Left Lane Associates

Business sales fail not because of financials or taxes but because owners are emotionally unprepared to let go. It includes over-identifying with the business, fear of a bleak future, attachment to fantasy valuations & freezing near closing. Read more: ow.ly/ihay50YtuR2

Wishing a joyful and meaningful Easter Monday to all who celebrate! #EasterMonday #Spring #LLA

On Good Friday, we recognize a solemn day of reflection and remembrance observed by many around the world. It is a time to pause, reflect on the values of sacrifice, compassion, and faith, and spend meaningful moments with family and community. #GoodFriday #Reflection

Freight market trends point to tightening capacity and rising costs across the supply chain. North American transportation capacity fell to 41 while utilization climbed to 61.9 & transportation prices reached 76.7, the highest in 4 years. Read more: ow.ly/ZkNr50YttRs

Wishing a meaningful and peaceful Passover to all those who celebrate. May this season of reflection and renewal bring strength, gratitude, and time well spent with family and friends as you commemorate this important tradition. #Passover #Reflection #Community #LLA

⛽ Filling a transport truck in Toronto now costs ~$700 more than it did weeks ago due to the war in Iran. Canadian truckers are warning: surging diesel prices = higher food & goods prices for everyone. Check out the full story: ctvnews.ca/canada/article… #Canada #Trucking

Under-trained truck drivers have raised safety concerns amid repeated highway closures across northern Ontario, many caused by collisions. The government says it is investing in northern roads, improving winter maintenance & reviewing training. Read more: ow.ly/PZgE50YttlI

The use of AI across supply chain functions is growing, but it comes with higher electricity consumption and more greenhouse gas emissions. Companies should account for AI-driven energy use and emissions when setting sustainability goals. Read more: ow.ly/TR3w50YtsqB

January container imports totaled 2,318,722 TEUs, down 6.8% year-over-year but slightly above the six-year average. The labour market added 130,000 jobs, lowering unemployment to 4.3%, while supply chain turnover averaged 11.6%. Read more:railwayage.com/intermodal/its…

Supply chains are becoming more regional, intelligent & resilient. AI enables companies to simulate strategies, anticipate bottlenecks & respond to demand in real time. 90% of executives expect AI to significantly reshape supply chains by 2030. Read more: ow.ly/eQ8350YtlGi

Left Lane Associates is proud to have facilitated the strategic transaction between the Montréal-based transportation and logistics leader, ANDY Corporation and the Sarnia-based operations of JDW International and JMS Warehousing. Learn more: trucknews.com/business-manag… #Buy #Sell

I joined @AceMcc as a Partner at @LeftLaneAssoc in 2016, 10 years later, I’m proud of what we’ve built providing #mergers & #acquisitions for #supplychain companies. After 100+ transactions, Im excited to share that I’ve bought Mike out & taken full ownership of @LeftLaneAssoc

The Trump Administration has proposed a rule restoring the original independent contractor classification for truckers. The ATA supports this move, which would safeguard over 350,000 independent truckers and reduce litigation risks. Read more: ow.ly/l6Rp50YtlAa

Eid Mubarak from Left Lane Associates. To those celebrating Eid al-Fitr, we extend our warmest wishes for peace, prosperity, and meaningful time shared with family and community. May this season mark new beginnings and continued success in the months ahead. #EidMubarak #LLA

Supply chain leaders are facing oceans of unstructured data from multiple sources. AI can help organize this data in real time, improving deliveries, customer experience, and cost efficiency. The focus is on connecting disparate systems. Read more: ow.ly/I1Io50Ytlyp

A judge ruled that over 20,000 immigrant truck drivers in California can temporarily keep their CDLCs despite federal & state efforts to revoke them. The California Department of Motor Vehicles initially tried to cancel the licenses. Read more: ow.ly/SjIq50Ytlkm

According to a Sage survey, only 50% of supply chain teams feel confident in their readiness for 2026, indicating that preparedness is driven by visibility. As cost pressures mount, many leaders are shifting toward modular technology upgrades. Read more: ow.ly/29I150Ytk82

Supply chains can create a real competitive advantage. The key is to separate short-term, measurable shocks like tariffs and commodity price swings from long-term structural risks such as protectionism and geopolitical instability. Read more: ow.ly/7Wss50YtjXA

Logistics rewards execution over hype. Founders who succeed understand operational challenges, from bottlenecks to capacity constraints, and test solutions rather than relying on theory. Sustainable growth comes from disciplined decision-making. Read more: ow.ly/gatR50Ys9Z0

Truck tonnage fell to its lowest level since October 2015, according to the American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. July dropped 2.1% to 134.3, marking the second consecutive monthly decline and the fourth in five months. Read more: ow.ly/5sq150Ys9Vg