A message from Mainland Truck and Trailer Sales & Leasing September 11, 2001 changed the course of history. Twenty-four years later, the images of that morning remain vivid: lives cut short, families forever altered, and first responders running toward danger with courage that still humbles us. Today, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 souls […]
If your boxes touch Vancouver or Prince Rupert in 2025, you don’t just need more chassis—you need the right chassis strategy. Freight is recovering, railroads are investing, and the Port of Vancouver’s next big expansion is officially moving through procurement. But the next two to three years will still be defined by variability—vessel bunching, seasonal […]
Surrey, BC – In a significant escalation of trade tensions, the U.S. government implemented 35% tariffs on Canadian goods as of August 1, 2025, triggering steep cost increases for imported trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and associated components. Portions of goods flagged as transshipped may incur duties as high as 40%, even when originating from Canada. […]
In 2025, intermodal freight has become the most essential—but also the most unpredictable—segment of Canada’s logistics industry. With record container imports, shifting trade routes, infrastructure bottlenecks, and chassis shortages sweeping ports from Vancouver to Halifax, the only constant is change. For fleet operators in Surrey, British Columbia—a key logistics hub near the Port of Vancouver […]
As the freight industry moves toward lower emissions and fuel efficiency in 2025, electric trucks are gaining serious ground—but they’re not the only solution. In rugged, long-haul environments like British Columbia, fully electric powertrains still face challenges with range, charging infrastructure, and payload capacity. Enter diesel-electric hybrid trucks—the pragmatic middle ground that offers real sustainability […]
The shift toward zero-emission freight solutions is accelerating across Canada in 2025, and nowhere is this more evident than in the growing adoption of electric yard tractors and terminal vehicles. These machines—once seen as niche innovations—have rapidly become a go-to solution for fleets operating in dense logistics corridors like Surrey, Delta, and Vancouver. Whether you’re […]
In 2025, intermodal freight remains the backbone of logistics across British Columbia. With container volumes reaching record highs at the Port of Vancouver and growing demand for fast, reliable inland delivery, fleet operators are under increasing pressure to scale quickly and operate efficiently. But as any drayage company or 3PL will tell you—when container volumes […]
In today’s freight economy, technology isn’t the only competitive edge. People are. Driver retention and workforce wellness have emerged as critical pillars of long-term fleet success—especially in 2025, where skilled labor is scarce, regulatory oversight is rising, and customer expectations are higher than ever. While the transportation sector has traditionally focused on mechanical upgrades and […]
The electrification of commercial transportation is no longer a distant vision—it’s accelerating fast, and British Columbia is leading the way. As we move through 2025, a growing number of medium- and heavy-duty trucks on BC’s roads are either fully electric or diesel-electric hybrids. Driven by government incentives, evolving infrastructure, and regulatory pressure to decarbonize, this […]
The freight industry in British Columbia—and across North America—is undergoing significant transformation in 2025. From volatile diesel prices to shifting U.S.-Canada trade dynamics, commercial fleets in Surrey and the Greater Vancouver area are navigating complex terrain. In this article, we unpack the impact of rising fuel costs, new tariffs, and economic uncertainty on trucking operations. […]