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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — TruckerNavi Inc announced on August 14, 2026, that its free driver app has completed its listing on Google Play, complementing the iOS version launched earlier this summer. The app, aimed at immigrant owner-operators, provides FMCSA compliance checks, deadline reminders, and bilingual interface features, designed to reduce the failure rate of new entrants caused by administrative errors.
Spotter AI has announced the launch of its first outdoor advertising campaign for its transportation management system, Spotter TMS, at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. The location was deliberately chosen to reflect the close ties between Serbian and Balkan trucking professionals and the U.S. freight market, particularly Illinois, Chicago, and the Midwest. Founder Gabriel Stonys stated that this initiative aims to stay close to the communities and businesses shaping the industry.
The ISM August manufacturing PMI recorded 54.6%, marking the eighth consecutive month of expansion but down 1 percentage point from July. The new orders index fell 3 percentage points to 53.7%, while backlog orders and import indices also weakened significantly. Despite the prices and employment indices remaining in expansion, the chair of the ISM survey committee noted that the Iran war and tariff threats remain the biggest concerns for the manufacturing economy, and observed for the first time declines of more than 3 percentage points in three important areas, signaling that warning signs are beginning to emerge.
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund appointed Diane Hutsell as executive director on August 24. The organization has assisted nearly 4,200 drivers and their families since 2008, providing over $5.5 million in direct financial aid. Hutsell plans to expand fundraising to broaden health programs and drive the organization's next phase of growth.
Yellow Corp. liquidation trustee Daniel Golden announced on August 28 that multiple union pension funds have again reached a settlement regarding Yellow Corp. pensions, totaling nearly $526 million, pending bankruptcy court approval. Previously in April, the bankruptcy judge had rejected a related settlement proposal for not conforming to established legal methods. The new agreement involves pension funds in New York, Western Pennsylvania, and others, and is supported by parties including MFN Partners, aiming to avoid years of litigation.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Monday that it is launching a nationwide operation with federal and state agencies to combat fraud in the trucking industry. The operation includes seeking the emergency closure of 110 commercial driver's license schools and conducting nationwide audits of third-party CDL skills testing providers and state oversight. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice will also participate, with the DOJ establishing a joint task force. Trucking industry groups have expressed support for the effort.
Canadian company Quarterhill announced it has been awarded a contract by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to handle maintenance, calibration, and technical support for the state's weigh-in-motion (WIM) project. The contract has an initial value of $4.6 million, a duration of three years, and an option for a two-year renewal. This marks Quarterhill's collaboration with a seventh state-level agency in 2026, further strengthening its business pipeline.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Wednesday that it plans to simplify procedures for state transportation departments and railroad companies to lease land along highways, railroads, or utility tunnels, in order to deploy critical utility facilities such as transmission lines, fiber optics, and water pipes. The plan aims to utilize existing transportation land, reduce land acquisition costs, and accelerate project progress through environmental exemptions. The DOT will lead an interagency working group, using public-private partnership models, to support infrastructure needs for the power grid, hyperscale data centers, intelligent transportation, and AI technology. Lease revenue will be used for the repair and upgrade of roads, bridges, tunnels, and railroads.
California, Oregon, and Washington in the US, along with British Columbia in Canada and Baja California in Mexico, have jointly launched the "BC2BC" initiative, aiming to build an electric truck charging and hydrogen refueling network along Interstate 5, creating a zero-emission freight corridor from Vancouver to Mexico. This collaboration will integrate existing grants without adding new taxpayer burdens, but no completion timeline has been set yet.
Several major trucking companies noted in recent earnings calls that, despite clearer signs of market recovery, the shrinking driver supply continues to constrain capacity, particularly in the drayage sector. To address this challenge, companies such as Schneider National, J.B. Hunt, and Knight-Swift are ensuring customer service and controlling costs by expanding their own drayage teams, strictly limiting outsourcing ratios, and improving operational efficiency.