The Impact of Trump 2.0 on the Economy, Transportation and Canada

1 month ago

While there are about 50 days until Donald Trump’s inauguration, he has been moving quickly to put his leadership team and economic plan in place. In this blog I will examine some of the key elements of his plan and how they may impact on the economy, transportation and Canada. Demand Donald Trump has signaled […]

Some Takeaways from the 2019 Surface Transportation Summit

5 years ago

The 2019 Surface Transportation Summit took place last week at the International Centre in Toronto. The event was co-hosted by Newcom Inc. and Dan Goodwill and Associates, in partnership with the Ontario Trucking Association, the Freight Management Association of Canada and the CSCMP Toronto Roundtable. Hundreds of shippers and carriers attended the event to learn […]

The STS Focused on the Profound Changes Shaping the Canadian Transportation Industry in 2019

6 years ago

The Surface Transportation Summit celebrated its 10th anniversary at the International Centre on October 10. The event addressed the profound changes that have taken hold of the Transportation industry in 2018 and where they will likely lead us in 2019. Paul Ferley, Assistant Chief Economist, Royal Bank of Canada, kicked off the day by highlighting […]

The 10th Anniversary Surface Transportation Summit Will Address many of the Key Issues Facing Professionals in this Industry

6 years ago

Ten years ago, my colleagues at Newcom Business Media and Dan Goodwill & Associates set out to create a high quality educational and networking event for Transportation Professionals and Decision-Makers. From humble beginnings, the conference has evolved into Canada’s premier event in the Surface Transportation Industry. The Surface Transportation Summit now attracts hundreds of Logistics […]

The Truckload Freight Industry in North America in 2017

8 years ago

The truckload sector of the freight industry is different from the LTL and small parcel segments in one important respect. Unlike the other two segments, anyone who can buy or finance the purchase of a tractor-trailer unit and drive the rig, can enter the industry. Freed from the requirement to build cross-dock facilities and/or buy […]

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Is there still Competition in the Canadian Freight Transportation Industry?

8 years ago

Last week I wrote about the consolidation that is taking place in the freight transportation industry in Canada. Thank you for the many positive comments and feedback. I hope the blog has stimulated some thought about the level of competition in the industry, in view of its domination by some very large players. One of […]

Canada’s Freight Transportation Industry Continues to Consolidate

8 years ago

It was sad to read that Meyers Transport, a Canadian motor carrier that has served the needs of shippers in Ontario for 90 years, closed its doors on January 20. Meyer’s Transport has been one of those “salt of the earth” family run businesses that has been a part of the Canadian trucking scene for […]

Freight Transportation in 2016 – The Year in Review

8 years ago

Here are the top stories in freight transportation that caught my attention over the past year. The Tepid Economy The North American economies underperformed the global economy and the economies of emerging markets in 2016. Business investment, a key driver of the economy, was down in 2016, driven in large part by the big drop […]

Understanding the Canadian Freight Market – Part 6 – Some Tips for Carriers

8 years ago

This is the sixth and final blog in this series on surface freight transportation within Canada and between Canada and the United States. In this blog I will focus on tips for carriers to help achieve success in the Canadian freight market. Is the Canadian Freight Market Worth the Investment? As outlined in the first […]

Understanding the Canadian Freight Market – Part 4 – Cross-Border Freight Transportation

8 years ago

The last blog in this series examined road and rail transportation within Canada; this blog will focus cross-border freight transportation. Please note that there are a set of processes and procedures (http://www.dantranscon.com/index.php/blog?view=entry&id=241 ) that must be followed in order to move goods successfully between the United States and Canada. Please refer to the second blog […]