ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders decline as buyers weigh impact of tariffs

Class 8 truck orders were down in January, as buyers contemplate the impact tariffs will have on both truck prices and freight levels. The spot market saw falling rates for…

Despite U.S. tariff pause, uncertainty remains over Canada

Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 30-day pause in tariffs that were to take effect today. The temporary reprieve halts —…

U.S. tariffs panned by trade, trucking groups on both sides of border

Trucking groups on both sides of the border have opposed tariffs slapped against Canadian exports to the U.S. over the weekend. U.S. President Donald Trump announced widely anticipated tariffs of…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Broker optimism improves, Motive projects potential ‘boom’ cycle

There were mixed signals within the data that crossed our desks this week. Freight growth slowed in December, according to ACT Research, and spot market rates fell in line with…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Tonnage dips, but long-term forecast is strong

For-hire truck tonnage in the U.S. dipped in December, but vocational orders are soaring as infrastructure projects commence. The spot market was mixed, but one thing is certain: Freight will…

Cargo theft soared 27% in 2024

CargoNet reports ‘record-breaking’ cargo theft activity in Canada and the U.S. in 2024, with 3,625 reported incidents marking a 27% increase over 2023. The average value per theft also climbed…

Titanium Transportation opens Texas freight brokerage

In a bid to capitalize on the nearshoring trend, Titanium Transportation has opened its ninth U.S. logistics office, this one in Irving, Texas. That brings the company’s total network of…

CBSA intercepts truck with 6.27 kg of suspected opium pods at Ontario border crossing

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers arrested an individual after they stopped a commercial vehicle attempting to enter Canada with suspected opium pods, heroin and steroids. On Dec. 30, 2024,…

CBSA to adjust hours at some land entry ports on Jan.6

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced adjustments to hours of service at 35 land ports of entry across Canada, effective Monday, Jan.6, at 12:01 a.m. in local time…

Atlas Canada buys Orbit Brokers

Atlas Canada has purchased Canadian customs brokerage, Orbit Brokers. The deal closes Jan. 1, giving Atlas the ability to provide customs clearance for clients in the U.S. and Canada. “Orbit…

Border enforcement teams discover 189 kg of cocaine in commercial vehicle

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Integrated Border Enforcement Team discovered 189 kg of cocaine in a commercial truck crossing the border at Coutts, Alta. The Integrated Border Enforcement…

U.S. officials nab truckers at Ontario border with 483 kg of cocaine in trailer

U.S. border officials arrested two truck drivers attempting to smuggle hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into Canada. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stopped a British Columbia-registered tractor hauling…

U.S. congestion costs continue to climb

The latest American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) report on road congestion, pegged the cost to the trucking industry at $108.8 billion (all figures USD) in 2022. That marks a record…

CTA commends Alberta’s plan to strengthen border with U.S.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is putting $29 million toward creating a new sheriff patrol unit to shore up security at the Canada-United States border. The unit is…

CTA calls on government to enhance border security, prepare for tariffs

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on the prime minister and provincial premiers to create a joint action plan to strengthen border security and address potential red flags before…