Montreal port expansion included among first five nation-building projects

The Contrecœur terminal container project in Contrecœur, Que., was among the first five “nation-building” projects to be green-lit by Prime Minister Mark Carney, as other ports were left out. “This…

Scotlynn breaks ground on new Brantford, Ont., office

Scotlynn has broken ground at a new Brantford, Ont., office, which will serve as a “key pillar” for its North American operations. The 60,000 sq.-ft. building will support Scotlynn’s transportation…

Three things that could drive excess capacity from the trucking market

With little hope of a near-term increase in freight demand, carriers are eyeing an exit of capacity as the path back to improved profitability. Trucking capacity became bloated in the…

Truck and trailer dealers see decrease in sales, without corresponding boom in parts and service

Truck and trailer dealers have traditionally been able to weather the up-and-down cycles of the market because when sales are down and trade cycles are extended, there’s normally a corresponding…

Truck makers need to be cautious on production as Class 8 demand remains weak: FTR

Class 8 truck manufacturers need to be vigilant about managing production in light of weak demand, with no near-term catalysts for a sharp improvement in sight. That was the message…

No truck OEM spared from impact of tariffs

Manufacturing every truck for the North American market would insulate a truck manufacturer from the impact of tariffs, right? Think again. “We are feeling it now,” said Jonathan Randall, president…

CTA urges caution as federal relief risks rewarding rule-breakers

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says the industry is experiencing its toughest economic climate in three decades, warning that new federal measures may help some carriers while hurting others. “Many…

Electric truck maker ZM Trucks celebrates North American launch, opens factory

A new electric truck maker has landed in the U.S., and recently celebrated the opening of a 210,000 sq.-ft. factory outside Los Angeles, Calif. ZM Trucks produces an electric terminal…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders remain weak, spot market rates rise

Truck OEMs are about to open their 2026 order books, but industry analysts don’t expect fleets to rush to place orders. There remains too much economic and tariff-related uncertainty and…

CCT Auto Trans buys Thorsons

CCT Auto Trans has announced its purchase of Thorsons Enclosed Vehicle Transportation (EVT), a leading Canadian provider of enclosed vehicle transportation services. Thorsons was founded in 1992 and offers enclosed…

Ontario trucking firm put into receivership

Tyson Trucking Group, formerly named Bhullar Jatt Transport, has been placed into receivership. RBC claims Tyson, along with related entities 150 Oakwood Street Holdings Inc., and Tyson Investment Holdings Inc.,…

ATA Trends report reflects down year for industry

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has published its annual American Trucking Trends report, which reflected a struggling industry. “With changing supply chains and shifting freight markets, Trends is a vital compendium of…

Canadian economy contracts 1.6% in Q2 as tariffs hit, StatCan says

The Canadian economy contracted in the second quarter under the weight of U.S. tariffs, Statistics Canada said Friday. Real gross domestic product declined 1.6% on an annualized basis in the…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Spot market reveals shifting trade patterns, ACT warns of tariff ‘air pockets’ ahead

The Canadian spot market was soft overall in July, but southbound loads spiked, creating some opportunities for cross-border carriers. ACT Research warns of more tariff-related air pockets ahead, and notes…

FONOM calls on feds to make Trans-Canada Highway modernization a nation-building project

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is calling on the federal government to make modernizing the Trans-Canada Highway across Northern Ontario part of its nation-building mandate. The twinning of…