The Private Fleet Creep: How to turn private trucking from threat to opportunity

Carriers have had more thrown at them in the last five years than most industries see in a generation. Covid-19 chaos. Driver Inc. Exploding insurance costs. Driver shortages. Rate pressure.

Fastfrate’s diversity helps it weather market turbulence as it eyes first-of-its-kind LTL-by-rail offering

In June 2022, Fastfrate acquired a majority stake in Challenger Motor Freight, Canada’s ninth largest fleet with, at the time, 1,295 tractors and 1,227 employees. It was a transformative acquisition,…

ATA’s Women in Motion urges Congress to expand truck parking

The American Trucking Associations’ Women in Motion (WIM) Council is urging Congress to prioritize expanded truck parking access as lawmakers prepare the next surface transportation reauthorization. WIM Chairwoman Emily Williams…

DHL Express Teamsters authorize strike if contract deal not reached

Thousands of unionized workers at DHL Express have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a new labor agreement is not reached by the end of March. Members of the…

OTA speaks out against proposed Windsor truck tolls

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is raising concerns about a proposal by Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens to impose temporary tolls on trucks using Huron Church Road to access the Ambassador…

Amazon opens delivery hubs in Lethbridge and Owen Sound

Amazon is expanding its last-mile delivery network in Canada with the launch of two new delivery service partner hubs in Lethbridge, Alta., and Owen Sound, Ont. The facilities represent a…

OTA warns of risks of mutual recognition as interprovincial trade barriers targeted

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is warning that adopting mutual recognition rules for trucking regulations could undermine road safety and create competitive imbalances in the industry. In comments submitted to…

IMC Logistics expands into Canada with new Toronto operation

IMC Logistics is expanding into Canada with plans to launch a marine drayage operation in Toronto, marking the company’s first international location. The Collierville, Tenn.-based logistics provider said the new…

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 cross-border…

Manitoulin Transport opens new Moncton terminal to boost Atlantic service

Manitoulin Transport has expanded its Atlantic Canada footprint with the opening of a new 23,000 sq.-ft. terminal in Moncton, N.B. Located at 200 Babineau Blvd. E., the facility features 22…

CBSA seizes 111 kg of suspected cocaine from commercial truck at Blue Water Bridge

Border officers seized more than 111 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck entering Canada at the Blue Water Bridge earlier this month, according to the Canada Border Services…

Spotter TMS updates platform to boost fleet reliability and workflow efficiency

Spotter TMS has introduced a series of platform upgrades aimed at improving fleet reliability, dispatcher oversight, and driver communications. The company says the latest updates focus…

CTOA says racial tensions, targeted enforcement could disrupt supply chain

The Canada Trucking Operators Association (CTOA) is warning that growing driver shortages in the longhaul trucking sector could begin affecting supply chain reliability if workforce pressures persist. And it says…

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 the…

Canada’s trailer theft nearly doubles as cargo losses go underreported in 2025

Cargo theft across North America is becoming more organized, strategic and more expensive — and in Canada, the official numbers may only tell part of the story. Equité Association says…