Prairie Cold Snap

— UPDATE: Jan 28, 8:17am —

Prairie LCV operations are fully restored and running across all lanes, with no active weather restrictions. Network conditions continue to stabilize as recovery progresses.

Backlog volumes are now limited, with several lanes fully cleared and remaining freight expected to be cleared by end of day Friday based on current capacity and forecasts.

Our teams remain focused on safely closing out residual freight and returning the Prairie network to normal service levels.

— UPDATE: Jan 27, 9:26 am —

Weather-related disruptions across the Prairies have fully cleared, and LCV operations are now fully restored on all Prairie lanes. The network has transitioned into full recovery mode, with no active weather or travel advisories impacting operations.

As of this morning, some backlog remains across key westbound and eastbound lanes. With full LCV capacity back online, teams are actively working to clear remaining freight and normalize service levels as efficiently and safely as possible.

If you have questions about specific shipments, please contact your Bison account manager for details.

–ORIGINAL POST–

Operations Update: Prairie Cold Snap

• The Situation: Since January 15, extreme cold has slowed network velocity and hampered equipment performance across the region.
• The Outlook: cold Temperatures will persist this week, continuing to impact equipment reliability and safety protocols for long-haul movements.
• The Impact: Significant freight backlogs have developed in both Westbound and Eastbound lanes between all major Prairie hubs (Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Regina).