Canada Post adamantly denies Driver Inc. links, faces pushback from MP committee, CTA

Canada Post’s top executives repeatedly and unequivocally denied any connection to the controversial Driver Inc. model during a tense appearance before the House of Commons transport committee but faced sustained…

Trucking activity slips in Q4, warning signs build for 2026

Trucking-related economic activity stalled in the final quarter of 2025, with mounting headwinds pointing to a challenging year ahead, according to a new report from MacKay & Company. The firm’s…

Bill aims to give US trailer dealers same tax treatment as auto retailers

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would extend a key tax benefit to semi-trailer dealers, addressing what industry groups say is a long-standing competitive disadvantage. Reps.

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer orders drop sharply, spot market reflects rising diesel costs

Trailer orders disappointed in February, dropping sharply from December-January totals and reflecting ongoing concerns about the freight market. And while spot market rates continue to improve, they’re growing more slowly…

New Brunswick toll plan draws sharp trucking industry backlash

The trucking industry is warning that New Brunswick’s plan to install a toll booth at the Nova Scotia border will raise supply chain costs, create new trade barriers, and ultimately…

Light Speed dismantled as lenders seize assets, auction process begins

The collapse of Light Speed Logistics has escalated into a full-scale breakup, with multiple lenders moving to seize and sell off assets across Canada and the United States. Court filings…

Fleet Advantage: Procurement paralysis, aging fleets reshape buying strategies

Fleet Advantage says heavy-duty fleets are facing growing uncertainty around equipment procurement while shifting maintenance strategies and aging assets reshape operational decision-making. Findings from the company’s latest Transportation Industry Benchmark…

Autonomous trucking could save US consumers $9B annually by 2035: Study

Autonomous trucking technology could deliver significant cost savings across the supply chain, putting an estimated $9 billion annually back into U.S. consumers’ pockets by 2035, according to a new study.

CTOA plans national freight security initiative as cargo theft surges

The Canadian Truck Operators Association (CTOA) says it is planning a national freight security initiative aimed at combating a sharp rise in cargo, trailer and equipment theft across Canada. The…

The human cost of driver misclassification

When he signed on for his Class 1 (CDL) training, Karan Singh took the first steps toward what he believed was a reliable pathway to the Canadian middle class. He…

Outpost expands logistics footprint with new sites, EV charging investment

Outpost is expanding its North American logistics footprint with the addition of five new properties and a major investment in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The company said the expansion…

Andy expands Ontario footprint with JDW International, JMS Warehousing acquisition

Montreal-based Andy Corporation is expanding its Ontario presence through the acquisition of JDW International and JMS Warehousing, adding trucking capacity and strategically located warehouse space near a key cross-border corridor.

Work truck market steady as economy, uncertainty shape buying decisions

Manufacturers are expecting the vocational truck market to remain stable through 2026, supported by demand from construction, utility and municipal applications, even as economic conditions, regulatory uncertainty and rising costs…

TEL places 400-truck order for Volvo VNL

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) says one of the largest fleet leasing providers in the United States has placed a major order for its flagship longhaul truck. TEL, headquartered in Chattanooga,…

Port of Vancouver moves record cargo volumes in 2025

The Port of Vancouver handled a record volume of cargo in 2025, driven by strong exports of Canadian resources and increased container traffic moving through the country’s largest trade gateway.