-term cashflow planning across parcel and freight networks.

DOL revives Trump administration independent contractor test, weighing control and profit heavily

The Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division published a proposed independent contractor (IC) rule that elevates control and the opportunity for profit or loss as the two core factors in determining a worker’s status, aligning closely with the Trump administration’s earlier 2021 regulation.

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.

Nova proposta federal procura impedir que não cidadãos obtenham carta de condução comercial e exige recertificação rápida da CDL

A proposta de legislação introduzida pelo senador Jim Banks (R-Indiana) exigiria que os estados parassem de emitir ou renovar cartas de condução comerciais (CDLs) a qualquer pessoa que não seja cidadão dos EUA ou residente permanente legal, e forçaria todos os estados a recertificar os atuais titulares de CDLs no prazo de 180 dias, incluindo uma verificação de proficiência em inglês. Principais disposições da proposta "Lei Dalilah": O projeto de lei, rotulado em declarações públicas como a "Lei Dalilah", contém várias medidas regulamentares específicas destinadas a apertar a elegibilidade e a fiscalização das CDLs: Restrição de elegibilidade: Proíbe a emissão de CDLs a não cidadãos e não residentes permanentes legais. Proibição vitalícia: Impõe uma proibição vitalícia de operar um

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.