Cost reductions, strategic growth and a people-focus among Armour’s priorities

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Wes Armour, CEO of Armour Transportation Systems, today outlined several trends that are shaping the Canadian transportation industry.

When you ‘win’ a tender, are you really winning?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Jacquie Meyers, president of Meyers Transportation Systems, issued a plea to shippers and carriers attending the Surface Transportation Summit, to re-evaulate the tender process, which she says has commoditized the trucking...

‘Collaboration’ becoming more than just a buzzword: Jacquie Meyers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The term collaboration, as it applies to the relationships between shippers and carriers, has been “overused and misused in our industry,” but there are finally signs that shippers are truly interested in...

Freight volumes strong, but overcapacity remains an issue: M-O’s Munro

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Freight volumes are higher than they’ve been in “many, many” years, but there remains excess capacity in the marketplace and continued downward pressure on rates.

Most economic indicators remain in positive territory

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Despite all the negativity on the news, and the uncertainty involving the US debt ceiling, most trends are pointing to a steadily growing economy that bodes well for trucking’s future.

What should you expect in 2014? Find out at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Economic experts are calling this the Low Growth Decade.  But there are signs of a recovery in America’s housing sector, in the North American automotive industry and in other key sectors of the economy. How will...

In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 6: Making the adjustment

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – This Wednesday, Mike McCarron, the colorful former owner of MSM Transportation will team up with M&A guru Doug Nix for the much anticipated session “Mergers & Acquisitions in Transportation: How big are...

Trucking conditions improve in August, but could weaken this fall

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Trucking conditions in the US improved in August, but they could begin to deteriorate in the fall as the effects of the new hours-of-service take hold.

In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 5: Delivering the news

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – On October 16th, Mike McCarron, the well-known former owner of MSM Transportation will team up with M&A guru Doug Nix for the much anticipated session “Mergers & Acquisitions in Transportation: How big...

ATA forecast projects trucking’s share of tonnage will rise to 70.8% by 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Overall freight volumes in the US will grow by 63.6% to $1.3 trillion annually in 2024 and trucking will see its share of those revenues rise to 81% from 80.7% in 2012, according to ATA’s U.S. Freight Transportation...

In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 4: The biggest surprise in selling MSM Transportation

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. –On October 16th, Mike McCarron, the well-known former owner of MSM Transportation will team up with M&A guru Doug Nix for the much anticipated session “Mergers & Acquisitions in Transportation: How big are...

Freight Bids: Is there a better way forward? Join the debate at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. --Shippers love them; carriers hate them. Freight RFPs or freight bids have become increasingly popular over the last decade as a mechanism to negotiate freight rates and service. Even companies with as little as $50K in...

Transportation Sales: Can you adapt to the New Normal?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The sales process in Freight Transportation has undergone major changes over the last decade. 

In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 3: Negotiating the deal

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – On October 16th, Mike McCarron, the well-known former owner of MSM Transportation will team up with M&A guru Doug Nix for the much anticipated session “Mergers & Acquisitions in Transportation: How big...

In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 2: Finding the right fit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Looking to grow by acquisition? Or perhaps after many years in the industry you are ready to sell. Either way, finding the right fit in the seller-purchaser dynamic is critical. On October 16th, Mike McCarron, the...