2024 Trucking Outlook: Transpro Freight Systems

As 2023 winds down we surveyed several Canadian fleet executives to find out what they feel 2024 has in store. We continue the series with Peter Jenkins, general manager of…

2024 Trucking Outlook: Trimac Transportation

As 2023 winds down we surveyed several Canadian fleet executives to find out what they feel 2024 has in store. We continue the series by asking Ryan Collinge, chief operating…

2024 Trucking Outlook: Titanium Transportation

As 2023 winds down we surveyed several Canadian fleet executives to find out what they feel 2024 has in store. We begin the series with Marilyn Daniel, chief operating officer…

TFI International to acquire Daseke for US$1.1 billion

TFI International has announced plans to acquire U.S. publicly traded flatbed and specialized transport firm Daseke for US$8.30 per share in an all-cash transaction and deal valued at US$1.1 billion.

Economic Trucking Trends: More ‘rough sledding’ ahead, trailer orders plunge

It looks like the trucking industry will end 2023 on a soft note, according to the latest data we’ve come across. U.S. for-hire truck tonnage slipped in November, trailer orders…

Dealmakers expect M&A to ramp up in ’24, even in ‘uncertain’ environment

When Charles Dickens wrote in A Tale of Two Cities, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” he could’ve been writing about the last two…

Canada Cartage opens new Alberta terminal

Canada Cartage has announced the opening of a new terminal and cross-dock facility in Rocky View County, Alta. The facility is located at 135 High Plains Drive – within the…

Driver Inc., environmental incentives top ACQ’s concerns in meeting with Rodriguez

Driver Inc., safety concerns of pregnant truck drivers and support for environmental initiatives were the topics when Quebec Trucking Association (ACQ) leader Marc Cadieux met recently with federal Transport Minister…

Government invests $10 million to better infrastructure in Northern and Arctic Canada

Canada’s Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of more than $10 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund to strengthen the supply chain in Canada’s North and Arctic.

The Top 10 Canadian trucking issues of 2023

It’s been a year. And for many, 2023 was one to forget. After record rate increases, driver wage increases and freight availability in 2022, this past year reminded us we…

Economic Trucking Trends: Spot market improved in November, but remains ‘flush’ with capacity

Good news this week from Loadlink Technologies, which has noted a continuing improvement in Canadian spot market load postings and a corresponding tightening of capacity. Motive tracks truck visits to…

Electric drayage vehicles, terminal tractors can make intermodal cleaner shipping option

A new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) highlights opportunities to slash transportation emissions through the increased use of intermodal. Supplementing rail with zero-emission drayage vehicles…

More investment needed to meet electric truck charging requirements

Canada’s ambitious timelines to decarbonize the nation’s medium- and heavy-duty trucks is achievable, but will require the fast deployment of charging infrastructure and much more investment than has been allocated…

Mullen Group’s 2024 business plan reflects resilient economy

Mullen Group had outlined its 2024 business plan which will see it make $80 million in capital investments, including $10 million that will be spent on sustainability and emissions reductions.

Economic Trucking Trends: Class 8 orders remain strong, dry van rates lead spot market gains

The latest Class 8 orders suggest fleets are still confidently placing orders despite weak freight conditions and overcapacity in the market, with ACT Research characterizing the truck market as “solid,…