Live Industry Updates

Market & Economy

Freight rates, capacity trends, economic outlook, and market analysis for trucking.

All Fuel & Energy Regulations Market & Economy Safety Technology Cross-Border Drivers & Workforce Sustainability
Hot Market & Economy

Freight Market Outlook 2027: Recovery, Rate Predictions, and Capacity Shifts

2027 freight market forecast: spot rates recovering, capacity tightening from emission rules, and carrier exits accelerating. What shippers and carriers should expect.

freight rates market forecast capacity spot market
Jan 15, 2026 5 min
Market & Economy

Freight Rate Outlook 2026: Where Canadian Trucking Rates Are Headed

Freight rates in Canada are shifting in 2026 due to fuel costs, capacity constraints, and cross-border uncertainty. Here's what carriers and shippers should expect.

freight rates market outlook spot rates contract rates
Dec 03, 2025 7 min

Latest Articles (5)

Market & Economy

Canadian Freight Market — Mid-2026 Update: Capacity Tightens, Rates Firm

Mid-2026 canada freight market 2026 check-in: capacity tightens, rates firm. ACT Research and Mordor Intelligence on rates, capacity, and consolidation.

Jun 16, 2026 7 min
Market & Economy

Tariffs Are Adding $35K to a New Truck: The 2026 Equipment Squeeze

Tariffs are pushing truck prices 2026 sharply higher — up to ~$35K on a new Class 8. What it means for Canadian carriers' capex, parts, and cost per mile.

Jun 16, 2026 7 min
Market & Economy

Canadian Trucking Industry Revenue Hits Record $85B in 2025 — 2026 Outlook

The Canadian trucking industry generated record revenue of $85 billion in 2025. Explore the key growth drivers, regional trends, and what 2026 holds for carriers.

Dec 12, 2025 5 min
Market & Economy

Owner-Operator Income in Canada 2026: What You Can Actually Expect to Earn

How much do owner-operators make in Canada in 2026? Real numbers on gross revenue, expenses, and take-home pay for Canadian truck owner-operators.

Dec 08, 2025 6 min
Market & Economy

Ontario Highway 413: How the New GTA Corridor Will Reshape Freight Lanes

Ontario's Highway 413 will create a new 60km freight corridor across the GTA. Construction timeline, impact on trucking routes, and what carriers should plan for.

Dec 07, 2025 4 min