Mullen’s stern warning to Canadian politicians: ‘We’re going to go where the capital goes’

Mullen Group is increasingly likely to invest capital into the U.S. market if Canadian politicians don’t “get their act together” in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs. Speaking to…

Report says ports need automation to boost efficiency; the evidence isn’t so clear

After a choppy couple of years for Canada’s largest ports, a new paper argues that automation can provide a path to higher productivity. Terminals are in dire need of tech…

Isuzu to open S.C. truck plant

Isuzu announced this morning it will open a 1 million sq.-ft. production plant in Greenville County, S.C., where it will build electric and internal combustion trucks. The facility will be…

Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his “unacceptable” steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt both countries. A senior government official…

Vancouver Island trucking firm included in forestry company’s CCAA proceedings as ‘unusual’ payments scrutinized

A B.C. trucking firm related to a forestry company that’s under Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act creditor protection is at the center of a dispute with lenders. San Industries sought creditor…

JBT Group files NOI after TD Bank demands full repayment of debt

Kitchener, Ont.-based JBT Transport and its affiliated companies have filed for creditor protection, after TD Bank demanded payment of $16.2 million in outstanding debt. The related companies include Waydom Management,…

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…

More than $1 million worth of olive oil stolen from transport company in Montreal

Montreal police say more than $1 million worth of olive oil was stolen after a delivery involving two transport companies in the city never arrived at its destination in Ontario…

Funding for electric pickup trucks helped drain Quebec’s Écocamionnage program

The sudden suspension of the Écocamionnage program by the Quebec Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTMD) on Sept. 6 last year took the industry by surprise. The incentive offered…

Johal brothers secure financing to continue operating Pride Group Logistics

Pride Group founders Sam and Jas Johal have secured financing to continue operating Pride Group Logistics, the trucking operations of Pride Group Entities, which has been under Companies’ Creditors Arrangement…

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…

Trailer makers BWS Manufacturing, Stargate file for creditor protection

Canadian trailer manufacturers BWS Manufacturing and Stargate Manufacturing have sought creditor protection under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Grant Thornton has been named trustee as the…

Canada Cartage takes over Walmart Canada’s fleet business

Canada Cartage has acquired Walmart Canada’s fleet business and will deliver to more than 400 stores across the country. Walmart Canada chose to divest its fleet business so it can…