CUSTOMER ADVISORIES

Timely updates to stay informed.

Prairie Network & Highway Conditions Update

–UPDATE– April 17, 6:48 am — Conditions across the Prairie network are beginning to improve, with some continued impacts in Manitoba. Network Status Update Recovery Plan We have multiple LCV drivers confirmed to…

Hwy 17 Ignace to Shabaqua

Highway 17 has closed due to an accident in both directions. No ETA on when it will be opening – based on duration we will review options to reroute around.…

Prairie Weather Network Impacts

Current Conditions (This Morning) Alberta Impact (Today through Thursday) Environment Canada has issued a warning for central and southern Alberta: Operational Impact: Saskatchewan Impact (Overnight into Thursday) Operational Impact: Manitoba Impact (Overnight…

Prairie Weather Advisory

We are monitoring an incoming weather system expected to impact the Prairie region on Thursday, April 16 — and if all goes to plan, this will be our last “surprise return to…

Prairie Weather Advisory – Manitoba & Saskatchewan

–UPDATE: Apr 8, 2026, 7:31 AM– Current conditions across the Prairies continue to impact operations, with Travel Not Recommended (TNR) status in effect across parts of Saskatchewan and poor highway conditions reported throughout Manitoba.…

April 2026 Freight Market Update

Why Rates Are Rising in a Weak Market If you’re watching the freight market right now, it probably feels a bit confusing. Volumes are still down. Shippers aren’t exactly signalling a surge in demand. And yet—rates are starting to…

Cargo Theft Is Surging. Here’s Why Your Choice of Carrier Has Never Mattered More.

Freight crime isn’t a niche concern for shippers anymore. It’s a mainstream business risk — one that’s growing faster, getting more sophisticated, and costing more per incident than at any point in…

Prairie Update – SK/MB Corridor & AB impacts

–UPDATE | Mar 26, 12:45 pm — Travel Not Recommended restrictions have now been lifted on the eastern Saskatchewan corridor between Wolseley and Moosomin, with highway conditions showing improvement in the area. However, we are…

Severe Spring Storm Expected to Impact Michigan & Cross-Border Freight

A severe spring storm is forecast to move through Michigan later today and into the evening, bringing wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, large hail (2+ inches), heavy rainfall with potential flooding, and…

Highway 17 – Ignance, ON to Sabaqua, ON

Hwy 17 is open now The stretch of 17 between Dryden and Tbay show snow covered. We may see drivers delayed through that stretch. –UPDATE– Hwy 17 remains closed – no ETA…

Prairie LCV Weather Advisory – SK/MB Corridor Impacts

A weather system is expected to move across Saskatchewan and Manitoba beginning tonight and continuing through Wednesday into Thursday, bringing a mix of snow, freezing precipitation, and colder temperatures. While overall snowfall…

Prairie Backlogs Cleared

We are pleased to report that freight backlogs have now been cleared across all Prairie LCV lanes, and the network is operating in a stable position. We are continuing to monitor weather…

North Western Ontario Highway conditions-Closures

Hwy 11 between 64(W) and New Liskeard has closed due to an accident – closure started around 0900 CST and remains in place. Impact here will be in large part to logistics/FMP…

Highway Closures Continue to Impact Capacity and Service

— UPDATE – Mar 18, 7:32 am — LCV operations have resumed across all Prairie corridors following improved weather and highway conditions, including the reopening of Highway 17, allowing teams to begin…

Highway 1 Closure – Revelstoke/Golden, BC

Avalanche control work is causing significant disruptions along the Trans-Canada Highway through B.C.’s Interior today. The highway is closed in both directions between Revelstoke and Golden, BC for approximately 141 km, with…

Winter Weather Impacting I-29 Corridor

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect across North Dakota and parts of Minnesota until 19:00 today, bringing rain, blowing snow, and 1 to 3 inches of accumulation with winds up to…

Midwest Winter Weather

There is winter weather in the US. Iowa and Wisconsin are the states that have been hit the most. We have seen some customers in Wisconsin closing. This will delay deliveries into…

Eastern Corridor Highway Closures Impact Through Travel

Highways 11 and 17, which closed over the weekend due to poor winter driving conditions, remain shut this morning with no through travel between Manitoba and Ontario/Quebec. Across the Prairie network, LCV…

US Midwest Winter Storm Warning

A major winter storm has begun to head across the US Midwest today, bringing high winds and blizzard conditions through the weekend & into Monday. Affected regions are Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa,…

O’Malley’s Market Minute | March 2026

In the latest episode of O’Malley’s Market Minute, Shaun breaks down the current state of the freight market, offering a clear-eyed look at the forces shaping both supply and demand. From tight…

Western Canada Snowstorm Impact

— UPDATE: Mar 13, 7:37 am — Highway 1 in Saskatchewan reopened yesterday afternoon; however, Travel Not Recommended (TNR) status remained in place through much of the evening as road conditions continued…

Fuel Price Volatility | The Role of Fair Diesel Fuel Surcharge Programs

The transportation sector is once again facing significant pressure as diesel prices surge across North America. This sudden increase, driven largely by geopolitical tension and supply disruptions, has placed the trucking industry…

Prairie Network Weather Impact

— UPDATE – Mar 10, 7:52 am — LCV operations between Manitoba and Saskatchewan resumed yesterday afternoon following improved highway conditions after the freezing rain event. Teams are currently working through remaining…

Conditions Update: Alberta To Manitoba

Due to freezing rain and icy conditions in the Winnipeg area, LCV loads were adjusted to run as single-trailer configurations. Conditions have improved, and as of 12 PM, full LCV operations have…

» BISON's complete suite of services

truckload

Bison's premiere transportation service, featuring available LCV, Expedited, Regional Long-haul, Dedicated and Flat Deck capability across all of North America with the Safest Fleet on the road.

Intermodal

Forged from strategic railway partnerships, Bison leverages major rail networks spanning North America to provide you with a sustainable supply chain option and reduced costs.

BROKERAGE

Bison's constantly growing network of Partner Carriers allows us to provide your supply chain with virtually unlimited capacity to carry your operations further.

ltl

Take advantage of custom-tailored pricing by size, weight, dimension and more to bring your product to market with our intuitive Zone-skip solutions through Less-Than-Truckload shipping.

mexico

Bison has the ability to bypass cross-docking and trans-loading to enable your business with secure, CTPAT certified supply chain access into major Mexico hubs over road or rail.

AWARD WINNING SAFETY

» Bison Transport champions safety as North America's Safest Fleet. Decades of hard-earned safety awards and recognitions are the result of a commitment to empowering our people to put safety at the forefront mile after mile.

FIND YOUR BISON SOLUTION TODAY

Talk to an Expert