Christmas Cut-off Dates 2022
Courtesy of eShipper, we have the cut-off dates for any packages meant to reach a recipient by Christmas. This list includes Canada Post, Canpar, DHL, Fedex, Rivo, Purolator, PBX, UPS,…
What is a Fuel Surcharge (FSC)?
Image of 2021 Fuel Surcharge Rates provided by https://www.thebrimichgroup.com/how-does-the-fuel-surcharge-work/ Fuel is one of the highest and most volatile expenses for road (rail and others as well) transportation carriers in moving…
What is 3PL?
3PL refers to “Third Party Logistics”; think of it like this: If your business depends on delivering physical products to your customers, (e-commerce or traditional) then you know that your…
A Good, Local Update: Vendor Assistance Plan
An email shared on social media Thursday indicated some potentially disruptive news to local Winnipeg small businesses and independent vendors. CTV news has now confirmed the story here. As noted…
Position Available: Delivery Driver / Warehouse Worker
Local Winnipeg logistics start-up looking for a delivery van driver / general warehouse helper. Business is growing quickly and we could use another motivated individual Positive & supportive environment…
Podcast! Evotalks E02
My friend Daniel Santos, founding dude of #Evotrux hosted me on his podcast #Evotalks a year and a half ago. I don\'t think either if us put the episode out…
Will 2019\’s Trucking \”Bloodbath\” Continue in 2020?
#2019 generally was not a great year for #trucking. The number of loads posted on DAT is up year-on-year, yet #truckingrates are down. #Bankruptcies are up 3x from the previous…
Celadon Files for Biggest Bankruptcy in US Trucking History
Celadon Group, Inc. (CGIP), a top 50 US truckload carrier with around $1B revenue, filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 at 00:01 this morning, leaving 3-4000 employees out of work,…
Uber Freight Expands to Canada
Since the announcement yesterday, there\'s been a number of articles, posts, and opinions on this topic. An article of my own will be coming, but until then, some quick thoughts:…
Freight Brokers Bashed, do Some Bashing in Return
Frieghtwaves recently published two commentary articles with opposing viewpoints regarding the economic effects of freight brokers on carriers, and shippers. The Demise of the Freight Brokerage is an asset-based carrier\'s…
