ISG Direct takes stake in Bolton Cargo

Third-party logistics provider ISG Direct has taken an equity stake in Bolton Cargo. “This is a strategic move that will not only enhance ISG’s asset capabilities, but will also strengthen…

What is ‘permanent full expensing’ and why would it benefit trucking?

Among its asks of the federal government in its pre-budget submission, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling for the feds to implement a full expensing policy for capital investments.

McKinsey & Company research examines impact of tariffs on truck OEMs

Commercial truck makers in North America will be challenged by an uncertain tariff environment in the short-term but will be able to benefit from increased aftermarket parts sales and services…

A.S.K. Courier Express adjudged bankrupt

Edmonton-based A.S.K. Courier Express has been adjudged bankrupt Aug. 13, and MNP appointed its insolvency trustee. A.S.K. was indebted to Servus Credit Union in the amount of $462,125 as of…

Nisga’a Nation, Tahltan Nation Development Corporation and Arrow Transportation acquire Port of Stewart Bulk Terminal

Arrow Transportation Systems has partnered with the Nisga’a Nation and Tahltan Nation Development Limited Partnership (TNDLP) to take ownership of Stewart Bulk Terminals. The joint venture, dubbed the Portland Canal…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Spot market rates and truck tonnage improved, while trailer orders fell sharply

It was a mixed bag of economic trucking news over the past week, with an uptick in for-hire truck tonnage and improving rates on the spot market for van and…

Pembina Institute suggests shifting more Calgary freight to…bicycle?

A new report from the Pembina Institute studied the opportunity to shift more last-mile delivery to electric bike, tapping into a trend dubbed cyclelogistics. The report notes between 2019 and…

Medium-duty electric truck makers Motiv, Workhorse Group to merge

Motiv Electric Trucks and Workhorse Group have agreed to combine operations, creating a single, larger electric medium-duty truck manufacturer. Motiv will tap into Workhorse’s U.S. dealer network while the two…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Carriers show resilience, optimism in new survey, but remain unwilling to order new trucks

Carriers see freight market conditions improving in the back half of 2025, according to a new survey. However, they continue to be unwilling to invest in new equipment. ACT Research…

CTA makes its case to feds during pre-budget submission

There’s an extra sense of urgency in the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s (CTA) pre-budget submission to the federal government this year. The alliance says it needs “immediate action” to address Canada’s…

Ontario trucking firms tied to tariff-hit industries may be eligible for financing program

Ontario’s new Protect Ontario Financing Program — the first phase of the $5-billion Protecting Ontario Account announced in the 2025 provincial budget — may be open to…

Hiring pressures continue to ease in trucking and logistics, THRC says

The hiring challenges that gripped Canada’s trucking and logistics industry in 2022 and 2023 have continued to ease in 2025, with new data from Trucking HR Canada (THRC) showing an…

Titanium returns to profitability as market stabilizes at depressed levels

Titanium Transportation snapped back to profitability in Q2, riding a 16.8% increase in logistics revenue, buoyed by a 19% increase in U.S. volume. Consolidated revenue rose to $119.1 million in…

Transportation and warehousing jobs spiked in July, amid broader job losses

The Canadian economy shed 41,000 jobs in July, StatCan reported this morning, but transportation and warehousing added 26,000, a gain of 2.4%. That’s the first time the sector has added…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Truck buyers remain cautious, but orders bounced in July

Truck buyers remain cautious about adding new vehicles to their fleets, but preliminary data shows a solid bounce in July compared to June numbers. Still, they remain well off traditional…