ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Tonnage, spot market data and trailer orders send mixed messages

There’s a lot to digest in this weeks’ economic trucking news. For-hire truck tonnage in the U.S. gave back all of August’s gains in September. The news was better on…

All technologies in NACFE’s Run on Less – Messy Middle shine in their applications

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has released initial findings from its Run on Less – Messy Middle demonstration. “While we will be doing a deeper dive…

Ontario to seek residency proof, add waiting period in bid to target driver’s license fraud

The Ontario government is planning to target driving license fraud by tightening eligibility requirements. Bill 60 introduced in Queen’s Park on Oct. 23 is proposing changes…

Amazon deploys first Rivian electric delivery vans in Canada

Amazon rolled out 50 custom electric delivery vans from Rivian in Greater Vancouver on Oct. 23. This marks the company’s first Canadian deployment of electric Rivian delivery vehicles as part…

Saint John seeks input on heavy truck traffic in Central Peninsula

The City of Saint John, N.B., is asking residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to share feedback on the movement of heavy trucks through the Central Peninsula as part of its…

Bickner Transport breaks new ground with fuel-saving powertrain spec’

Fuel economy gains in trucking are usually measured in fractions of a mile per gallon. That’s why John Bickner was more than a little surprised — and excited — when…

Dashcam data can defend or damage fleets

Fleets that rush to hand over dashcam footage after a crash could be setting themselves up for legal trouble. Paul Root, a partner at Scopelitis, said the first mistake many…

U.S. truck maker Paccar lays off 300 workers in Quebec ahead of tariffs

American truck maker Paccar Inc. has laid off 300 more factory workers in Quebec ahead of a 25% import tariff to be imposed by the U.S. next month. The factory…

Paccar expects boost after seeing U.S. truck tariff details

Paccar executives expressed optimism that the specifics announced last week on the United States’ planned tariffs on new trucks and truck parts will boost the company’s sales and provide needed…

Canada must ramp up container shipments at smaller ports: trade group

The Chamber of Marine Commerce has called on Ottawa to allow international containers into smaller ports by bolstering customs clearance on the docks. Adding customs facilities to six ports on…

Samsara shifts Canadian order fulfillment to Canada

Samsara has partnered with Ottawa Logistics to improve its Canadian fulfillment strategy, preventing cross-border fees and accelerating delivery for Canadian customers while reducing costs. Ottawa Logistics is an Ottawa-based fulfillment…

Mullen Group grows revenue on acquisitions, eyes catalysts for tightening capacity

Mullen Group’s earnings slipped in Q3, but acquisitions helped drive revenue gains. Revenue grew 5.6% to $561 million in the quarter, but profit slipped 13.2% to $33.2 million. The company…

Isaac uses simplicity, automation and data intelligence to guide fleets

Isaac Instruments leaders say simplicity, automation, and data intelligence will shape the next phase of trucking technology. Jacques DeLarochellière, CEO and co-founder, believes predictive workflows and real-time driver coaching are…

Groupe Morneau inaugurates new Bolton, Ont., terminal

Groupe Morneau yesterday celebrated the grand opening of its new terminal in Bolton, Ont. “This inauguration is much more than the opening of a building. It is a symbol of…

Quebec truck enforcement officers not conducting patrols as they seek approval to carry firearms

Oversized vehicles that are too wide. A tractor-trailer with 67 defects. Several cracks, including one 60 centimeters long on a semi-trailer registered in Ontario. These are just a few examples of defects recently…