MEA concerned about new strike notice from Montreal longshoremen

The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) has issued a statement in response to a 24-hour strike notice from the Port of Montreal Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE Local 375, set to begin on…

Isaac Instruments user conference explores top industry concerns, economy

The realities of a prolonged trucking recession were reflected in the latest Top Industry Issues survey conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), with the driver shortage falling to…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer orders concerning, but spot market turning for the better

The trailer order season started weak, “well below expectations,” according to one industry forecaster, causing concerns about the remainder of 2024 and into next year. There’s mounting evidence that cash-strapped…

ATA’s Costello feels a return to normal is in the cards in 2025

A return to “normal” is likely in store for the North American trucking industry over the next year, an environment the industry hasn’t experienced since before the pandemic. Bob Costello,…

Labor minister proposes 90-day strike freeze, special mediator at Port of Montreal

Federal Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon is proposing a special mediator in contract talks at the Port of Montreal for a three-month period during which strikes and lockouts would be off…

ATA leader addresses environmental regs, union thuggery, nuclear verdicts

In his 10th Management Conference & Exhibition speech as president and chief executive officer of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), Chris Spear said the association must be prepared to work…

Vicinity’s future in doubt after failure to renegotiate debt terms

Vicinity Motor Corp. announced it was unable to work out a plan to restructure its debt with Royal Bank of Canada and Export Development Canada. It has been served with…

Port of Montreal faces potential supply chain disruptions amid overtime strike

An overtime strike by the Longshoremen’s Union CUPE Local 375, began at the Port of Montreal at 7 a.m. on Oct.10. The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) said in a statement…

Manitoulin opens Lloydminster terminal

Manitoulin Transport has announced the opening of a new terminal in Lloydminster, Alta. Located at 31 Production Ave., the facility enhances the company’s regional service capabilities. It features 10 dock…

Federal Court of Appeal ruling allows massive CN Rail hub to proceed

The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge to the construction of a massive rail-and-truck hub in the Greater Toronto Area, allowing the project to proceed. In a unanimous…

Montreal dockworkers set to halt all overtime work as talks drag on

Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal plan to halt all overtime work starting later this week in a pressure tactic aimed at management as contract talks grind on. The union…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders jump, step taken to reduce internal trade barriers

Class 8 orders doubled in September, as fleets began lining up for 2025 build slots. However, demand remains at replacement levels in the face of a freight market that continues…

Shipments resume as Montreal port strike ends, but tensions linger

The union representing Montreal dockworkers has ended a three-day strike at two terminals as scheduled, but there’s potential for more job action in the coming weeks. The Maritime Employers Association…

Fastfrate rebrands final-mile business, Precision Parcel and Package Deliveries

Fastfrate Group has rebranded its Precision Parcel and Package Deliveries final-mile logistics unit. The company says the rebranding better reflects the company’s current identity and future direction. The division previously…

First day of partial strike at Port of Montreal halts 40% of container handling capacity

The first day of a partial strike at the Port of Montreal, which began on Sept. 30, has paralyzed 40% of the port’s container handling capacity, according to the Montreal…