The Interchange

Urban traffic congestion stems from limited housing near jobs and insufficient transit options rather than a lack of highway lanes. Solutions focus on adding homes in employment centers, improving reliable and frequent public transit, and using demand management and street design to reduce car dependence instead of widening freeways.

A newly granted patent from Ten Cool aims to improve refrigerated trailer fleet efficiency by optimizing equipment that reduces temperature loss and energy use. The design focuses on airflow and thermal performance around reefer units, helping carriers lower fuel consumption and operating costs while maintaining consistent cold-chain conditions for perishable cargo.

Industry unity across carriers, drivers, and suppliers is presented as the foundation for trucking’s resilience and influence. Coordinated advocacy, shared safety practices, and joint workforce and technology initiatives are emphasized as essential to navigating regulatory changes, economic cycles, and market disruptions that affect national freight transport.

Canada expresses readiness to restart trade negotiations with the United States when U.S. counterparts indicate they are prepared, according to Mark Carney. The position underscores the priority placed on cross‑border commerce, with attention to market access, supply chain stability, and energy linkages contingent on timing and direction from Washington.