James Miller

Maersk Ground Freight to Add Multiple U.S. Terminals in 2026, Building on Fontana Hub

Maersk Ground Freight will open an additional five to seven U.S. facilities in 2026 after the January ribbon-cutting of a 165,000-square-foot terminal in Fontana, California, which features 22 docks and bays and began operations in 2025. Network expansion: the numbers that matter Maersk’s U.S. ground division already operates roughly 65 facilities, and the planned outlets for 2026 are expected to be smaller than the Fontana hub but strategically placed to tighten routing and reduce empty miles. The division’s current fleet comprises more than 1,000 trucks and about 4,500 trailers, providing a backbone for a mix of services from standard and specialized less‑than‑truckload (LTL) to

Trailer wheel came off near Hearst after a smoking tire alerted OPP — implications for fleet safety and cargo transport

On Feb. 21 at about 11:15 a.m., members of the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a commercial motor vehicle with a smoking tire on Highway 11 in the Town of Hearst , where officers discovered the trailer’s front passenger-side wheel had completely separated from the hub with several lug nuts missing and clear signs of advanced wear. What the OPP found at the scene Officers observed the detached wheel beside the trailer and documented visible damage consistent with a major wheel separation defect. The remaining components showed accelerated wear patterns and missing fasteners — a textbook setup for catastrophic wheel loss. The driver, a 28-year-old man from

Matson posts steady Q4 ocean income as China volumes slide and SSA Terminal JV cushions results

Matson reported operating income for ocean transportation of $136 million in the fourth quarter, down slightly from $137.4 million year‑over‑year, on revenue of $704.2 million versus $742.1 million a year earlier.

Halliburton Ready to Mobilize in Weeks for Venezuela Work — What It Means for Freight and Equipment Moves

Immediate logistics: mobilization timeline and transport modes Halliburton has stated it can mobilize in weeks once U.S. approval and payment protections are secured, which triggers an intense short-term logistics push: dispatch of heavy equipment, specialist tooling, spares, and crews by sea and road, temporary storage at port terminals, and expedited customs clearances where allowed. What “weeks” actually demands on the ground To go from paperwork to rig site operation in a few weeks means a tight choreography across multiple transport nodes. Expect: Vessel bookings for project cargo and heavy-lift shipments to Venezuelan ports capable of handling oilfield modules; Road haulage contracts

December decline in US crude production and the downstream effects on transport and freight

U.S. crude production declined to about 13.7 million barrels per day in December, a six-month low that removed roughly 182,000 barrels per day from preliminary weekly estimates. That drop came as OPEC+ continued to restore previously withheld barrels, contributing to a softer global price environment even while U.S. supply dipped. Immediate operational impacts for carriers and shippers Trucking fleets, rail operators, and port terminals felt the short-term reverberations through fuel procurement planning and diesel inventory management. Fuel-buying managers who hedge on monthly contracts had to reconcile lower crude flows with unchanged or volatile refining runs, making spot diesel prices

How Agentic AI Is Rewiring Driver Recruitment at Tyson Foods and Beyond

Tyson Foods now funnels initial driver outreach through agentic AI that pre-screens applicants and schedules roughly three to four qualified calls per recruiter each morning for a six-person team supporting about 2,800 trucks.

How TMC 2026 Will Shape Truck Maintenance, AI Use, and Industry Standards

The Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2026 Annual Meeting, March 16–19 at the Music City Center, will feature nearly 400 exhibitors across more than 350,000 square feet and concentrate on the operational realities of longer equipment lifespans, extensive sensor suites and increasing ADAS complexity.

Truck World 2026: Cost Control, Technician Training and the Rise of Alternative-Fuel Trucks

Truck World 2026 is set to host 450 exhibitors and nearly 11,000 visitors at the International Centre in Mississauga, April 16–18, with clear emphasis on cost control, asset longevity and data-driven fleet decision-making.

Near‑record throughput at the Port of Long Beach despite tariff turbulence

The Port of Long Beach handled 847,765 TEUs in January, a decline of 11% from the previous January but still the port’s second‑busiest January on record.

How AI and Telematics Are Reshaping Fleet Safety, Efficiency and Operating Costs

Nearly half of surveyed fleets (46%) now deploy AI-enabled video telematics while GPS fleet tracking penetration climbed to 80%, delivering measurable reductions in fuel, labor and accident costs.

Buyers Line Up for First Brands’ Part-Making Units That Supply Ford, Raising Supply-Chain Questions

Three of the four First Brands facilities proposed for sale under the restructuring plan directly supply parts to Ford’s North American assembly footprint, creating an immediate need to secure freight routes, distribution slots, and just-in-time (JIT) inventory buffers to avoid downstream production interruptions.

Trailer Order Trends in January 2026: ACT and FTR Diverge on Volume and Outlook

U.S. trailer orders for January 2026 registered a year‑over‑year increase per ACT Research—9% to 23,000 units—while FTR Transportation Intelligence reported a 4% decline to 24,206 units, illustrating the patchwork recovery and measurement differences that fleet planners must navigate. Data Snapshot: ACT vs. FTR Two independent trackers, ACT Research and FTR, produced slightly different pictures for the opening month of 2026. Both agree the seasonality and backlog management matter, but their year‑over‑year and sequential movements diverge enough to influence purchasing strategies. Source January Units Year‑over‑Year Change Sequential (vs. Dec) ACT Research (preliminary) 23,000 +9% -8% FTR