Trucking by the Numbers: Annual Stats Guide now live in interactive format
Our 2025 statistics guide provides industry members with insights on how Canada’s freight sector weathered a challenging year filled with uncertainties— and what carriers can expect in 2026.
From equipment replacement cycles and tariff pressures to spot market trends and shifting capacity, this year’s guide highlights how fleets are adjusting strategies in a softer freight environment.
We also surveyed fleet managers about their equipment buying plans for 2026. Purchasing decisions are shaped by prolonged freight recessions and regulatory hurdles. More than 70% of respondents said tariffs will influence next year’s buying decisions — including equipment brand choices — and fleets expect to replace an average of just 13% of tractors and 8% of trailers.
This year, the guide comes online for the first time. Its interactive format allows you to read our editorial analysis and industry leader forecasts, as well as explore survey findings and data charts — all in one place. Hover your mouse over the interactive graphics to bring them to life.
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The ELD system is causing serious problems for us drivers. When we are just moving the truck in the yard for inspection or trying to get out of muddy parking, it switches to “drive” status and affects our available hours.
The biggest issue happens when we try to stop at proper truck stops where we have access to toilets, showers, and food. Yesterday I was stuck in traffic for about 15 minutes. I only needed 7 more minutes to reach a safe and proper truck stop. Unfortunately, my clock ran out, and I had no choice but to stop at a Walmart parking lot.
There was no food and no restroom available. I had to wait 8 hours until Walmart opened just to use the toilet. I couldn’t sleep properly because of stomach pain and not being able to use the restroom. When my ELD reset, I was extremely tired, but I had no choice except to start driving again.
Sometimes the clock works fine, but other times it puts drivers in impossible situations. For example, you may have a 7:00 AM appointment and arrive at the customer location at midnight. If you move the truck to adjust your position, it becomes a violation. If you use personal conveyance incorrectly, you risk getting a ticket at a scale.
Drivers are being forced into unsafe situations. We may not sleep properly, we may not have access to basic facilities, and yet we are still expected to operate safely. There needs to be more flexibility for situations like traffic delays and access to safe parking. Right now, nobody seems to have a clear answer for these real-life situations.
At the point i recommended paper log