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TransCore Link Logistics’ First Quarter Freight Volumes outpace any Previous Volumes on Record

2018 sees soaring truckload volumes across Loadlink Canadian regions TORONTO –-The number of loads posted on Loadlink in 2018 for Canadian and cross-border load volumes significantly outperformed any previous quarter on record. March volumes increased six percent compared to February 2018, and year-over-year, volumes were 39 percent higher than those recorded in March 2017. First quarter volumes grew 41 percent compared to an already impressive fourth quarter of 2017, and increased 62 percent compared to the first quarter of 2017. Rallying of load volumes were significant in all Canadian...

Outstanding success for TransCore Link Logistics’ Open House

TransCore Link Logistics welcomed customers, partners, media and industry leaders to celebrate the official grand opening of their space on March 20th. When members of the trucking industry get together it is always an exciting time, this event was no different. The bright, open environment and welcoming atmosphere made this Open House “Link Mixer” a truly one-of-a-kind event.  The event was filled with networking, entertainment, appetizing hor ‘doeuvres and of course tours of the new facility.

TransCore Link Logistics shows an in-depth look at the Canadian Trucking Industry

  About TransCore Link Logistics Looking for a better way to match available freight loads with trucks, TransCore Link Logistics developed Loadlink in 1990. Loadlink is a load board connecting brokers, carriers, owner operators and private fleets in Canada to a real-time database of 15 million loads, shipments, and trucks – the largest in the industry.

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Volumes Down in February but up Year-over-Year

Higher than average load volumes continue to dominate Loadlink’s freight matching network in February, setting the bar for the rest of the year TORONTO –-The number of loads posted on Loadlink last month for Canadian and cross-border load volumes dipped by nine percent from historically high levels. However, even with this dip, February load volumes were the second highest ever recorded, which were set in January. Compared to last year, February load volumes rose an extraordinary 74 percent year-over-year. Intra-Canada loads accounted for 22 percent of the total volumes and amounted to a 48...

TransCore Link Logistics Reports Continued Surge In Load Volumes

January marked the highest ever recorded volumes on Loadlink TORONTO –Record-breaking load volumes reported at last year’s close continue into January 2018, according to TransCore Link Logistics. Loadlink Canadian and cross-border load volumes surpassed all previous records, surging 81 percent year-over-year and 41 percent compared to December 2017. Intra-Canada loads accounted for 20 percent of the total volumes and amounted to a 51 percent increase year-over-year. Cross-border load postings represented 77 percent of the data submitted by Loadlink users: Loads leaving Canada to the...

TransCore Link Logistics Reports Canadian Freight Volumes Closed Year at the Highest Level Ever

2017 marked a rush of activity on Loadlink and sequentially higher load volumes throughout the second half of the year. TORONTO –TransCore Link Logistics concluded its fourth quarter with Loadlink Canadian and cross-border load volumes breaking historical records when compared to any previous quarter. Fourth quarter load volumes were up 51 percent when compared to the fourth quarter of 2016 and up nine percent compared to the third quarter of 2017. Even with two fewer shipping days as a result of the Christmas and Boxing Day statutory holidays, December had the highest daily average of load...

TransCore Link Logistics Reports another Chart-topping Month for Load Volumes in November

TORONTO –TransCore Link Logistics reported a 57 percent year-over-year growth in load volumes for November, tying it with last month’s record-breaking year-over-year volume increase.  November also marks the sixth consecutive month of record-setting volumes on Loadlink’s network. Intra-Canada loads accounted for 27 percent of the total volumes and amounted to a 54 percent increase year-over-year. Cross-border load postings represented 70 percent of the data submitted by Loadlink users: Loads leaving Canada to the United States increased 72 percent year-over-year, and Loads entering Canada...

TransCore Link Logistics Freight Volumes Remain Robust in October

TORONTO - TransCore Link Logistics reported a 57 percent year-over-year growth in load volumes posted in the month of October. In fact, when compared to the previous nine months, October is well above the average annual growth rate of 43 percent. Compared to last month, load volumes increased three percent. October also marked the fifth consecutive month of record-setting load volumes. Intra-Canada loads accounted for 25 percent of the total volumes and amounted to a 41 percent increase year-over-year. Cross-border load postings represented 71 percent of the data submitted by Loadlink...

TransCore Link Logistics Reports Strong Volumes Throughout First Three Quarters for Loadlink

TORONTO - TransCore Link Logistics reported a 43.2 percent rise year-over-year in total loads in the first nine months compared to the same period last year. In fact, load volumes in the last four months were the highest ever recorded for these months. While September’s volumes dipped six percent compared to August, year-over-year volumes were 40 percent higher compared to September 2016. Third quarter volumes were flat compared to the previous quarter; however, year-over-year volumes were higher by 49 percent when compared to the third quarter of 2016. Intra-Canada loads accounted for 28...

TransCore Link Logistics Announces Winners of 2017 Scholarship

$5,000 in financial aid awarded to two young Canadian leaders Toronto - TransCore Link Logistics today announced the scholarship recipients for its LinkScholar program. Jessica Walton of Somerville, New Brunswick, and Maya Chwilkowski of Surrey, British Columbia, were each awarded $2,500 towards post-secondary tuition this fall. “Both recipients demonstrated active engagement in their academics and within their communities, and it is clear they have every intention of making the world a better place,” said Claudia Milicevic, senior director & general manager of TransCore Link Logistics...