There are many factors these days that are making business more difficult for FTL and LTL trucking companies. One factor that has affected businesses that operate in the Northern United States and Canada is the relative strength of the Canadian dollar. As the difference between the Loonie and the US dollar become negligible, there is far less interest in purchasing Canadian products and materials. This means less business for companies such as ABF Freight that operate in this area. With a weaker US dollar, the advantages of buying goods from Canada and transporting them across the border disappear, especially considering the complexity of paperwork for crossing the border. That paperwork means more specialized training for drivers beyond the typical freight bill audit, adding to the expense of shipping between the two countries. In any case, there is simply less work to be had, even with Canadian interest in cheaper US goods.
