Happy Boxing Day from Left Lane Associates! 🎁🥊 While we all enjoy a day filled with joy, great company, and maybe even a few good deals, it’s important to celebrate the people behind the scenes who keep our supply chains resilient. Thank you and enjoy a safe holiday!

Merry Christmas from Left Lane Associates! 🎄 We wish you a day filled with joy, warmth, and special moments shared with your loved ones. #Christmas2025 #FestiveSeason #Gratitude #HolidayJoy #HolidaySeason

Tightening capacity and increased regulatory enforcement are supporting a firmer trucking rate environment. However, a lasting recovery will still depend on stronger demand and clearer market conditions. Read more: https://t.co/8eqjohG5CU

Holiday demand held up in 2025 despite affordability pressures. Looking ahead to 2026, falling imports, trade tensions, and tariffs are setting the stage for continued freight market volatility. Read more: https://t.co/J0dThUGqZu

The trucking industry is entering the holiday season with heightened risk of cargo theft and freight fraud. Higher shipment volumes are enabling more organized and sophisticated criminal activity across North America. Read more: https://t.co/pKN6cxVtL2

Tariffs, de minimis challenges, and customs complexity are reshaping the holiday peak season and altering how goods move and how consumers shop. In response, companies are prioritizing supply chain agility over cost efficiency. Read more: https://t.co/NQFrfJC0Fz

A new Gartner survey shows leadership strain rising across supply chain organizations, driven by turnover, expanding skill demands, and declining morale. Stronger collective leadership and agile talent development are increasingly critical. Read more: https://t.co/jhv3DoHVKO

Federal regulators are moving to decertify noncompliant truck driving schools, a move that could disrupt training capacity, displace students, and add pressure to licensing stability across the U.S. trucking industry. Read more: https://t.co/l66exUrUeE

Holiday 2025 shipping is expected to see tighter capacity and slightly higher rates, with freight activity growing more slowly than in past peak seasons due to regulatory changes and cautious consumer behavior. Read more: https://t.co/pPHfpzDtLU

Global trade volatility and shifting tariffs are putting new pressure on manufacturers, driving up costs and disrupting supply chains. Building resilience through diversification, flexibility and strong supplier partnerships is now essential. Read more: https://t.co/4W0AHSS89Y

Happy Hanukkah from Left Lane Associates! Wishing everyone celebrating a season filled with warmth, light, and gratitude. May the Festival of Lights bring peace and joy to you and your loved ones. 🕎✨ #HappyHanukkah #FestivalOfLights #Gratitude #Peace #Joy

Spot market conditions in Canada and the U.S. are gaining momentum, with stronger load activity and tightening capacity. Carriers are seeing improving demand as rates firm and market conditions strengthen heading into year-end. Read more: https://t.co/61yLdV4Jzs

Repeated CBSA system outages are disrupting Canada’s trucking industry with delays, higher costs, and cross-border strain. Industry leaders warn that outdated CBSA technology needs urgent modernization to protect Canada’s competitiveness. Read more: https://t.co/BiNPxpHCpy

Rising data maturity is transforming supply chain performance. Organizations investing in high-quality data and analytics foundations are seeing real gains in productivity, cost efficiency, and forecasting accuracy. Read more: https://t.co/TJFuVxwlNW

AI, robotics, IoT, and next-generation transport technology will redefine supply chains by 2030. Most leaders expect a major impact, yet many admit their systems aren’t ready. The future is leading to automation, but only for those prepared. Read more: https://t.co/b8CPU1LY5f

A report from AlixPartners reveals a steep Q3 2025 slowdown in freight transportation M&A, with deals down 18% from Q2 and 47% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Economic uncertainty, tariffs, and tight lending remain major headwinds. Read more: https://t.co/XhOucVePaE

We’re proud to share that Left Lane Associates' President, Peter Stefanovich, was officially appointed as the new President of the Toronto Transportation Club yesterday evening at the TTC Annual Dinner. A huge congratulations, Peter! #110YearsStrong #TTCAnnualDinner

FTL is growing faster than LTL and parcel as shippers seek speed, predictability, and lower damage risk. With rising LTL costs and new tech like AI routing and real-time visibility, more companies are shifting to full truckload. Read more: https://t.co/MfpDvKC4d5

Mixed signals are emerging in Canada’s trucking workforce. October driver employment rose 1.5%, but year-over-year driver jobs are down 1.9% and unemployment has increased to 4.5%, reflecting shifting demand across the sector. Read more: https://t.co/HS5IGWSIyf

AI-powered error resolution helps supply chain teams speed up fixes, reduce disruptions, and keep logistics moving. It’s becoming a key tool for protecting delivery performance across trucking, warehousing, and distribution. Read more: https://t.co/WzK8NVrtzW