Fuel Transport expands dedicated fleet operations in Greater Toronto Area

Montreal-based logistics provider Fuel Transport is expanding its dedicated fleet presence in the Greater Toronto Area with new transportation assets positioned to support growing freight demand in Ontario and…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Industry sentiment improving and spot market flatbed rates continue to rip

ACT Research recently held a two-day seminar and reports fleets are feeling “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead, while remaining cautious about ordering new equipment. They want to…

Canada’s largest electric truck trial delivers clarity for fleets

FPInnovations’ PIT Group has concluded Canada’s most comprehensive real-world test of heavy-duty battery-electric trucks, following two fleets as they collected more than 200,000 km (124,224 miles) of data over…

Fastfrate Group expands into global freight forwarding, customs brokerage with Omnitrans acquisition

Fastfrate Group is moving beyond its traditional North American transportation roots with the acquisition of Montreal-based international freight forwarder and customs broker Omnitrans Inc., a deal executives say positions…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer order strength sustained in January, spot market rates show resilience

Trailer orders saw December momentum carried into January, though total order season activity was lackluster. Shippers saw some fuel price relief translate into a positive environment in December,…

New Detroit engine launch comes as Class 8 market shows early signs of recovery

There’s a welcome reason for optimism in the Class 8 truck market, says David Carson, senior vice president of sales and marketing with Daimler Truck North America. Speaking…

Detroit Gen 6 engine targets EPA27’s ultra-low NOx requirements with familiar design

A lot has changed in seven years, when Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) began working on its sixth-generation Detroit engine, designed to meet the EPA27 ultra-low NOx limit of…

When it comes to emissions, Canada can’t afford to go it alone

The Trump administration has spiked the GHG Phase 3 rules, leaving Canada in a quandary about what to do next. In February, the U.S.

TFI International earnings fall on weak freight demand, cash flow strengthens

TFI International reported lower fourth-quarter and full-year earnings as weaker freight demand weighed on volumes across its core business segments, though the company generated stronger cash flow. Fourth-quarter…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Plenty of good news in this week’s trucking data

If you’re a Class 8 truck maker or dealer, a carrier, or a spot market freight hauler, industry conditions are improving, both in the United States and Canada.

Industry Divide: Parliamentary hearings expose deep rifts over Driver Inc., safety, and the future of Canadian trucking

The great divide within Canada’s trucking industry was on full display during months-long parliamentary transport committee hearings into the changing landscape of truck drivers in Canada. The hearings,…

Mullen Group leans into acquisitions with earnings under continued pressure

Mullen Group reported higher revenue but lower earnings in 2025 as a soft Canadian economy and weak private-sector investment pressured freight demand and margins. The Okotoks, Alta.-based logistics…

Carney says he spoke to Trump after president threatened to block Gordie Howe bridge

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump’s threat to stall the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge will be resolved following a call with…

Trump threatens to block opening of Windsor-Detroit bridge

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening not to allow a new bridge linking Windsor, Ont., and Detroit to open, arguing that the United States should first be compensated. …

Deportation closer for driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash: Lawyer

A lawyer for the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash says his client is one step closer to being deported to India. Lawyer Michael…