NRF projects retail sales to rise 4.4% in 2026

The National Retail Federation forecast that retail sales in 2026 will grow by 4.4% to $5.6 trillion.  “Consumer spending was a steady and reliable engine of growth in…

Canada’s trucking employment dropped 4% in February: THRC

Employment in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector declined by 30,500 jobs (or 4%) year over year in February, pointing to continued pressure from current economic conditions, according to Trucking…

How Facility Association managed trucking oversubscriptions

Ontario’s 2023 changes making direct compensation for property damage coverage (DCPD) optional meant Facility Association (FA) “unwillingly [became] the underpriced market of choice for longhaul trucks carrying only liability and accident…

Truck tonnage in US hits three-year high, ATA says

Truck tonnage in the United States reached the highest level in three years during February, according to the American Trucking Associations.  ATA said the advanced seasonally adjusted for-hire…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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 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.

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…