Ontario breaks ground on Webequie Supply Road to accelerate Ring of Fire access

Ontario has broken ground on the 107-km Webequie Supply Road, marking the start of construction on the first all-season road into the Ring of Fire region and accelerating the…

FedEx revenue gains on higher package volumes

FedEx Corp. reported adjusted earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter ended May 31 of $6.31 a share on revenue of $25.01 billion, a 13% increase.  The company said…

Ontario expanding 110-km/h speed limits across most 400-series highways

Ontario announced today it is raising speed limits to 110 km/h on an additional 938 km of provincial highways. The increase will bring the total length of 110-km/h…

Truck tonnage index falls in May

U.S. trucking activity contracted 2% in May after decreasing 0.9% in April, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. “After a total…

Stemco expands Michigan plant to boost kingpin production

Stemco has completed a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Millington, Mich., adding approximately 20,000 sq.-ft. of operational space to increase production capacity for its Kaiser kingpins and…

SPOT MARKET TRENDS: Spot rates rose in May, but cooled in most recent week

Spot market rates continued to trend upward in May but have cooled in the most recent week ended June 19. The softening marked the end of a remarkable…

Illinois Tollway proposes 30% toll hike on trucks as part of $26.5B capital plan

Trucking companies moving freight through one of North America’s busiest transportation hubs could soon face significantly higher toll costs under a proposed US$26.5-billion infrastructure program unveiled by the Illinois…

Ottawa offers up to $90 million in tariff-related financing to C.A.T.

The federal government is providing up to $90 million in loan assistance to Quebec-based transportation and logistics provider C.A.T. North America as ongoing trade disruptions continue to reshape freight…

Saia adds Midwest terminals in Minnesota and Missouri

LTL carrier Saia has expanded its Midwest network with the opening of new terminals in Duluth, Minn., and Columbia, Mo., as the company continues to grow its national freight…

TFS Financial launches equipment financing program for WEX fleet customers

TFS Financial has launched a new equipment financing program for WEX trucking and transportation customers, offering fleets access to financing through a multi-lender platform designed to simplify the equipment…

Trailer orders remain strong in May, but analysts warn against reading too much into the surge

U.S. trailer orders continued their recent rebound in May, with both ACT Research and FTR reporting order volumes above 20,000 units as fleets cautiously returned to the market.

Transport Sylvester & Forget files proposal to avoid bankruptcy

Quebec-based carrier Transport Sylvester & Forget has filed a proposal under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, seeking to restructure its debts while continuing operations. The proposal was filed…

Provincial rule patchwork increasing trucking costs by 8%, trade expert says

Canada’s patchwork of provincial regulations is costing the economy an estimated $1.6 billion annually and increasing trucking service costs by more than 8%, according to interprovincial trade expert Ryan…

Statistics Canada launches trucking data collection project to support trade, supply chain decisions

Statistics Canada is launching a new trucking data collection program that could influence future transportation policy, interprovincial trade initiatives, and supply chain planning across Canada. The federal agency’s…

Volvo Autonomous trucks begin hauling freight for AVI-SPL in Texas

Volvo Autonomous Solutions has added another commercial customer to its growing autonomous trucking portfolio, launching freight operations for technology solutions provider AVI-SPL between Dallas and Houston. The operation…