What is ‘permanent full expensing’ and why would it benefit trucking?

Among its asks of the federal government in its pre-budget submission, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling for the feds to implement a full expensing policy for capital…

McKinsey & Company research examines impact of tariffs on truck OEMs

Commercial truck makers in North America will be challenged by an uncertain tariff environment in the short-term but will be able to benefit from increased aftermarket parts sales and…

A.S.K. Courier Express adjudged bankrupt

Edmonton-based A.S.K. Courier Express has been adjudged bankrupt Aug. 13, and MNP appointed its insolvency trustee. A.S.K. was indebted to Servus Credit Union in the amount of $462,125…

Nisga’a Nation, Tahltan Nation Development Corporation and Arrow Transportation acquire Port of Stewart Bulk Terminal

Arrow Transportation Systems has partnered with the Nisga’a Nation and Tahltan Nation Development Limited Partnership (TNDLP) to take ownership of Stewart Bulk Terminals. The joint venture, dubbed the…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Spot market rates and truck tonnage improved, while trailer orders fell sharply

It was a mixed bag of economic trucking news over the past week, with an uptick in for-hire truck tonnage and improving rates on the spot market for van…

trucknews.com named official media sponsor of FTR Transportation Conference

Against the backdrop of a persistent rate recession, soft freight market, and uncertainty around tariffs and trade, trucknews.com has signed as media sponsor of FTR’s Transportation Conference Sept. 8-11…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Carriers show resilience, optimism in new survey, but remain unwilling to order new trucks

Carriers see freight market conditions improving in the back half of 2025, according to a new survey. However, they continue to be unwilling to invest in new equipment.

Embrace the Bots: How TMS providers are leveraging AI to help make your business smarter

Toronto-based transportation management system (TMS) provider Rose Rocket’s first foray into artificial intelligence (AI) didn’t go as planned. In 2017, before AI became entrenched in trucking industry lexicon, the…

Fuchs Lubricants Canada opens Cambridge, Ont., facility

Fuchs Lubricants Canada opened its new Eastern Canada warehouse and offices in Cambridge, Ont. The lubrication products supplier’s 50,000 sq.-ft. facility at 100 Allendale Road is 15 km…

Class 8 Forecast: The pre-buy that wasn’t, and what comes next

James Menzies: Welcome to our next installment of the  Five Minute Deep Dive: Five Minutes of What Matters Most, featuring FTR. Today, we’re going to be discussing the…

Titanium returns to profitability as market stabilizes at depressed levels

Titanium Transportation snapped back to profitability in Q2, riding a 16.8% increase in logistics revenue, buoyed by a 19% increase in U.S. volume. Consolidated revenue rose to $119.1…

Smart fleet owners control their culture

The external factors hitting trucking companies these days are relentless. Trade wars, fuel prices, regulation, soft rates – we’ve all seen fleets wave the white flag, convinced there’s no…

Exuma Capital enters transportation tech sector with SOS acquisition

Fleet Owl, a portfolio company of Exuma Capital Partners, has acquired transportation management software provider SOS Trucking Software (SOS). SOS currently serves approximately 4,000 trucks across 100 transportation and…

‘Keep in touch!’: Why it pays to maintain relationships

I have always been good at staying in touch with people. Former classmates, teammates and even co-workers. Part of this is because I am friendly by nature. I…

Macro-Economic Outlook: Where’s the economy headed?

James Menzies: I’m James Menzies. I’m editorial director of trucknews.com and Today’s Trucking. And today, we’re debuting a new series called the Five Minute Deep Dive: Five Minutes…