Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026:
ATS names next CIO ahead of December transition
Anderson Trucking Service (CCJ Top 250, No. 51) recently welcomed Tracy Koenig as chief information officer (CIO) as part of a planned leadership transition ahead of the December retirement of current CIO Julius Chepey.
During his five years with the company, Chepey has played an important role in strengthening ATS' systems and digital capabilities, the company said. Koenig will build on that foundation as he leads the next phase of ATS' technology and cybersecurity strategy.
In his role, Koenig will focus on identifying technology initiatives that support customer and driver success and ATS’ long-term growth. He will leverage emerging technologies to help ATS better support the people who rely on its tools and systems every day.
“Tracy's ability to connect technology strategy to business strategy is what makes him such a strong fit for ATS,” said ATS CEO Brent Anderson. “He understands that technology is not simply about systems and infrastructure — it's about enabling people, improving decision-making, supporting customers, and creating competitive advantage. His collaborative leadership style, strategic mindset, and passion for developing people align well with our culture and long-term vision at ATS.”
While new to the transportation industry, Koenig brings decades of leadership and technology experience, having served as both CIO and CEO in previous roles. His experience will help ATS identify practical technology improvements and strengthen cybersecurity practices across the organization.
"Technology is evolving faster than ever," said Koenig. "It's important that we invest in technology solutions that support our customers, drivers, and employees, while helping ATS continue to grow as an industry leader."
95 truck drivers among 143 arrested in immigration sting
The U.S. Border Patrol conducted a multi-agency operation with law enforcement partners in Arizona during the week of Aug. 10-14 that targeted human and drug smuggling and disrupted organized illegal activity.
During the effort, Border Patrol agents from Yuma Sector and supporting law enforcement agencies arrested 143 people from 18 countries, including 95 “illegal alien truck drivers,” Border Patrol said, “that possessed a state-issued” CDL.
Of the 95 CDL holders arrested, 76 were in possession of a California CDL, six were in possession of a New York CDL, and the remainder were from other states.
Border Patrol agents also interdicted two human-smuggling events, which resulted in the arrest of four smugglers and 17 smuggled people. Additionally, agents seized a firearm, 74 pounds of methamphetamine, and 169 pounds of marijuana.
“We are committed to protecting our citizens from all international threats, whether that is from unlicensed or untrained drivers, or transnational criminal organizations engaged in human or drug trafficking,” said Acting Chief Patrol Agent Dustin W. Caudle of the U.S. Border Patrol’s Yuma Sector.
The weeklong immigration blitz comes amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on non-domiciled CDL holders, English language proficiency, CDL schools and more.
[Related: Texas, Pennsylvania lead nation in FMCSA's removal of CDL training providers]
Sports car racing series adding 10 Mack Pioneers to support operations
Mack Trucks and the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), the premier sanctioning body for professional sports car racing in North America, have announced an official three-year partnership in which IMSA is adding 10 new Mack Pioneer models to its fleet.
The Pioneer models, built as 76-inch High-Roof Sleepers, will begin rolling out in the IMSA paddock later this year. Once in service, the trucks will travel across North America as part of the series' season-long operations, serving some of the sport's most iconic venues and marquee events.Mack Trucks
The trucks will support the range of functions that keep an IMSA race weekend running: race control and technical inspection, engineering and data analysis, marketing and business operations and freight and equipment transport. Together, they form the backbone of what IMSA describes as a mobile motorsports city that is rebuilt at every stop. Mack trucks have carried IMSA's operations from track to track for years.
“The IMSA paddock, and the operation behind it, never stops moving,” said David Galbraith, Mack Trucks vice president of global brand and marketing. “We are excited about our partnership and proud that Mack is supporting the hauling needs of the IMSA with the Pioneer. Formalizing this partnership recognizes what Mack trucks have already proven on the road. They can handle the miles, rigorous schedule and nonstop demands of an IMSA season.”
Each Pioneer model is equipped with the Mack MP13 515 horsepower engine paired with the Mack mDRIVE 12-speed automated manual transmission. The trucks also are equipped with the Mack Protect suite of driver assistance systems. The interior offers a FlexSuite bunk, onboard refrigerator, microwave prep kit and a high-level audio and navigation system, giving the driver additional comfort features.
Mack's MyMack and Mack Integrated Uptime connected services will give both Mack and IMSA visibility into the fleet's performance throughout the season.
