United States and Canadian officials have agreed to launch a pilot program that they say could improve trade by allowing U.S.-bound trucks to be inspected on the Canadian side of the border at two crossing locations.

Echo Global Logistics said it has acquired truckload brokerage firm Open Mile Inc. Terms were not disclosed.

Canadian logistics company JDI Logistics and New Hampshire-based WTG Logistics said they would begin a partnership, allowing both increased access to the other side of the border.

XPO Logistics reported a fourth-quarter loss, citing “investments in long-term growth.”

TSD Logistics, a third-party logistics company that specializes in hauling raw materials for the tire and rubber industry, said that Robert Muir has been named president and CEO.

Logistics businesses have combined at a brisk pace so far this year, with no less than 10 reported transactions as companies scoop up rivals, extend into new markets or change their corporate strategy altogether.

Third-party logistics company Cardinal Logistics Management Inc. said it has merged with Greatwide Logistics Services. Terms were not disclosed.

Third-party logistics company Radiant Logistics’ fiscal second-quarter net income fell from a year ago, the company said.

As transportation and logistics businesses expand their services and customer bases in the rapidly evolving third-party logistics environment, many firms unknowingly expose themselves to legal risks by using a single, standard form of terms and conditions for all customer arrangements.

Echo Global Logistics said its fourth-quarter operating income rose, and its revenue increased by almost 30% from the same quarter a year earlier.