TFI beats Q2 expectations, shifts focus to higher LTL pricing

TFI International reported stronger second-quarter results, with revenue rising 12% from a year earlier to $2.29 billion and net income increasing 39% to $136.2 million as improving freight market…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trucking supply and demand align in June, but spot rates continue July pullback

June saw a close balance between supply and demand, according to data from ACT Research, with easing freight volumes and an increase in capacity. But in more recent…

CRA’s own guidance appears at odds with trucking PSB audits, critics say

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says it considers the “actual facts of the working relationship” when determining whether an incorporated worker is operating a personal services business (PSB), but…

Mullen posts record quarter, boosts capital spending as freight market improves

Mullen Group reported record second-quarter financial results and increased its 2026 capital budget by $50 million, with chairman and senior executive officer Murray Mullen saying there are growing signs…

Cross-border bridge celebration ‘inappropriate’ after Trump’s tariff threats: Canada

The federal government said Tuesday that in light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats, Canada will not be celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International bridge…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Spot market flattens, while shippers continue to feel the pain

Canada’s spot market growth slowed in June, but remained ahead of year-ago volumes, Loadlink recently reported. Meanwhile, Class 8 truck demand is increasing as freight fundamentals improve and…

Trailer orders cool in June as Wabash opens 2027 order board early

June trailer orders eased from the unusually strong pace seen this spring, but industry analysts say the slowdown reflects a return to normal seasonal buying patterns rather than weakening…

NuPort Robotics quietly charts its own course in autonomous trucking

Some autonomous trucking developers have built their reputations through high-profile announcements and headline-grabbing milestones. NuPort Robotics has taken a quieter approach. The Markham, Ont.-based startup has spent the…

Gordie Howe Bridge to open July 27 after deal with US reworked

Officials in both Canada and the United States have confirmed that the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27, after a ribbon-cutting event was…

CRA confirms focused trucking PSB crackdown amid concerns over owner-operator reviews

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed it has launched a focused compliance program targeting personal service businesses in the trucking industry, as owner-operators and tax professionals warn legitimate…

After three lean years, trucking M&A is ready to shift into a higher gear, deal-makers say

For much of the past three years, mergers and acquisitions in the trucking industry were largely put on hold. The prolonged freight recession depressed valuations, carriers struggled with…

How a B.C. resident allegedly helped coordinate cross-border drug shipments, evaded deportation

Court and immigration board records show that a British Columbia suspect indicted by U.S. authorities over alleged international organized crime was previously convicted of cross-border drug smuggling in the…

Legitimate owner-operators may be caught in CRA’s crackdown on personal service businesses

A tax specialist who represents owner-operators says Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) may be incorrectly classifying legitimate trucking owner-operators as personal service businesses (PSBs), potentially exposing them to massive tax…

Many Canadian manufacturers eyeing US move as trade tensions take a toll: KPMG

A new survey shows trade tensions have some Canadian manufacturers deciding to move production south of the border or delay capital investments. KPMG Canada said on Tuesday that…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 build slots near capacity as van spot rates hit record high

Fleets are running out of time to secure Class 8 build slots in 2026, ahead of EPA27 emissions regulations that are expected to push up the cost of new…