Judge orders refunds after Supreme Court strikes down tariffs

A judge with the U.S. Court of International Trade on March 4 ordered refunds for companies that paid tariffs later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.  The…

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…

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…

FedEx, UPS sued by customers seeking tariff refunds

FedEx and UPS are among the companies facing proposed class-action lawsuits by customers seeking refunds for tariffs they have paid.  On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court invalidated President…

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…

PowerLease launches financing platform aimed at retaining owner-operators

PowerLease has launched a new equipment financing platform designed to help fleets retain experienced owner-operators and manage truck replacement cycles without adding balance-sheet risk. The company’s new PowerLease…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Industry sentiment improving and spot market flatbed rates continue to rip

ACT Research recently held a two-day seminar and reports fleets are feeling “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead, while remaining cautious about ordering new equipment. They want to…

US, Canada to meet on trade next week

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer next week in Washington, D.C. The discussion comes as both countries prepare for…

Groupe Desharnais expands Quebec footprint with acquisition of Pneus St-David

Groupe Desharnais is expanding its presence in Quebec’s tire and mechanical services market through the acquisition of Pneus St-David, a long-established Lévis business serving commercial and heavy-duty transportation customers.

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…

Ace Doran acquires NHH Services equipment, adds heavy-haul capacity

Ace Doran has expanded its specialized transportation capabilities with the acquisition of NHH Services’ equipment operations, adding 50 trucks and an experienced heavy-haul team to its network. The…

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…

US begins collecting new global tariff at 10%

The United States began collecting a new 10% global tariff on Feb. 24, a figure the White House said could still increase to 15%.  On Feb. 20, the…

Commission launches USMCA rules-of-origin investigation

The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into rules-of-origin regulations for automobiles under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement on trade. A news release on the commission’s website said…

Truck tonnage rose slightly in January

Truck tonnage in the United States rose slightly in January, but volumes remain below the more significant declines reported in September and October, according to the American Trucking Associations. …