The $22,000 Border: What the Trade War Really Costs Heavy Equipment Owners
A farmer, a load bound for the Peace Country, and what the trade war really costs anyone with iron in the yard. In the middle of August, an 8,000-pound load of farm equipment rolled north out of Oregon, headed for a farm colony near Grande Prairie. The over-the-road...
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Skid Steer in Canada?
Skid steers are among the easiest machines to ship: they fit standard flatbed and step deck trailers at legal width, so there are no oversize permits or pilot cars. In 2026, light farm and compact machines under 5 t booked on Trusted Dispatch paid a median of C$2.33...
Heavy Haul Rates in Canada: August 2026 Update
Canadian heavy haul rates were higher this summer: hauls booked from June to August 2026 paid a median of C$3.86 per kilometre (about US$4.36 per mile), up from C$3.39 per kilometre in March to May. A quarter of data is a small sample, so the next report will show...