First Research Canadian Industry Profile

The Canadian general freight trucking industry is made up of about 30,000 employer establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) that generate annual revenue of about $40 billion. Large companies include Bison Transport, Day & Ross Transportation Group, Mullen Group, TFI International, and TransX.

Specialized trucking companies, such as those that transport refrigerated, liquid bulk, and dry bulk cargo, are not covered in this industry profile.

Demand for trucking services is driven by industrial production and foreign consumption of Canadian exports. The US is a major trading partner; shifts ... plus: