Titanium grows logistics revenue as truck transport earnings slide

Titanium Transportation saw rising logistics revenue in the third quarter, while continuing tough conditions weighed on truck transportation earnings. The company reported Q3 results of $118.4 million in revenue, up…

National Truck League Insurance Solutions will rebrand to Westland Insurance

National Truck League Insurance Solutions will rebrand to Westland Insurance on November 12, 2024. Since its inception in 1991, National Truck League (NTL) has been a…

‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute to return to the table after Saturday’s collapse of mediated talks to end the lockout at container…

Quebec trucking leaders say economy is top concern

Isaac Instruments brought the leaders of two of Quebec’s largest trucking companies, Karine Goyette, co-president of C.A.T. Transport, and Eric Gignac, chief executive officer of Groupe Guilbault, together on stage…

Lockout begins at port as Montreal dockworkers reject latest offer

The union representing some 1,200 dockworkers at the Port of Montreal has overwhelmingly rejected a deal with their employers association, and a lockout at the facility is underway. A spokesman…

PMTC, QTA among 130 groups calling for federal action on B.C. ports dispute ahead of talks

A total of 130 Canadian associations and organizations signed Canada’s Chamber of Commerce letter to federal government expressing concern over the shutdown of British Columbia ports…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Fleets cautious with Class 8 orders, spot market improves in line with expectations

With 2025 order books now open, fleets are ordering Class 8 trucks at a “healthy” but cautious level, industry forecasters report. Inventory levels remain high, meaning OEMs will be pressured…

Trump’s re-election sparks trucking reactions, as Canada hopes to work on trade priorities

The U.S. trucking industry is responding to Donald Trump’s Nov. 5 presidential election victory with both congratulations and readiness to address key issues with the new administration. In Canada,…

Titanium opens Virginia freight brokerage office

Titanium Transportation has opened its eighth U.S. freight brokerage office in Virginia Beach, Va. “Expanding our U.S. footprint with an asset-light model in strategic markets is central to Titanium’s growth…

B.C. ports shuttered as lockout takes hold in latest labor dispute

One of Canada’s most vital trade arteries is cut off as employers at most of British Columbia’s ports lock out their workers in a dispute involving about 700 unionized foremen. …

OTA Congress panel tackles the toughest issues in trucking

Driver misclassification, an ongoing glut of capacity putting downward pressure on freight rates, cross-border trade and road safety in Ontario were some of the topics covered by a panel of…

BCMEA issues coastwide lockout notice following ILWU strike announcement

The B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) issued a formal coastwide lockout notice on Oct. 31 in response to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s (ILWU) second strike notice, set to…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Growth slowly returning to for-hire market, capacity reduction to come in unexpected form

Additional states are set to remove CDLs from drivers who’ve tested positive for drugs or alcohol under the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse in the U.S. this month, which could provide…

Strike series at Montreal port continue, authorities seek resolution

An indefinite strike began Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. at Montreal port’s Viau and Maisonneuve terminals, operated by Termont, following a strike notice filed by CUPE Local 375, the longshore…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: ‘Cautious optimism’ returning, Q3 earnings from TFI, Mullen

Trucking conditions continue to improve, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index. That’s largely driven by falling diesel prices, as freight conditions remain tough. Motive notes there is cautious optimism returning…