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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
Breaking Regulations

CARM Phase 3 Cutover Checklist for Carriers

CARM Phase 3 compliance checklist for Canadian carriers: BN15 enrolment, RPP posting, broker handoff, and the 30-day enforcement window.

May 09, 2026 6 min
Drivers & Workforce

How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in Canada? (2026 Salary Data)

Canadian truck driver salary in 2026: median $68,000. See pay by province (ON, AB, BC, SK), experience level, and equipment type. Stats Canada NOC 73300 data with cost-of-living breakdown.

May 04, 2026 4 min
Cross-Border

FAST Card vs CDRP vs PIP: Which Trusted Trader Program Fits Your Fleet?

Side-by-side comparison of FAST Card, CDRP, and PIP for Canadian carriers: eligibility, application time, lane benefits, costs, and audit posture.

May 03, 2026 6 min
Drivers & Workforce

Driver Inc vs T4 Employee in Canada: CRA Rules and Compliance

Driver Inc vs T4 employee: CRA's 4-factor test, payroll obligations, misclassification penalties, and 2026 enforcement trends in Canadian trucking.

May 02, 2026 6 min
Safety

What Are the Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Canada?

Direct answer: the top causes of Canadian truck accidents in 2026, with Transport Canada-cited frequency and operator-side prevention steps.

May 01, 2026 4 min
Drivers & Workforce

Per-Mile vs Per-Load Pay: Which Is Better for Canadian Drivers?

Per-mile vs per-load pay for Canadian truckers: math, fairness on detention, fuel-surcharge handling, and which lanes favour each model.

Apr 30, 2026 5 min
2027 Sustainability

Canada Carbon Tax 2027 Increase: What Trucking Companies Pay Per Litre

The 2027 federal carbon tax escalator hits diesel: per-litre cost, by-province exposure, and how carriers should structure surcharges and rebates.

Apr 29, 2026 5 min
Cross-Border

Cross-Border Freight Volume Canada–US 2026: Data and Lane Trends

2026 cross-border freight volume data: top US-Canada lanes, year-over-year changes, tariff-driven mix shifts, and what's growing vs shrinking.

Apr 28, 2026 5 min
Regulations

Canada's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Equivalent (Spoiler: There Isn't One)

Canada has no FMCSA Clearinghouse equivalent. Here's what carriers do instead, what cross-border drivers must do, and 2026 federal proposals.

Apr 27, 2026 4 min
Safety

Trucking Insurance Cost in Canada 2026: What Affects Your Premium

What drives your 2026 Canadian trucking insurance premium: CVOR/CSA scores, equipment, lanes, claims history, and how to lower next year's renewal.

Apr 26, 2026 6 min
Technology

Autonomous Trucks Canada 2026 — Who's Testing, When They Ship & What Carriers Should Know

Which autonomous truck companies are active in Canada and when will they go commercial? 2026 status update: testing corridors, provincial regulations, federal framework, and how small carriers can prepare.

Jan 27, 2026 5 min