Business Management Canadian spot market softer in February March 9, 2023 Load volumes in Canada’s spot market softened slightly in February, according to the latest data from Loadlink Technologies. The company chalked the decline to fewer business days in February. So…
Business Management Phillips moves production from China and California to expanded Mexico plant March 9, 2023 Phillips Industries and Phillips Connect have moved production to a reconfigured and newly constructed 500,000 sq.-ft. campus in Arteaga, Mexico. The new plant will produce products for the companies’ customers…
Business Management Transport LFL buys JE Fortin March 6, 2023 Transport LFL has announced it has acquired JE Fortin, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. “It was after a long selection process with the Fortin family that we reached this…
Business Management Carriers, railways and shippers tackling costs in a post-pandemic market March 3, 2023 Canadian carriers and shippers are applying tools as diverse as new technology and offshore labor in the face of inflationary pressures, labor shortages, and softening freight volumes. In other words,…
Equipment Truck orders stabilizing at healthy levels March 3, 2023 February Class 8 orders were 22,800 units, according to preliminary data from FTR, a 13% increase from January and up 10% year over year. FTR says the stable activity indicates…
Supply Chain Transport ministers discuss labor shortage, infrastructure challenges February 27, 2023 An acute labor shortage and the threat of climate change took center stage on Friday during a joint meeting of Canada’s transportation and highway ministers. Although a related communique was…
Business Management Shipper conditions see best month in nearly three years February 23, 2023 Conditions for U.S. shippers improved in December, with the FTR Shippers Conditions Index jumping to 10.32 from a November reading of 3. Industry analyst FTR says the improvement was largely…
Transportation Millions in federal funding to train, onboard new truck drivers February 21, 2023 Arjit Singh is investing the time to train for a new career in trucking, and Canada’s federal government is investing in him throughout the journey. The One for Freight employee…
Business Management Truck tonnage rises as contract carriers absorb freight from spot market February 21, 2023 For-hire truck tonnage jumped 0.7% in January, on the heels of a 1% gain in December 2022, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “Tonnage has…
Business Management TFI International buys Axsun Group, bolsters intermodal offerings February 21, 2023 TFI International has acquired Montreal-based Axsun Group, which serves the intermodal and logistics needs of Fortune 100 customers. The company operates “multiple” locations across Canada and the U.S., providing intermodal…
Transportation Emergencies Act crackdown on ‘Freedom Convoy’ was justified: inquiry February 17, 2023 A public inquiry has determined that the federal government was justified in using the Emergencies Act to crack down on ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests – but was still critical of steps…
Infrastructure Love’s plans aggressive expansion this year February 17, 2023 Love’s Travel Stops says it will add 25 travel stops, remodel existing locations, and add 15 Truck Care and Speedco locations this year. The expansion will add 75 truck maintenance…
Business Management Cost management key as trucking conditions deteriorate: FTR February 16, 2023 Trucking conditions were “broadly negative” in December, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI), but were slightly better than the previous month thanks to lower diesel prices. The -6.1 reading…
Business Management CTA makes pre-budget submissions to feds February 16, 2023 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has submitted its wish list to the federal government in pre-budget submissions. It says its recommendations will help secure Canada’s supply chain. (Photo: iStock) Among…
Business Management ATA tells U.S. Congress California’s emissions timelines unrealistic February 16, 2023 American Trucking Associations (ATA) president Chris Spear addressed U.S. Congress this week, appealing to it to not allow California and other states to steer national emissions standards. “The trucking industry…