Cover Page
Cover Page | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 shares | |
Document Information [Line Items] | |
Document Type | 40-F |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY |
Entity Registrant Name | TFI INTERNATIONAL INC. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001588823 |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag | true |
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] | false |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 84,441,733 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares |
Trading Symbol | TFII |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity File Number | 001-39224 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | Z4 |
Entity Primary SIC Number | 4210 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 8801 Trans-Canada Highway |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 500 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Saint-Laurent |
Entity Address, State or Province | QC |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | H4S 1Z6 |
Entity Address, Country | CA |
City Area Code | 514 |
Local Phone Number | 331-4000 |
Document Annual Report | true |
Annual Information Form | true |
Audited Annual Financial Statements | true |
Document Registration Statement | false |
Auditor Name | KPMG LLP |
Auditor Firm ID | 85 |
Auditor Location | Montreal, QC, Canada |
Business Contact | |
Document Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | County of New Castle |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | 251 Little Falls Drive |
Entity Address, City or Town | Wilmington |
Entity Address, State or Province | DE |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19808 |
City Area Code | 866 |
Local Phone Number | 927-9800 |
Contact Personnel Name | Corporation Service Company |
Consolidated Statements of Fina
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 335,556 | $ 147,117 |
Trade and other receivables | 894,771 | 1,030,726 |
Inventoried supplies | 23,964 | 24,181 |
Current taxes recoverable | 23,637 | 12,788 |
Prepaid expenses | 56,269 | 38,501 |
Assets held for sale | 1,802 | 10,250 |
Current assets | 1,335,999 | 1,263,563 |
Property and equipment | 2,415,472 | 2,131,955 |
Right-of-use assets | 425,630 | 381,640 |
Intangible assets | 2,019,301 | 1,592,110 |
Investments | 50,209 | 85,964 |
Employee benefits | 0 | 4,359 |
Other assets | 16,394 | 19,192 |
Deferred tax assets | 20,615 | 27,047 |
Non-current assets | 4,947,621 | 4,242,267 |
Total assets | 6,283,620 | 5,505,830 |
Liabilities | ||
Trade and other payables | 671,936 | 708,768 |
Current taxes payable | 2,442 | 41,714 |
Provisions | 66,565 | 43,903 |
Other financial liabilities | 23,420 | 19,275 |
Long-term debt | 174,351 | 37,087 |
Lease liabilities | 127,397 | 115,934 |
Current liabilities | 1,066,111 | 966,681 |
Long-term debt | 1,709,831 | 1,278,670 |
Lease liabilities | 332,761 | 297,105 |
Employee benefits | 53,231 | 0 |
Provisions | 93,335 | 131,736 |
Other financial liabilities | 3,699 | 382 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 433,242 | 368,186 |
Non-current liabilities | 2,626,099 | 2,076,079 |
Total liabilities | 3,692,210 | 3,042,760 |
Equity | ||
Share capital | 1,107,290 | 1,089,229 |
Contributed surplus | 37,684 | 41,491 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | (200,539) | (233,321) |
Retained earnings | 1,646,975 | 1,565,671 |
Total equity | 2,591,410 | 2,463,070 |
Total liabilities and equity | $ 6,283,620 | $ 5,505,830 |
Consolidated Statements of Inco
Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | ||
Profit or loss [abstract] | |||
Revenue | $ 6,416,886 | $ 7,357,064 | |
Fuel surcharge | 1,104,281 | 1,455,427 | |
Total revenue | [1] | 7,521,167 | 8,812,491 |
Materials and services expenses | 3,805,846 | 4,592,191 | |
Personnel expenses | 2,109,622 | 2,362,856 | |
Other operating expenses | 434,751 | 492,291 | |
Depreciation of property and equipment | 249,835 | 248,638 | |
Depreciation of right-of-use assets | 132,112 | 126,276 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | 60,028 | 55,679 | |
Loss (gain) on sale of business | 3,011 | (73,653) | |
Gain on sale of rolling stock and equipment | (15,510) | (59,661) | |
Gain on derecognition of right-of-use assets | (1,482) | (210) | |
Loss (gain) on sale of land and buildings | 40 | (43) | |
Gain, net of impairment, on sale of assets held for sale | (14,721) | (77,911) | |
Total operating expenses | 6,763,532 | 7,666,453 | |
Operating income | 757,635 | 1,146,038 | |
Finance (income) costs | |||
Finance income | (8,612) | (1,750) | |
Finance costs | 89,483 | 82,147 | |
Net finance costs | 80,871 | 80,397 | |
Income before income tax | 676,764 | 1,065,641 | |
Income tax expense | 171,887 | 242,409 | |
Net income | $ 504,877 | $ 823,232 | |
Earnings per share | |||
Basic earnings per share | $ 5.88 | $ 9.21 | |
Diluted earnings per share | $ 5.8 | $ 9.02 | |
[1] Includes intersegment revenue and intersegment fuel surcharge |
Consolidated Statements of Comp
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Statement of comprehensive income [abstract] | ||
Net income | $ 504,877 | $ 823,232 |
Items that may be reclassified to income or loss in future years: | ||
Foreign currency translation differences | (881) | (10,148) |
Net investment hedge, net of tax | 39,705 | (72,046) |
Employee benefits, net of tax | 292 | |
Items that may never be reclassified to income: | ||
Defined benefit plan remeasurement, net of tax | 2,016 | 63,508 |
Items directly reclassified to retained earnings: | ||
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments in equity securities measured at fair value through OCI, net of tax | 7,281 | (5,495) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 48,121 | (23,889) |
Total comprehensive income | $ 552,998 | $ 799,343 |
Consolidated Statements of Chan
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | Share capital | Contributed surplus | Accumulated unrealized loss on employee benefit plans | Accumulated foreign currency translation differences & net investment hedge | Accumulated unrealized loss on investment in equity securities | Retained earnings (deficit) |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ 2,310,355 | $ 1,133,181 | $ 39,150 | $ (292) | $ (156,926) | $ 12,553 | $ 1,282,689 |
Net income | 823,232 | 823,232 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (23,889) | 292 | (82,194) | (5,495) | 63,508 | ||
Realized (loss) gain on equity securities | (1,259) | 1,259 | |||||
Total comprehensive income | 799,343 | $ 292 | (82,194) | (6,754) | 887,999 | ||
Share-based payment transactions, net of tax | 16,298 | 16,298 | |||||
Stock options exercised, net of tax | 16,502 | 22,800 | (6,298) | ||||
Dividends to owners of the Company | (102,615) | (102,615) | |||||
Repurchase of own shares | (567,983) | (68,536) | (499,447) | ||||
Net settlement of restricted share units and and performance share units | (8,830) | 1,784 | (7,659) | (2,955) | |||
Total transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity | (646,628) | (43,952) | 2,341 | (605,017) | |||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 | 2,463,070 | 1,089,229 | 41,491 | (239,120) | 5,799 | 1,565,671 | |
Net income | 504,877 | 504,877 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 48,121 | 38,824 | 7,281 | 2,016 | |||
Realized (loss) gain on equity securities | (13,323) | 13,323 | |||||
Total comprehensive income | 552,998 | 38,824 | (6,042) | 520,216 | |||
Share-based payment transactions, net of tax | 21,424 | 21,424 | |||||
Stock options exercised, net of tax | 12,777 | 17,179 | (4,402) | ||||
Dividends to owners of the Company | (124,254) | (124,254) | |||||
Repurchase of own shares | (288,024) | (28,303) | (259,721) | ||||
Net settlement of restricted share units and and performance share units | (46,581) | 29,185 | (20,829) | (54,937) | |||
Total transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity | (424,658) | 18,061 | (3,807) | (438,912) | |||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2023 | $ 2,591,410 | $ 1,107,290 | $ 37,684 | $ (200,296) | $ (243) | $ 1,646,975 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | ||
Net income | $ 504,877 | $ 823,232 |
Adjustments for: | ||
Depreciation of property and equipment | 249,835 | 248,638 |
Depreciation of right-of-use assets | 132,112 | 126,276 |
Amortization of intangible assets | 60,028 | 55,679 |
Share-based payment transactions | 13,451 | 14,648 |
Net finance costs | 80,871 | 80,397 |
Income tax expense | 171,887 | 242,409 |
Loss (gain) on sale of business | 3,011 | (73,653) |
Gain on sale of property and equipment | (15,470) | (59,704) |
Gain on derecognition of right-of-use assets | (1,482) | (210) |
Gain, net of impairment, on sale of assets held for sale | (14,721) | (77,911) |
Employee benefits | 60,212 | 14,946 |
Provisions, net of payments | (33,696) | 26,044 |
Net change in non-cash operating working capital | 106,631 | (147,453) |
Interest paid | (70,354) | (77,512) |
Income tax paid | (233,353) | (224,181) |
Net cash from operating activities | 1,013,839 | 971,645 |
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities | ||
Purchases of property and equipment | (361,563) | (350,824) |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 73,339 | 128,821 |
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale | 50,280 | 131,250 |
Purchases of intangible assets | (2,758) | (6,120) |
Proceeds from sale of intangible assets | 0 | 250 |
Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash disposed | 0 | 546,228 |
Business combinations, net of cash acquired | (628,701) | (158,251) |
Purchases of investments | (41,719) | (80,551) |
Proceeds from sale of investments | 89,225 | 12,930 |
Others | 24,565 | (311) |
Net cash from (used in) investing activities | (797,332) | 223,422 |
Cash flows (used in) from financing activities | ||
Net decrease (increase) in bank indebtedness | (6,337) | 7,490 |
Proceeds from long-term debt | 575,000 | 334,164 |
Repayment of long-term debt | (41,371) | (369,692) |
Net (increase) decrease in revolving facilities | 25,242 | (236,502) |
Repayment of lease liabilities | (128,107) | (123,606) |
Decrease of other financial liabilities | (9,572) | (21,108) |
Dividends paid | (121,095) | (97,321) |
Repurchase of own shares | (288,024) | (567,983) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 12,777 | 16,502 |
Share repurchase for settlement of restricted share units and performance share units | (46,581) | (9,186) |
Net cash (used in) from financing activities | (28,068) | (1,067,242) |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 188,439 | 127,825 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 147,117 | 19,292 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ 335,556 | $ 147,117 |
Reporting entity
Reporting entity | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure Of General Information About Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Reporting entity | 1. Re porting entity TFI International Inc. (the “Company”) is incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act , and is a company domiciled in Canada . The address of the Company’s registered office is 8801 Trans-Canada Highway, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec, H4S 1Z6. The consolidated financial statements of the Company as at and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group” and individually as “Group entities”). The Group is involved in the provision of transportation and logistics services across the United States, Canada and, until August 31, 2022, Mexico. |
Basis of preparation
Basis of preparation | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure Of Basis Of Preparation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of preparation | 2. Basis of preparation a) Statement of compliance These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on February 15, 2024. b) Basis of measurement These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following material items in the statements of financial position: • investment in equity securities, derivative financial instruments and contingent considerations are measured at fair value; • liabilities for cash-settled share-based payment arrangements are measured at fair value in accordance with IFRS 2; • the defined benefit pension plan liability is recognized as the net total of the present value of the defined benefit obligation less the fair value of the plan assets; and • assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations are measured at fair value at acquisition date. These consolidated financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars, except where otherwise indicated. c) Functional and presentation currency The Company’s consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars (“U.S. dollars” or “USD”). All information in these consolidated financial statements is presented in USD unless otherwise specified. The Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar (“CAD” or “CDN$”). Translation gains and losses from the application of the U.S. dollar as the presentation currency while the Canadian dollar is the functional currency are included as part of the accumulated foreign currency translation differences and net investment hedge. All financial information presented in U.S. dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand. d) Use of estimates and judgments The preparation of the accompanying financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Such estimates include the valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, the measurement of identified assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, income tax provisions, defined benefit obligation and the self-insurance and other provisions and contingencies. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgments. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Changes in those estimates and assumptions resulting from changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements of future periods. Information about critical judgments, assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment within the next financial year is included in the following notes: Note 5 – Establishing the fair value of intangible assets and land and buildings related to material business combinations; Note 16 – Determining estimates and assumptions related to the evaluation of the defined benefit obligation; and Note 17 – Determining estimates and assumptions related to the evaluation of provisions for self-insurance and litigations. |
Material accounting policies
Material accounting policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Material accounting policies | 3. Material accounting policies The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements, unless otherwise indicated. The accounting policies have been applied consistently by Group entities. a) Basis of consolidation i) Business combinations The Group measures goodwill as the fair value of the consideration transferred including the fair value of liabilities resulting from contingent consideration arrangements, less the net recognized amount of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, all measured at fair value as of the acquisition date. When the excess is negative, a bargain purchase gain is recognized immediately in income or loss. Transaction costs, other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity securities, that the Group incurs in connection with a business combination, are expensed as incurred. ii) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has the right to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those through its power over the entity. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. iii) Transactions eliminated on consolidation Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. b) Foreign currency translation i) Foreign currency transactions Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of the Group’s entities at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency at the exchange rate in effect at the reporting date. The foreign currency gain or loss on monetary items is the difference between amortized cost in the functional currency at the beginning of the period, adjusted for effective interest and payments during the period, and the amortized cost in foreign currency translated at the exchange rate at the end of the reporting period. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated at the rate in effect on the transaction date. Income and expense items denominated in foreign currency are translated at the date of the transactions. Gains and losses are included in income or loss. ii) Foreign operations The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on business combinations, are translated to Canadian dollars at exchange rates in effect at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated to Canadian dollars at the average exchange rate in effect during the reporting period. Foreign currency differences are recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) in the accumulated foreign currency translation differences account. When a foreign operation is disposed of, the relevant amount in the cumulative amount of foreign currency translation differences is transferred to income or loss as part of the income or loss on disposal. On the partial disposal of a subsidiary while retaining control, the relevant proportion of such cumulative amount is reattributed to non-controlling interest. In any other partial disposal of a foreign operation, the relevant proportion is reclassified to income or loss. Foreign exchange gains or losses arising from a monetary item receivable from or payable to a foreign operation, the settlement of which is neither planned nor likely to occur in the foreseeable future and which in substance is considered to form part of the net investment in the foreign operation, are recognized in other comprehensive income in the accumulated foreign currency translation differences account. Translation gains and losses from the application of U.S dollars as the presentation currency while the Canadian dollar is the functional currency are included as part of the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment. c) Financial instruments i) Non-derivative financial assets The Group initially recognizes financial assets on the trade date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are initially measured at fair value, except for trade receivables which are initially measured at their transaction price when the trade receivables do not contain a significant financing component. If the financial asset is not subsequently accounted for at fair value through profit or loss, then the initial measurement includes transaction costs that are directly attributable to the asset’s acquisition or origination. On initial recognition, the Group classifies its financial assets as subsequently measured at either amortized cost or fair value, depending on its business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets and depending on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. The Group derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows on the financial asset in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred. Any interest in transferred financial assets that is created or retained by the Group is recognized as a separate asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is presented in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Group has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Financial assets measured at amortized cost A financial asset is subsequently measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method and net of any impairment loss, if: • The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and • The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and/or interest. The Group currently classifies its cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and long-term non-trade receivables included in other non-current assets as financial assets measured at amortized cost. The Group recognizes loss allowances for expected credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost. The Group has a portfolio of trade receivables at the reporting date. The Group uses a provision matrix to determine the lifetime expected credit losses for the portfolio. The Group uses historical trends of the probability of default, the timing of recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, adjusted for management’s judgment as to whether current economic and credit conditions are such that the actual losses are likely to be greater or less than suggested by historical trends. An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortized cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. Losses are recognized in income or loss and reflected in an allowance account against trade and other receivables. Financial assets measured at fair value These assets are measured at fair value and changes therein, including any interest or dividend income, are recognized in income or loss. However, for investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading, the Group may elect at initial recognition to present gains and losses in other comprehensive income. For such investments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, gains and losses are never reclassified to profit or loss, and no impairment is recognized in profit or loss. Dividends earned from such investments are recognized in profit or loss, unless the dividend clearly represents a repayment of part of the cost of the investment. Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income On initial recognition of an equity investment that is not held for trading, the Group may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in the investment’s fair value in OCI. This election is made on an investment-by-investment basis. ii) Non-derivative financial liabilities The Group initially recognizes debt issued and subordinated liabilities on the date that they are originated. All other financial liabilities are recognized initially on the trade date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. A financial liability is derecognized when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled or expire. Financial liabilities are classified into financial liabilities measured at amortized cost and financial liabilities measured at fair value. Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost A financial liability is subsequently measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method. The Group currently classifies bank indebtedness, trade and other payables and long-term debt as financial liabilities measured at amortized cost. Financial liabilities measured at fair value Financial liabilities at fair value are initially recognized at fair value and are re-measured at each reporting date with any changes therein recognized in net earnings. The Group currently classifies its contingent consideration liability in connection with a business acquisition as a financial liability measured at fair value. iii) Share capital Common shares Common shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of common shares and stock options are recognized as a deduction to share capital, net of any tax effects. When share capital recognized as equity is repurchased, share capital is reduced by the amount equal to weighted average historical cost of repurchased equity. The excess amount of the consideration paid, which includes directly attributable costs, net of any tax effects, is recognized as a deduction from retained earnings. d) Hedge accounting Management’s risk strategy is focused on reducing the variability in profit or losses and cash flows associated with exposure to market risks. Hedge accounting is used to reduce this variability to an acceptable level. The hedges employed by the Group reduce the currency fluctuation exposures. On the initial designation of a hedging relationship, the Group formally documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged items, including the risk management objectives and strategy in undertaking the hedge transaction, together with the methods that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the hedging relationship. The Group makes an assessment, both at the inception of the hedge relationship as well as on an ongoing basis, whether the hedging instruments are expected to be effective in offsetting the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the respective hedged items throughout the period for which the hedge is designated. Net investment hedge The Group designates a portion of its U.S. dollar denominated debt as a hedging item in a net investment hedge. The Group applies hedge accounting to foreign currency differences arising between the functional currency of the foreign operation and the Company’s functional currency (CAD), regardless of whether the net investment is held directly or through an intermediate parent. Foreign currency differences arising on the translation of a financial liability designated as a hedge of a net investment in foreign operations are recognized in other comprehensive income to the extent that the hedge is effective and are presented in the currency translation differences account within equity. To the extent that the hedge is ineffective, such differences are recognized in income or loss. When the hedged net investment is disposed of, the relevant amount in the translation reserve is transferred to income or loss as part of the gain or loss on disposal. e) Property and equipment Property and equipment are accounted for at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset and borrowing costs on qualifying assets. When parts of an item of property and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property and equipment. Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property and equipment, and are recognized in net income or loss. Depreciation is based on the cost of an asset less its residual value and is recognized in income or loss over the estimated useful life of each component of an item of property and equipment. The depreciation method and useful lives are as follows: Categories Basis Useful lives Buildings Straight-line 15 – 40 years Rolling stock Primarily straight-line 3 – 20 years Equipment Primarily straight-line 5 – 12 years Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate. Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment in accordance with IAS 36 Impairment of Assets when there are indicators that the carrying value may not be recoverable. f) Intangible assets i) Goodwill Goodwill that arises upon business combinations is included in intangible assets. Goodwill is not amortized and is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. ii) Other intangible assets Intangible assets consist of customer relationships, trademarks, non-compete agreements and information technology. The Group determines the fair value of the customer relationship intangible assets using the excess earnings model and internally developed significant assumptions including: 1. Forecasted revenue attributable to existing customer contracts and relationships; 2. Estimated annual attrition rate; 3. Forecasted operating margins; and 4. Discount rates The internally developed assumptions are based on limited observable market information which cause measurement uncertainty, and the fair value of the customer related intangible assets are sensitive to changes to these assumptions. Intangible assets that are acquired by the Group and have finite lives are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives: Categories Useful lives Customer relationships 5 – 20 years Trademarks 5 – 20 years Non-compete agreements 3 – 10 years Information technology 5 – 7 years Useful lives are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate . g) Leases At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the Group assesses whether: • the contract involves the use of an identified asset – this may be specific explicitly or implicitly, and should be physically distinct or represent substantially all of the capacity of a physically distinct asset. If the supplier has a substantive substitution right, the asset is not identified; • the Group has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset throughout the period of use; and • the Group has the right to direct the use of the asset. The Group has this right when it has the decision-making rights that are most relevant to changing how and for what purpose the asset is used. At inception or on reassessment of a contract that contains a lease component, the Group allocates the consideration in the contract to each lease component on the basis of their relative stand-alone prices. The Group recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred, less any lease incentives received. The assets are depreciated to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the lease term using the straight-line method as this most closely reflects the expected pattern consumption of the future economic benefits. The lease term includes periods covered by an option to extend if the Group is reasonably certain to exercise that option. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that cannot be readily determined, the Group's incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is a function of the Group’s incremental borrowing rate, the nature of the underlying asset, the location of the asset and the length of the lease. Generally, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. The lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in the future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Group's estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if the Group changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option. When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero. The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a lease term of 12 months or leases and leases of low-value assets. The Group recognises these lease payments as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. h) Impairment Non-financial assets The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets other than inventoried supplies and deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. For goodwill, the recoverable amount is estimated on December 31 of each year. For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit”, or “CGU”). For the purposes of goodwill impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to the group of CGUs (usually a Group’s operating segment), that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. This allocation is subject to an operating segment ceiling test and reflects the lowest level at which that goodwill is monitored for internal reporting purposes. The Company performs goodwill impairment testing annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of a CGU, which is a Group’s operating segment, may exceed the recoverable amount of the CGU. The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset or group of assets. The fair value less cost to sell is based on market comparable multiples applied to forecasted earnings before financial expenses, income taxes, depreciation and amortization ("adjusted EBITDA") for the next year, which takes into account financial forecasts approved by senior management. The Group’s corporate assets do not generate separate cash inflows. If there is an indication that a corporate asset may be impaired, then the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the corporate asset belongs. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment losses recognized in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units, if any, and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a prorata basis. An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognized in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized. Impairment losses and impairment reversals are recognized in income or loss. i) Assets held for sale Non-current assets are classified as held-for-sale if it is highly probable that they will be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use. Such assets are generally measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Impairment losses on initial classification as held-for-sale or held-for-distribution and subsequent gains and losses on remeasurement are recognized in income or loss. Once classified as held-for-sale, intangible assets and property and equipment are no longer amortized or depreciated. j) Employee benefits i) Defined contribution plans A defined contribution plan is a post-employment benefit plan under which an entity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity and will have no legal or constructive obligation to pay further amounts. Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognized as an employee benefit expense in income or loss in the periods during which services are rendered by employees. Prepaid contributions are recognized as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in future payments is available. ii) Defined benefit plans The Group’s net obligation in respect of defined benefit pension plans is calculated separately for each plan by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their services in the current and prior periods discounting that amount and deducting the fair value of any plan assets. The discount rate is the yield at the reporting date on AAA, AA or A credit-rated fixed income securities that have maturity dates approximating the terms of the Group’s obligations and that are denominated in the same currency in which the benefits are expected to be paid. The calculation is performed annually by a qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. When the calculation results in a benefit to the Group, the recognized asset is limited to the present value of economic benefits available in the form of any future refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan. In order to calculate the present value of economic benefits, consideration is given to any minimum funding requirements that apply to any plan in the Group. Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability, which comprise actuarial gains and losses, the return on plan assets (excluding interest) and the effect of the asset ceiling (if any, excluding interest), are recognized immediately in other comprehensive income. The Group determines the net interest expense (income) on the net defined benefit liability (asset) for the period by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation at the beginning of the annual period to the then-net defined benefit liability (asset), taking into account any changes in the net defined benefit liability (asset) during the period as a result of contributions and benefit payments. Net interest expense and other expenses related to defined benefit plans are recognized in profit or loss. When the benefits of a plan are changed or when a plan is curtailed, the resulting change in benefit that relates to past service or the gain or loss on curtailment is recognized immediately in profit or loss. The Group recognizes gains and losses on the settlement of a defined benefit plan when the settlement occurs. iii) Short-term employee benefits Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed as the related service is provided. A liability is recognized for the amount expected to be paid under short-term cash bonus or income-sharing plans if the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee, and the obligation can be estimated reliably. iv) Share-based payment transactions The grant date fair value of equity share-based payment awards granted to employees is recognized as a personnel expense, with a corresponding increase in contributed surplus, over the period that the employees unconditionally become entitled to the awards. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of awards for which the related service conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognized as an expense is based on the number of awards that do meet the related service condition at the vesting date. The fair value of the amount payable to board members in respect of deferred share unit (“DSU”), which are to be settled in cash, is recognized as an expense with a corresponding increase in liabilities. The liability is remeasured at each reporting date until settlement. The Group presents mark-to-market (gain) loss on DSUs in personnel expenses. v) Termination benefits Termination benefits are expensed at the earlier of when the Group can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits and when the Group recognises costs for a restructuring. If benefits are not expected to be fully settled within 12 months of the end of the reporting period, then they are discounted. k) Provisions A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the unwinding of the discount is recognized as finance cost. Self-Insurance Self-insurance provisions represent the uninsured portion of outstanding claims at year-end. The provision represents an accrual for estimated future disbursements associated with the self-insured portion for claims filed at year-end and incurred but not reported, related to cargo loss, bodily injury, worker’s compensation and property damages. The estimates are based on the Group’s historical experience including settlement patterns and payment trends. The most significant assumptions in the estimation process include the consideration of historical claim experience, severity factors affecting the amounts ultimately paid, and current and expected levels of cost per claims. Changes in assumptions and experience could cause these estimates to change significantly in the near term. l) Revenue recognition The Group’s normal business operations consist of the provision of transportation and logistics services. All revenue relating to normal business operations is recognized over time in the statement of income. The stage of completion of the service is determined using the proportion of days completed to date compared to the estimated total days of the service. Revenue is presented net of trade discounts and volume rebates. Revenue is recognized as services are rendered, when the control of promised services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Group expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those services measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with the customers. The Group considers the contract with customers to include the general transportation service agreement and the individual bill of ladings with customers. Based on the evaluation of the control model, certain businesses, mainly in the Less-Than-Truckload segment, act as the principal within their revenue arrangements. The affected businesses report transportation revenue gross of associated purchase transportation costs rather than net of such amounts within the consolidated statements of income. m) Other operating expenses Other operating expenses consist primarily of third-party commissions, information technology support and software expenses, building expenses (including repairs and maintenance, electricity, janitorial & security services and property taxes). n) Finance income and finance costs Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested, dividend income and interest. Interest income is recognized as it accrues in income or loss, using the effective interest method. Finance costs comprise interest expense on bank indebtedness and long-term debt, unwinding of the discount on provisions and impairment losses recognized on financial assets (other than trade receivables). Fair value gains or losses on derivative financial instruments and on contingent considerations, and foreign currency gains and losses are reported on a net basis as either finance income or cost. o) Income taxes Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognized in income or loss except to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive income. Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable income or loss, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future. In addition, deferred tax is not recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously. A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences, to th |
Segment reporting
Segment reporting | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of operating segments [abstract] | |
Segment reporting | 4. Segment reporting The Group operates within the transportation and logistics industry in the United States, Canada and, until August 31, 2022, Mexico in different reportable segments, as described below. The reportable segments are managed independently as they require different technology and capital resources. For each of the operating segments, the Group’s CEO reviews internal management reports. The following summary describes the operations in each of the Group’s reportable segments: Package and Courier: Pickup, transport and delivery of items across North America. Less-Than-Truckload (a) : Pickup, consolidation, transport and delivery of smaller loads. Truckload (b) : Full loads carried directly from the customer to the destination using a closed van or specialized equipment to meet customers’ specific needs. Includes expedited transportation, flatbed, tank, container and dedicated services. Logistics: Asset-light logistics services, including brokerage, freight forwarding and transportation management, as well as small package parcel delivery. (a) The Less-Than-Truckload reporting segment represents the aggregation of the Canadian Less-Than-Truckload and U.S. Less-Than-Truckload operating segments. The aggregation of the segment was analyzed using management’s judgment in accordance with IFRS 8. The operating segments were determined to be similar, amongst others, with respect to the nature of services offered and the methods used to distribute their services. Additionally, they have similar economic characteristics with respect to long-term expected gross margin, levels of capital invested and market place trends. (b) Prior to August 31, 2022, the Truckload reporting segment represented the aggregation of the Canadian Conventional Truckload, U.S. Conventional Truckload, and Specialized Truckload operating segments. The aggregation of the segment was analyzed using management’s judgment in accordance with IFRS 8. The operating segments were determined to be similar, amongst others, with respect to the nature of services offered and the methods used to distribute their services. Additionally, they have similar economic characteristics with respect to long-term expected gross margin, levels of capital invested and market place trends. On August 31,2022, the Group sold CFI’s Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses, operating primarily in the U.S. Conventional Truckload operating segment. Subsequent to the sale, the remaining business operations in the Group’s U.S. Conventional Truckload operating segment were transferred to the Specialized Truckload operating segment. Because the transfer was amongst operating segments in the same reportable segment and the aggregation criteria continued to be met, there was no impact on the reportable segment results. Information regarding the results of each reportable segment is included below. Performance is measured based on segment operating income or loss. This measure is included in the internal management reports that are reviewed by the Group’s CEO and refers to “Operating income” in the consolidated statements of income. Segment’s operating income or loss is used to measure performance as management believes that such information is the most relevant in evaluating the results of certain segments relative to other entities that operate within these industries. Package Less- and Than- Courier Truckload Truckload Logistics Corporate Eliminations Total 2023 Revenue (1) 461,930 2,777,308 1,625,592 1,604,878 - ( 52,822 ) 6,416,886 Fuel surcharge (1) 121,268 591,259 310,446 92,138 - ( 10,830 ) 1,104,281 Total revenue (1) 583,198 3,368,567 1,936,038 1,697,016 - ( 63,652 ) 7,521,167 Operating income (loss) 114,360 310,429 237,393 160,112 ( 64,659 ) - 757,635 Selected items: Depreciation and amortization 25,070 173,684 194,761 47,914 546 - 441,975 Loss on sale of land and buildings - ( 35 ) ( 5 ) - - - ( 40 ) Gain, net of impairment, on sale of assets held for sale - 10,546 3,949 226 - - 14,721 Loss on sale of business - - - - ( 3,011 ) - ( 3,011 ) Intangible assets 183,841 194,782 857,666 782,923 89 - 2,019,301 Total assets 359,177 2,329,677 2,004,163 1,140,174 450,429 - 6,283,620 Total liabilities 100,733 778,018 462,812 336,875 2,013,900 ( 128 ) 3,692,210 Additions to property and equipment 22,136 217,191 115,048 5,561 311 - 360,247 2022 Revenue (1) 498,972 3,243,556 1,986,331 1,689,122 - ( 60,917 ) 7,357,064 Fuel surcharge (1) 151,872 779,607 464,707 74,158 - ( 14,917 ) 1,455,427 Total revenue (1) 650,844 4,023,163 2,451,038 1,763,280 - ( 75,834 ) 8,812,491 Operating income 134,306 470,807 366,868 140,446 33,611 - 1,146,038 Selected items: Depreciation and amortization 26,532 152,666 212,430 38,244 721 - 430,593 Gain on sale of land and buildings - - 43 - - - 43 Gain, net of impairment, on sale of assets held for sale - 55,714 22,197 - - - 77,911 Gain on sale of business - - - - 73,653 - 73,653 Intangible assets 180,119 167,798 775,464 468,547 182 - 1,592,110 Total assets 362,724 2,275,672 1,861,093 731,564 274,777 - 5,505,830 Total liabilities 126,383 836,937 464,962 239,916 1,374,687 ( 125 ) 3,042,760 Additions to property and equipment 15,097 168,667 165,953 1,150 402 - 351,269 (1) Includes intersegment revenue and intersegment fuel surcharge Geographical information Revenue is attributed to geographical locations based on the origin of service’s location. Package Less- and Than- Courier Truckload Truckload Logistics Eliminations Total 2023 Canada 583,198 608,545 1,139,272 271,136 ( 34,915 ) 2,567,236 United States - 2,760,022 796,766 1,425,880 ( 28,737 ) 4,953,931 Total 583,198 3,368,567 1,936,038 1,697,016 ( 63,652 ) 7,521,167 2022 Canada 650,844 667,506 1,182,198 256,714 ( 34,202 ) 2,723,060 United States - 3,355,657 1,268,840 1,488,941 ( 41,632 ) 6,071,806 Mexico - - - 17,625 - 17,625 Total 650,844 4,023,163 2,451,038 1,763,280 ( 75,834 ) 8,812,491 Segment assets are based on the geographical location of the assets. As at As at December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Property and equipment, right-of-use assets and intangible assets Canada 2,208,595 1,848,746 United States 2,651,808 2,256,959 4,860,403 4,105,705 |
Business Combinations
Business Combinations | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Have Been Adjusted Retrospective to the Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Business Combinations | 5. Business combinations a) Business combinations In line with the Group’s growth strategy, the Group acquired twelve businesses during 2023, of which JHT Holdings, Inc. was considered material. All other acquisitions were not considered to be material. These transactions were concluded in order to add density in the Group’s current network and further expand value-added services. On August 16, 2023, the Group completed the acquisition of JHT Holdings, Inc. ("JHT"), a leading asset light logistics and transportation provider in North America for Class 6-8 truck manufacturers, which includes a joint-venture that is equity-accounted and included in other assets. The purchase price for this business acquisition totaled $ 309.3 million, which was funded by a mixture of cash on hand and the remaining balance was drawn from the currently existing unsecured revolving credit facility. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the business contributed revenue and net income of $ 225.3 million and $ 18.0 million, respectively since the acquisition. Had the Group acquired JHT on January 1, 2023, as per management’s best estimates, the revenue and net income for this entity would have been $ 589.5 million and $ 50.5 million, respectively. In determining these estimated amounts, management assumed that the fair value adjustments that arose on the date of acquisition would have been the same had the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2023 and adjusted for interest, based on the purchase price and average borrowing rate of the Group, and income tax expense based on the effective tax rate of the entity. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the non-material businesses, in aggregate, contributed revenue and net loss of $ 178.3 million and $ 6.3 million respectively since the acquisitions. Had the Group acquired these non-material businesses on January 1, 2023, as per management’s best estimates, the revenue and net income for these entities would have been $ 333.2 million and $ 9.1 million, respectively. In determining these estimated amounts, management assumed that the fair value adjustments that arose on the date of acquisition would have been the same had the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2023 and adjusted for interest, based on the purchase price and average borrowing rate of the Group, and income tax expenses based on the effective tax rate of the entities. During the year ended December 31, 2023, transaction costs of $ 0.9 million have been expensed in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income in relation to the above-mentioned business acquisitions. As of the reporting date, the Group had not completed the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed of the 2023 acquisitions. Information to confirm the fair value of certain assets and liabilities is still to be obtained for these acquisitions. As the Group obtains more information, the allocation will be completed. The table below presents the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the best information available to the Group to date : Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed Note JHT Others December 31, 2023 Cash and cash equivalents 5,709 11,873 17,582 Trade and other receivables 38,250 39,650 77,900 Inventoried supplies and prepaid expenses 10,976 5,897 16,873 Property and equipment 9 65,489 174,850 240,339 Right-of-use assets 10 5,385 25,609 30,994 Intangible assets 11 198,659 80,807 279,466 Other assets 23,887 115 24,002 Trade and other payables ( 35,221 ) ( 28,884 ) ( 64,105 ) Income tax (payable) receivable ( 1,682 ) 729 ( 953 ) Provisions 17 ( 19,919 ) - ( 19,919 ) Other non-current liabilities ( 444 ) ( 44 ) ( 488 ) Long-term debt 14 ( 4,808 ) - ( 4,808 ) Lease liabilities 15 ( 5,385 ) ( 25,609 ) ( 30,994 ) Deferred tax liabilities 18 ( 55,367 ) ( 32,375 ) ( 87,742 ) Total identifiable net assets 225,529 252,618 478,147 Total consideration transferred 309,304 350,451 659,755 Goodwill 11 83,775 97,833 181,608 Cash 309,304 336,979 646,283 Contingent consideration - 13,472 13,472 Total consideration transferred 309,304 350,451 659,755 The valuation techniques used for measuring the fair value of land and buildings ($ 49.5 million) and customer relationships ($ 175.2 million) acquired regarding JHT were as follows: Assets acquired Valuation technique Key inputs Land and buildings Market comparison technique and cost technique : The valuation model considers market prices for comparable sites, when available, and considers depreciated replacement cost, which reflects adjustments for physical deterioration, when appropriate. - Market prices for comparable sites Average rebuild cost Customer relationships Excess earnings method: The valuation model considers the present value of net cash flows expected to be generated by the customer relationships, by excluding any cash flows related to contributory assets. - Forecasted revenue attributable to existing customers and relationships Annual attrition rate Forecasted operating margin Discount rate The fair values measured on the amounts regarding JHT are on a provisional basis, mainly regarding land and buildings and deferred tax liabilities. This is mainly due to pending completion and review of valuations and site visits for the land and buildings and mainly due to the complexity of the information for the provisions. If new information is obtained within one year of the date of acquisition about facts and circumstances that existed at the date of acquisition that implies adjustments to the amounts, the accounting for the acquisition will be revised. The trade receivables comprise gross amounts due of $ 80.0 million, of which $ 2.1 million was expected to be uncollectible at the acquisition date. Of the goodwill and intangible assets acquired through business combinations in 2023, $ 18.9 million is deductible for tax purposes. In line with the Group’s growth strategy, the Group acquired eleven businesses during 2022, which were not considered to be material. These transactions were concluded in order to add density in the Group’s current network and further expand value-added services. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the non-material businesses, in aggregate, contributed revenue and net income of $ 100.6 million and $ 5.9 million respectively since the acquisitions. Had the Group acquired these non-material businesses on January 1, 2022, as per management’s best estimates, the revenue and net income for these entities would have been $ 235.7 million and $ 18.1 million, respectively. In determining these estimated amounts, management assumed that the fair value adjustments that arose on the date of acquisition would have been the same had the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2022 and adjusted for interest, based on the purchase price and average borrowing rate of the Group, and income tax expenses based on the effective tax rate. During the year ended December 31, 2022, transaction costs of $ 0.1 million were expensed in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income in relation to the above-mentioned business acquisitions. Of the goodwill and intangible assets acquired through business combinations in 2022, $ 2.9 million was deductible for tax purposes. The table below presents the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed of the 2022 acquisitions as at December 31, 2022: Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed Note December 31, 2022 Cash and cash equivalents 863 Trade and other receivables 28,231 Inventoried supplies and prepaid expenses 2,179 Property and equipment 9 70,959 Right-of-use assets 10 28,269 Intangible assets 11 45,740 Other assets 368 Trade and other payables ( 10,327 ) Income tax payable ( 1,465 ) Provisions 17 ( 280 ) Lease liabilities 15 ( 28,269 ) Deferred tax liabilities 18 ( 13,848 ) Total identifiable net assets 122,420 Total consideration transferred 181,608 Goodwill 59,188 Cash 159,114 Contingent consideration 22,494 Total consideration transferred 181,608 b) Goodwill The goodwill is attributable mainly to the premium of an established business operation with a good reputation in the transportation industry, and the synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the acquired entity into the Group’s existing business. The goodwill arising in the business combinations has been allocated to operating segments as indicated in the table below, which represents the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored internally. Operating segment Reportable segment December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Canadian Less-Than-Truckload Less-Than-Truckload 9,142 - U.S. Less-Than-Truckload Less-Than-Truckload 3,376 - Canadian Truckload Truckload 16,017 811 Specialized Truckload Truckload 43,080 35,865 Logistics Logistics 109,993 22,512 181,608 59,188 c) Contingent consideration The contingent consideration for the year ended December 31, 2023 relates to non-material business acquisitions and is recorded in the original determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. These considerations are contingent on achieving specified earning levels in future periods. The maximum amount payable is $ 13.5 million in less than one year, and $ 0.8 million in more than one year. The contingent consideration for the year ended December 31, 2022 related to non-material business acquisitions and was recorded in the original determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. This consideration was contingent on achieving specified earning levels in a future period. The maximum amount payable was $ 22.5 million in less than one year, and $ 21.0 million was paid prior to December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, no measurement adjustments were made. The contingent consideration balance at December 31, 2023 is $ 13.2 million (2022 - $ 8.8 million) and is presented in other financial liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position. d) Adjustment to the provisional amounts of prior year’s non-material business combinations The 2022 annual consolidated financial statements included details of the Group’s business combinations and set out provisional fair values relating to the consideration paid and net assets acquired of various non-material acquisitions not mentioned previously. These acquisitions were accounted for under the provisions of IFRS 3. As required by IFRS 3, the provisional fair values have been reassessed in light of information obtained during the measurement period following the acquisition. Consequently, the fair value of certain assets acquired, and liabilities assumed of the non-material acquisitions in fiscal 2022 have been adjusted and finalized in 2023. No material adjustments were required to the provisional fair values for these prior period’s business combinations |
Sale of business
Sale of business | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Sale of business [Abstract] | |
Sale of business | 6. Sale of business On August 31, 2022, CFI’s Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses were sold to Heartland Express for a net consideration of $ 553.0 million, which included cash consideration, net working capital adjustments and was net of incremental selling costs of $ 4.5 million. The businesses operated primarily in the U.S. Conventional Truckload operating segment of the Group’s Truckload reportable segment. The Group kept the Dedicated and U.S. Logistics (non-asset U.S. based logistics services provider) divisions, which continue to be reported in the Truckload reportable segment. TFI also retained pre-closing accident and workers’ compensation claims. The table below presents the net assets disposed: Note December 31, 2022 Cash and cash equivalents 6,790 Trade and other receivables 77,877 Inventoried supplies and prepaid expenses 7,856 Property and equipment 9 321,123 Right-of-use assets 10 3,203 Intangible assets 11 42,599 Goodwill 11 144,551 Other assets 306 Accumulated other comprehensive income - CTA 2,737 Trade and other payables ( 46,776 ) Income tax payable ( 564 ) Employee benefits ( 1,302 ) Provisions 17 ( 1,465 ) Lease liabilities 15 ( 3,129 ) Deferred tax liabilities 18 ( 74,441 ) Total identifiable net assets 479,365 Total consideration received 553,018 Gain on sale of business 73,653 In fiscal 2023, a loss of $ 3.0 million was recorded as a loss on sale of business related to an other liabilities adjustment. The goodwill disposed of was allocated to operating segments as indicated in the table below, which represents the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored internally: Operating segment Reportable segment December 31, 2022 U.S. Truckload Truckload 141,056 Logistics Logistics 3,495 144,551 |
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Trade and other current receivables [abstract] | |
Trade and other receivables | 7. Trade and other receivables December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Trade receivables, net of expected credit loss 846,681 966,428 Other receivables 48,090 64,298 894,771 1,030,726 The Group’s exposure to credit and currency risks related to trade and other receivables is disclosed in note 26 a) and d). Trade receivables as at December 31, 2023 include $ 32.4 million of in-transit revenue balances (December 31, 2022 – $ 48.5 million). Due to the short-term nature of the transportation and logistics services provided by the Group, these services are expected to be completed within the week following the year-end. |
Additional cash flow informatio
Additional cash flow information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure Of Information About Additional Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |
Additional cash flow information | 8. Additional cash flow information Net change in non-cash operating working capital 2023 2022 Trade and other receivables 224,121 ( 59,105 ) Inventoried supplies 6,533 ( 1,498 ) Prepaid expenses ( 11,648 ) 9,924 Trade and other payables ( 112,375 ) ( 96,774 ) 106,631 ( 147,453 ) |
Property and equipment
Property and equipment | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [abstract] | |
Property and equipment | 9. Property and equipment Land and Rolling Note buildings stock Equipment Total Cost Balance at December 31, 2021 1,233,268 1,772,463 200,765 3,206,496 Additions through business combinations 5 2,003 66,240 2,716 70,959 Other additions 46,928 286,277 18,064 351,269 Disposals ( 678 ) ( 122,946 ) ( 9,370 ) ( 132,994 ) Sale of business 6 ( 31,356 ) ( 452,547 ) ( 1,817 ) ( 485,720 ) Reclassification to assets held for sale ( 67,203 ) - - ( 67,203 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates ( 15,972 ) ( 47,939 ) ( 5,570 ) ( 69,481 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 1,166,990 1,501,548 204,788 2,873,326 Additions through business combinations 5 145,204 91,870 3,265 240,339 Other additions 77,516 265,687 17,044 360,247 Disposals ( 398 ) ( 136,028 ) ( 529 ) ( 136,955 ) Reclassification to assets held for sale ( 13,325 ) ( 19,741 ) - ( 33,066 ) Reclassification between categories* - 36,319 ( 36,319 ) - Effect of movements in exchange rates 7,990 18,545 4,122 30,657 Balance at December 31, 2023 1,383,977 1,758,200 192,371 3,334,548 Accumulated Depreciation Balance at December 31, 2021 72,012 577,893 101,450 751,355 Depreciation 21,353 203,431 23,854 248,638 Disposals ( 137 ) ( 56,549 ) ( 7,191 ) ( 63,877 ) Sale of business 6 ( 6,837 ) ( 157,618 ) ( 142 ) ( 164,597 ) Reclassification to assets held for sale ( 5,426 ) - - ( 5,426 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 2,175 ( 23,885 ) ( 3,012 ) ( 24,722 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 83,140 543,272 114,959 741,371 Depreciation 21,841 210,523 17,471 249,835 Disposals ( 92 ) ( 78,584 ) ( 410 ) ( 79,086 ) Reclassification to assets held for sale ( 1,003 ) ( 4,947 ) - ( 5,950 ) Reclassification between categories* - 11,089 ( 11,089 ) - Effect of movements in exchange rates 1,515 8,879 2,512 12,906 Balance at December 31, 2023 105,401 690,232 123,443 919,076 Net carrying amounts At December 31, 2022 1,083,850 958,276 89,829 2,131,955 At December 31, 2023 1,278,576 1,067,968 68,928 2,415,472 * Reclassification between categories had no impact on the depreciation of the reclassified property and equipment. As at December 31, 2023, there are no amounts included in trade and other payables for the purchases of property and equipment (December 31, 2022 – $ 1.3 million). Security As at December 31, 2023, certain rolling stock are pledged as security for conditional sales contracts, with a carrying amount of $ 89.6 million (December 31, 2022 - $ 126.4 million) (see note 14). |
Right-of-use Assets
Right-of-use Assets | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of quantitative information about right-of-use assets [abstract] | |
Right-of-use assets | 10. Right-of-use assets Land and Rolling Note buildings stock Equipment Total Cost Balance at December 31, 2021 510,277 233,710 3,903 747,890 Other additions 62,353 53,906 962 117,221 Additions through business combinations 5 14,217 14,052 - 28,269 Sale of business 6 ( 238 ) ( 5,780 ) - ( 6,018 ) Derecognition* ( 31,475 ) ( 34,221 ) ( 977 ) ( 66,673 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates ( 26,343 ) ( 9,624 ) ( 91 ) ( 36,058 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 528,791 252,043 3,797 784,631 Other additions 74,580 79,690 948 155,218 Additions through business combinations 5 15,033 15,961 - 30,994 Derecognition* ( 39,674 ) ( 62,276 ) ( 971 ) ( 102,921 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 9,629 4,940 40 14,609 Balance at December 31, 2023 588,359 290,358 3,814 882,531 Depreciation Balance at December 31, 2021 257,507 90,092 1,758 349,357 Depreciation 66,036 59,101 1,139 126,276 Sale of business 6 ( 130 ) ( 2,685 ) - ( 2,815 ) Derecognition* ( 22,733 ) ( 26,783 ) ( 1,082 ) ( 50,598 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates ( 14,424 ) ( 4,754 ) ( 51 ) ( 19,229 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 286,256 114,971 1,764 402,991 Depreciation 66,877 64,340 895 132,112 Derecognition* ( 28,074 ) ( 56,723 ) ( 971 ) ( 85,768 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 5,456 2,089 21 7,566 Balance at December 31, 2023 330,515 124,677 1,709 456,901 Net carrying amounts At December 31, 2022 242,535 137,072 2,033 381,640 At December 31, 2023 257,844 165,681 2,105 425,630 * Derecognized right-of-use assets include negotiated asset purchases and extinguishments resulting from accidents as well as fully amortized or end of term right-of-use assets. |
Intangible assets
Intangible assets | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [abstract] | |
Intangible assets | 11. Intangible assets Other intangible assets Non- Customer Trademarks compete Information Note Goodwill relationships and other agreements technology Total Cost Balance at December 31, 2021 1,572,291 588,514 88,811 17,948 31,996 2,299,560 Additions through business combinations 5 59,188 38,121 3,846 3,727 46 104,928 Other additions - - - - 6,120 6,120 Disposals - - ( 380 ) - - ( 380 ) Sale of business 6 ( 210,806 ) ( 33,312 ) ( 28,589 ) ( 150 ) ( 1,075 ) ( 273,932 ) Extinguishments - ( 61,985 ) ( 19,058 ) ( 836 ) ( 1,321 ) ( 83,200 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates ( 61,328 ) ( 17,641 ) ( 1,950 ) ( 682 ) ( 644 ) ( 82,245 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 1,359,345 513,697 42,680 20,007 35,122 1,970,851 Additions through business combinations 5 181,608 244,574 27,127 5,556 2,209 461,074 Other additions - - - - 2,758 2,758 Extinguishments - ( 7,203 ) ( 7,820 ) ( 2,524 ) ( 1,029 ) ( 18,576 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 21,176 6,127 685 280 245 28,513 Balance at December 31, 2023 1,562,129 757,195 62,672 23,319 39,305 2,444,620 Amortization and impairment losses Balance at December 31, 2021 147,480 287,578 45,675 7,666 18,240 506,639 Amortization - 43,538 4,764 3,702 3,675 55,679 Disposals - - ( 130 ) - - ( 130 ) Sale of business 6 ( 66,255 ) ( 16,669 ) ( 2,996 ) ( 26 ) ( 836 ) ( 86,782 ) Extinguishments - ( 61,985 ) ( 19,058 ) ( 836 ) ( 1,321 ) ( 83,200 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates ( 3,213 ) ( 8,210 ) ( 1,205 ) ( 376 ) ( 461 ) ( 13,465 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 78,012 244,252 27,050 10,130 19,297 378,741 Amortization - 46,629 5,461 4,099 3,839 60,028 Extinguishments - ( 7,203 ) ( 7,820 ) ( 2,524 ) ( 1,029 ) ( 18,576 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates exchange rates 1,040 3,150 428 168 340 5,126 Balance at December 31, 2023 79,052 286,828 25,119 11,873 22,447 425,319 Net carrying amounts At December 31, 2022 1,281,333 269,445 15,630 9,877 15,825 1,592,110 At December 31, 2023 1,483,077 470,367 37,553 11,446 16,858 2,019,301 In 2022, CFI’s Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses were sold to Heartland Express, including the indefinite-life trademarks. At December 31, 2023 and December 31 2022, there are no material indefinite life intangible assets. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Group performed its annual goodwill impairment tests for operating segments which represent the lowest level within the Group at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. The aggregate carrying amounts of goodwill allocated to each unit are as follows: Reportable segment / operating segment December 31, December 31, Package and Courier 182,120 177,941 Less-Than-Truckload Canadian Less-Than-Truckload 140,402 128,449 U.S. Less-Than-Truckload 3,375 - Truckload Canadian Truckload 109,593 87,604 Specialized Truckload* 599,292 546,674 Logistics 448,295 340,665 1,483,077 1,281,333 * On August 31,2022, TFI International sold CFI’s Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses, operating primarily in the US-based Conventional TL operating segment. Subsequent to the sale, the remaining businesses operations in TFI International’s US-based Conventional TL operating segment, were transferred to the Specialized TL operating segment. The results as at December 31, 2023 and 2022 determined that the recoverable amounts of the Group’s operating segments exceeded their respective carrying amounts. The recoverable amounts of the Group’s operating segments were determined using the value in use approach. The value in use methodology is based on discounted future cash flows. Management believes that the discounted future cash flows method is appropriate as it allows more precise valuation of specific future cash flows. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using pre-tax discount rates as follows: Reportable segment / operating segment 2023 2022 Package and Courier 12.0 % 11.5 % Less-Than-Truckload Canadian Less-Than-Truckload 12.0 % 11.5 % U.S. Less-Than-Truckload 11.4 % - Truckload Canadian Truckload 14.4 % 13.9 % Specialized Truckload* 13.2 % 12.7 % Logistics 11.4 % 10.9 % * On August 31,2022, TFI International sold CFI’s Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses, operating primarily in the US-based Conventional TL operating segment. Subsequent to the sale, the remaining businesses operations in TFI International’s US-based Conventional TL operating segment, were transferred to the Specialized TL operating segmen t. The discount rates were estimated based on past experience, and industry average weighted average cost of capital, which were based on a possible range of debt leveraging of 40.0 % (2022 – 40.0 %) at a market interest rate of 10.5 % (2022 – 9.4 %). First year cash flows were projected based on forecasted cash flows which are based on previous operating results adjusted to reflect current economic conditions. For a further 4-year period, cash flows were extrapolated using an average growth rate of 2.0 % (2022 – 2.0 %) in revenues and margins were adjusted where deemed appropriate. The terminal value growth rate was 2.0 % (2022 – 2.0 %). The values assigned to the key assumptions represent management’s assessment of future trends in the transportation industry and were based on both external and internal sources (historical data). |
Investments
Investments | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Investment [Abstract] | |
Investments | 12. Investments As at As at December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Level 1 investments 31,557 71,979 Level 2 investments 4,339 - Level 3 investments 14,313 13,985 50,209 85,964 Level 3 investments were marked to fair value based on the latest financing round as at December 31, 2023. The Group elected to designate all of its investments as fair value through OCI. |
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Trade and other payables [abstract] | |
Trade and other payables | 13. Trade and other payables As at As at December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Trade payables and accrued expenses 450,638 498,777 Personnel accrued expenses 187,522 179,702 Dividend payable 33,776 30,289 671,936 708,768 The Group’s exposure to currency and liquidity risk related to trade and other payables is disclosed in note 26. |
Long-term debt
Long-term debt | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [abstract] | |
Long-term debt | 14. Long-term debt This note provides information about the contractual terms of the Group’s interest-bearing long-term debt, which are measured at amortized cost. For more information about the Group’s exposure to interest rate, foreign exchange currency and liquidity, see note 26. As at As at December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Non-current liabilities Unsecured revolving facilities 22,166 - Unsecured debenture - 147,233 Unsecured senior notes 1,652,049 1,075,702 Conditional sales contracts 31,278 55,735 Other long-term debt 4,338 - 1,709,831 1,278,670 Current liabilities Current portion of unsecured debenture 151,023 - Current portion of other long-term debt 354 - Current portion of conditional sales contracts 22,974 37,087 174,351 37,087 Terms and conditions of outstanding long-term debt are as follows: 2023 2022 Currency Nominal Year of Face Carrying Face Carrying Unsecured revolving facility a CAD BA + 1.125 % 2026 30,400 21,239 - - Unsecured revolving facility a USD SOFR + 1.125 % 2026 1,000 927 - - Unsecured debenture b CAD 3.32 % - 4.22 % 2024 200,000 151,023 200,000 147,233 Unsecured senior notes c USD 2.89 % - 5.64 % 2026 - 2038 255,000 254,376 180,000 179,013 Unsecured senior notes c USD 3.15 % - 3.50 % 2029 - 2036 500,000 499,100 500,000 497,258 Unsecured senior notes c USD 2.87 % - 3.55 % 2029 - 2034 200,000 199,665 200,000 199,644 Unsecured senior notes c USD 3.5 % - 3.8 % 2032 - 2037 200,000 199,808 200,000 199,787 Unsecured senior notes c USD 6.27 %- 7.11 % 2028 - 2043 500,000 499,100 - - Conditional sales contracts d Mainly CAD 1.45 % - 5.28 % 2024 - 2027 71,847 54,252 125,810 92,822 Other long-term debt USD 3.04 % 2027 4,692 4,692 - - 1,884,182 1,315,757 The table below summarizes changes to the long-term debt: Note 2023 2022 Balance at beginning of year 1,315,757 1,608,094 Proceeds from long-term debt 575,000 334,164 Business combinations 5 4,808 - Repayment of long-term debt ( 41,371 ) ( 369,692 ) Net increase (decrease) in revolving facilities 25,242 ( 236,502 ) Amortization of deferred financing fees 1,337 1,296 Effect of movements in exchange rates 41,322 ( 97,744 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates - debt designated as net investment hedge ( 37,913 ) 76,141 Balance at end of year 1,884,182 1,315,757 a) Unsecured revolving credit facility On September 2, 2022, the Group extended its credit facility until August 16, 2026. Under the new extension, the CAD availability and USD availability remain unchanged. The adoption of the Interest Rate Benchmark Reform - Phase 2 did not have a material impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements as the only debt balances that were subject to LIBOR reform was the USD portion of unsecured revolver. The revolver agreement indicated that SOFR would be the main replacement for LIBOR in the United States. Effective as of September 2, 2022, the interest rate was the sum of the adjusted term secured overnight financing rate published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (“SOFR”) plus an applicable margin, which can vary between 113 and 175 basis points based on certain ratios. The change in interest rate did not have a material impact on the Group’s financial statements. Deferred financing fees of $ 0.8 million were recognized on the extension. The Canadian interest rate benchmark reform - cessation of CDOR is not expected to have a material impact on the Group's financial statements. As at December 31, 2023, the only debt balances subject to the CDOR reform are the CAD portion of unsecured revolver with a drawn amount of $ 24.0 million at year-end. The CDOR tenor will cease to exist no later than June 28, 2024. As at December 31, 2023, the Group has no interest rate swaps that hedge variable interest debt. The revolving credit facility is unsecured and can be extended annually. The Group’s revolving facilities have a total size of $ 951.4 million (December 31, 2022 - $ 929.6 million). The agreement provides an additional $ 190.0 million of credit availability (CAD $ 245 million and USD $ 5 million). The additional credit is available under certain conditions under the Group’s syndicated revolving credit agreement. As of December 31, 2023, the credit facility’s interest rate on CAD denominated debt was 6.58 % (2022 – 4.49 %) and on USD denominated debt was 6.60 % (2022 – 4.30 %). The debt issuances described above are subject to certain covenants regarding the maintenance of financial ratios. The Group was in compliance with these covenants at year-end (see note 26(f)). b) Unsecured debenture The unsecured debenture is maturing in December 2024 and is carrying an interest rate between 3.32 % and 4.22 % (2022 – 3.32 % to 4.22 %) depending on certain ratios. As of December 31, 2023, the debenture’s effective rate was 3.32 % (2022 – 3.32 %). The debenture may be repaid, without penalty, after December 20, 2022, subject to the approval of the Group’s syndicate of bank lenders. c) Unsecured senior notes This loan takes the form of senior notes each carrying an interest rate and maturity date as detailed in the table above. These notes may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity date, in part or in total, at 100 % of the principal amount and the make-whole amount determined at the prepayment date with respect to such principal amount. On October 13, 2023, the Company received $ 500 million in proceeds from the issuance of new debts taking the form of unsecured senior notes consisting of five tranches, with terms from 5 to 20 years and bearing fixed interest rates between 6.27 % and 7.11 %. Deferred financing fees of $ 1.2 million were recognized as a result of the transaction. On August 21, 2023, the Company received $ 75 million in proceeds from the issuance of new debts taking the form of unsecured senior notes consisting of two tranches, $ 50 million and $ 25 million, maturing on August 19, 2035 and 2038 , bearing fixed interest rates of 5.56 % and 5.64 %, respectively. Deferred financing fees of $ 0.1 million were recognized as a result of the transaction. On March 23, 2022, the Company received $ 200 million in proceeds from the issuance of new debts taking the form of unsecured senior notes consisting of two tranches, of $ 100 million each, maturing on March 23, 2032 , and 2037 , bearing fixed interest rates of 3.50 % and 3.80 %, respectively. Deferred financing fees of $ 0.3 million were recognized as a result of the transaction. On March 23, 2022, the Company received additional $ 100 million in proceeds from the amendment and restatement of the debt agreement signed on July 2, 2021, taking the form of unsecured senior notes as the third tranche maturing on April 2, 2034 , bearing fixed interest rate of 3.55 %. Deferred financing fees of $ 0.1 million were recognized as a result of the transaction. The proceeds raised from the two debt issuances in fiscal 2022 were used in full to pay off the unsecured term loan which was due in June 2022 without any penalty. The debt issuances described above are subject to certain covenants regarding the maintenance of financial ratios. The Group was in compliance with these covenants at year-end (see note 26(f)). d) Conditional sales contracts Conditional sales contracts are secured by rolling stock having a carrying value of $ 89.6 million (December 31, 2022 - $ 126.4 million,) (see note 9). e) Principal installments of long-term debt payable during the subsequent years are as follows: Less than 1 to 5 More than 1 year years 5 years Total Unsecured revolving facilities - 23,906 - 23,906 Unsecured debenture 151,023 - - 151,023 Unsecured senior notes - 150,000 1,505,000 1,655,000 Conditional sales contracts 22,974 31,279 - 54,253 Other long-term debt 354 4,338 - 4,692 174,351 209,523 1,505,000 1,888,874 |
Lease liabilities
Lease liabilities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Lease liabilities [abstract] | |
Lease liabilities | 15. Lease liabilities As at As at December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Current portion of lease liabilities 127,397 115,934 Long-term portion of lease liabilities 332,761 297,105 460,158 413,039 The table below summarizes changes to the lease liabilities: 2023 2022 Balance at beginning of year 413,039 429,206 Business combinations 5 30,994 28,269 Sale of business 6 - ( 3,129 ) Additions 155,218 117,221 Derecognition* ( 18,635 ) ( 16,285 ) Repayment ( 128,107 ) ( 123,606 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 7,649 ( 18,637 ) Balance at end of year 460,158 413,039 * Derecognized lease liabilities include negotiated asset purchases and extinguishments resulting from accidents. The incremental borrowing rate used on average for 2023 is 5.44 % (2022 – 4.01 %). Extension options Some real estate leases contain extension options exercisable by the Group. Where practicable, the Group seeks to include extension options in new leases to provide operational flexibility. The Group assesses at the lease commencement date whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the extension options. The Group reassesses whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the options if there are significant events or significant changes in circumstances within its control. The lease liabilities include future lease payments of $ 7.9 million (2022 – $ 9.9 million) related to extension options that the Group is reasonably certain to exercise. The Group has estimated that the potential future lease payments, should it exercise the remaining extension options, would result in an increase in lease liabilities of $ 375.0 million (2022 - $ 377.7 million). The Group does not have a significant exposure to termination options and penalties. Variable lease payments Some leases contain variable lease payments which are not included in the measurement of the lease liability. These payments include, amongst others, common area maintenance fees, municipal taxes and vehicle maintenance fees. The expense related to variable lease payments for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $ 21.9 million (2022 - $ 20.6 million). Sub-leases The Group sub-leases some of its properties. Income from sub-leasing right-of-use assets for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $ 15.7 million (2022 - $ 15.2 million), presented in “Other operating expenses”. Contractual cash flows The total contractual cash flow maturities of the Group’s lease liabilities are as follows: As at December 31, 2023 Less than 1 year 145,542 Between 1 and 5 years 295,989 More than 5 years 78,016 519,547 For the year ended December 31, 2023, operating lease expenses of $ 36.8 million (2022 – $ 45.6 million) were recognized in the consolidated statement of income for leases that either did not meet the definition of a lease under IFRS 16, or were excluded based on practical expedients applied. |
Employee benefits
Employee benefits | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of information about defined benefit plans [abstract] | |
Employee benefits | 16. Employee benefits TFI International pension plans The Group sponsors defined benefit pension plans for 1 of its employees (2022 – 99 ). These plans are all within Canada and include one unregistered plan. The last pension benefits were paid in 2023 for all the defined benefit pension plans but one. The defined benefit plans are no longer offered to employees. Therefore, the future obligation will only vary by actuarial re-measurements. The Group measures its accrued benefit obligations and the fair value of plan assets for accounting purposes as at December 31 of each year. The most recent actuarial valuation of the pension plans for funding purposes was as of December 31, 2022 and the next required valuation will be as of December 31, 2023. TForce Freight pension plans Pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement for TForce Freight, the Group has recognized defined benefit pension plans for certain participants of the UPS Pension plans. The pension plans have ongoing benefit accruals and new employees that are eligible to participate in the plans once they satisfy the participation requirements. The pension plans include 6,895 active participants (2022 - 8,787 ). The plans do not have recurring contributions for employees. These plans are still required to fund past service costs and are fully funded by the Group. The Group measures its accrued benefit obligations and the fair value of plan assets for accounting purposes as at December 31 of each year. The most recent actuarial valuation of the pension plans for funding purposes was as of December 31, 2022 and the next required valuation will be as of December 31, 2023. Information in the tables that follow pertains to all of the Group’s defined benefit pension plans. December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans Total plans plans Total Defined benefit obligation 13,999 212,373 226,372 20,189 144,110 164,299 Fair value of plan assets ( 200 ) ( 172,941 ) ( 173,141 ) ( 10,214 ) ( 158,444 ) ( 168,658 ) Net defined benefit liability (asset) 13,799 39,432 53,231 9,975 ( 14,334 ) ( 4,359 ) Plan assets comprise: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI International pension plans Equity securities 14 % 7 % Debt securities 0 % 91 % Other 86 % 2 % TForce Freight pension plans Equity securities 95 % 95 % Debt securities 5 % 5 % All equity and debt securities have quoted prices in active markets. Debt securities are held through mutual funds and primarily hold investments with ratings of AAA, AA or A, based on Moody’s ratings. Movement in the present value of the accrued benefit obligation for defined benefit plans: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans Total plans plans Total Defined benefit obligation, beginning of year 20,189 144,110 164,299 27,127 133,653 160,780 Current service cost 382 58,155 58,537 539 115,967 116,506 Interest cost 787 7,342 8,129 730 3,522 4,252 Benefits paid ( 10,139 ) ( 3,832 ) ( 13,971 ) ( 985 ) ( 1,283 ) ( 2,268 ) Remeasurement loss (gain) arising from: - Demographic - 1,017 1,017 - ( 12,200 ) ( 12,200 ) - Financial assumptions 566 7,303 7,869 ( 4,880 ) ( 83,707 ) ( 88,587 ) - Experience 1,849 ( 1,760 ) 89 ( 489 ) ( 11,463 ) ( 11,952 ) Settlement 28 29 57 - 82 82 Effect of movements in exchange rates 337 9 346 ( 1,853 ) ( 461 ) ( 2,314 ) Defined benefit obligation, end of year 13,999 212,373 226,372 20,189 144,110 164,299 Movement in the fair value of plan assets for defined benefit plans: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans Total plans plans Total Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year 10,214 158,444 168,658 13,437 80,466 93,903 Interest income 250 8,124 8,374 348 3,746 4,094 Employer contributions 37 - 37 457 103,099 103,556 Benefits paid ( 10,139 ) ( 3,832 ) ( 13,971 ) ( 985 ) ( 1,283 ) ( 2,268 ) Fair value remeasurement ( 165 ) 11,816 11,651 ( 2,066 ) ( 25,407 ) ( 27,473 ) Plan administration expenses ( 44 ) ( 1,623 ) ( 1,667 ) ( 59 ) ( 1,735 ) ( 1,794 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 47 12 59 ( 918 ) ( 442 ) ( 1,360 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year 200 172,941 173,141 10,214 158,444 168,658 Expense recognized in income or loss: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans Total plans plans Total Current service cost 382 58,155 58,537 539 115,967 116,506 Net interest cost 537 ( 782 ) ( 245 ) 382 ( 224 ) 158 Plan administration expenses 44 1,623 1,667 59 1,735 1,794 Net settlement 28 29 57 - 82 82 Pension expense 991 59,025 60,016 980 117,560 118,540 Actual return on plan assets 85 19,940 20,025 ( 1,718 ) ( 21,661 ) ( 23,379 ) Actuarial losses recognized in other comprehensive income: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans Total plans plans Total Amount accumulated in retained 8,871 ( 75,238 ) ( 66,367 ) 12,174 6,643 18,817 earnings, beginning of year Recognized during the year 2,580 ( 5,256 ) ( 2,676 ) ( 3,303 ) ( 81,881 ) ( 85,184 ) Amount accumulated in retained earnings, end of year 11,451 ( 80,494 ) ( 69,043 ) 8,871 ( 75,238 ) ( 66,367 ) Recognized during the year, net of tax 1,902 ( 3,918 ) ( 2,016 ) ( 2,435 ) ( 61,073 ) ( 63,508 ) The significant actuarial assumptions used (expressed as weighted average): December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans plans plans Defined benefit obligation: Discount rate at 4.8 % 5.0 % 5.0 % 5.2 % Future salary increases 3.0 % 2.0 % 1.6 % 2.0 % Employee benefit expense: Discount rate at 5.0 % 5.0 % 2.4 % 5.2 % Rate of return on plan assets at 5.0 % 5.0 % 2.4 % 5.2 % Future salary increases 3.0 % 2.0 % 3.0 % 2.0 % Assumptions regarding future mortality are based on published statistics and mortality tables. The current longevities underlying the value of the liabilities in the defined benefit plans are as follows: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans plans plans Longevity at age 65 for current pensioners Males 22.3 19.1 22.7 19.0 Females 25.0 22.0 24.9 21.4 Longevity at age 65 for current members aged 45 Males 23.8 20.6 23.6 20.6 Females 26.3 23.4 25.8 22.9 At December 31, 2023 the weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligation was: TFI International pension plans 9.5 TForce Freight pension plans 17.6 The following table presents the impact of changes of major assumptions on the defined benefit obligation for the years ended: 2023 2022 Increase Decrease Increase Decrease Discount rate (1% movement) ( 34,520 ) 44,102 ( 25,536 ) 32,517 Historical information: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Defined benefit obligation 226,372 164,299 160,780 35,529 31,449 Fair value of plan assets ( 173,141 ) ( 168,658 ) ( 93,903 ) ( 21,147 ) ( 18,108 ) Deficit (surplus) in the plan 53,231 ( 4,359 ) 66,877 14,382 13,341 Experience adjustments arising on plan obligations 8,975 ( 112,739 ) 5,823 3,220 2,116 Experience adjustments arising on plan assets 11,651 ( 27,473 ) 310 1,129 467 The Group expects contributions of $ 20.0 million to be paid to its defined benefit plans in 2024. Contributions to multi-employer plans Pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement for JHT, the Group participates in, under collective bargaining agreements, three multi-employer benefit plans named : • Central States, Southeast and Soutwest Areas Pension Plan • IAM National Pension Fund • Western Congerence of Teamsters Pension Plan The Groups contribution under the plans were expensed as incurred and totaled $ 3.5 million in 2023. |
Provisions
Provisions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Provisions [abstract] | |
Provisions | 17. Provisions Note Self-insurance Other Total Balance at December 31, 2021 69,467 77,690 147,157 Additions through business combinations 5 - 280 280 Provisions made during the year 126,439 15,372 141,811 Provisions used during the year ( 80,040 ) ( 13,470 ) ( 93,510 ) Provisions reversed during the year ( 13,236 ) ( 306 ) ( 13,542 ) Unwind of discount on long-term provisions ( 4,153 ) - ( 4,153 ) Sale of business 6 ( 1,465 ) - ( 1,465 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates ( 761 ) ( 178 ) ( 939 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 96,251 79,388 175,639 Additions through business combinations 5 16,364 3,555 19,919 Provisions made during the year 159,276 12,937 172,213 Provisions used during the year ( 129,089 ) ( 52,637 ) ( 181,726 ) Provisions reversed during the year ( 16,705 ) ( 7,080 ) ( 23,785 ) Unwind of discount on long-term provisions ( 2,666 ) - ( 2,666 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 214 92 306 Balance at December 31, 2023 123,645 36,255 159,900 As at December 31, 2023 Current provisions 46,940 19,625 66,565 Non-current provisions 76,705 16,630 93,335 123,645 36,255 159,900 As at December 31, 2022 Current provisions 33,918 9,985 43,903 Non-current provisions 62,333 69,403 131,736 96,251 79,388 175,639 Self-insurance provisions represent the uninsured portion of outstanding claims at year-end. The current portion reflects the amount expected to be paid in the following year. Due to the long-term nature of the liability, the provision has been calculated using a discount rate of 3.84 % (2022 – 3.99 %). Other provisions include mainly litigation provisions of $ 16.6 million (2022 - $ 42.3 million) and environmental remediation liabilities of $ 9.7 million (2022 - $ 23.4 million). Litigation provisions contain various pending claims for which management used judgement and assumptions about future events. The outcomes will depend on future claim developments. |
Deferred tax assets and liabili
Deferred tax assets and liabilities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities [abstract] | |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities | 18. Deferred tax assets and liabilities December 31, December 31, Property and equipment ( 382,208 ) ( 360,111 ) Intangible assets ( 127,547 ) ( 72,032 ) Right-of-use assets 8,600 7,497 Employee benefits 26,510 23,111 Provisions 51,458 53,818 Tax losses 10,054 5,686 Other 506 892 Net deferred tax liabilities ( 412,627 ) ( 341,139 ) Presented as: Deferred tax assets 20,615 27,047 Deferred tax liabilities ( 433,242 ) ( 368,186 ) Movement in temporary differences during the year: Balance Recognized Recognized Disposal Acquired Balance December 31, in income directly of in business December 31, 2022 or loss in equity business combinations 2023 Property and equipment ( 360,111 ) 8,637 ( 3,233 ) - ( 27,501 ) ( 382,208 ) Intangible assets ( 72,032 ) 10,870 ( 798 ) - ( 65,587 ) ( 127,547 ) Long-term debt 7,497 660 443 - - 8,600 Employee benefits 23,111 5,119 ( 1,720 ) - - 26,510 Provisions 53,818 ( 5,399 ) ( 2,303 ) - 5,342 51,458 Tax losses 5,686 2,953 1,411 - 4 10,054 Other 892 ( 396 ) 10 - - 506 Net deferred tax liabilities ( 341,139 ) 22,444 ( 6,190 ) - ( 87,742 ) ( 412,627 ) Balance Recognized Recognized Disposal Acquired Balance December 31, in income directly of in business December 31, 2021 or loss in equity business combinations 2022 Property and equipment ( 432,334 ) 1,397 7,194 67,442 ( 3,810 ) ( 360,111 ) Intangible assets ( 78,888 ) 8,231 1,956 8,490 ( 11,821 ) ( 72,032 ) Long-term debt 8,025 ( 31 ) ( 497 ) - - 7,497 Employee benefits 43,821 6,711 ( 27,421 ) - - 23,111 Provisions 57,961 ( 4,466 ) 406 ( 1,490 ) 1,407 53,818 Tax losses 10,272 ( 4,058 ) ( 545 ) - 17 5,686 Other ( 2,917 ) 696 2,755 - 358 892 Net deferred tax liabilities ( 394,060 ) 8,480 ( 16,152 ) 74,441 ( 13,848 ) ( 341,139 ) |
Share capital and other compone
Share capital and other components of equity | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Share Capital And Other Components Of Equity [Abstract] | |
Share capital and other components of equity | 19. Share capital and other components of equity The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares and preferred shares, issuable in series. Both common and preferred shares are without par value. All issued shares are fully paid. The common shares entitle the holders thereof to one vote per share. The holders of the common shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time. Subject to the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attached to any other class of shares of the Company, the holders of the common shares are entitled to receive the remaining property of the Company upon its dissolution, liquidation or winding-up. The following table summarizes the number of common shares issued: (in number of shares) Note 2023 2022 Balance, beginning of year 86,539,559 92,152,893 Repurchase and cancellation of own shares ( 2,609,900 ) ( 6,368,322 ) Stock options exercised 21 512,074 754,988 Balance, end of period 84,441,733 86,539,559 The following table summarizes the share capital issued and fully paid: 2023 2022 Balance, beginning of year 1,089,229 1,133,181 Repurchase and cancellation of own shares ( 28,303 ) ( 68,536 ) Cash consideration of stock options exercised 12,777 16,502 Ascribed value credited to share capital on stock options exercised, net of tax 4,402 6,298 Issuance of shares on settlement of RSUs and PSUs, net of tax 29,185 1,784 Balance, end of year 1,107,290 1,089,229 Pursuant to the normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) which began on November 2, 2023 and ends on November 1, 2024, the Company is authorized to repurchase for cancellation up to a maximum of 7,161,046 of its common shares under certain conditions. As at December 31, 2023, and since the inception of this NCIB, the Company has repurchased and cancelled 785,140 shares. During 2023, the Company repurchased 2,609,900 common shares at a weighted average price of $ 110.36 per share for a total purchase price of $ 288.0 million relating to the current and prior NCIB. During 2022, the Company repurchased 6,368,322 common shares at a weighted average price of $ 89.19 per share for a total purchase price of $ 568.0 million relating to a previous NCIB. The excess of the purchase price paid over the carrying value of the shares repurchased in the amount of $ 259.7 million (2022 – $ 499.4 million) was charged to retained earnings as share repurchase premium. Dividends In 2023, the Company declared quarterly dividends amounting to a total of $ 1.45 per outstanding common share when the dividend was declared (2022 – $ 1.16 ) for a total of $ 124.3 million (2022 - $ 102.6 million). On February 15, 2024, the Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $ 0.40 per outstanding common share of the Company’s capital, for an expected aggregate payment of $ 33.8 million to be paid on April 15, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 29, 2024 . |
Earnings per share
Earnings per share | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Earnings per share [abstract] | |
Earnings per share | 20. Earnings per share Basic earnings per share The basic earnings per share and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding have been calculated as follows: (in thousands of dollars and number of shares) 2023 2022 Net income 504,877 823,232 Issued common shares, beginning of period 86,539,559 92,152,893 Effect of stock options exercised 340,802 314,112 Effect of repurchase of own shares ( 972,615 ) ( 3,107,423 ) Weighted average number of common shares 85,907,746 89,359,582 Earnings per share – basic (in dollars) 5.88 9.21 Diluted earnings per share The diluted earnings per share and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding after adjustment for the effects of all dilutive common shares have been calculated as follows: (in thousands of dollars and number of shares) 2023 2022 Net income 504,877 823,232 Weighted average number of common shares 85,907,746 89,359,582 Dilutive effect: Stock options, restricted share units and performance share units 1,147,023 1,898,097 Weighted average number of diluted common shares 87,054,769 91,257,679 Earnings per share - diluted (in dollars) 5.80 9.02 As at December 31, 2023, no stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share (2022 – nil ) as none were deemed to be anti-dilutive. The average market value of the Company’s shares for purposes of calculating the dilutive effect of stock options was based on quoted market prices for the period during which the options were outstanding. |
Share-based payment arrangement
Share-based payment arrangements | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [abstract] | |
Share-based payment arrangements | 21. Share-based payment arrangements Stock option plan (equity-settled) The Company offers a stock option plan for the benefit of certain of its employees. The maximum number of shares that can be issued upon the exercise of options granted under the current 2012 stock option plan is 5,979,201 . Each stock option entitles its holder to receive one common share upon exercise. The exercise price payable for each option is determined by the Board of Directors at the date of grant, and may not be less than the volume weighted average trading price of the Company’s shares for the last five trading days immediately preceding the grant date. The options vest in equal installments over three years and the expense is recognized following the accelerated method as each installment is fair valued separately and recorded over the respective vesting periods. The table below summarizes the changes in the outstanding stock options: (in thousands of options and in dollars) 2023 2022 Weighted Weighted Number average Number average of exercise of exercise options price options price Balance, beginning of year 1,302 27.89 2,061 25.70 Exercised ( 512 ) 25.92 ( 755 ) 21.84 Forfeited - - ( 4 ) 40.41 Balance, end of year 790 29.17 1,302 27.89 Options exercisable, end of year 790 29.17 1,273 27.60 The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2023: (in thousands of options and in dollars) Options outstanding and exercisable Weighted average Number remaining of contractual life Exercise prices options (in years) 26.82 13 0.1 23.70 233 1.1 30.71 496 2.2 40.41 48 3.6 790 1.9 Of the options outstanding at December 31, 2023, a total of 726,572 (2022 – 1,106,883 ) are held by key management personnel. The weighted average share price at the date of exercise for stock options exercised in 2023 was $ 123.72 (2022 – $ 99.32 ). In 2023, the Group recognized a compensation expense of $ 0.2 million (2022 - $ 0.4 million) with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus. No stock options were granted during 2023 and 2022 under the Company’s stock option plan. Deferred share unit plan for board members (cash-settled) Quarterly cash amounts are paid to the board members on the second Thursday following each quarter. In addition, an equity portion of compensation is awarded, comprised of restricted share units granted annually effective on the date of each Annual Meeting, with a vesting period of one year . Until December 31, 2020, the Company offered a deferred share unit (“DSU”) plan for its board members. Under this plan, board members could elect to receive cash, DSUs or a combination of both for their compensation. The following table provides the number of DSUs related to this plan: (in units) 2023 2022 Balance, beginning of year 310,128 306,554 Paid ( 313,312 ) - Forfeited ( 170 ) - Dividends paid in units 3,354 3,574 Balance, end of year - 310,128 In 2023, the Group recognized, as a result of the cash-settled director compensation plan, a compensation expense of $ 1.1 million (2022 - $ 1.2 million). In personnel expenses, the Group recognized a mark-to-market loss on DSUs of $ 4.5 million (2022 – gain of $ 1.3 million). As at December 31, 2023, the total carrying amount of liabilities for cash-settled arrangements recorded in trade and other payables is $ 2.9 million (2022 - $ 31.0 million) following the settlement of all outstanding DSUs in 2023 for a total cash settlement of $ 35.8 million, of which $ 2.9 million is payable at the end of 2024. Restricted share unit and performance share unit plans (equity-settled) The Company offers an equity incentive plan for the benefit of senior employees of the Group. Each participant’s annual LTIP allocation is split in two equally weighted awards of performance share units (“PSUs”) and of restricted share units (‘’RSUs’’). The PSUs are subject to both performance and time cliff vesting conditions on the third anniversary of the award whereas the RSUs are only subject to a time cliff vesting condition on the third anniversary of the award. The performance conditions attached to the PSUs are equally weighted between absolute earnings before interest and income tax and relative total shareholder return (“TSR”). For purposes of the relative TSR portion, there are two equally weighted comparisons: the first portion is compared against the TSR of a group of transportation industry peers and the second portion is compared against the S&P/TSX60 index. Restricted share units On February 6, 2023, the Company granted a total of 55,400 RSUs under the Company’s equity incentive plan of which 38,275 were granted to key management personnel. The fair value of the RSUs is determined to be the share price fair value at the date of the grant and is recognized as a share-based compensation expense, through contributed surplus, over the vesting period. The fair value of the RSUs granted was $ 115.51 per unit. On April 26, 2023, the Company granted a total of 7,632 RSUs under the Company’s equity incentive plan of which 7,632 were granted to the directors under the director compensation plan. The fair value of the RSUs is determined to be the share price fair value at the date of the grant and is recognized as a share-based compensation expense, through contributed surplus, over the vesting period. The fair value of the RSUs granted was $ 117.85 per unit. On February 7, 2022, the Company granted a total of 63,404 RSUs under the Company’s equity incentive plan of which 39,750 were granted to key management personnel. The fair value of the RSUs is determined to be the share price fair value at the date of the grant and is recognized as a share-based compensation expense, through contributed surplus, over the vesting period. The fair value of the RSUs granted was $ 98.27 per unit. On April 28, 2022, the Company granted a total of 10,815 RSUs under the Company’s equity incentive plan of which 10,815 were granted to the directors of the Company under the new director compensation plan. The fair value of the RSUs is determined to be the share price fair value at the date of the grant and is recognized as a share-based compensation expense, through contributed surplus, over the vesting period. The fair value of the RSUs granted was $ 83.28 per unit. The table below summarizes changes to the outstanding RSUs: (in thousands of RSUs and in dollars) 2023 2022 Weighted Weighted Number average Number average of grant date of grant date RSUs fair value RSUs fair value Balance, beginning of year 272 58.33 272 54.27 Granted 63 115.81 74 96.04 Reinvested 4 74.69 3 60.68 Settled ( 145 ) 36.87 ( 49 ) 93.80 Settled on sale of business - - ( 15 ) 44.19 Forfeited ( 2 ) 69.92 ( 13 ) 71.13 Balance, end of year 192 93.62 272 58.33 The following table summarizes information about RSUs outstanding and exercisable as at December 31, 2023: (in thousands of RSUs and in dollars) RSUs outstanding Remaining Number of contractual life Grant date fair value RSUs (in years) 70.59 71 0.1 117.85 8 0.3 98.27 58 1.1 115.51 55 2.1 192 1.0 The weighted average share price at the date of settlement of the other RSUs vested in 2023 was $ 115.13 (2022 – $ 83.28 ). The excess of the purchase price paid to repurchase shares on the market over the carrying value of awarded RSUs, in the amount of $ 18.3 million (2022 – $ 1.2 million), was charged to retained earnings as share repurchase premium. On August 31, 2022, due to the sale of CFI’s truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses, a total of 22,876 RSUs were cancelled ( 14,630 RSUs settled and 8,246 RSUs forfeited), and the employees were compensated based on the plan terms, which required unvested awards to be forfeited and vested awards to be paid out in cash equal to the fair value of the shares. The weighted average share price at the date of settlement of RSUs was $ 104.28 . The Group expensed the total initial grant date fair value of the settled RSUs and the excess of the price paid over the carrying value of shares, in the amount of $ 0.8 million, was accounted for as repurchase of an equity interest and charged to retained earnings. In 2023, the Group recognized, as a result of RSUs, a compensation expense of $ 6.0 million (2022 - $ 6.9 million) with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus. Of the RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2023, a total of 116,368 (2022 – 171,790 ) are held by key management personnel. Performance share units On February 6, 2023, the Company granted a total of 55,400 PSUs under the Company’s equity incentive plan of which 38,275 were granted to key management personnel. The fair value of the PSUs is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model for the TSR portion and using management’s estimates for the absolute earnings before interest and income tax portion. The estimates related to the absolute earnings before interest and income tax portion are revised during the vesting period and the cumulative amount recognized at each reporting date is based on the number of equity instruments for which service and non-market performance conditions are expected to be satisfied. The share-based compensation expense is recognized, through contributed surplus, over the vesting period. The fair value of the PSUs granted was $ 135.15 per unit as at grant date and $ 135.15 per unit as at December 31, 2023. On February 7, 2022, the Company granted a total of 63,404 PSUs under the Company’s equity incentive plan of which 39,750 were granted to key management personnel. The fair value of the PSUs is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model for the TSR portion and using management’s estimates for the absolute earnings before interest and income tax portion. The estimates related to the absolute earnings before interest and income tax portion are revised during the vesting period and the cumulative amount recognized at each reporting date is based on the number of equity instruments for which service and non-market performance conditions are expected to be satisfied. The share-based compensation expense is recognized, through contributed surplus, over the vesting period. The fair value of the PSUs granted was $ 100.43 per unit as at grant date and $ 120.08 per unit as at December 31, 2023. The table below summarizes changes to the outstanding PSUs: (in thousands of PSUs and in dollars) 2023 2022 Weighted Weighted Number average Number average of grant date of grant date PSUs fair value PSUs fair value Balance, beginning of year 261 62.87 226 52.25 Granted 55 135.15 63 100.43 Reinvested 4 84.93 3 62.94 Settled ( 267 ) 32.70 ( 6 ) 47.77 Added due to performance conditions 134 32.93 22 50.87 Settled on sale of business - - ( 28 ) 46.85 Forfeited ( 3 ) 109.61 ( 19 ) 75.59 Balance, end of year 184 106.17 261 62.87 The following table summarizes information about PSUs outstanding and exercisable as at December 31, 2023: (in thousands of PSUs and in dollars) PSUs outstanding Remaining Number of contractual life Grant date fair value PSUs (in years) 89.64 71 0.1 100.43 58 1.1 135.15 55 2.1 184 1.0 The weighted average share price at the date of settlement of the other PSUs vested in 2023 was $ 115.13 (2022 – $ 104.53 ). The excess of the purchase price paid to repurchase shares on the market over the carrying value of awarded PSUs, in the amount of $ 36.6 million, was charged to retained earnings as share repurchase premium (2022 – $ 1.8 million). On August 31, 2022, due to the sale of CFI’s truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses, a total of 41,380 PSUs, including 18,504 PSUs added for performance conditions met as per PSU plan terms, were cancelled ( 28,442 PSUs settled and 12,938 PSUs forfeited), and the employees were compensated based on the plan terms, which require unvested awards to be forfeited and vested awards to be paid out in cash equal to the fair value of the shares. The weighted average share price at the date of settlement of PSUs was $ 104.28 . The Group expensed the total fair value of the settled PSUs and the excess of the price paid over the carrying value of shares, in the amount of $ 0.8 million, was accounted for as repurchase of an equity interest and charged to retained earnings. In 2023, the Group recognized, as a result of PSUs, a compensation expense of $ 7.3 million (2022 - $ 7.3 million) with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus. Of the PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2023, a total of 116,368 (2022 – 171,790 ) are held by key management personnel. |
Materials and services expenses
Materials and services expenses | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Material income and expense [abstract] | |
Materials and services expenses | 22. Materials and services expenses The Group’s materials and services expenses are primarily costs related to independent contractors and vehicle operation expenses. Vehicle operation expenses consists primarily of fuel costs, repairs and maintenance, insurance, permits and operating supplies. 2023 2022 Independent contractors 2,805,924 3,394,544 Vehicle operation expenses 999,922 1,197,647 3,805,846 4,592,191 |
Personnel expenses
Personnel expenses | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Personnel Expense [Abstract] | |
Personnel expenses | 23. Personnel expenses Note 2023 2022 Short-term employee benefits 2,007,954 2,216,769 Contributions to defined contribution plans 8,399 9,570 Current and past service costs related to defined benefit plans 16 58,537 116,506 Termination benefits 16,743 6,688 Equity-settled share-based payment transactions 21 13,451 14,648 Cash-settled share-based payment transactions 21 4,538 ( 1,325 ) 2,109,622 2,362,856 |
Finance Income and Finance Cost
Finance Income and Finance Costs | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure Of Finance Income And Finance Costs [Abstract] | |
Finance income and finance costs | 24. Finance income and finance costs Recognized in income or loss: Costs (income) 2023 2022 Interest expense on long-term debt and amortization of deferred financing fees 59,432 52,230 Interest expense on lease liabilities 16,042 13,264 Interest income ( 8,121 ) ( 1,750 ) Net change in fair value and accretion expense of contingent considerations 165 216 Net foreign exchange (gain) loss ( 491 ) 556 Other financial expenses 13,844 15,881 Net finance costs 80,871 80,397 Presented as: Finance income ( 8,612 ) ( 1,750 ) Finance costs 89,483 82,147 |
Income tax expense
Income tax expense | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract] | |
Income tax expense | 25. Income tax expense Income tax recognized in income or loss: 2023 2022 Current tax expense Current period 192,388 263,877 Adjustment for prior years 1,943 ( 12,988 ) 194,331 250,889 Deferred tax expense (recovery) Origination and reversal of temporary differences ( 20,102 ) ( 19,834 ) Variation in tax rate 1,551 ( 242 ) Adjustment for prior years ( 3,893 ) 11,596 ( 22,444 ) ( 8,480 ) Income tax expense 171,887 242,409 Income tax recognized in other comprehensive income: 2023 2022 Tax Tax Before (benefit) Net of Before (benefit) Net of tax expense tax Tax expense tax Foreign currency translation differences ( 881 ) - ( 881 ) ( 10,148 ) - ( 10,148 ) Defined benefit plan remeasurement gains (losses) 2,676 660 2,016 85,184 21,676 63,508 Employee benefit - - - 304 12 292 Gain (loss) on net investment hedge 37,913 ( 1,792 ) 39,705 ( 76,141 ) ( 4,095 ) ( 72,046 ) Change in fair value of investment in equity securities 8,383 1,102 7,281 ( 6,573 ) ( 1,078 ) ( 5,495 ) 48,091 ( 30 ) 48,121 ( 7,374 ) 16,515 ( 23,889 ) Reconciliation of effective tax rate: 2023 2022 Income before income tax 676,764 1,065,641 Income tax using the Company’s statutory tax rate 26.5 % 179,342 26.5 % 282,395 Increase (decrease) resulting from: Rate differential between jurisdictions 0.1 % 548 - 0.2 % ( 2,206 ) Variation in tax rate 0.2 % 1,551 0.0 % ( 242 ) Non deductible expenses 0.3 % 2,005 0.3 % 3,105 Tax deductions and tax exempt income* - 2.2 % ( 14,909 ) - 3.8 % ( 40,172 ) Adjustment for prior periods - 0.3 % ( 1,950 ) - 0.1 % ( 1,392 ) Multi-jurisdiction tax 0.8 % 5,300 0.1 % 921 25.4 % 171,887 22.7 % 242,409 * Tax deductions and tax exempt income for 2022 is mainly due to the gain on sale of business recorded on the sale of CFI’s Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses resulting in no taxes. |
Financial instruments and finan
Financial instruments and financial risk management | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract] | |
Financial instruments and financial risk management | 26. Financial instruments and financial risk management Risks In the normal course of its operations and through its financial assets and liabilities, the Group is exposed to the following risks: • credit risk • liquidity risk • market risk. This note presents information about the Group’s exposure to each of the above risks, the Group’s objectives and processes for managing risk, and the Group’s management of capital. Further quantitative disclosures are included throughout these consolidated financial statements. Risk management framework The Group’s management identifies and analyzes the risks faced by the Group, sets appropriate risk limits and controls, and monitors risks and adherence to limits. Risk management is reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group’s activities. The Board of Directors has overall responsibility of the Group’s risk management framework. The Board of Directors monitors the Group’s risks through its audit committee. The audit committee reports regularly to the Board of Directors on its activities. The Group’s audit committee oversees how management monitors and manages the Group’s risks and is assisted in its oversight role by the Group’s internal audit. Internal audit undertakes both regular and ad hoc reviews of risk, the results of which are reported to the audit committee. a) Credit risk Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligation, and arises principally from the Group’s trade receivables. The Group grants credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the credit risk of trade receivables is limited due to the following reasons: • There is a broad base of customers with dispersion across different market segments; • No single customer accounts for more than 5 % of the Group’s revenue ; • Approximately 89.9 % (2022 – 85.3 %) of the Group’s trade receivables are not past due or 30 days or less past due ; • Bad debt expense has been less than 0.3 % of consolidated revenues for the last 2 years. Exposure to credit risk The Group’s maximum credit exposure corresponds to the carrying amount of the financial assets. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was: December 31, December 31, Trade and other receivables 894,771 1,030,726 Impairment losses The aging of trade and other receivables at the reporting date was: Allowance Allowance for expected for expected Total credit loss Total credit loss 2023 2023 2022 2022 Not past due 619,888 1,817 696,357 1,124 Past due 1 – 30 days 159,928 2,909 184,907 2,904 Past due 31 – 60 days 47,529 8,727 83,676 8,712 Past due more than 60 days 96,932 16,053 94,824 16,298 924,277 29,506 1,059,764 29,038 The movement in the allowance for expected credit loss in respect of trade and other receivables during the year was as follows: 2023 2022 Balance, beginning of year 29,038 27,317 Business combinations 2,100 127 Sale of business - ( 1,914 ) Bad debt expenses 30,992 19,644 Amount written off and recoveries ( 33,302 ) ( 14,129 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 678 ( 2,007 ) Balance, end of year 29,506 29,038 b) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to its reputation. Cash inflows and cash outflows requirements from the Group’s entities are monitored closely and separately to ensure the Group optimizes its cash return on investment. Typically, the Group ensures that it has sufficient cash to meet expected operational expenses; this excludes the potential impact of extreme circumstances that cannot reasonably be predicted. The Group monitors its short and medium-term liquidity needs on an ongoing basis using forecasting tools. In addition, the Group maintains revolving facilities, which have $ 915.3 million availability as at December 31, 2023 (2022 - $ 911.8 million) and an additional $ 190.0 million credit available (CAD $ 245 million and USD $ 5 million). The additional credit is available under certain conditions under the Group’s syndicated bank agreement (2022 - $ 185.8 million, CAD $ 245 million and USD $ 5 million). The following are the contractual maturities of the financial liabilities, including estimated interest payment: Carrying Contractual Less than 1 to 2 2 to 5 More than amount cash flows 1 year years years 5 years 2023 Trade and other payables 671,936 671,936 671,936 - - - Long-term debt 1,884,274 2,644,474 257,414 354,206 293,772 1,739,082 Other financial liability 13,572 13,572 12,732 840 - - 2,569,782 3,329,982 942,083 355,046 293,772 1,739,082 2022 Trade and other payables 708,768 708,768 708,768 - - - Long-term debt 1,315,757 1,659,085 80,916 268,727 229,969 1,079,473 Other financial liability 8,775 8,775 8,775 - - - 2,033,300 2,376,628 798,459 268,727 229,969 1,079,473 It is not expected that the contractual cash flows could occur significantly earlier, or at significantly different amounts. c) Market risk Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates, will affect the Group’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposure within acceptable parameters, while optimizing the return. The Group buys and sell derivatives, periodically, and also incurs financial liabilities, in order to manage market risks. All such transactions are carried out within the guidelines set by the Group’s management and it does not use derivatives for speculative purposes. The Group buys investment in equity securities to hold the investments for the long term for strategic purposes. All investments are designated as fair value through OCI. d) Currency risk The Group is exposed to currency risk on financial assets and liabilities, sales and purchases that are denominated in a currency other than the respective functional currencies of Group entities. Primarily the Canadian entities are exposed to U.S. dollars and entities having a functional currency other than the Canadian dollars (foreign operations) are not significantly exposed to currency risk. The Group mitigates and manages its future USD cash flow by creating offsetting positions through the use of foreign exchange contracts periodically and USD debt. To mitigate its financial net liabilities exposure to foreign currency risk related to Canadian entities, the Group designated a portion of its U.S. dollar denominated debt as a hedging item in a net investment hedge. The Group’s financial assets and liabilities exposure to foreign currency risk related to Canadian entities was as follows based on notional amounts: 2023 2022 Trade and other receivables 41,239 50,732 Trade and other payables ( 7,379 ) ( 8,301 ) Long-term debt ( 1,654,689 ) ( 1,079,774 ) Balance sheet exposure ( 1,620,829 ) ( 1,037,343 ) Long-term debt designated as investment hedge 1,655,000 1,080,000 Net balance sheet exposure 34,171 42,657 The Group estimates its annual net USD denominated cash flow from operating activities at approximately $ 470 million (2022 - $ 720 million). This cash flow is earned evenly throughout the year. The following exchange rates applied during the year: December 31, December 31, Average USD for the year ended 1.3497 1.3013 Closing USD as at 1.3243 1.3554 Sensitivity analysis A 1-cent increase in the U.S. dollar at the reporting date, assuming all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant, would have increased (decreased) equity and income or loss by the amounts shown below. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2022. 2023 2022 1-cent 1-cent 1-cent 1-cent Increase Decrease Increase Decrease Balance sheet exposure ( 12,239 ) 12,239 ( 7,653 ) 7,653 Long-term debt designated as investment hedge 12,497 ( 12,497 ) 7,968 ( 7,968 ) Net balance sheet exposure 258 ( 258 ) 315 ( 315 ) e) Interest rate risk The Group’s intention is to minimize its exposure to changes in interest rates by maintaining a significant portion of fixed-rate interest-bearing long-term debt. This is achieved by periodically entering into interest rate swaps, although no interest rate swaps were in effect during 2023. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the interest rate profile of the Group’s carrying amount of interest-bearing financial instruments excluding the effects of interest rate derivatives was: 2023 2022 Fixed rate instruments 1,884,182 1,315,757 1,884,182 1,315,757 The fair value of the interest rate swaps has been estimated using industry standard valuation models which use rates published on financial capital markets, adjusted for credit risk. Fair value sensitivity analysis for fixed rate instruments The Group does not account for any fixed rate financial liabilities at fair value through income or loss. Therefore a change in interest rates at the reporting date would not affect income or loss. f) Capital management For the purposes of capital management, capital consists of share capital and retained earnings of the Group. The Group's objectives when managing capital are: • To ensure proper capital investment in order to provide stability and competitiveness to its operations; • To ensure sufficient liquidity to pursue its growth strategy and undertake selective acquisitions; • To maintain an appropriate debt level so that there are no financial constraints on the use of capital; and • To maintain investors, creditors and market confidence. The Group seeks to maintain a balance between the highest returns that might be possible with higher levels of borrowings and the advantages and security of a sound capital position. The Group monitors its long-term debt using the ratios below to maintain an appropriate debt level. The Group’s debt-to-equity and debt-to-capitalization ratios are as follows: 2023 2022 Long-term debt 1,884,182 1,315,757 Shareholders' equity 2,591,410 2,463,070 Debt-to-equity ratio 0.73 0.53 Debt-to-capitalization ratio 1 0.42 0.35 1 Long-term debt divided by the sum of shareholders' equity and long-term debt. There were no changes in the Group’s approach to capital management during the year. The Group’s credit facility agreement requires monitoring of two ratios on a quarterly basis. The first is a ratio of total debt plus letters of credit and some other long-term liabilities less cash (unrestricted cash for the credit facility and cash up to $100 million for the unsecured senior notes) to net income or loss before finance income and costs, income tax expense (recovery), depreciation, amortization, impairment of intangible assets, bargain purchase gain, and gain or loss on sale of land and buildings, assets held for sale and intangible assets (“Adjusted EBITDA”). The second is a ratio of adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and rent expense (“EBITDAR”), including last twelve months adjusted EBITDAR from acquisitions to interest and net rent expenses. These ratios are measured on a consolidated last twelve-month basis and are calculated as prescribed by the credit agreement which, among other things, requires the exclusion of the impact of IFRS 16 leases. These ratios must be kept below a certain threshold so as not to breach a covenant in the Group’s syndicated bank. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Group was in compliance with its financial covenants. Management believes that the Group has sufficient liquidity to continue both its operations as well as its acquisition strategy. Upon maturity of the Group’s long-term debt, the Group’s management and its Board of Directors will assess if the long-term debt should be renewed at its original value, increased or decreased based on the then required capital, credit availability and future interest rates. g) Accounting classification and fair values T he fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the statements of financial position, are as follows: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Amount Value Amount Value Financial assets Assets carried at fair value Investment in equity securities 50,209 50,209 85,964 85,964 Assets carried at amortized cost Trade and other receivables 894,771 894,771 1,030,726 1,030,726 944,980 944,980 1,116,690 1,116,690 Financial liabilities Liabilities carried at fair value Other financial liability 27,119 27,119 19,657 19,657 Liabilities carried at amortized cost Trade and other payables 671,936 671,936 708,768 708,768 Long-term debt 1,884,182 1,678,662 1,315,757 1,300,591 2,583,237 2,377,717 2,044,182 2,029,016 Interest rates used for determining fair value The carrying amount of the Group’s debt does not approximate fair value. The interest rates used to discount estimated cash flows to calculate fair value, when applicable, are based on the current interest rates for debt with similar terms, company rating and remaining maturity. Fair value hierarchy The Group’s financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are investment in equity securities discussed above. Investment in equity securities include Level 1 investments that are marked to market with the publicly traded information as at December 31, 2023, and Level 2 investments that are marked to market using valuation techniques in which all significant inputs were based on observable market data. The remaining investment in equity securities is measured using level-3 inputs of the fair value hierarchy. |
Contingencies, letters of credi
Contingencies, letters of credit and other commitments | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure Of Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] | |
Contingencies, letters of credit and other commitments | 27. Contingencies, letters of credit and other commitments a) Contingencies There are pending operational and personnel related claims against the Group. In the opinion of management, these claims are adequately provided for in long-term provisions on the consolidated statements of financial position and settlement should not have a significant impact on the Group’s financial position or results of operations. b) Letters of credit As at December 31, 2023, the Group had $ 106.2 million of outstanding letters of credit (2022 - $ 66.8 million). c) Other commitments As at December 31, 2023, the Group had $ 62.3 million of purchase commitments (2022 – $ 149.8 million) and $ 44.4 million of purchase orders for leases that the Group intends to enter into and that are expected to materialize within a year (2022 – $ 13.9 million). On December 22, 2023, the Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Daseke, Inc., a flatbed and specialized transportation and logistics company in North America, for $ 8.30 in cash per common share, including merger consideration for the common stock, retirement of Daseke's preferred stock, payoff or assumption of outstanding debt, net of cash and estimated transaction fees and expenses, estimated at $ 1.1 billion. The transaction is subject to approval of holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Daseke common stock and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close during the second quarter of 2024. |
Related parties
Related parties | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Related party transactions [abstract] | |
Related parties | 28. Related parties Parent and ultimate controlling party There is no single ultimate controlling party. Although the shares of the Company are widely held, certain institutional investors hold meaningful positions. Transactions with key management personnel Board members of the Company, executive officers and top managers of major Group entities are deemed to be key management personnel. There were no other transactions with key management personnel other than their respective compensation. Key management personnel compensation In addition to their salaries, the Company also provides non-cash benefits to board members and executive officers. Executive officers also participate in the Company’s stock option and performance contingent restricted share unit and performance share unit plans and board members are entitled to deferred share units, as described in note 21. Costs incurred for key management personnel in relation to these plans are detailed below. Ke y management personnel compensation comprised: 2023 2022 Short-term benefits 15,457 16,858 Post-employment benefits 619 800 Equity-settled share-based payment transactions 8,674 10,874 24,750 28,532 |
Material accounting policies (P
Material accounting policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of consolidation | a) Basis of consolidation i) Business combinations The Group measures goodwill as the fair value of the consideration transferred including the fair value of liabilities resulting from contingent consideration arrangements, less the net recognized amount of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, all measured at fair value as of the acquisition date. When the excess is negative, a bargain purchase gain is recognized immediately in income or loss. Transaction costs, other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity securities, that the Group incurs in connection with a business combination, are expensed as incurred. ii) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has the right to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those through its power over the entity. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. iii) Transactions eliminated on consolidation Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. |
Foreign currency translation | b) Foreign currency translation i) Foreign currency transactions Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of the Group’s entities at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency at the exchange rate in effect at the reporting date. The foreign currency gain or loss on monetary items is the difference between amortized cost in the functional currency at the beginning of the period, adjusted for effective interest and payments during the period, and the amortized cost in foreign currency translated at the exchange rate at the end of the reporting period. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated at the rate in effect on the transaction date. Income and expense items denominated in foreign currency are translated at the date of the transactions. Gains and losses are included in income or loss. ii) Foreign operations The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on business combinations, are translated to Canadian dollars at exchange rates in effect at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated to Canadian dollars at the average exchange rate in effect during the reporting period. Foreign currency differences are recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) in the accumulated foreign currency translation differences account. When a foreign operation is disposed of, the relevant amount in the cumulative amount of foreign currency translation differences is transferred to income or loss as part of the income or loss on disposal. On the partial disposal of a subsidiary while retaining control, the relevant proportion of such cumulative amount is reattributed to non-controlling interest. In any other partial disposal of a foreign operation, the relevant proportion is reclassified to income or loss. Foreign exchange gains or losses arising from a monetary item receivable from or payable to a foreign operation, the settlement of which is neither planned nor likely to occur in the foreseeable future and which in substance is considered to form part of the net investment in the foreign operation, are recognized in other comprehensive income in the accumulated foreign currency translation differences account. Translation gains and losses from the application of U.S dollars as the presentation currency while the Canadian dollar is the functional currency are included as part of the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment. |
Financial instruments | c) Financial instruments i) Non-derivative financial assets The Group initially recognizes financial assets on the trade date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are initially measured at fair value, except for trade receivables which are initially measured at their transaction price when the trade receivables do not contain a significant financing component. If the financial asset is not subsequently accounted for at fair value through profit or loss, then the initial measurement includes transaction costs that are directly attributable to the asset’s acquisition or origination. On initial recognition, the Group classifies its financial assets as subsequently measured at either amortized cost or fair value, depending on its business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets and depending on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. The Group derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows on the financial asset in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred. Any interest in transferred financial assets that is created or retained by the Group is recognized as a separate asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is presented in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Group has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Financial assets measured at amortized cost A financial asset is subsequently measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method and net of any impairment loss, if: • The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and • The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and/or interest. The Group currently classifies its cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and long-term non-trade receivables included in other non-current assets as financial assets measured at amortized cost. The Group recognizes loss allowances for expected credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost. The Group has a portfolio of trade receivables at the reporting date. The Group uses a provision matrix to determine the lifetime expected credit losses for the portfolio. The Group uses historical trends of the probability of default, the timing of recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, adjusted for management’s judgment as to whether current economic and credit conditions are such that the actual losses are likely to be greater or less than suggested by historical trends. An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortized cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. Losses are recognized in income or loss and reflected in an allowance account against trade and other receivables. Financial assets measured at fair value These assets are measured at fair value and changes therein, including any interest or dividend income, are recognized in income or loss. However, for investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading, the Group may elect at initial recognition to present gains and losses in other comprehensive income. For such investments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, gains and losses are never reclassified to profit or loss, and no impairment is recognized in profit or loss. Dividends earned from such investments are recognized in profit or loss, unless the dividend clearly represents a repayment of part of the cost of the investment. Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income On initial recognition of an equity investment that is not held for trading, the Group may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in the investment’s fair value in OCI. This election is made on an investment-by-investment basis. ii) Non-derivative financial liabilities The Group initially recognizes debt issued and subordinated liabilities on the date that they are originated. All other financial liabilities are recognized initially on the trade date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. A financial liability is derecognized when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled or expire. Financial liabilities are classified into financial liabilities measured at amortized cost and financial liabilities measured at fair value. Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost A financial liability is subsequently measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method. The Group currently classifies bank indebtedness, trade and other payables and long-term debt as financial liabilities measured at amortized cost. Financial liabilities measured at fair value Financial liabilities at fair value are initially recognized at fair value and are re-measured at each reporting date with any changes therein recognized in net earnings. The Group currently classifies its contingent consideration liability in connection with a business acquisition as a financial liability measured at fair value. iii) Share capital Common shares Common shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of common shares and stock options are recognized as a deduction to share capital, net of any tax effects. When share capital recognized as equity is repurchased, share capital is reduced by the amount equal to weighted average historical cost of repurchased equity. The excess amount of the consideration paid, which includes directly attributable costs, net of any tax effects, is recognized as a deduction from retained earnings. |
Hedge accounting | d) Hedge accounting Management’s risk strategy is focused on reducing the variability in profit or losses and cash flows associated with exposure to market risks. Hedge accounting is used to reduce this variability to an acceptable level. The hedges employed by the Group reduce the currency fluctuation exposures. On the initial designation of a hedging relationship, the Group formally documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged items, including the risk management objectives and strategy in undertaking the hedge transaction, together with the methods that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the hedging relationship. The Group makes an assessment, both at the inception of the hedge relationship as well as on an ongoing basis, whether the hedging instruments are expected to be effective in offsetting the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the respective hedged items throughout the period for which the hedge is designated. Net investment hedge The Group designates a portion of its U.S. dollar denominated debt as a hedging item in a net investment hedge. The Group applies hedge accounting to foreign currency differences arising between the functional currency of the foreign operation and the Company’s functional currency (CAD), regardless of whether the net investment is held directly or through an intermediate parent. Foreign currency differences arising on the translation of a financial liability designated as a hedge of a net investment in foreign operations are recognized in other comprehensive income to the extent that the hedge is effective and are presented in the currency translation differences account within equity. To the extent that the hedge is ineffective, such differences are recognized in income or loss. When the hedged net investment is disposed of, the relevant amount in the translation reserve is transferred to income or loss as part of the gain or loss on disposal. |
Property and equipment | e) Property and equipment Property and equipment are accounted for at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset and borrowing costs on qualifying assets. When parts of an item of property and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property and equipment. Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property and equipment, and are recognized in net income or loss. Depreciation is based on the cost of an asset less its residual value and is recognized in income or loss over the estimated useful life of each component of an item of property and equipment. The depreciation method and useful lives are as follows: Categories Basis Useful lives Buildings Straight-line 15 – 40 years Rolling stock Primarily straight-line 3 – 20 years Equipment Primarily straight-line 5 – 12 years Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate. Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment in accordance with IAS 36 Impairment of Assets when there are indicators that the carrying value may not be recoverable. |
Intangible assets | f) Intangible assets i) Goodwill Goodwill that arises upon business combinations is included in intangible assets. Goodwill is not amortized and is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. ii) Other intangible assets Intangible assets consist of customer relationships, trademarks, non-compete agreements and information technology. The Group determines the fair value of the customer relationship intangible assets using the excess earnings model and internally developed significant assumptions including: 1. Forecasted revenue attributable to existing customer contracts and relationships; 2. Estimated annual attrition rate; 3. Forecasted operating margins; and 4. Discount rates The internally developed assumptions are based on limited observable market information which cause measurement uncertainty, and the fair value of the customer related intangible assets are sensitive to changes to these assumptions. Intangible assets that are acquired by the Group and have finite lives are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives: Categories Useful lives Customer relationships 5 – 20 years Trademarks 5 – 20 years Non-compete agreements 3 – 10 years Information technology 5 – 7 years Useful lives are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate |
Leases | g) Leases At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the Group assesses whether: • the contract involves the use of an identified asset – this may be specific explicitly or implicitly, and should be physically distinct or represent substantially all of the capacity of a physically distinct asset. If the supplier has a substantive substitution right, the asset is not identified; • the Group has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset throughout the period of use; and • the Group has the right to direct the use of the asset. The Group has this right when it has the decision-making rights that are most relevant to changing how and for what purpose the asset is used. At inception or on reassessment of a contract that contains a lease component, the Group allocates the consideration in the contract to each lease component on the basis of their relative stand-alone prices. The Group recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred, less any lease incentives received. The assets are depreciated to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the lease term using the straight-line method as this most closely reflects the expected pattern consumption of the future economic benefits. The lease term includes periods covered by an option to extend if the Group is reasonably certain to exercise that option. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that cannot be readily determined, the Group's incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is a function of the Group’s incremental borrowing rate, the nature of the underlying asset, the location of the asset and the length of the lease. Generally, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. The lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in the future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Group's estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if the Group changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option. When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero. The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a lease term of 12 months or leases and leases of low-value assets. The Group recognises these lease payments as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. |
Impairment | h) Impairment Non-financial assets The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets other than inventoried supplies and deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. For goodwill, the recoverable amount is estimated on December 31 of each year. For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit”, or “CGU”). For the purposes of goodwill impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to the group of CGUs (usually a Group’s operating segment), that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. This allocation is subject to an operating segment ceiling test and reflects the lowest level at which that goodwill is monitored for internal reporting purposes. The Company performs goodwill impairment testing annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of a CGU, which is a Group’s operating segment, may exceed the recoverable amount of the CGU. The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset or group of assets. The fair value less cost to sell is based on market comparable multiples applied to forecasted earnings before financial expenses, income taxes, depreciation and amortization ("adjusted EBITDA") for the next year, which takes into account financial forecasts approved by senior management. The Group’s corporate assets do not generate separate cash inflows. If there is an indication that a corporate asset may be impaired, then the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the corporate asset belongs. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment losses recognized in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units, if any, and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a prorata basis. An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognized in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized. Impairment losses and impairment reversals are recognized in income or loss. |
Assets held for sale | i) Assets held for sale Non-current assets are classified as held-for-sale if it is highly probable that they will be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use. Such assets are generally measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Impairment losses on initial classification as held-for-sale or held-for-distribution and subsequent gains and losses on remeasurement are recognized in income or loss. Once classified as held-for-sale, intangible assets and property and equipment are no longer amortized or depreciated. |
Employee benefits | j) Employee benefits i) Defined contribution plans A defined contribution plan is a post-employment benefit plan under which an entity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity and will have no legal or constructive obligation to pay further amounts. Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognized as an employee benefit expense in income or loss in the periods during which services are rendered by employees. Prepaid contributions are recognized as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in future payments is available. ii) Defined benefit plans The Group’s net obligation in respect of defined benefit pension plans is calculated separately for each plan by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their services in the current and prior periods discounting that amount and deducting the fair value of any plan assets. The discount rate is the yield at the reporting date on AAA, AA or A credit-rated fixed income securities that have maturity dates approximating the terms of the Group’s obligations and that are denominated in the same currency in which the benefits are expected to be paid. The calculation is performed annually by a qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. When the calculation results in a benefit to the Group, the recognized asset is limited to the present value of economic benefits available in the form of any future refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan. In order to calculate the present value of economic benefits, consideration is given to any minimum funding requirements that apply to any plan in the Group. Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability, which comprise actuarial gains and losses, the return on plan assets (excluding interest) and the effect of the asset ceiling (if any, excluding interest), are recognized immediately in other comprehensive income. The Group determines the net interest expense (income) on the net defined benefit liability (asset) for the period by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation at the beginning of the annual period to the then-net defined benefit liability (asset), taking into account any changes in the net defined benefit liability (asset) during the period as a result of contributions and benefit payments. Net interest expense and other expenses related to defined benefit plans are recognized in profit or loss. When the benefits of a plan are changed or when a plan is curtailed, the resulting change in benefit that relates to past service or the gain or loss on curtailment is recognized immediately in profit or loss. The Group recognizes gains and losses on the settlement of a defined benefit plan when the settlement occurs. iii) Short-term employee benefits Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed as the related service is provided. A liability is recognized for the amount expected to be paid under short-term cash bonus or income-sharing plans if the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee, and the obligation can be estimated reliably. iv) Share-based payment transactions The grant date fair value of equity share-based payment awards granted to employees is recognized as a personnel expense, with a corresponding increase in contributed surplus, over the period that the employees unconditionally become entitled to the awards. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of awards for which the related service conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognized as an expense is based on the number of awards that do meet the related service condition at the vesting date. The fair value of the amount payable to board members in respect of deferred share unit (“DSU”), which are to be settled in cash, is recognized as an expense with a corresponding increase in liabilities. The liability is remeasured at each reporting date until settlement. The Group presents mark-to-market (gain) loss on DSUs in personnel expenses. v) Termination benefits Termination benefits are expensed at the earlier of when the Group can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits and when the Group recognises costs for a restructuring. If benefits are not expected to be fully settled within 12 months of the end of the reporting period, then they are discounted. |
Provisions | k) Provisions A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the unwinding of the discount is recognized as finance cost. Self-Insurance Self-insurance provisions represent the uninsured portion of outstanding claims at year-end. The provision represents an accrual for estimated future disbursements associated with the self-insured portion for claims filed at year-end and incurred but not reported, related to cargo loss, bodily injury, worker’s compensation and property damages. The estimates are based on the Group’s historical experience including settlement patterns and payment trends. The most significant assumptions in the estimation process include the consideration of historical claim experience, severity factors affecting the amounts ultimately paid, and current and expected levels of cost per claims. Changes in assumptions and experience could cause these estimates to change significantly in the near term. |
Revenue recognition | l) Revenue recognition The Group’s normal business operations consist of the provision of transportation and logistics services. All revenue relating to normal business operations is recognized over time in the statement of income. The stage of completion of the service is determined using the proportion of days completed to date compared to the estimated total days of the service. Revenue is presented net of trade discounts and volume rebates. Revenue is recognized as services are rendered, when the control of promised services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Group expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those services measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with the customers. The Group considers the contract with customers to include the general transportation service agreement and the individual bill of ladings with customers. Based on the evaluation of the control model, certain businesses, mainly in the Less-Than-Truckload segment, act as the principal within their revenue arrangements. The affected businesses report transportation revenue gross of associated purchase transportation costs rather than net of such amounts within the consolidated statements of income. |
Other operating expenses | m) Other operating expenses Other operating expenses consist primarily of third-party commissions, information technology support and software expenses, building expenses (including repairs and maintenance, electricity, janitorial & security services and property taxes). |
Finance income and finance costs | n) Finance income and finance costs Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested, dividend income and interest. Interest income is recognized as it accrues in income or loss, using the effective interest method. Finance costs comprise interest expense on bank indebtedness and long-term debt, unwinding of the discount on provisions and impairment losses recognized on financial assets (other than trade receivables). Fair value gains or losses on derivative financial instruments and on contingent considerations, and foreign currency gains and losses are reported on a net basis as either finance income or cost. |
Income taxes | o) Income taxes Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognized in income or loss except to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive income. Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable income or loss, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future. In addition, deferred tax is not recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously. A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available against which they can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized. |
Earnings per share | p) Earnings per share The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) data for its common shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the income or loss attributable to common shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for own shares held, if any. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the income or loss attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for own shares held, for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares, which comprise convertible debentures, warrants, and restricted share units and stock options granted to employees. |
Segment reporting | q) Segment reporting An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the Group’s other components. All operating segments’ operating results are reviewed regularly by the Group’s chief executive officer (“CEO”) to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. Segment results that are reported to the CEO include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly corporate assets (primarily the Group’s headquarters), head office expenses, income tax assets, liabilities and expenses, as well as long-term debt and interest expense thereon. Sales between the Group’s segments are measured at the exchange amount. Transactions, other than sales, are measured at carrying value. Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire property and equipment, and intangible assets other than goodwill. |
New standards and interpretations adopted during the year | r) New standards and interpretations adopted during the year The following new standards, and amendments to standards and interpretations, are effective for the first time for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023 and have been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements Definition of Accounting Estimates (Amendments to IAS 8) On February 12, 2021, the IASB issued Definition of Accounting Estimates (Amendments to IAS 8). The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments introduce a new definition for accounting estimates, clarifying that they are monetary amounts in the financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty. The amendments also clarify the relationship between accounting policies and accounting estimates by specifying that a company develops an accounting estimate to achieve the objective set out by an accounting policy. The adoption of the amendments did not have a material impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements. International Tax Reform – Pillar Two Model Rules (Amendments to IAS 12) In May 2023, the International Accounting Standards Board issued International Tax Reform – Pillar Two Model Rules to amend IAS 12. The amendments provide a temporary mandatory exception from the accounting for deferred tax that arises from legislation implementing the GloBE model rules. Entities are effectively prohibited from recognizing or disclosing information about deferred tax assets and liabilities related to top-up tax. This temporary exception applies to annual financial statements ending for periods on or after December 31, 2023 and applies retrospectively. The adoption of the amendments did not have a material impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements. New standards and interpretations not yet adopted The following new standards are not yet effective for the year ended December 31, 2023, and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current (Amendments to IAS 1) On January 23, 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (the 2020 amendments), to clarify the classification of liabilities as current or non-current. On October 31, 2022, the IASB issued Non-current Liabilities with Covenants (Amendments to IAS 1) (the 2022 amendments), to improve the information a company provides about long-term debt with covenants. The 2020 amendments and the 2022 amendments (collectively “the Amendments”) are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. A company that applies the 2020 amendments early is required to also apply the 2022 amendments. For the purposes of non-current classification, the Amendments removed the requirement for a right to defer settlement or roll over of a liability for at least twelve months to be unconditional. Instead, such a right must exist at the end of the reporting period and have substance. The Amendments reconfirmed that only covenants with which a company must comply on or before the reporting date affect the classification of a liability as current or non-current. Covenants with which a company must comply after the reporting date do not affect a liability’s classification at that date. The Amendments also clarify how a company classifies a liability that includes a counterparty conversion option. The Amendments state that: • the settlement of a liability includes transferring a company’s own equity instruments to the counterparty; and • when classifying liabilities as current or non-current a company can ignore only those conversion options that are recognized as equity. The adoption of the amendments is not expected to have a material impact. Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback On September 22, 2022, the IASB issued Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback (Amendments to IFRS 16). The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendment introduces a new accounting model which impacts how a seller-lessee accounts for variable lease payments that arise in a sale-and-leaseback transaction. The amendments clarify that on initial recognition, the seller-lessee includes variable lease payments when it measures a lease liability arising from a sale-and-leaseback transaction and after initial recognition, the seller-lessee applies the general requirements for subsequent accounting of the lease liability such that it recognizes no gain or loss relating to the right of use it retains. The amendments need to be applied retrospectively, which require seller-lessees to reassess and potentially restate sale-and-leaseback transactions entered into since implementation of IFRS 16 in 2019. The adoption of the amendments is not expected to have a material impact. |
Material accounting policies (T
Material accounting policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Depreciation Method and Useful Lives | The depreciation method and useful lives are as follows: Categories Basis Useful lives Buildings Straight-line 15 – 40 years Rolling stock Primarily straight-line 3 – 20 years Equipment Primarily straight-line 5 – 12 years |
Summary of Estimated Useful Lives of Intangible Assets with Finite Lives are Amortized on Straight-line Basis | Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives: Categories Useful lives Customer relationships 5 – 20 years Trademarks 5 – 20 years Non-compete agreements 3 – 10 years Information technology 5 – 7 years |
Segment reporting (Tables)
Segment reporting (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of operating segments [abstract] | |
Information Regarding Results of Reportable Segment | Information regarding the results of each reportable segment is included below. Performance is measured based on segment operating income or loss. This measure is included in the internal management reports that are reviewed by the Group’s CEO and refers to “Operating income” in the consolidated statements of income. Segment’s operating income or loss is used to measure performance as management believes that such information is the most relevant in evaluating the results of certain segments relative to other entities that operate within these industries. Package Less- and Than- Courier Truckload Truckload Logistics Corporate Eliminations Total 2023 Revenue (1) 461,930 2,777,308 1,625,592 1,604,878 - ( 52,822 ) 6,416,886 Fuel surcharge (1) 121,268 591,259 310,446 92,138 - ( 10,830 ) 1,104,281 Total revenue (1) 583,198 3,368,567 1,936,038 1,697,016 - ( 63,652 ) 7,521,167 Operating income (loss) 114,360 310,429 237,393 160,112 ( 64,659 ) - 757,635 Selected items: Depreciation and amortization 25,070 173,684 194,761 47,914 546 - 441,975 Loss on sale of land and buildings - ( 35 ) ( 5 ) - - - ( 40 ) Gain, net of impairment, on sale of assets held for sale - 10,546 3,949 226 - - 14,721 Loss on sale of business - - - - ( 3,011 ) - ( 3,011 ) Intangible assets 183,841 194,782 857,666 782,923 89 - 2,019,301 Total assets 359,177 2,329,677 2,004,163 1,140,174 450,429 - 6,283,620 Total liabilities 100,733 778,018 462,812 336,875 2,013,900 ( 128 ) 3,692,210 Additions to property and equipment 22,136 217,191 115,048 5,561 311 - 360,247 2022 Revenue (1) 498,972 3,243,556 1,986,331 1,689,122 - ( 60,917 ) 7,357,064 Fuel surcharge (1) 151,872 779,607 464,707 74,158 - ( 14,917 ) 1,455,427 Total revenue (1) 650,844 4,023,163 2,451,038 1,763,280 - ( 75,834 ) 8,812,491 Operating income 134,306 470,807 366,868 140,446 33,611 - 1,146,038 Selected items: Depreciation and amortization 26,532 152,666 212,430 38,244 721 - 430,593 Gain on sale of land and buildings - - 43 - - - 43 Gain, net of impairment, on sale of assets held for sale - 55,714 22,197 - - - 77,911 Gain on sale of business - - - - 73,653 - 73,653 Intangible assets 180,119 167,798 775,464 468,547 182 - 1,592,110 Total assets 362,724 2,275,672 1,861,093 731,564 274,777 - 5,505,830 Total liabilities 126,383 836,937 464,962 239,916 1,374,687 ( 125 ) 3,042,760 Additions to property and equipment 15,097 168,667 165,953 1,150 402 - 351,269 (1) Includes intersegment revenue and intersegment fuel surcharge |
Summary of Geographical information | Geographical information Revenue is attributed to geographical locations based on the origin of service’s location. Package Less- and Than- Courier Truckload Truckload Logistics Eliminations Total 2023 Canada 583,198 608,545 1,139,272 271,136 ( 34,915 ) 2,567,236 United States - 2,760,022 796,766 1,425,880 ( 28,737 ) 4,953,931 Total 583,198 3,368,567 1,936,038 1,697,016 ( 63,652 ) 7,521,167 2022 Canada 650,844 667,506 1,182,198 256,714 ( 34,202 ) 2,723,060 United States - 3,355,657 1,268,840 1,488,941 ( 41,632 ) 6,071,806 Mexico - - - 17,625 - 17,625 Total 650,844 4,023,163 2,451,038 1,763,280 ( 75,834 ) 8,812,491 Segment assets are based on the geographical location of the assets. As at As at December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Property and equipment, right-of-use assets and intangible assets Canada 2,208,595 1,848,746 United States 2,651,808 2,256,959 4,860,403 4,105,705 |
Business Combinations (Tables)
Business Combinations (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Have Been Adjusted Retrospective to the Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Summary of Purchase Price Allocations | The table below presents the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the best information available to the Group to date : Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed Note JHT Others December 31, 2023 Cash and cash equivalents 5,709 11,873 17,582 Trade and other receivables 38,250 39,650 77,900 Inventoried supplies and prepaid expenses 10,976 5,897 16,873 Property and equipment 9 65,489 174,850 240,339 Right-of-use assets 10 5,385 25,609 30,994 Intangible assets 11 198,659 80,807 279,466 Other assets 23,887 115 24,002 Trade and other payables ( 35,221 ) ( 28,884 ) ( 64,105 ) Income tax (payable) receivable ( 1,682 ) 729 ( 953 ) Provisions 17 ( 19,919 ) - ( 19,919 ) Other non-current liabilities ( 444 ) ( 44 ) ( 488 ) Long-term debt 14 ( 4,808 ) - ( 4,808 ) Lease liabilities 15 ( 5,385 ) ( 25,609 ) ( 30,994 ) Deferred tax liabilities 18 ( 55,367 ) ( 32,375 ) ( 87,742 ) Total identifiable net assets 225,529 252,618 478,147 Total consideration transferred 309,304 350,451 659,755 Goodwill 11 83,775 97,833 181,608 Cash 309,304 336,979 646,283 Contingent consideration - 13,472 13,472 Total consideration transferred 309,304 350,451 659,755 The table below presents the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed of the 2022 acquisitions as at December 31, 2022: Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed Note December 31, 2022 Cash and cash equivalents 863 Trade and other receivables 28,231 Inventoried supplies and prepaid expenses 2,179 Property and equipment 9 70,959 Right-of-use assets 10 28,269 Intangible assets 11 45,740 Other assets 368 Trade and other payables ( 10,327 ) Income tax payable ( 1,465 ) Provisions 17 ( 280 ) Lease liabilities 15 ( 28,269 ) Deferred tax liabilities 18 ( 13,848 ) Total identifiable net assets 122,420 Total consideration transferred 181,608 Goodwill 59,188 Cash 159,114 Contingent consideration 22,494 Total consideration transferred 181,608 |
Disclosure of Valuation Techniques Used For Measuring The Fair Value Of Material Assets Acquired Regarding UPS Freight | The valuation techniques used for measuring the fair value of land and buildings ($ 49.5 million) and customer relationships ($ 175.2 million) acquired regarding JHT were as follows: Assets acquired Valuation technique Key inputs Land and buildings Market comparison technique and cost technique : The valuation model considers market prices for comparable sites, when available, and considers depreciated replacement cost, which reflects adjustments for physical deterioration, when appropriate. - Market prices for comparable sites Average rebuild cost Customer relationships Excess earnings method: The valuation model considers the present value of net cash flows expected to be generated by the customer relationships, by excluding any cash flows related to contributory assets. - Forecasted revenue attributable to existing customers and relationships Annual attrition rate Forecasted operating margin Discount rate |
Disclosure of Goodwill Allocated To Segments Explanatory | The goodwill arising in the business combinations has been allocated to operating segments as indicated in the table below, which represents the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored internally. Operating segment Reportable segment December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Canadian Less-Than-Truckload Less-Than-Truckload 9,142 - U.S. Less-Than-Truckload Less-Than-Truckload 3,376 - Canadian Truckload Truckload 16,017 811 Specialized Truckload Truckload 43,080 35,865 Logistics Logistics 109,993 22,512 181,608 59,188 |
Sale of business (Tables)
Sale of business (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Sale of business [Abstract] | |
Summary of Disposal of Net Assets | The table below presents the net assets disposed: Note December 31, 2022 Cash and cash equivalents 6,790 Trade and other receivables 77,877 Inventoried supplies and prepaid expenses 7,856 Property and equipment 9 321,123 Right-of-use assets 10 3,203 Intangible assets 11 42,599 Goodwill 11 144,551 Other assets 306 Accumulated other comprehensive income - CTA 2,737 Trade and other payables ( 46,776 ) Income tax payable ( 564 ) Employee benefits ( 1,302 ) Provisions 17 ( 1,465 ) Lease liabilities 15 ( 3,129 ) Deferred tax liabilities 18 ( 74,441 ) Total identifiable net assets 479,365 Total consideration received 553,018 Gain on sale of business 73,653 |
Summary of Goodwill Disposed Allocated to Operating Segments | The goodwill disposed of was allocated to operating segments as indicated in the table below, which represents the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored internally: Operating segment Reportable segment December 31, 2022 U.S. Truckload Truckload 141,056 Logistics Logistics 3,495 144,551 |
Trade and other receivables (Ta
Trade and other receivables (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Trade and other current receivables [abstract] | |
Summary of Detailed Information about Trade and Other Receivables | December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Trade receivables, net of expected credit loss 846,681 966,428 Other receivables 48,090 64,298 894,771 1,030,726 |
Additional cash flow informat_2
Additional cash flow information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure Of Information About Additional Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |
Summary of Net Change in Non-cash Operating Working Capital | Net change in non-cash operating working capital 2023 2022 Trade and other receivables 224,121 ( 59,105 ) Inventoried supplies 6,533 ( 1,498 ) Prepaid expenses ( 11,648 ) 9,924 Trade and other payables ( 112,375 ) ( 96,774 ) 106,631 ( 147,453 ) |
Property and equipment (Tables)
Property and equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [abstract] | |
Summary of Property and Equipment | Land and Rolling Note buildings stock Equipment Total Cost Balance at December 31, 2021 1,233,268 1,772,463 200,765 3,206,496 Additions through business combinations 5 2,003 66,240 2,716 70,959 Other additions 46,928 286,277 18,064 351,269 Disposals ( 678 ) ( 122,946 ) ( 9,370 ) ( 132,994 ) Sale of business 6 ( 31,356 ) ( 452,547 ) ( 1,817 ) ( 485,720 ) Reclassification to assets held for sale ( 67,203 ) - - ( 67,203 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates ( 15,972 ) ( 47,939 ) ( 5,570 ) ( 69,481 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 1,166,990 1,501,548 204,788 2,873,326 Additions through business combinations 5 145,204 91,870 3,265 240,339 Other additions 77,516 265,687 17,044 360,247 Disposals ( 398 ) ( 136,028 ) ( 529 ) ( 136,955 ) Reclassification to assets held for sale ( 13,325 ) ( 19,741 ) - ( 33,066 ) Reclassification between categories* - 36,319 ( 36,319 ) - Effect of movements in exchange rates 7,990 18,545 4,122 30,657 Balance at December 31, 2023 1,383,977 1,758,200 192,371 3,334,548 Accumulated Depreciation Balance at December 31, 2021 72,012 577,893 101,450 751,355 Depreciation 21,353 203,431 23,854 248,638 Disposals ( 137 ) ( 56,549 ) ( 7,191 ) ( 63,877 ) Sale of business 6 ( 6,837 ) ( 157,618 ) ( 142 ) ( 164,597 ) Reclassification to assets held for sale ( 5,426 ) - - ( 5,426 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 2,175 ( 23,885 ) ( 3,012 ) ( 24,722 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 83,140 543,272 114,959 741,371 Depreciation 21,841 210,523 17,471 249,835 Disposals ( 92 ) ( 78,584 ) ( 410 ) ( 79,086 ) Reclassification to assets held for sale ( 1,003 ) ( 4,947 ) - ( 5,950 ) Reclassification between categories* - 11,089 ( 11,089 ) - Effect of movements in exchange rates 1,515 8,879 2,512 12,906 Balance at December 31, 2023 105,401 690,232 123,443 919,076 Net carrying amounts At December 31, 2022 1,083,850 958,276 89,829 2,131,955 At December 31, 2023 1,278,576 1,067,968 68,928 2,415,472 * Reclassification between categories had no impact on the depreciation of the reclassified property and equipment. |
Right-of-use assets (Tables)
Right-of-use assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of quantitative information about right-of-use assets [abstract] | |
Summary of Right-of-Use Assets | Land and Rolling Note buildings stock Equipment Total Cost Balance at December 31, 2021 510,277 233,710 3,903 747,890 Other additions 62,353 53,906 962 117,221 Additions through business combinations 5 14,217 14,052 - 28,269 Sale of business 6 ( 238 ) ( 5,780 ) - ( 6,018 ) Derecognition* ( 31,475 ) ( 34,221 ) ( 977 ) ( 66,673 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates ( 26,343 ) ( 9,624 ) ( 91 ) ( 36,058 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 528,791 252,043 3,797 784,631 Other additions 74,580 79,690 948 155,218 Additions through business combinations 5 15,033 15,961 - 30,994 Derecognition* ( 39,674 ) ( 62,276 ) ( 971 ) ( 102,921 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 9,629 4,940 40 14,609 Balance at December 31, 2023 588,359 290,358 3,814 882,531 Depreciation Balance at December 31, 2021 257,507 90,092 1,758 349,357 Depreciation 66,036 59,101 1,139 126,276 Sale of business 6 ( 130 ) ( 2,685 ) - ( 2,815 ) Derecognition* ( 22,733 ) ( 26,783 ) ( 1,082 ) ( 50,598 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates ( 14,424 ) ( 4,754 ) ( 51 ) ( 19,229 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 286,256 114,971 1,764 402,991 Depreciation 66,877 64,340 895 132,112 Derecognition* ( 28,074 ) ( 56,723 ) ( 971 ) ( 85,768 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 5,456 2,089 21 7,566 Balance at December 31, 2023 330,515 124,677 1,709 456,901 Net carrying amounts At December 31, 2022 242,535 137,072 2,033 381,640 At December 31, 2023 257,844 165,681 2,105 425,630 * Derecognized right-of-use assets include negotiated asset purchases and extinguishments resulting from accidents as well as fully amortized or end of term right-of-use assets. |
Intangible assets (Tables)
Intangible assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [abstract] | |
Summary of Reconciliation of Goodwill and Intangible Assets | Other intangible assets Non- Customer Trademarks compete Information Note Goodwill relationships and other agreements technology Total Cost Balance at December 31, 2021 1,572,291 588,514 88,811 17,948 31,996 2,299,560 Additions through business combinations 5 59,188 38,121 3,846 3,727 46 104,928 Other additions - - - - 6,120 6,120 Disposals - - ( 380 ) - - ( 380 ) Sale of business 6 ( 210,806 ) ( 33,312 ) ( 28,589 ) ( 150 ) ( 1,075 ) ( 273,932 ) Extinguishments - ( 61,985 ) ( 19,058 ) ( 836 ) ( 1,321 ) ( 83,200 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates ( 61,328 ) ( 17,641 ) ( 1,950 ) ( 682 ) ( 644 ) ( 82,245 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 1,359,345 513,697 42,680 20,007 35,122 1,970,851 Additions through business combinations 5 181,608 244,574 27,127 5,556 2,209 461,074 Other additions - - - - 2,758 2,758 Extinguishments - ( 7,203 ) ( 7,820 ) ( 2,524 ) ( 1,029 ) ( 18,576 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 21,176 6,127 685 280 245 28,513 Balance at December 31, 2023 1,562,129 757,195 62,672 23,319 39,305 2,444,620 Amortization and impairment losses Balance at December 31, 2021 147,480 287,578 45,675 7,666 18,240 506,639 Amortization - 43,538 4,764 3,702 3,675 55,679 Disposals - - ( 130 ) - - ( 130 ) Sale of business 6 ( 66,255 ) ( 16,669 ) ( 2,996 ) ( 26 ) ( 836 ) ( 86,782 ) Extinguishments - ( 61,985 ) ( 19,058 ) ( 836 ) ( 1,321 ) ( 83,200 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates ( 3,213 ) ( 8,210 ) ( 1,205 ) ( 376 ) ( 461 ) ( 13,465 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 78,012 244,252 27,050 10,130 19,297 378,741 Amortization - 46,629 5,461 4,099 3,839 60,028 Extinguishments - ( 7,203 ) ( 7,820 ) ( 2,524 ) ( 1,029 ) ( 18,576 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates exchange rates 1,040 3,150 428 168 340 5,126 Balance at December 31, 2023 79,052 286,828 25,119 11,873 22,447 425,319 Net carrying amounts At December 31, 2022 1,281,333 269,445 15,630 9,877 15,825 1,592,110 At December 31, 2023 1,483,077 470,367 37,553 11,446 16,858 2,019,301 |
Summary of Aggregate Carrying Amounts of Goodwill Allocated to Each Units | The aggregate carrying amounts of goodwill allocated to each unit are as follows: Reportable segment / operating segment December 31, December 31, Package and Courier 182,120 177,941 Less-Than-Truckload Canadian Less-Than-Truckload 140,402 128,449 U.S. Less-Than-Truckload 3,375 - Truckload Canadian Truckload 109,593 87,604 Specialized Truckload* 599,292 546,674 Logistics 448,295 340,665 1,483,077 1,281,333 * On August 31,2022, TFI International sold CFI’s Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses, operating primarily in the US-based Conventional TL operating segment. Subsequent to the sale, the remaining businesses operations in TFI International’s US-based Conventional TL operating segment, were transferred to the Specialized TL operating segment. |
Summary of Pretax Discount Rates | In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using pre-tax discount rates as follows: Reportable segment / operating segment 2023 2022 Package and Courier 12.0 % 11.5 % Less-Than-Truckload Canadian Less-Than-Truckload 12.0 % 11.5 % U.S. Less-Than-Truckload 11.4 % - Truckload Canadian Truckload 14.4 % 13.9 % Specialized Truckload* 13.2 % 12.7 % Logistics 11.4 % 10.9 % * On August 31,2022, TFI International sold CFI’s Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses, operating primarily in the US-based Conventional TL operating segment. Subsequent to the sale, the remaining businesses operations in TFI International’s US-based Conventional TL operating segment, were transferred to the Specialized TL operating segmen t. |
Investments (Tables)
Investments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Investment [Abstract] | |
Disclosure Of Investments | As at As at December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Level 1 investments 31,557 71,979 Level 2 investments 4,339 - Level 3 investments 14,313 13,985 50,209 85,964 |
Trade and Other Payables (Table
Trade and Other Payables (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Trade and other payables [abstract] | |
Summary of Trade and Other Payables | As at As at December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Trade payables and accrued expenses 450,638 498,777 Personnel accrued expenses 187,522 179,702 Dividend payable 33,776 30,289 671,936 708,768 |
Long-term debt (Tables)
Long-term debt (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [abstract] | |
Summary of Contractual Terms of Groups Interest-bearing Long-term Debt Measured at Amortized Cost | As at As at December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Non-current liabilities Unsecured revolving facilities 22,166 - Unsecured debenture - 147,233 Unsecured senior notes 1,652,049 1,075,702 Conditional sales contracts 31,278 55,735 Other long-term debt 4,338 - 1,709,831 1,278,670 Current liabilities Current portion of unsecured debenture 151,023 - Current portion of other long-term debt 354 - Current portion of conditional sales contracts 22,974 37,087 174,351 37,087 |
Summary of Terms and Conditions of Outstanding Long-term Debt | Terms and conditions of outstanding long-term debt are as follows: 2023 2022 Currency Nominal Year of Face Carrying Face Carrying Unsecured revolving facility a CAD BA + 1.125 % 2026 30,400 21,239 - - Unsecured revolving facility a USD SOFR + 1.125 % 2026 1,000 927 - - Unsecured debenture b CAD 3.32 % - 4.22 % 2024 200,000 151,023 200,000 147,233 Unsecured senior notes c USD 2.89 % - 5.64 % 2026 - 2038 255,000 254,376 180,000 179,013 Unsecured senior notes c USD 3.15 % - 3.50 % 2029 - 2036 500,000 499,100 500,000 497,258 Unsecured senior notes c USD 2.87 % - 3.55 % 2029 - 2034 200,000 199,665 200,000 199,644 Unsecured senior notes c USD 3.5 % - 3.8 % 2032 - 2037 200,000 199,808 200,000 199,787 Unsecured senior notes c USD 6.27 %- 7.11 % 2028 - 2043 500,000 499,100 - - Conditional sales contracts d Mainly CAD 1.45 % - 5.28 % 2024 - 2027 71,847 54,252 125,810 92,822 Other long-term debt USD 3.04 % 2027 4,692 4,692 - - 1,884,182 1,315,757 |
Summary of Changes to Long-term Debt | The table below summarizes changes to the long-term debt: Note 2023 2022 Balance at beginning of year 1,315,757 1,608,094 Proceeds from long-term debt 575,000 334,164 Business combinations 5 4,808 - Repayment of long-term debt ( 41,371 ) ( 369,692 ) Net increase (decrease) in revolving facilities 25,242 ( 236,502 ) Amortization of deferred financing fees 1,337 1,296 Effect of movements in exchange rates 41,322 ( 97,744 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates - debt designated as net investment hedge ( 37,913 ) 76,141 Balance at end of year 1,884,182 1,315,757 |
Summary of Principal Installments of Other Long-Term Debt Payable during the Subsequent Years | e) Principal installments of long-term debt payable during the subsequent years are as follows: Less than 1 to 5 More than 1 year years 5 years Total Unsecured revolving facilities - 23,906 - 23,906 Unsecured debenture 151,023 - - 151,023 Unsecured senior notes - 150,000 1,505,000 1,655,000 Conditional sales contracts 22,974 31,279 - 54,253 Other long-term debt 354 4,338 - 4,692 174,351 209,523 1,505,000 1,888,874 |
Lease liabilities (Tables)
Lease liabilities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Lease liabilities [abstract] | |
Summary of Lease Liabilities | As at As at December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Current portion of lease liabilities 127,397 115,934 Long-term portion of lease liabilities 332,761 297,105 460,158 413,039 |
Summary of Changes to Lease Liabilities | The table below summarizes changes to the lease liabilities: 2023 2022 Balance at beginning of year 413,039 429,206 Business combinations 5 30,994 28,269 Sale of business 6 - ( 3,129 ) Additions 155,218 117,221 Derecognition* ( 18,635 ) ( 16,285 ) Repayment ( 128,107 ) ( 123,606 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 7,649 ( 18,637 ) Balance at end of year 460,158 413,039 * Derecognized lease liabilities include negotiated asset purchases and extinguishments resulting from accidents. |
Summary of Contractual Cash Flow Maturities of Lease Liabilities | The total contractual cash flow maturities of the Group’s lease liabilities are as follows: As at December 31, 2023 Less than 1 year 145,542 Between 1 and 5 years 295,989 More than 5 years 78,016 519,547 |
Employee benefits (Tables)
Employee benefits (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of information about defined benefit plans [abstract] | |
Summary of Information About Group's Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Information in the tables that follow pertains to all of the Group’s defined benefit pension plans. December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans Total plans plans Total Defined benefit obligation 13,999 212,373 226,372 20,189 144,110 164,299 Fair value of plan assets ( 200 ) ( 172,941 ) ( 173,141 ) ( 10,214 ) ( 158,444 ) ( 168,658 ) Net defined benefit liability (asset) 13,799 39,432 53,231 9,975 ( 14,334 ) ( 4,359 ) |
Summary of Plan Assets | Plan assets comprise: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI International pension plans Equity securities 14 % 7 % Debt securities 0 % 91 % Other 86 % 2 % TForce Freight pension plans Equity securities 95 % 95 % Debt securities 5 % 5 % |
Summary of Movement in Present Value of Accrued Benefit Obligation for Defined Plans | Movement in the present value of the accrued benefit obligation for defined benefit plans: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans Total plans plans Total Defined benefit obligation, beginning of year 20,189 144,110 164,299 27,127 133,653 160,780 Current service cost 382 58,155 58,537 539 115,967 116,506 Interest cost 787 7,342 8,129 730 3,522 4,252 Benefits paid ( 10,139 ) ( 3,832 ) ( 13,971 ) ( 985 ) ( 1,283 ) ( 2,268 ) Remeasurement loss (gain) arising from: - Demographic - 1,017 1,017 - ( 12,200 ) ( 12,200 ) - Financial assumptions 566 7,303 7,869 ( 4,880 ) ( 83,707 ) ( 88,587 ) - Experience 1,849 ( 1,760 ) 89 ( 489 ) ( 11,463 ) ( 11,952 ) Settlement 28 29 57 - 82 82 Effect of movements in exchange rates 337 9 346 ( 1,853 ) ( 461 ) ( 2,314 ) Defined benefit obligation, end of year 13,999 212,373 226,372 20,189 144,110 164,299 |
Summary of Movement in Fair Value of Plan Assets for Defined Benefit Plans | Movement in the fair value of plan assets for defined benefit plans: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans Total plans plans Total Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year 10,214 158,444 168,658 13,437 80,466 93,903 Interest income 250 8,124 8,374 348 3,746 4,094 Employer contributions 37 - 37 457 103,099 103,556 Benefits paid ( 10,139 ) ( 3,832 ) ( 13,971 ) ( 985 ) ( 1,283 ) ( 2,268 ) Fair value remeasurement ( 165 ) 11,816 11,651 ( 2,066 ) ( 25,407 ) ( 27,473 ) Plan administration expenses ( 44 ) ( 1,623 ) ( 1,667 ) ( 59 ) ( 1,735 ) ( 1,794 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 47 12 59 ( 918 ) ( 442 ) ( 1,360 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year 200 172,941 173,141 10,214 158,444 168,658 |
Summary of Expense Recognized in Income or Loss | Expense recognized in income or loss: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans Total plans plans Total Current service cost 382 58,155 58,537 539 115,967 116,506 Net interest cost 537 ( 782 ) ( 245 ) 382 ( 224 ) 158 Plan administration expenses 44 1,623 1,667 59 1,735 1,794 Net settlement 28 29 57 - 82 82 Pension expense 991 59,025 60,016 980 117,560 118,540 Actual return on plan assets 85 19,940 20,025 ( 1,718 ) ( 21,661 ) ( 23,379 ) |
Summary of Actuarial Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income | Actuarial losses recognized in other comprehensive income: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans Total plans plans Total Amount accumulated in retained 8,871 ( 75,238 ) ( 66,367 ) 12,174 6,643 18,817 earnings, beginning of year Recognized during the year 2,580 ( 5,256 ) ( 2,676 ) ( 3,303 ) ( 81,881 ) ( 85,184 ) Amount accumulated in retained earnings, end of year 11,451 ( 80,494 ) ( 69,043 ) 8,871 ( 75,238 ) ( 66,367 ) Recognized during the year, net of tax 1,902 ( 3,918 ) ( 2,016 ) ( 2,435 ) ( 61,073 ) ( 63,508 ) |
Summary of Significant Actuarial Assumptions Used (Expressed as Weighted Average) | The significant actuarial assumptions used (expressed as weighted average): December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans plans plans Defined benefit obligation: Discount rate at 4.8 % 5.0 % 5.0 % 5.2 % Future salary increases 3.0 % 2.0 % 1.6 % 2.0 % Employee benefit expense: Discount rate at 5.0 % 5.0 % 2.4 % 5.2 % Rate of return on plan assets at 5.0 % 5.0 % 2.4 % 5.2 % Future salary increases 3.0 % 2.0 % 3.0 % 2.0 % |
Summary of Current Longevities Underlying Value of Liabilities in Defined Benefit Plans | Assumptions regarding future mortality are based on published statistics and mortality tables. The current longevities underlying the value of the liabilities in the defined benefit plans are as follows: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 TFI TForce TFI TForce International Freight International Freight pension pension pension pension plans plans plans plans Longevity at age 65 for current pensioners Males 22.3 19.1 22.7 19.0 Females 25.0 22.0 24.9 21.4 Longevity at age 65 for current members aged 45 Males 23.8 20.6 23.6 20.6 Females 26.3 23.4 25.8 22.9 At December 31, 2023 the weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligation was: TFI International pension plans 9.5 TForce Freight pension plans 17.6 |
Summary of Impact of Changes of Major Assumptions on Defined Benefit Obligation | The following table presents the impact of changes of major assumptions on the defined benefit obligation for the years ended: 2023 2022 Increase Decrease Increase Decrease Discount rate (1% movement) ( 34,520 ) 44,102 ( 25,536 ) 32,517 |
Summary of Historical Information of Plans | Historical information: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Defined benefit obligation 226,372 164,299 160,780 35,529 31,449 Fair value of plan assets ( 173,141 ) ( 168,658 ) ( 93,903 ) ( 21,147 ) ( 18,108 ) Deficit (surplus) in the plan 53,231 ( 4,359 ) 66,877 14,382 13,341 Experience adjustments arising on plan obligations 8,975 ( 112,739 ) 5,823 3,220 2,116 Experience adjustments arising on plan assets 11,651 ( 27,473 ) 310 1,129 467 |
Provisions (Tables)
Provisions (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Provisions [abstract] | |
Summary of Provisions | Note Self-insurance Other Total Balance at December 31, 2021 69,467 77,690 147,157 Additions through business combinations 5 - 280 280 Provisions made during the year 126,439 15,372 141,811 Provisions used during the year ( 80,040 ) ( 13,470 ) ( 93,510 ) Provisions reversed during the year ( 13,236 ) ( 306 ) ( 13,542 ) Unwind of discount on long-term provisions ( 4,153 ) - ( 4,153 ) Sale of business 6 ( 1,465 ) - ( 1,465 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates ( 761 ) ( 178 ) ( 939 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 96,251 79,388 175,639 Additions through business combinations 5 16,364 3,555 19,919 Provisions made during the year 159,276 12,937 172,213 Provisions used during the year ( 129,089 ) ( 52,637 ) ( 181,726 ) Provisions reversed during the year ( 16,705 ) ( 7,080 ) ( 23,785 ) Unwind of discount on long-term provisions ( 2,666 ) - ( 2,666 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 214 92 306 Balance at December 31, 2023 123,645 36,255 159,900 As at December 31, 2023 Current provisions 46,940 19,625 66,565 Non-current provisions 76,705 16,630 93,335 123,645 36,255 159,900 As at December 31, 2022 Current provisions 33,918 9,985 43,903 Non-current provisions 62,333 69,403 131,736 96,251 79,388 175,639 |
Deferred tax assets and liabi_2
Deferred tax assets and liabilities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities [abstract] | |
Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | December 31, December 31, Property and equipment ( 382,208 ) ( 360,111 ) Intangible assets ( 127,547 ) ( 72,032 ) Right-of-use assets 8,600 7,497 Employee benefits 26,510 23,111 Provisions 51,458 53,818 Tax losses 10,054 5,686 Other 506 892 Net deferred tax liabilities ( 412,627 ) ( 341,139 ) Presented as: Deferred tax assets 20,615 27,047 Deferred tax liabilities ( 433,242 ) ( 368,186 ) |
Summary of Movement in Temporary Differences | Movement in temporary differences during the year: Balance Recognized Recognized Disposal Acquired Balance December 31, in income directly of in business December 31, 2022 or loss in equity business combinations 2023 Property and equipment ( 360,111 ) 8,637 ( 3,233 ) - ( 27,501 ) ( 382,208 ) Intangible assets ( 72,032 ) 10,870 ( 798 ) - ( 65,587 ) ( 127,547 ) Long-term debt 7,497 660 443 - - 8,600 Employee benefits 23,111 5,119 ( 1,720 ) - - 26,510 Provisions 53,818 ( 5,399 ) ( 2,303 ) - 5,342 51,458 Tax losses 5,686 2,953 1,411 - 4 10,054 Other 892 ( 396 ) 10 - - 506 Net deferred tax liabilities ( 341,139 ) 22,444 ( 6,190 ) - ( 87,742 ) ( 412,627 ) Balance Recognized Recognized Disposal Acquired Balance December 31, in income directly of in business December 31, 2021 or loss in equity business combinations 2022 Property and equipment ( 432,334 ) 1,397 7,194 67,442 ( 3,810 ) ( 360,111 ) Intangible assets ( 78,888 ) 8,231 1,956 8,490 ( 11,821 ) ( 72,032 ) Long-term debt 8,025 ( 31 ) ( 497 ) - - 7,497 Employee benefits 43,821 6,711 ( 27,421 ) - - 23,111 Provisions 57,961 ( 4,466 ) 406 ( 1,490 ) 1,407 53,818 Tax losses 10,272 ( 4,058 ) ( 545 ) - 17 5,686 Other ( 2,917 ) 696 2,755 - 358 892 Net deferred tax liabilities ( 394,060 ) 8,480 ( 16,152 ) 74,441 ( 13,848 ) ( 341,139 ) |
Share capital and other compo_2
Share capital and other components of equity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Share Capital And Other Components Of Equity [Abstract] | |
Summary of Number of Common Shares Issued | The following table summarizes the number of common shares issued: (in number of shares) Note 2023 2022 Balance, beginning of year 86,539,559 92,152,893 Repurchase and cancellation of own shares ( 2,609,900 ) ( 6,368,322 ) Stock options exercised 21 512,074 754,988 Balance, end of period 84,441,733 86,539,559 |
Summary of Share Capital Issued and Fully Paid | The following table summarizes the share capital issued and fully paid: 2023 2022 Balance, beginning of year 1,089,229 1,133,181 Repurchase and cancellation of own shares ( 28,303 ) ( 68,536 ) Cash consideration of stock options exercised 12,777 16,502 Ascribed value credited to share capital on stock options exercised, net of tax 4,402 6,298 Issuance of shares on settlement of RSUs and PSUs, net of tax 29,185 1,784 Balance, end of year 1,107,290 1,089,229 |
Earnings per share (Tables)
Earnings per share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Earnings per share [abstract] | |
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share | The basic earnings per share and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding have been calculated as follows: (in thousands of dollars and number of shares) 2023 2022 Net income 504,877 823,232 Issued common shares, beginning of period 86,539,559 92,152,893 Effect of stock options exercised 340,802 314,112 Effect of repurchase of own shares ( 972,615 ) ( 3,107,423 ) Weighted average number of common shares 85,907,746 89,359,582 Earnings per share – basic (in dollars) 5.88 9.21 Diluted earnings per share The diluted earnings per share and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding after adjustment for the effects of all dilutive common shares have been calculated as follows: (in thousands of dollars and number of shares) 2023 2022 Net income 504,877 823,232 Weighted average number of common shares 85,907,746 89,359,582 Dilutive effect: Stock options, restricted share units and performance share units 1,147,023 1,898,097 Weighted average number of diluted common shares 87,054,769 91,257,679 Earnings per share - diluted (in dollars) 5.80 9.02 |
Share-based payment arrangeme_2
Share-based payment arrangements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |
Summary of Changes in Outstanding Stock Options | The table below summarizes the changes in the outstanding stock options: (in thousands of options and in dollars) 2023 2022 Weighted Weighted Number average Number average of exercise of exercise options price options price Balance, beginning of year 1,302 27.89 2,061 25.70 Exercised ( 512 ) 25.92 ( 755 ) 21.84 Forfeited - - ( 4 ) 40.41 Balance, end of year 790 29.17 1,302 27.89 Options exercisable, end of year 790 29.17 1,273 27.60 |
Summary of Information about Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable | The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2023: (in thousands of options and in dollars) Options outstanding and exercisable Weighted average Number remaining of contractual life Exercise prices options (in years) 26.82 13 0.1 23.70 233 1.1 30.71 496 2.2 40.41 48 3.6 790 1.9 |
Schedule of Deferred Share Unit Plan for Board Members | The following table provides the number of DSUs related to this plan: (in units) 2023 2022 Balance, beginning of year 310,128 306,554 Paid ( 313,312 ) - Forfeited ( 170 ) - Dividends paid in units 3,354 3,574 Balance, end of year - 310,128 |
Restricted Share Units | |
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |
Summary of Changes to Outstanding Options | The table below summarizes changes to the outstanding RSUs: (in thousands of RSUs and in dollars) 2023 2022 Weighted Weighted Number average Number average of grant date of grant date RSUs fair value RSUs fair value Balance, beginning of year 272 58.33 272 54.27 Granted 63 115.81 74 96.04 Reinvested 4 74.69 3 60.68 Settled ( 145 ) 36.87 ( 49 ) 93.80 Settled on sale of business - - ( 15 ) 44.19 Forfeited ( 2 ) 69.92 ( 13 ) 71.13 Balance, end of year 192 93.62 272 58.33 |
Summary of Information about Options Outstanding and Exercisable | The following table summarizes information about RSUs outstanding and exercisable as at December 31, 2023: (in thousands of RSUs and in dollars) RSUs outstanding Remaining Number of contractual life Grant date fair value RSUs (in years) 70.59 71 0.1 117.85 8 0.3 98.27 58 1.1 115.51 55 2.1 192 1.0 |
Performance Share Units | |
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |
Summary of Changes to Outstanding Options | The table below summarizes changes to the outstanding PSUs: (in thousands of PSUs and in dollars) 2023 2022 Weighted Weighted Number average Number average of grant date of grant date PSUs fair value PSUs fair value Balance, beginning of year 261 62.87 226 52.25 Granted 55 135.15 63 100.43 Reinvested 4 84.93 3 62.94 Settled ( 267 ) 32.70 ( 6 ) 47.77 Added due to performance conditions 134 32.93 22 50.87 Settled on sale of business - - ( 28 ) 46.85 Forfeited ( 3 ) 109.61 ( 19 ) 75.59 Balance, end of year 184 106.17 261 62.87 |
Summary of Information about Options Outstanding and Exercisable | The following table summarizes information about PSUs outstanding and exercisable as at December 31, 2023: (in thousands of PSUs and in dollars) PSUs outstanding Remaining Number of contractual life Grant date fair value PSUs (in years) 89.64 71 0.1 100.43 58 1.1 135.15 55 2.1 184 1.0 |
Materials and services expens_2
Materials and services expenses (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Material income and expense [abstract] | |
Summary of Materials and Services Expenses | The Group’s materials and services expenses are primarily costs related to independent contractors and vehicle operation expenses. Vehicle operation expenses consists primarily of fuel costs, repairs and maintenance, insurance, permits and operating supplies. 2023 2022 Independent contractors 2,805,924 3,394,544 Vehicle operation expenses 999,922 1,197,647 3,805,846 4,592,191 |
Personnel expenses (Tables)
Personnel expenses (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Personnel Expense [Abstract] | |
Summary of Personnel Expenses | Note 2023 2022 Short-term employee benefits 2,007,954 2,216,769 Contributions to defined contribution plans 8,399 9,570 Current and past service costs related to defined benefit plans 16 58,537 116,506 Termination benefits 16,743 6,688 Equity-settled share-based payment transactions 21 13,451 14,648 Cash-settled share-based payment transactions 21 4,538 ( 1,325 ) 2,109,622 2,362,856 |
Finance Income and Finance Co_2
Finance Income and Finance Costs (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure Of Finance Income And Finance Costs [Abstract] | |
Summary of Finance Income and Finance Costs | Recognized in income or loss: Costs (income) 2023 2022 Interest expense on long-term debt and amortization of deferred financing fees 59,432 52,230 Interest expense on lease liabilities 16,042 13,264 Interest income ( 8,121 ) ( 1,750 ) Net change in fair value and accretion expense of contingent considerations 165 216 Net foreign exchange (gain) loss ( 491 ) 556 Other financial expenses 13,844 15,881 Net finance costs 80,871 80,397 Presented as: Finance income ( 8,612 ) ( 1,750 ) Finance costs 89,483 82,147 |
Income tax expense (Tables)
Income tax expense (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract] | |
Summary of Income Tax Recognized in Income or Loss | Income tax recognized in income or loss: 2023 2022 Current tax expense Current period 192,388 263,877 Adjustment for prior years 1,943 ( 12,988 ) 194,331 250,889 Deferred tax expense (recovery) Origination and reversal of temporary differences ( 20,102 ) ( 19,834 ) Variation in tax rate 1,551 ( 242 ) Adjustment for prior years ( 3,893 ) 11,596 ( 22,444 ) ( 8,480 ) Income tax expense 171,887 242,409 |
Summary of Income Tax Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income | Income tax recognized in other comprehensive income: 2023 2022 Tax Tax Before (benefit) Net of Before (benefit) Net of tax expense tax Tax expense tax Foreign currency translation differences ( 881 ) - ( 881 ) ( 10,148 ) - ( 10,148 ) Defined benefit plan remeasurement gains (losses) 2,676 660 2,016 85,184 21,676 63,508 Employee benefit - - - 304 12 292 Gain (loss) on net investment hedge 37,913 ( 1,792 ) 39,705 ( 76,141 ) ( 4,095 ) ( 72,046 ) Change in fair value of investment in equity securities 8,383 1,102 7,281 ( 6,573 ) ( 1,078 ) ( 5,495 ) 48,091 ( 30 ) 48,121 ( 7,374 ) 16,515 ( 23,889 ) |
Summary of Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate | Reconciliation of effective tax rate: 2023 2022 Income before income tax 676,764 1,065,641 Income tax using the Company’s statutory tax rate 26.5 % 179,342 26.5 % 282,395 Increase (decrease) resulting from: Rate differential between jurisdictions 0.1 % 548 - 0.2 % ( 2,206 ) Variation in tax rate 0.2 % 1,551 0.0 % ( 242 ) Non deductible expenses 0.3 % 2,005 0.3 % 3,105 Tax deductions and tax exempt income* - 2.2 % ( 14,909 ) - 3.8 % ( 40,172 ) Adjustment for prior periods - 0.3 % ( 1,950 ) - 0.1 % ( 1,392 ) Multi-jurisdiction tax 0.8 % 5,300 0.1 % 921 25.4 % 171,887 22.7 % 242,409 * Tax deductions and tax exempt income for 2022 is mainly due to the gain on sale of business recorded on the sale of CFI’s Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses resulting in no taxes. |
Financial Instruments and Fin_2
Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract] | |
Summary of Maximum Exposure to Credit Risk | December 31, December 31, Trade and other receivables 894,771 1,030,726 |
Summary of Aging of Trade and Other Receivables | The aging of trade and other receivables at the reporting date was: Allowance Allowance for expected for expected Total credit loss Total credit loss 2023 2023 2022 2022 Not past due 619,888 1,817 696,357 1,124 Past due 1 – 30 days 159,928 2,909 184,907 2,904 Past due 31 – 60 days 47,529 8,727 83,676 8,712 Past due more than 60 days 96,932 16,053 94,824 16,298 924,277 29,506 1,059,764 29,038 |
Summary of Movement in Allowance for Expected Credit Loss in Respect of Trade and Other Receivables | The movement in the allowance for expected credit loss in respect of trade and other receivables during the year was as follows: 2023 2022 Balance, beginning of year 29,038 27,317 Business combinations 2,100 127 Sale of business - ( 1,914 ) Bad debt expenses 30,992 19,644 Amount written off and recoveries ( 33,302 ) ( 14,129 ) Effect of movements in exchange rates 678 ( 2,007 ) Balance, end of year 29,506 29,038 |
Summary of Contractual Maturities of Financial Liabilities Including Estimated Interest Payment | The following are the contractual maturities of the financial liabilities, including estimated interest payment: Carrying Contractual Less than 1 to 2 2 to 5 More than amount cash flows 1 year years years 5 years 2023 Trade and other payables 671,936 671,936 671,936 - - - Long-term debt 1,884,274 2,644,474 257,414 354,206 293,772 1,739,082 Other financial liability 13,572 13,572 12,732 840 - - 2,569,782 3,329,982 942,083 355,046 293,772 1,739,082 2022 Trade and other payables 708,768 708,768 708,768 - - - Long-term debt 1,315,757 1,659,085 80,916 268,727 229,969 1,079,473 Other financial liability 8,775 8,775 8,775 - - - 2,033,300 2,376,628 798,459 268,727 229,969 1,079,473 |
Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities Exposure to Foreign Currency Risk | The Group’s financial assets and liabilities exposure to foreign currency risk related to Canadian entities was as follows based on notional amounts: 2023 2022 Trade and other receivables 41,239 50,732 Trade and other payables ( 7,379 ) ( 8,301 ) Long-term debt ( 1,654,689 ) ( 1,079,774 ) Balance sheet exposure ( 1,620,829 ) ( 1,037,343 ) Long-term debt designated as investment hedge 1,655,000 1,080,000 Net balance sheet exposure 34,171 42,657 |
Summary of Exchange Rates Applied | The Group estimates its annual net USD denominated cash flow from operating activities at approximately $ 470 million (2022 - $ 720 million). This cash flow is earned evenly throughout the year. The following exchange rates applied during the year: December 31, December 31, Average USD for the year ended 1.3497 1.3013 Closing USD as at 1.3243 1.3554 |
Summary of Sensitivity Analysis | Sensitivity analysis A 1-cent increase in the U.S. dollar at the reporting date, assuming all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant, would have increased (decreased) equity and income or loss by the amounts shown below. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2022. 2023 2022 1-cent 1-cent 1-cent 1-cent Increase Decrease Increase Decrease Balance sheet exposure ( 12,239 ) 12,239 ( 7,653 ) 7,653 Long-term debt designated as investment hedge 12,497 ( 12,497 ) 7,968 ( 7,968 ) Net balance sheet exposure 258 ( 258 ) 315 ( 315 ) |
Summary of Carrying Amount of Interest-bearing Financial Instruments Excluding Effects of Interest Rate Derivatives | At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the interest rate profile of the Group’s carrying amount of interest-bearing financial instruments excluding the effects of interest rate derivatives was: 2023 2022 Fixed rate instruments 1,884,182 1,315,757 1,884,182 1,315,757 |
Summary of Debt-to-Equity and Debt-to-Capitalization Ratios | The Group monitors its long-term debt using the ratios below to maintain an appropriate debt level. The Group’s debt-to-equity and debt-to-capitalization ratios are as follows: 2023 2022 Long-term debt 1,884,182 1,315,757 Shareholders' equity 2,591,410 2,463,070 Debt-to-equity ratio 0.73 0.53 Debt-to-capitalization ratio 1 0.42 0.35 1 Long-term debt divided by the sum of shareholders' equity and long-term debt. |
Summary of Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities, Together with Carrying Amounts Shown in Statements of Financial Position | he fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the statements of financial position, are as follows: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Amount Value Amount Value Financial assets Assets carried at fair value Investment in equity securities 50,209 50,209 85,964 85,964 Assets carried at amortized cost Trade and other receivables 894,771 894,771 1,030,726 1,030,726 944,980 944,980 1,116,690 1,116,690 Financial liabilities Liabilities carried at fair value Other financial liability 27,119 27,119 19,657 19,657 Liabilities carried at amortized cost Trade and other payables 671,936 671,936 708,768 708,768 Long-term debt 1,884,182 1,678,662 1,315,757 1,300,591 2,583,237 2,377,717 2,044,182 2,029,016 |
Schedule of Interest Rates Used to Discount Estimated Cash Flows | The carrying amount of the Group’s debt does not approximate fair value. The interest rates used to discount estimated cash flows to calculate fair value, when applicable, are based on the current interest rates for debt with similar terms, company rating and remaining maturity. |
Related Parties (Tables)
Related Parties (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Related party transactions [abstract] | |
Summary of Costs Incurred for Key Management Personnel | Ke y management personnel compensation comprised: 2023 2022 Short-term benefits 15,457 16,858 Post-employment benefits 619 800 Equity-settled share-based payment transactions 8,674 10,874 24,750 28,532 |
Reporting Entity - Additional I
Reporting Entity - Additional Information (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure Of General Information About Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Name of reporting entity or other means of identification | TFI International Inc. |
Domicile of entity | Canada |
Address of entity's registered office | 8801 Trans-Canada Highway, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec, H4S 1Z6. |
Material Accounting Policies -
Material Accounting Policies - Summary of Depreciation Method and Useful Lives (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Buildings | |
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |
Basis | Straight-line |
Buildings | Bottom of Range | |
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 15 years |
Buildings | Top of Range | |
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 40 years |
Rolling Stock | |
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |
Basis | Primarily straight-line |
Rolling Stock | Bottom of Range | |
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 3 years |
Rolling Stock | Top of Range | |
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 20 years |
Equipment | |
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |
Basis | Primarily straight-line |
Equipment | Bottom of Range | |
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 5 years |
Equipment | Top of Range | |
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 12 years |
Material Accounting Policies _2
Material Accounting Policies - Summary of Estimated Useful Lives of Intangible Assets with Finite Lives are Amortized on Straight-line Basis (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Customer Relationships | Bottom of Range | |
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 5 years |
Customer Relationships | Top of Range | |
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 20 years |
Trademarks | Bottom of Range | |
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 5 years |
Trademarks | Top of Range | |
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 20 years |
Non-compete Agreements | Bottom of Range | |
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 3 years |
Non-compete Agreements | Top of Range | |
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 10 years |
Information Technology | Bottom of Range | |
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 5 years |
Information Technology | Top of Range | |
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Useful lives | 7 years |
Segment Reporting - Information
Segment Reporting - Information Regarding Results of Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | ||
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | [1] | $ 6,416,886 | $ 7,357,064 |
Fuel surcharge | [1] | 1,104,281 | 1,455,427 |
Total revenue | [1] | 7,521,167 | 8,812,491 |
Operating income (loss) | 757,635 | 1,146,038 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 441,975 | 430,593 | |
Gain (loss) on sale of land and buildings | (40) | 43 | |
Gain, net of impairment, on sale of assets held for sale | 14,721 | 77,911 | |
Gain (loss) on sale of business | (3,011) | 73,653 | |
Intangible assets | 2,019,301 | 1,592,110 | |
Total assets | 6,283,620 | 5,505,830 | |
Total liabilities | 3,692,210 | 3,042,760 | |
Additions to property and equipment | 360,247 | 351,269 | |
Operating Segments | Package and Courier | |||
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | [1] | 461,930 | 498,972 |
Fuel surcharge | [1] | 121,268 | 151,872 |
Total revenue | [1] | 583,198 | 650,844 |
Operating income (loss) | 114,360 | 134,306 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 25,070 | 26,532 | |
Intangible assets | 183,841 | 180,119 | |
Total assets | 359,177 | 362,724 | |
Total liabilities | 100,733 | 126,383 | |
Additions to property and equipment | 22,136 | 15,097 | |
Operating Segments | Less-Than-Truckload | |||
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | [1] | 2,777,308 | 3,243,556 |
Fuel surcharge | [1] | 591,259 | 779,607 |
Total revenue | [1] | 3,368,567 | 4,023,163 |
Operating income (loss) | 310,429 | 470,807 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 173,684 | 152,666 | |
Gain (loss) on sale of land and buildings | (35) | ||
Gain, net of impairment, on sale of assets held for sale | 10,546 | 55,714 | |
Intangible assets | 194,782 | 167,798 | |
Total assets | 2,329,677 | 2,275,672 | |
Total liabilities | 778,018 | 836,937 | |
Additions to property and equipment | 217,191 | 168,667 | |
Operating Segments | Truckload | |||
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | [1] | 1,625,592 | 1,986,331 |
Fuel surcharge | [1] | 310,446 | 464,707 |
Total revenue | [1] | 1,936,038 | 2,451,038 |
Operating income (loss) | 237,393 | 366,868 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 194,761 | 212,430 | |
Gain (loss) on sale of land and buildings | (5) | 43 | |
Gain, net of impairment, on sale of assets held for sale | 3,949 | 22,197 | |
Intangible assets | 857,666 | 775,464 | |
Total assets | 2,004,163 | 1,861,093 | |
Total liabilities | 462,812 | 464,962 | |
Additions to property and equipment | 115,048 | 165,953 | |
Operating Segments | Logistics | |||
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | [1] | 1,604,878 | 1,689,122 |
Fuel surcharge | [1] | 92,138 | 74,158 |
Total revenue | [1] | 1,697,016 | 1,763,280 |
Operating income (loss) | 160,112 | 140,446 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 47,914 | 38,244 | |
Gain, net of impairment, on sale of assets held for sale | 226 | ||
Intangible assets | 782,923 | 468,547 | |
Total assets | 1,140,174 | 731,564 | |
Total liabilities | 336,875 | 239,916 | |
Additions to property and equipment | 5,561 | 1,150 | |
Corporate | |||
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items] | |||
Operating income (loss) | (64,659) | 33,611 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 546 | 721 | |
Gain (loss) on sale of business | (3,011) | 73,653 | |
Intangible assets | 89 | 182 | |
Total assets | 450,429 | 274,777 | |
Total liabilities | 2,013,900 | 1,374,687 | |
Additions to property and equipment | 311 | 402 | |
Eliminations | |||
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | [1] | (52,822) | (60,917) |
Fuel surcharge | [1] | (10,830) | (14,917) |
Total revenue | [1] | (63,652) | (75,834) |
Total liabilities | $ (128) | $ (125) | |
[1] Includes intersegment revenue and intersegment fuel surcharge |
Segment Reporting - Summary of
Segment Reporting - Summary of Revenue Attributed to Geographical Locations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | ||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | [1] | $ 7,521,167 | $ 8,812,491 |
Canada | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 2,567,236 | 2,723,060 | |
United States | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 4,953,931 | 6,071,806 | |
Mexico | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 17,625 | ||
Operating Segments | Package and Courier | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | [1] | 583,198 | 650,844 |
Operating Segments | Package and Courier | Canada | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 583,198 | 650,844 | |
Operating Segments | Less-Than-Truckload | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | [1] | 3,368,567 | 4,023,163 |
Operating Segments | Less-Than-Truckload | Canada | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 608,545 | 667,506 | |
Operating Segments | Less-Than-Truckload | United States | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 2,760,022 | 3,355,657 | |
Operating Segments | Truckload | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | [1] | 1,936,038 | 2,451,038 |
Operating Segments | Truckload | Canada | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 1,139,272 | 1,182,198 | |
Operating Segments | Truckload | United States | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 796,766 | 1,268,840 | |
Operating Segments | Logistics | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | [1] | 1,697,016 | 1,763,280 |
Operating Segments | Logistics | Canada | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 271,136 | 256,714 | |
Operating Segments | Logistics | United States | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 1,425,880 | 1,488,941 | |
Operating Segments | Logistics | Mexico | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 17,625 | ||
Eliminations | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | [1] | (63,652) | (75,834) |
Eliminations | Canada | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | (34,915) | (34,202) | |
Eliminations | United States | |||
Disclosure Of Geographical Areas [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | $ (28,737) | $ (41,632) | |
[1] Includes intersegment revenue and intersegment fuel surcharge |
Segment Reporting - Summary o_2
Segment Reporting - Summary of Segment Assets on Geographical Location (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Disclosure Of Segment Assets [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, right-of-use assets and intangible assets | $ 4,860,403 | $ 4,105,705 |
Canada | ||
Disclosure Of Segment Assets [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, right-of-use assets and intangible assets | 2,208,595 | 1,848,746 |
United States | ||
Disclosure Of Segment Assets [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, right-of-use assets and intangible assets | $ 2,651,808 | $ 2,256,959 |
Business Combinations - Additio
Business Combinations - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Business | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Aug. 16, 2023 USD ($) | |
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Number of business acquired | Business | 12 | ||
Purchase price | $ 659,755 | $ 181,608 | |
Revenue of acquiree since acquisition date | 225,300 | ||
Net income of acquiree since acquisition date | 18,000 | ||
Transaction costs | 900 | 100 | |
Trade receivables | 80,000 | ||
Trade receivables expected to be uncollectible | 2,100 | ||
Goodwill and intangible assets deducted for tax purpose | 18,900 | 2,900 | |
Contingent consideration, maximum amount payable in one year | 13,500 | 22,500 | |
Contingent consideration, maximum amount payable in two years | 800 | 21,000 | |
Contingent consideration balance | 13,200 | 8,800 | |
Fair value of assets | 944,980 | 1,116,690 | |
Land and buildings [member] | |||
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of assets | 49,500 | ||
Customer-related intangible assets [member] | |||
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of assets | 175,200 | ||
Material and Nonmaterial Business | |||
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Revenue of acquiree since acquisition date | 333,200 | 235,700 | |
Net income of acquiree since acquisition date | 9,100 | 18,100 | |
Non Material Business | |||
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Revenue of acquiree since acquisition date | 178,300 | 100,600 | |
Net income of acquiree since acquisition date | 6,300 | $ 5,900 | |
JHT | |||
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Purchase price | 309,304 | $ 309,300 | |
Revenue of acquiree since acquisition date | 589,500 | ||
Net income of acquiree since acquisition date | $ 50,500 |
Business Combinations - Summary
Business Combinations - Summary of Purchase Price Allocations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Aug. 16, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 17,582 | $ 863 | |
Trade and other receivables | 77,900 | 28,231 | |
Inventoried supplies and prepaid expenses | 16,873 | 2,179 | |
Property and equipment | 240,339 | 70,959 | |
Right-of-use assets | 30,994 | 28,269 | |
Intangible assets | 279,466 | 45,740 | |
Other assets | 24,002 | 368 | |
Trade and other payables | (64,105) | (10,327) | |
Income tax (payable) receivable | (953) | (1,465) | |
Provisions | (19,919) | (280) | |
Other non-current liabilities | (488) | ||
Long-term debt | (4,808) | ||
Lease liabilities | (30,994) | (28,269) | |
Deferred tax liabilities | (87,742) | (13,848) | |
Total identifiable net assets | 478,147 | 122,420 | |
Total consideration transferred | 659,755 | 181,608 | |
Goodwill | 181,608 | 59,188 | |
Cash | 646,283 | 159,114 | |
Contingent consideration | 13,472 | 22,494 | |
Total consideration transferred | 659,755 | $ 181,608 | |
JHT | |||
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 5,709 | ||
Trade and other receivables | 38,250 | ||
Inventoried supplies and prepaid expenses | 10,976 | ||
Property and equipment | 65,489 | ||
Right-of-use assets | 5,385 | ||
Intangible assets | 198,659 | ||
Other assets | 23,887 | ||
Trade and other payables | (35,221) | ||
Income tax (payable) receivable | (1,682) | ||
Provisions | (19,919) | ||
Other non-current liabilities | (444) | ||
Long-term debt | (4,808) | ||
Lease liabilities | (5,385) | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | (55,367) | ||
Total identifiable net assets | 225,529 | ||
Total consideration transferred | 309,304 | ||
Goodwill | 83,775 | ||
Cash | 309,304 | ||
Total consideration transferred | 309,304 | $ 309,300 | |
Others | |||
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 11,873 | ||
Trade and other receivables | 39,650 | ||
Inventoried supplies and prepaid expenses | 5,897 | ||
Property and equipment | 174,850 | ||
Right-of-use assets | 25,609 | ||
Intangible assets | 80,807 | ||
Other assets | 115 | ||
Trade and other payables | (28,884) | ||
Income tax (payable) receivable | 729 | ||
Other non-current liabilities | (44) | ||
Lease liabilities | (25,609) | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | (32,375) | ||
Total identifiable net assets | 252,618 | ||
Total consideration transferred | 350,451 | ||
Goodwill | 97,833 | ||
Cash | 336,979 | ||
Contingent consideration | 13,472 | ||
Total consideration transferred | $ 350,451 |
Business Combinations - Summa_2
Business Combinations - Summary of Valuation Techniques Used For Measuring The Fair Value Of Material Assets Acquired Regarding UPS Freight (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Land and buildings [member] | Market comparison technique and cost technique | |
Valuation techniques Used For Measuring The Fair Value Of Material Assets Acquired In Busniess Combination [Line Items] | |
Valuation technique | Market comparison technique and cost technique: The valuation model considers market prices for comparable sites, when available, and considers depreciated replacement cost, which reflects adjustments for physical deterioration, when appropriate. |
Land and buildings [member] | Market prices for comparable sites | Market comparison technique and cost technique | |
Valuation techniques Used For Measuring The Fair Value Of Material Assets Acquired In Busniess Combination [Line Items] | |
Key inputs | Market prices for comparable sites |
Land and buildings [member] | Average rebuild cost | Market comparison technique and cost technique | |
Valuation techniques Used For Measuring The Fair Value Of Material Assets Acquired In Busniess Combination [Line Items] | |
Key inputs | Average rebuild cost |
Customer Relationship [Member] | Excess earnings method | |
Valuation techniques Used For Measuring The Fair Value Of Material Assets Acquired In Busniess Combination [Line Items] | |
Valuation technique | Excess earnings method: The valuation model considers the present value of net cash flows expected to be generated by the customer relationships, by excluding any cash flows related to contributory assets. |
Customer Relationship [Member] | Forecasts | Excess earnings method | |
Valuation techniques Used For Measuring The Fair Value Of Material Assets Acquired In Busniess Combination [Line Items] | |
Key inputs | Forecasted revenue attributable to existing customers and relationships |
Customer Relationship [Member] | Annual Attrition Rate [Member] | Excess earnings method | |
Valuation techniques Used For Measuring The Fair Value Of Material Assets Acquired In Busniess Combination [Line Items] | |
Key inputs | Annual attrition rate |
Customer Relationship [Member] | Forecasted Operating Margin [Member] | Excess earnings method | |
Valuation techniques Used For Measuring The Fair Value Of Material Assets Acquired In Busniess Combination [Line Items] | |
Key inputs | Forecasted operating margin |
Customer Relationship [Member] | FULL Discount Rate Measurement Input [Member] | Excess earnings method | |
Valuation techniques Used For Measuring The Fair Value Of Material Assets Acquired In Busniess Combination [Line Items] | |
Key inputs | Discount rate |
Business Combinations - Schedul
Business Combinations - Schedule of Goodwill Arising in the Business Combinations Allocated to Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill allocated | $ 181,608 | $ 59,188 |
Canadian Less-Than-Truckload | ||
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | ||
Reportable segment | Less-Than-Truckload | |
Goodwill allocated | $ 9,142 | 0 |
U.S. Less-Than-Truckload | ||
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | ||
Reportable segment | Less-Than-Truckload | |
Goodwill allocated | $ 3,376 | 0 |
Canadian Truckload | ||
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | ||
Reportable segment | Truckload | |
Goodwill allocated | $ 16,017 | 811 |
Specialized Truckload | ||
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | ||
Reportable segment | Truckload | |
Goodwill allocated | $ 43,080 | 35,865 |
Logistics | ||
Disclosure Of Business Combinations [Line Items] | ||
Reportable segment | Logistics | |
Goodwill allocated | $ 109,993 | $ 22,512 |
Business combinations - Disclos
Business combinations - Disclosure Of Fair Value Of Certain Assets Acquired and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 17,582 | $ 863 |
Trade and other receivables | 77,900 | 28,231 |
Inventoried supplies and prepaid expenses | 16,873 | 2,179 |
Property and equipment | 240,339 | 70,959 |
Right-of-use assets | 30,994 | 28,269 |
Intangible assets | 279,466 | 45,740 |
Other assets | 24,002 | 368 |
Trade and other payables | (64,105) | (10,327) |
Income tax payable | 953 | 1,465 |
Provisions | 19,919 | 280 |
Other non-current liabilities | 488 | |
Lease liabilities | 30,994 | 28,269 |
Deferred tax liabilities | (87,742) | (13,848) |
Total identifiable net assets | 478,147 | 122,420 |
Total consideration transferred | 659,755 | 181,608 |
Total consideration transferred | $ 659,755 | $ 181,608 |
Sale of Business - Additional I
Sale of Business - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Business [Line Items] | |||
Net consideration received | $ 553,018 | ||
Gain (loss) on sale of business | $ 73,653 | ||
Other liabilities adjustment | |||
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Business [Line Items] | |||
Gain (loss) on sale of business | $ 3,000 | ||
Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non asset logistics businesses | |||
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Business [Line Items] | |||
Net consideration received | $ 553,000 | ||
Incremental selling costs | $ 4,500 |
Sale of Business - Summary of D
Sale of Business - Summary of Disposal of Net Assets (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 6,790 |
Total identifiable net assets | 479,365 |
Total consideration received | 553,018 |
Gain on sale of business | 73,653 |
Trade and other receivables | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Assets other than cash or cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | 77,877 |
Inventoried supplies and prepaid expenses | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Assets other than cash or cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | 7,856 |
Property, plant and equipment | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Assets other than cash or cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | 321,123 |
Right-of-use assets | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Assets other than cash or cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | 3,203 |
Intangible assets | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Assets other than cash or cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | 42,599 |
Goodwill | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Assets other than cash or cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | 144,551 |
Other assets | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Assets other than cash or cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | 306 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Liabilities in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | 2,737 |
Trade and other payables | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Liabilities in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | (46,776) |
Income tax payable | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Liabilities in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | (564) |
Employee Benefits | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Liabilities in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | (1,302) |
Provisions | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Liabilities in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | (1,465) |
Lease liabilities | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Liabilities in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | (3,129) |
Deferred Tax Liabilities | |
Disclosure Of Disposal Of Net Assets [Line Items] | |
Liabilities in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | $ (74,441) |
Sale of Business - Summary of G
Sale of Business - Summary of Goodwill Disposed Allocated to Operating Segments (Details) - Goodwill [member] $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | |
Disclosure Of Goodwill Disposed Allocated To Operating Segments Explanatory [Line Items] | |
Assets other than cash or cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | $ 144,551 |
Sale of Business [member] | |
Disclosure Of Goodwill Disposed Allocated To Operating Segments Explanatory [Line Items] | |
Assets other than cash or cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | 144,551 |
U.S. Truckload | Sale of Business [member] | |
Disclosure Of Goodwill Disposed Allocated To Operating Segments Explanatory [Line Items] | |
Assets other than cash or cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | 141,056 |
Logistics | Sale of Business [member] | |
Disclosure Of Goodwill Disposed Allocated To Operating Segments Explanatory [Line Items] | |
Assets other than cash or cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | $ 3,495 |
Trade and Other Receivables - S
Trade and Other Receivables - Summary of Detailed Information about Trade and Other Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Trade and other current receivables [abstract] | ||
Trade receivables, net of expected credit loss | $ 846,681 | $ 966,428 |
Other receivables | 48,090 | 64,298 |
Trade and other receivables | $ 894,771 | $ 1,030,726 |
Trade and Other Receivables - A
Trade and Other Receivables - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Trade and other current receivables [abstract] | ||
Trade receivables included in transit revenue | $ 32.4 | $ 48.5 |
Additional Cash Flow Informat_3
Additional Cash Flow Information - Summary of Net Change in Non-cash Operating Working Capital (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure Of Information About Additional Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | ||
Trade and other receivables | $ 224,121 | $ (59,105) |
Inventoried supplies | 6,533 | (1,498) |
Prepaid expenses | (11,648) | 9,924 |
Trade and other payables | (112,375) | (96,774) |
Increase (decrease) in working capital | $ 106,631 | $ (147,453) |
Property and Equipment - Summar
Property and Equipment - Summary of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | ||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | $ 2,131,955 | ||
Other additions | 360,247 | $ 351,269 | |
Depreciation | 249,835 | 248,638 | |
Ending balance | 2,415,472 | 2,131,955 | |
Cost | |||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 2,873,326 | 3,206,496 | |
Additions through business combinations | 240,339 | 70,959 | |
Other additions | 360,247 | 351,269 | |
Disposals | 136,955 | 132,994 | |
Sale of business | 485,720 | ||
Reclassification to from assets held for sale | (33,066) | (67,203) | |
Reclassification between categories | [1] | 0 | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 30,657 | (69,481) | |
Ending balance | 3,334,548 | 2,873,326 | |
Accumulated Depreciation | |||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | (741,371) | (751,355) | |
Depreciation | 249,835 | 248,638 | |
Disposals | (79,086) | (63,877) | |
Sale of business | (164,597) | ||
Reclassification to from assets held for sale | (5,950) | (5,426) | |
Reclassification between categories | [1] | 0 | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 12,906 | (24,722) | |
Ending balance | (919,076) | (741,371) | |
Land and Buildings | |||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 1,083,850 | ||
Ending balance | 1,278,576 | 1,083,850 | |
Land and Buildings | Cost | |||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 1,166,990 | 1,233,268 | |
Additions through business combinations | 145,204 | 2,003 | |
Other additions | 77,516 | 46,928 | |
Disposals | 398 | 678 | |
Sale of business | 31,356 | ||
Reclassification to from assets held for sale | (13,325) | (67,203) | |
Reclassification between categories | [1] | 0 | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 7,990 | (15,972) | |
Ending balance | 1,383,977 | 1,166,990 | |
Land and Buildings | Accumulated Depreciation | |||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | (83,140) | (72,012) | |
Depreciation | 21,841 | 21,353 | |
Disposals | (92) | (137) | |
Sale of business | (6,837) | ||
Reclassification to from assets held for sale | (1,003) | (5,426) | |
Reclassification between categories | [1] | 0 | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 1,515 | 2,175 | |
Ending balance | (105,401) | (83,140) | |
Rolling Stock | |||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 958,276 | ||
Ending balance | 1,067,968 | 958,276 | |
Rolling Stock | Cost | |||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 1,501,548 | 1,772,463 | |
Additions through business combinations | 91,870 | 66,240 | |
Other additions | 265,687 | 286,277 | |
Disposals | 136,028 | 122,946 | |
Sale of business | 452,547 | ||
Reclassification to from assets held for sale | (19,741) | 0 | |
Reclassification between categories | [1] | 36,319 | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 18,545 | (47,939) | |
Ending balance | 1,758,200 | 1,501,548 | |
Rolling Stock | Accumulated Depreciation | |||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | (543,272) | (577,893) | |
Depreciation | 210,523 | 203,431 | |
Disposals | (78,584) | (56,549) | |
Sale of business | (157,618) | ||
Reclassification to from assets held for sale | (4,947) | 0 | |
Reclassification between categories | [1] | 11,089 | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 8,879 | (23,885) | |
Ending balance | (690,232) | (543,272) | |
Equipment | |||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 89,829 | ||
Ending balance | 68,928 | 89,829 | |
Equipment | Cost | |||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 204,788 | 200,765 | |
Additions through business combinations | 3,265 | 2,716 | |
Other additions | 17,044 | 18,064 | |
Disposals | 529 | 9,370 | |
Sale of business | 1,817 | ||
Reclassification to from assets held for sale | 0 | 0 | |
Reclassification between categories | [1] | (36,319) | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 4,122 | (5,570) | |
Ending balance | 192,371 | 204,788 | |
Equipment | Accumulated Depreciation | |||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | (114,959) | (101,450) | |
Depreciation | 17,471 | 23,854 | |
Disposals | (410) | (7,191) | |
Sale of business | (142) | ||
Reclassification to from assets held for sale | 0 | 0 | |
Reclassification between categories | [1] | (11,089) | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 2,512 | (3,012) | |
Ending balance | $ (123,443) | $ (114,959) | |
[1] Reclassification between categories had no impact on the depreciation of the reclassified property and equipment. |
Property and Equipment - Additi
Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Purchase of property and equipment | $ 361,563,000 | $ 350,824,000 |
Rolling Stock | ||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment pledged as security | 89,600,000 | 126,400,000 |
Trade and Other Payables | ||
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Purchase of property and equipment | $ 0 | $ 1,300,000 |
Right-of-Use Assets - Summary o
Right-of-Use Assets - Summary of Right-of-Use Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | ||
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Rightofuse Assets [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | $ 381,640 | ||
Depreciation | 132,112 | $ 126,276 | |
Ending balance | 425,630 | 381,640 | |
Cost | |||
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Rightofuse Assets [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 784,631 | 747,890 | |
Other additions | 155,218 | 117,221 | |
Additions through business combinations | 30,994 | 28,269 | |
Sale of business | (6,018) | ||
Derecognition | [1] | (102,921) | (66,673) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 14,609 | (36,058) | |
Ending balance | 882,531 | 784,631 | |
Depreciation | |||
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Rightofuse Assets [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 402,991 | 349,357 | |
Depreciation | 132,112 | 126,276 | |
Sale of business | (2,815) | ||
Derecognition | [1] | (85,768) | (50,598) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 7,566 | (19,229) | |
Ending balance | 456,901 | 402,991 | |
Land and Buildings | |||
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Rightofuse Assets [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 242,535 | ||
Ending balance | 257,844 | 242,535 | |
Land and Buildings | Cost | |||
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Rightofuse Assets [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 528,791 | 510,277 | |
Other additions | 74,580 | 62,353 | |
Additions through business combinations | 15,033 | 14,217 | |
Sale of business | (238) | ||
Derecognition | [1] | (39,674) | (31,475) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 9,629 | (26,343) | |
Ending balance | 588,359 | 528,791 | |
Land and Buildings | Depreciation | |||
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Rightofuse Assets [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 286,256 | 257,507 | |
Depreciation | 66,877 | 66,036 | |
Sale of business | (130) | ||
Derecognition | [1] | (28,074) | (22,733) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 5,456 | (14,424) | |
Ending balance | 330,515 | 286,256 | |
Rolling Stock | |||
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Rightofuse Assets [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 137,072 | ||
Ending balance | 165,681 | 137,072 | |
Rolling Stock | Cost | |||
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Rightofuse Assets [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 252,043 | 233,710 | |
Other additions | 79,690 | 53,906 | |
Additions through business combinations | 15,961 | 14,052 | |
Sale of business | (5,780) | ||
Derecognition | [1] | (62,276) | (34,221) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 4,940 | (9,624) | |
Ending balance | 290,358 | 252,043 | |
Rolling Stock | Depreciation | |||
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Rightofuse Assets [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 114,971 | 90,092 | |
Depreciation | 64,340 | 59,101 | |
Sale of business | (2,685) | ||
Derecognition | [1] | (56,723) | (26,783) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 2,089 | (4,754) | |
Ending balance | 124,677 | 114,971 | |
Equipment | |||
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Rightofuse Assets [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 2,033 | ||
Ending balance | 2,105 | 2,033 | |
Equipment | Cost | |||
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Rightofuse Assets [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 3,797 | 3,903 | |
Other additions | 948 | 962 | |
Additions through business combinations | 0 | 0 | |
Sale of business | 0 | ||
Derecognition | [1] | (971) | (977) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 40 | (91) | |
Ending balance | 3,814 | 3,797 | |
Equipment | Depreciation | |||
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Rightofuse Assets [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | 1,764 | 1,758 | |
Depreciation | 895 | 1,139 | |
Sale of business | 0 | ||
Derecognition | [1] | (971) | (1,082) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 21 | (51) | |
Ending balance | $ 1,709 | $ 1,764 | |
[1] Derecognized right-of-use assets include negotiated asset purchases and extinguishments resulting from accidents as well as fully amortized or end of term right-of-use assets. |
Intangible Assets - Summary of
Intangible Assets - Summary of Reconciliation of Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | $ 1,592,110 | |
Ending balance | 2,019,301 | $ 1,592,110 |
Cost | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 1,970,851 | 2,299,560 |
Additions through business combinations | 461,074 | 104,928 |
Other additions | 2,758 | 6,120 |
Disposals | (380) | |
Sale of business | (273,932) | |
Extinguishments | (18,576) | (83,200) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 28,513 | (82,245) |
Ending balance | 2,444,620 | 1,970,851 |
Amortization and Impairment Losses | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 378,741 | 506,639 |
Amortization for the year | 60,028 | 55,679 |
Disposals | (130) | |
Sale of business | (86,782) | |
Extinguishments | (18,576) | (83,200) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 5,126 | (13,465) |
Ending balance | 425,319 | 378,741 |
Goodwill | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 1,281,333 | |
Ending balance | 1,483,077 | 1,281,333 |
Goodwill | Cost | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 1,359,345 | 1,572,291 |
Additions through business combinations | 181,608 | 59,188 |
Other additions | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Sale of business | (210,806) | |
Extinguishments | 0 | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 21,176 | (61,328) |
Ending balance | 1,562,129 | 1,359,345 |
Goodwill | Amortization and Impairment Losses | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 78,012 | 147,480 |
Amortization for the year | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Sale of business | (66,255) | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 1,040 | (3,213) |
Ending balance | 79,052 | 78,012 |
Customer Relationships | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 269,445 | |
Ending balance | 470,367 | 269,445 |
Customer Relationships | Cost | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 513,697 | 588,514 |
Additions through business combinations | 244,574 | 38,121 |
Other additions | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | |
Sale of business | (33,312) | |
Extinguishments | (7,203) | (61,985) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 6,127 | (17,641) |
Ending balance | 757,195 | 513,697 |
Customer Relationships | Amortization and Impairment Losses | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 244,252 | 287,578 |
Amortization for the year | 46,629 | 43,538 |
Disposals | 0 | |
Sale of business | (16,669) | |
Extinguishments | (7,203) | (61,985) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 3,150 | (8,210) |
Ending balance | 286,828 | 244,252 |
Trademarks and other | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 15,630 | |
Ending balance | 37,553 | 15,630 |
Trademarks and other | Cost | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 42,680 | 88,811 |
Additions through business combinations | 27,127 | 3,846 |
Other additions | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | (380) | |
Sale of business | (28,589) | |
Extinguishments | (7,820) | (19,058) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 685 | (1,950) |
Ending balance | 62,672 | 42,680 |
Trademarks and other | Amortization and Impairment Losses | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 27,050 | 45,675 |
Amortization for the year | 5,461 | 4,764 |
Disposals | (130) | |
Sale of business | (2,996) | |
Extinguishments | (7,820) | (19,058) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 428 | (1,205) |
Ending balance | 25,119 | 27,050 |
Non-compete Agreements | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 9,877 | |
Ending balance | 11,446 | 9,877 |
Non-compete Agreements | Cost | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 20,007 | 17,948 |
Additions through business combinations | 5,556 | 3,727 |
Other additions | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | |
Sale of business | (150) | |
Extinguishments | (2,524) | (836) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 280 | (682) |
Ending balance | 23,319 | 20,007 |
Non-compete Agreements | Amortization and Impairment Losses | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 10,130 | 7,666 |
Amortization for the year | 4,099 | 3,702 |
Disposals | 0 | |
Sale of business | (26) | |
Extinguishments | (2,524) | (836) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 168 | (376) |
Ending balance | 11,873 | 10,130 |
Information Technology | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 15,825 | |
Ending balance | 16,858 | 15,825 |
Information Technology | Cost | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 35,122 | 31,996 |
Additions through business combinations | 2,209 | 46 |
Other additions | 2,758 | 6,120 |
Disposals | 0 | |
Sale of business | (1,075) | |
Extinguishments | (1,029) | (1,321) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 245 | (644) |
Ending balance | 39,305 | 35,122 |
Information Technology | Amortization and Impairment Losses | ||
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 19,297 | 18,240 |
Amortization for the year | 3,839 | 3,675 |
Disposals | 0 | |
Sale of business | (836) | |
Extinguishments | (1,029) | (1,321) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 340 | (461) |
Ending balance | $ 22,447 | $ 19,297 |
Intangible Assets - Summary o_2
Intangible Assets - Summary of Aggregate Carrying Amounts of Goodwill Allocated to Each Units (Details) - Operating Segment - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Goodwill allocated | $ 1,483,077 | $ 1,281,333 | |
Package and Courier | |||
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Goodwill allocated | 182,120 | 177,941 | |
Canadian Less-Than-Truckload | |||
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Goodwill allocated | 140,402 | 128,449 | |
U.S. Less-Than-Truckload | |||
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Goodwill allocated | 3,375 | ||
Canadian Truckload | |||
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Goodwill allocated | 109,593 | 87,604 | |
Specialized Truckload | |||
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Goodwill allocated | [1] | 599,292 | 546,674 |
Logistics | |||
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Goodwill allocated | $ 448,295 | $ 340,665 | |
[1] * On August 31,2022, TFI International sold CFI’s Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses, operating primarily in the US-based Conventional TL operating segment. Subsequent to the sale, the remaining businesses operations in TFI International’s US-based Conventional TL operating segment, were transferred to the Specialized TL operating segment. |
Intangible Assets - Summary o_3
Intangible Assets - Summary of Pre-tax Discount Rates (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Package and Courier | |||
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections | 12% | 11.50% | |
Canadian Less-Than-Truckload | |||
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections | 12% | 11.50% | |
U.S. Less-Than-Truckload | |||
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections | 11.40% | ||
Canadian Truckload | |||
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections | 14.40% | 13.90% | |
Specialized Truckload | |||
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections | [1] | 13.20% | 12.70% |
Logistics | |||
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections | 11.40% | 10.90% | |
[1] On August 31,2022, TFI International sold CFI’s Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses, operating primarily in the US-based Conventional TL operating segment. Subsequent to the sale, the remaining businesses operations in TFI International’s US-based Conventional TL operating segment, were transferred to the Specialized TL operating segmen |
Intangible Assets - Additional
Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) - Discounted Cash Flow | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure Of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Debt leveraging interest rate | 40% | 40% |
Market interest rate | 10.50% | 9.40% |
Average growth rate | 2% | 2% |
Terminal value growth rate | 2% | 2% |
Investments - Disclosure Of Inv
Investments - Disclosure Of Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Disclosure of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Non-current investments other than investments accounted for using equity method | $ 50,209 | $ 85,964 |
Level 1 Investment | ||
Disclosure of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Non-current investments other than investments accounted for using equity method | 31,557 | 71,979 |
Level 2 Investment | ||
Disclosure of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Non-current investments other than investments accounted for using equity method | 4,339 | 0 |
Level 3 Investment | ||
Disclosure of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Non-current investments other than investments accounted for using equity method | $ 14,313 | $ 13,985 |
Trade and Other Payables - Summ
Trade and Other Payables - Summary of Trade and Other Payables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Trade and other payables [abstract] | ||
Trade payables and accrued expenses | $ 450,638 | $ 498,777 |
Personnel accrued expenses | 187,522 | 179,702 |
Dividend payable | 33,776 | 30,289 |
Trade and other payables | $ 671,936 | $ 708,768 |
Long-term Debt - Additional Inf
Long-term Debt - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Oct. 13, 2023 USD ($) | Aug. 21, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 02, 2022 USD ($) | Mar. 23, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Borrowings | $ 1,884,182 | $ 1,315,757 | $ 1,608,094 | |||||
Proceeds from borrowings, classified as financing activities | 575,000 | 334,164 | ||||||
Rolling stock carrying value | 89,600 | $ 126,400 | ||||||
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Borrowings withdrawn amount | 24,000 | |||||||
Deferred financing fees | $ 800 | |||||||
Additional credit availability | $ 190,000 | |||||||
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Bottom of Range | SOFR [Member] | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Credit facility, basis points | 1.13% | |||||||
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Top of Range | SOFR [Member] | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Credit facility, basis points | 1.75% | |||||||
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Canada, Dollars | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Additional credit availability | $ 245 | |||||||
Debt instrument interest rate | 6.58% | 4.49% | 6.58% | |||||
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | United States of America, Dollars | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Additional credit availability | $ 5,000 | |||||||
Debt instrument interest rate | 6.60% | 4.30% | 6.60% | |||||
New Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Term loan credit facility | $ 951,400 | $ 929,600 | ||||||
Unsecured Debenture | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Debt instrument effective rate | 3.32% | 3.32% | ||||||
Unsecured Debenture | Bottom of Range | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Debt instrument interest rate | 3.32% | 3.32% | 3.32% | |||||
Unsecured Debenture | Top of Range | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Debt instrument interest rate | 4.22% | 4.22% | 4.22% | |||||
Unsecured Debenture | Canada, Dollars | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Borrowings | $ 151,023 | $ 147,233 | ||||||
Year of maturity | 2024 | |||||||
Unsecured Debenture | Canada, Dollars | Bottom of Range | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Debt instrument interest rate | 3.32% | 3.32% | ||||||
Unsecured Debenture | Canada, Dollars | Top of Range | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Debt instrument interest rate | 4.22% | 4.22% | ||||||
Unsecured Senior Notes | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Deferred financing fees | $ 1,200 | $ 100 | $ 300 | |||||
Proceeds from borrowings, classified as financing activities | $ 500,000 | 75,000 | 200,000 | |||||
Percentage of principal amount | 100% | 100% | ||||||
Unsecured Senior Notes | Tranche One [Member] | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings, classified as financing activities | $ 50,000 | $ 100,000 | ||||||
Year of maturity | August 19, 2035 | March 23, 2032 | ||||||
Unsecured Senior Notes | Tranche Two [Member] | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings, classified as financing activities | $ 25,000 | $ 100,000 | ||||||
Year of maturity | August 19, 2038 | March 23, 2037 | ||||||
Unsecured Senior Notes | Tranche Three [Member] | Amendment and restatement of the debt agreement [Member] | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Deferred financing fees | $ 100 | |||||||
Proceeds from borrowings, classified as financing activities | $ 100,000 | |||||||
Debt instrument interest rate | 3.55% | |||||||
Year of maturity | April 2, 2034 | |||||||
Unsecured Senior Notes | Bottom of Range | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Borrowings maturity terms | 5 years | |||||||
Debt instrument interest rate | 6.27% | 5.56% | 3.50% | |||||
Unsecured Senior Notes | Top of Range | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Borrowings maturity terms | 20 years | |||||||
Debt instrument interest rate | 7.11% | 5.64% | 3.80% | |||||
Unsecured Senior Notes | United States of America, Dollars | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Borrowings | $ 254,376 | $ 179,013 | ||||||
Unsecured Senior Notes | United States of America, Dollars | Bottom of Range | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Debt instrument interest rate | 2.89% | 2.89% | ||||||
Year of maturity | 2026 | |||||||
Unsecured Senior Notes | United States of America, Dollars | Top of Range | ||||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||||
Debt instrument interest rate | 5.64% | 5.64% | ||||||
Year of maturity | 2038 |
Long-term Debt - Summary of Con
Long-term Debt - Summary of Contractual Terms of Groups Interest-bearing Long-term Debt Measured at Amortized Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Non-current liabilities | ||
Unsecured revolving facilities | $ 22,166 | $ 0 |
Unsecured debenture | 0 | 147,233 |
Unsecured senior notes | 1,652,049 | 1,075,702 |
Conditional sales contracts | 31,278 | 55,735 |
Other long-term debt | 4,338 | 0 |
Non-current portion of non-current borrowings | 1,709,831 | 1,278,670 |
Current liabilities | ||
Current portion of unsecured debenture | 151,023 | 0 |
Current portion of other long-term debt | 354 | 0 |
Current portion of conditional sales contracts | 22,974 | 37,087 |
Current borrowings and current portion of non-current borrowings | $ 174,351 | $ 37,087 |
Long-term Debt - Summary of Ter
Long-term Debt - Summary of Terms and Conditions of Outstanding Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Oct. 13, 2023 | Aug. 21, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Mar. 23, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Carrying amount | $ 1,884,182 | $ 1,315,757 | $ 1,608,094 | |||
Unsecured Debenture | Bottom of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 3.32% | 3.32% | ||||
Unsecured Debenture | Top of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 4.22% | 4.22% | ||||
Unsecured Senior Notes | Bottom of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 6.27% | 5.56% | 3.50% | |||
Unsecured Senior Notes | Top of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 7.11% | 5.64% | 3.80% | |||
Canada, Dollars | Unsecured Revolving Facility | BA | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 1.125% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2026 | |||||
Face value | $ 30,400 | $ 0 | ||||
Carrying amount | $ 21,239 | 0 | ||||
Canada, Dollars | Unsecured Debenture | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Year of maturity | 2024 | |||||
Face value | $ 200,000 | 200,000 | ||||
Carrying amount | $ 151,023 | 147,233 | ||||
Canada, Dollars | Unsecured Debenture | Bottom of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 3.32% | |||||
Canada, Dollars | Unsecured Debenture | Top of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 4.22% | |||||
Canada, Dollars | Conditional Sales Contracts | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Face value | $ 71,847 | 125,810 | ||||
Carrying amount | $ 54,252 | 92,822 | ||||
Canada, Dollars | Conditional Sales Contracts | Bottom of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 1.45% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2024 | |||||
Canada, Dollars | Conditional Sales Contracts | Top of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 5.28% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2027 | |||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Revolving Facility | SOFR | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 1.125% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2026 | |||||
Face value | $ 1,000 | 0 | ||||
Carrying amount | 927 | 0 | ||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Face value | 255,000 | 180,000 | ||||
Carrying amount | $ 254,376 | 179,013 | ||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | Bottom of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 2.89% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2026 | |||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | Top of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 5.64% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2038 | |||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Face value | $ 500,000 | 500,000 | ||||
Carrying amount | $ 499,100 | 497,258 | ||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | Bottom of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 3.15% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2029 | |||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | Top of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 3.50% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2036 | |||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Face value | $ 200,000 | 200,000 | ||||
Carrying amount | $ 199,665 | 199,644 | ||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | Bottom of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 2.87% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2029 | |||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | Top of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 3.55% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2034 | |||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Face value | $ 200,000 | 200,000 | ||||
Carrying amount | $ 199,808 | 199,787 | ||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | Bottom of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 3.50% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2032 | |||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | Top of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 3.80% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2037 | |||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Face value | $ 500,000 | 0 | ||||
Carrying amount | $ 499,100 | 0 | ||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | Bottom of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 6.27% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2028 | |||||
United States of America, Dollars | Unsecured Senior Notes | Top of Range | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 7.11% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2043 | |||||
United States of America, Dollars | Other Long-term Debt | ||||||
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | ||||||
Nominal interest rate | 3.04% | |||||
Year of maturity | 2027 | |||||
Face value | $ 4,692 | 0 | ||||
Carrying amount | $ 4,692 | $ 0 |
Long-term Debt - Summary of Cha
Long-term Debt - Summary of Changes to Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [abstract] | ||
Balance at beginning of year | $ 1,315,757 | $ 1,608,094 |
Proceeds from long-term debt | 575,000 | 334,164 |
Business combinations | 4,808 | 0 |
Repayment of long-term debt | (41,371) | (369,692) |
Net increase (decrease) in revolving facilities | 25,242 | (236,502) |
Amortization of deferred financing fees | 1,337 | 1,296 |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 41,322 | (97,744) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates - OCI hedge | (37,913) | 76,141 |
Balance at end of year | $ 1,884,182 | $ 1,315,757 |
Long-term Debt - Summary of Pri
Long-term Debt - Summary of Principal Installments of Other Long-Term Debt Payable during the Subsequent Years (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | $ 1,888,874 |
Less than 1 Year | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 174,351 |
1 to 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 209,523 |
More than 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 1,505,000 |
Unsecured Revolving Facility | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 23,906 |
Unsecured Revolving Facility | Less than 1 Year | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 0 |
Unsecured Revolving Facility | 1 to 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 23,906 |
Unsecured Revolving Facility | More than 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 0 |
Unsecured Debenture | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 151,023 |
Unsecured Debenture | Less than 1 Year | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 151,023 |
Unsecured Debenture | 1 to 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 0 |
Unsecured Debenture | More than 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 0 |
Unsecured Senior Notes | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 1,655,000 |
Unsecured Senior Notes | Less than 1 Year | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 0 |
Unsecured Senior Notes | 1 to 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 150,000 |
Unsecured Senior Notes | More than 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 1,505,000 |
Conditional Sales Contracts | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 54,253 |
Conditional Sales Contracts | Less than 1 Year | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 22,974 |
Conditional Sales Contracts | 1 to 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 31,279 |
Conditional Sales Contracts | More than 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 0 |
Other Long-term Debt | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 4,692 |
Other Long-term Debt | Less than 1 Year | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 354 |
Other Long-term Debt | 1 to 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | 4,338 |
Other Long-term Debt | More than 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Borrowings [Line Items] | |
Principal installments of other long-term debt payable | $ 0 |
Lease Liabilities - Summary of
Lease Liabilities - Summary of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Lease liabilities [abstract] | |||
Current portion of lease liabilities | $ 127,397 | $ 115,934 | |
Long-term portion of lease liabilities | 332,761 | 297,105 | |
Lease liabilities | $ 460,158 | $ 413,039 | $ 429,206 |
Lease Liabilities - Summary o_2
Lease Liabilities - Summary of Changes to Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | ||
Lease liabilities [abstract] | |||
Balance at beginning of year | $ 413,039 | $ 429,206 | |
Business combinations | 30,994 | 28,269 | |
Sale of business | (3,129) | ||
Additions | 155,218 | 117,221 | |
Derecognition | [1] | (18,635) | (16,285) |
Repayment | (128,107) | (123,606) | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 7,649 | (18,637) | |
Balance at end of year | $ 460,158 | $ 413,039 | |
[1] Derecognized lease liabilities include negotiated asset purchases and extinguishments resulting from accidents. |
Lease Liabilities - Additional
Lease Liabilities - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Lease liabilities [abstract] | ||
Incremental borrowing rate | 5.44% | 4.01% |
Lease liabilities include future lease payments | $ 7.9 | $ 9.9 |
Increase in lease liabilities | 375 | 377.7 |
Expense related to variable lease payments | 21.9 | 20.6 |
Sub leasing right-of-use assets | 15.7 | 15.2 |
Operating lease expenses | $ 36.8 | $ 45.6 |
Lease Liabilities - Summary o_3
Lease Liabilities - Summary of Contractual Cash Flow Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis Of Operating Lease Payments [Line Items] | |
Total contractual cash flow maturities | $ 519,547 |
Less than 1 Year | |
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis Of Operating Lease Payments [Line Items] | |
Total contractual cash flow maturities | 145,542 |
Between 1 and 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis Of Operating Lease Payments [Line Items] | |
Total contractual cash flow maturities | 295,989 |
More than 5 Years | |
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis Of Operating Lease Payments [Line Items] | |
Total contractual cash flow maturities | $ 78,016 |
Employee Benefits - Additional
Employee Benefits - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Participants Employee | Dec. 31, 2022 Employee Participants | |
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Number of employees sponsored under defined benefit pension plans | Employee | 1 | 99 |
Estimate of contributions expected to be paid to plan for next annual reporting period | $ 20 | |
Contributions to multi-employer plans expensed amount | $ 3.5 | |
TForce Freight pension plans | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average duration of defined benefit obligation | 17 years 7 months 6 days | |
Number of employees active participation under defined benefit pension plan | Participants | 6,895 | 8,787 |
TFI International pension plans | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average duration of defined benefit obligation | 9 years 6 months |
Employee Benefits - Summary of
Employee Benefits - Summary of Information about Group's Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | |||||
Defined benefit obligation | $ 226,372 | $ 164,299 | $ 160,780 | $ 35,529 | $ 31,449 |
Fair value of plan assets | (173,141) | (168,658) | (93,903) | (21,147) | (18,108) |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) | 53,231 | (4,359) | $ 66,877 | $ 14,382 | $ 13,341 |
TFI International pension plans | |||||
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | |||||
Defined benefit obligation | 13,999 | 20,189 | |||
Fair value of plan assets | (200) | (10,214) | |||
Net defined benefit liability (asset) | (13,799) | 9,975 | |||
TForce Freight pension plans | |||||
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | |||||
Defined benefit obligation | 212,373 | 144,110 | |||
Fair value of plan assets | (172,941) | (158,444) | |||
Net defined benefit liability (asset) | $ 39,432 | $ (14,334) |
Employee Benefits - Summary o_2
Employee Benefits - Summary of Plan Assets (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
TFI International pension plans | ||
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | ||
Equity securities | 14% | 7% |
Debt securities | 0% | 91% |
Other | 86% | 2% |
TForce Freight pension plans | ||
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | ||
Equity securities | 95% | 95% |
Debt securities | 5% | 5% |
Employee Benefits - Summary o_3
Employee Benefits - Summary of Movement in Present Value of Accrued Benefit Obligation for Defined Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | ||
Defined benefit obligation, beginning of year | $ 164,299 | $ 160,780 |
Current service cost | 58,537 | 116,506 |
Interest cost | 8,129 | 4,252 |
Benefits paid | (13,971) | (2,268) |
Remeasurement (gain) loss arising from: | ||
- Demographic | 1,017 | (12,200) |
- Financial assumptions | 7,869 | (88,587) |
- Experience | 89 | (11,952) |
Settlement | 57 | 82 |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 346 | (2,314) |
Defined benefit obligation, end of year | 226,372 | 164,299 |
TFI International pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | ||
Defined benefit obligation, beginning of year | 20,189 | 27,127 |
Current service cost | 382 | 539 |
Interest cost | 787 | 730 |
Benefits paid | (10,139) | (985) |
Remeasurement (gain) loss arising from: | ||
- Demographic | 0 | 0 |
- Financial assumptions | 566 | (4,880) |
- Experience | 1,849 | (489) |
Settlement | 28 | 0 |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 337 | (1,853) |
Defined benefit obligation, end of year | 13,999 | 20,189 |
TForce Freight pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | ||
Defined benefit obligation, beginning of year | 144,110 | 133,653 |
Current service cost | 58,155 | 115,967 |
Interest cost | 7,342 | 3,522 |
Benefits paid | (3,832) | (1,283) |
Remeasurement (gain) loss arising from: | ||
- Demographic | 1,017 | (12,200) |
- Financial assumptions | 7,303 | (83,707) |
- Experience | (1,760) | (11,463) |
Settlement | 29 | 82 |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 9 | (461) |
Defined benefit obligation, end of year | $ 212,373 | $ 144,110 |
Employee Benefits - Summary o_4
Employee Benefits - Summary of Movement in Fair Value of Plan Assets for Defined Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year | $ 168,658 | $ 93,903 |
Interest income | 8,129 | 4,252 |
Plan administration expenses | 1,667 | 1,794 |
Settlement | 57 | 82 |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 346 | (2,314) |
Fair value of plan assets, end of year | 173,141 | 168,658 |
TFI International pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Interest income | 787 | 730 |
Plan administration expenses | 44 | 59 |
Settlement | 28 | 0 |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 337 | (1,853) |
TForce Freight pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Interest income | 7,342 | 3,522 |
Plan administration expenses | 1,623 | 1,735 |
Settlement | 29 | 82 |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 9 | (461) |
Plan Assets | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year | 168,658 | 93,903 |
Interest income | 8,374 | 4,094 |
Employer contributions | 37 | 103,556 |
Benefits paid | (13,971) | (2,268) |
Fair value remeasurement | 11,651 | (27,473) |
Plan administration expenses | (1,667) | (1,794) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 59 | (1,360) |
Fair value of plan assets, end of year | 173,141 | 168,658 |
Plan Assets | TFI International pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year | 10,214 | 13,437 |
Interest income | 250 | 348 |
Employer contributions | 37 | 457 |
Benefits paid | (10,139) | (985) |
Fair value remeasurement | (165) | (2,066) |
Plan administration expenses | (44) | (59) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 47 | (918) |
Fair value of plan assets, end of year | 200 | 10,214 |
Plan Assets | TForce Freight pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year | 158,444 | 80,466 |
Interest income | 8,124 | 3,746 |
Employer contributions | 0 | 103,099 |
Benefits paid | (3,832) | (1,283) |
Fair value remeasurement | 11,816 | (25,407) |
Plan administration expenses | (1,623) | (1,735) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 12 | (442) |
Fair value of plan assets, end of year | $ 172,941 | $ 158,444 |
Employee Benefits - Summary o_5
Employee Benefits - Summary of Expense Recognized in Income or Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | ||
Current service cost | $ 58,537 | $ 116,506 |
Net interest cost | (245) | 158 |
Plan administration expenses | 1,667 | 1,794 |
Net settlement | 57 | 82 |
Pension expense | 60,016 | 118,540 |
Actual return on plan assets | 20,025 | (23,379) |
TFI International pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | ||
Current service cost | 382 | 539 |
Net interest cost | 537 | 382 |
Plan administration expenses | 44 | 59 |
Net settlement | 28 | 0 |
Pension expense | 991 | 980 |
Actual return on plan assets | 85 | (1,718) |
TForce Freight pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | ||
Current service cost | 58,155 | 115,967 |
Net interest cost | (782) | (224) |
Plan administration expenses | 1,623 | 1,735 |
Net settlement | 29 | 82 |
Pension expense | 59,025 | 117,560 |
Actual return on plan assets | $ 19,940 | $ (21,661) |
Employee Benefits - Summary o_6
Employee Benefits - Summary of Actuarial Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | ||
Recognized during the year | $ (2,676) | $ (85,184) |
Recognized during the year, net of tax | (2,016) | (63,508) |
Accumulated unrealized loss on employee benefit plans | ||
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | ||
Amount accumulated in retained earnings, beginning of year | (66,367) | 18,817 |
Amount accumulated in retained earnings, end of year | (69,043) | (66,367) |
TFI International pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | ||
Amount accumulated in retained earnings, beginning of year | 8,871 | 12,174 |
Recognized during the year | 2,580 | (3,303) |
Amount accumulated in retained earnings, end of year | 11,451 | 8,871 |
Recognized during the year, net of tax | 1,902 | 2,435 |
TForce Freight pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | ||
Amount accumulated in retained earnings, beginning of year | (75,238) | 6,643 |
Recognized during the year | (5,256) | (81,881) |
Amount accumulated in retained earnings, end of year | (80,494) | (75,238) |
Recognized during the year, net of tax | $ (3,918) | $ (61,073) |
Employee Benefits - Summary o_7
Employee Benefits - Summary of Significant Actuarial Assumptions Used (Expressed as Weighted Average) (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Accrued Benefit Obligation | TFI International pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Discount rate | 4.80% | 5% |
Future salary increases | 3% | 1.60% |
Accrued Benefit Obligation | TForce Freight pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Discount rate | 5% | 5.20% |
Future salary increases | 2% | 2% |
Employee Benefit Expense | TFI International pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Discount rate | 5% | 2.40% |
Rate of return on plan assets at January 1 | 5% | 2.40% |
Future salary increases | 3% | 3% |
Employee Benefit Expense | TForce Freight pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Discount rate | 5% | 5.20% |
Rate of return on plan assets at January 1 | 5% | 5.20% |
Future salary increases | 2% | 2% |
Employee Benefits - Summary o_8
Employee Benefits - Summary of Current Longevities Underlying Value of Liabilities in Defined Benefit Plans (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Longevity at Age 65 for Current Pensioners | Males | TFI International Pension Plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Current longevity | 22 years 3 months 18 days | 22 years 8 months 12 days |
Longevity at Age 65 for Current Pensioners | Males | TForce Freight pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Current longevity | 19 years 1 month 6 days | 19 years |
Longevity at Age 65 for Current Pensioners | Females | TFI International Pension Plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Current longevity | 25 years | 24 years 10 months 24 days |
Longevity at Age 65 for Current Pensioners | Females | TForce Freight pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Current longevity | 22 years | 21 years 4 months 24 days |
Longevity at Age 65 for Current Members Aged 45 | Males | TFI International Pension Plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Current longevity | 23 years 9 months 18 days | 23 years 7 months 6 days |
Longevity at Age 65 for Current Members Aged 45 | Males | TForce Freight pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Current longevity | 20 years 7 months 6 days | 20 years 7 months 6 days |
Longevity at Age 65 for Current Members Aged 45 | Females | TFI International Pension Plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Current longevity | 26 years 3 months 18 days | 25 years 9 months 18 days |
Longevity at Age 65 for Current Members Aged 45 | Females | TForce Freight pension plans [Member] | ||
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plans [Line Items] | ||
Current longevity | 23 years 4 months 24 days | 22 years 10 months 24 days |
Employee Benefits - Summary o_9
Employee Benefits - Summary of Impact of Changes of Major Assumptions on Defined Benefit Obligation (Details) - Discount Rate (1% Movement) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Disclosure Of Sensitivity Analysis For Actuarial Assumptions [Line Items] | ||
Increase | $ (34,520) | $ (25,536) |
Decrease | $ 44,102 | $ 32,517 |
Employee Benefits - Summary _10
Employee Benefits - Summary of Historical Information of Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Surplus (deficit) in plan [abstract] | |||||
Defined benefit obligation | $ 226,372 | $ 164,299 | $ 160,780 | $ 35,529 | $ 31,449 |
Fair value of plan assets | (173,141) | (168,658) | (93,903) | (21,147) | (18,108) |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) | 53,231 | (4,359) | 66,877 | 14,382 | 13,341 |
Experience adjustments arising on plan obligations | 8,975 | (112,739) | 5,823 | 3,220 | 2,116 |
Experience adjustments arising on plan assets | $ 11,651 | $ (27,473) | $ 310 | $ 1,129 | $ 467 |
Provisions - Summary of Provisi
Provisions - Summary of Provisions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Provisions [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | $ 175,639 | $ 147,157 |
Additions through business combinations | 19,919 | 280 |
Provisions made during the year | 172,213 | 141,811 |
Provisions used during the year | (181,726) | (93,510) |
Provisions reversed during the year | (23,785) | (13,542) |
Unwind of discount on long-term provisions | (2,666) | (4,153) |
Sale of business | (1,465) | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 306 | (939) |
Ending balance | 159,900 | 175,639 |
Current provisions | 66,565 | 43,903 |
Non-current provisions | 93,335 | 131,736 |
Self Insurance | ||
Provisions [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 96,251 | 69,467 |
Additions through business combinations | 16,364 | 0 |
Provisions made during the year | 159,276 | 126,439 |
Provisions used during the year | (129,089) | (80,040) |
Provisions reversed during the year | (16,705) | (13,236) |
Unwind of discount on long-term provisions | (2,666) | (4,153) |
Sale of business | (1,465) | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 214 | (761) |
Ending balance | 123,645 | 96,251 |
Current provisions | 46,940 | 33,918 |
Non-current provisions | 76,705 | 62,333 |
Other | ||
Provisions [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance | 79,388 | 77,690 |
Additions through business combinations | 3,555 | 280 |
Provisions made during the year | 12,937 | 15,372 |
Provisions used during the year | (52,637) | (13,470) |
Provisions reversed during the year | (7,080) | (306) |
Unwind of discount on long-term provisions | 0 | 0 |
Sale of business | 0 | |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 92 | (178) |
Ending balance | 36,255 | 79,388 |
Current provisions | 19,625 | 9,985 |
Non-current provisions | $ 16,630 | $ 69,403 |
Provisions - Additional Informa
Provisions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Disclosure of other provisions [line items] | |||
Discount rate of provision | 3.84% | 3.99% | |
Other provisions | $ 159,900 | $ 175,639 | $ 147,157 |
Litigation provision [Member] | |||
Disclosure of other provisions [line items] | |||
Other provisions | 16,600 | 42,300 | |
Environmental remediation liabilities [Member] | |||
Disclosure of other provisions [line items] | |||
Other provisions | $ 9,700 | $ 23,400 |
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabi_3
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities - Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | |||
Net deferred tax liabilities | $ (412,627) | $ (341,139) | |
Deferred tax assets | 20,615 | 27,047 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | (433,242) | (368,186) | |
Property and Equipment | |||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | |||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities | (382,208) | (360,111) | $ (432,334) |
Intangible Assets | |||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | |||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities | (127,547) | (72,032) | (78,888) |
Right-of-use assets | |||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | |||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities | 8,600 | 7,497 | |
Employee Benefits | |||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | |||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities | 26,510 | 23,111 | 43,821 |
Provisions | |||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | |||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities | 51,458 | 53,818 | 57,961 |
Tax Losses | |||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | |||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities | 10,054 | 5,686 | $ 10,272 |
Other | |||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | |||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities | $ 506 | $ 892 |
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabi_4
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities - Summary of Movement in Temporary Differences (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Property and Equipment | ||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | $ (360,111) | $ (432,334) |
Deferred tax expense recognized in income or loss | 8,637 | 1,397 |
Deferred tax recognized in directly in equity | (3,233) | 7,194 |
Disposal of business | 67,442 | |
Acquired in business combinations | (27,501) | (3,810) |
Ending Balance | (382,208) | (360,111) |
Intangible Assets | ||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | (72,032) | (78,888) |
Deferred tax expense recognized in income or loss | 10,870 | 8,231 |
Deferred tax recognized in directly in equity | (798) | 1,956 |
Disposal of business | 8,490 | |
Acquired in business combinations | (65,587) | (11,821) |
Ending Balance | (127,547) | (72,032) |
Long-Term Debt | ||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | 7,497 | 8,025 |
Deferred tax expense recognized in income or loss | 660 | (31) |
Deferred tax recognized in directly in equity | 443 | (497) |
Ending Balance | 8,600 | 7,497 |
Employee Benefits | ||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | 23,111 | 43,821 |
Deferred tax expense recognized in income or loss | 5,119 | 6,711 |
Deferred tax recognized in directly in equity | (1,720) | (27,421) |
Ending Balance | 26,510 | 23,111 |
Provisions | ||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | 53,818 | 57,961 |
Deferred tax expense recognized in income or loss | (5,399) | (4,466) |
Deferred tax recognized in directly in equity | (2,303) | 406 |
Disposal of business | (1,490) | |
Acquired in business combinations | 5,342 | 1,407 |
Ending Balance | 51,458 | 53,818 |
Tax Losses | ||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | 5,686 | 10,272 |
Deferred tax expense recognized in income or loss | 2,953 | (4,058) |
Deferred tax recognized in directly in equity | 1,411 | (545) |
Acquired in business combinations | 4 | 17 |
Ending Balance | 10,054 | 5,686 |
Other | ||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | 892 | (2,917) |
Deferred tax expense recognized in income or loss | (396) | 696 |
Deferred tax recognized in directly in equity | 10 | 2,755 |
Acquired in business combinations | 358 | |
Ending Balance | 506 | 892 |
Net Deferred Tax Liabilities | ||
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Unused Tax Credits [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | (341,139) | (394,060) |
Deferred tax expense recognized in income or loss | 22,444 | 8,480 |
Deferred tax recognized in directly in equity | (6,190) | (16,152) |
Disposal of business | 74,441 | |
Acquired in business combinations | (87,742) | (13,848) |
Ending Balance | $ (412,627) | $ (341,139) |
Share Capital and Other Compo_3
Share Capital and Other Components of Equity - Additional Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Feb. 15, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Vote $ / shares shares | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Nov. 01, 2024 shares | Dec. 31, 2021 shares | |
Share Capital And Other Components Of Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Number of shares issued | 86,539,559 | 92,152,893 | |||
Common Shares | |||||
Share Capital And Other Components Of Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Common stock voting rights (vote per share) | Vote | 1 | ||||
Number of shares issued | 84,441,733 | 86,539,559 | 92,152,893 | ||
Excess of purchase price charged to retained earnings as share repurchase premium | $ | $ 259.7 | $ 499.4 | |||
Quarterly dividends declared per share | $ / shares | $ 1.45 | $ 1.16 | |||
Dividend payables | $ | $ 124.3 | $ 102.6 | |||
Dividend payable date | Apr. 15, 2024 | ||||
Dividend payable of record date | Mar. 29, 2024 | ||||
Common Shares | Normal Course Issuer Bid | |||||
Share Capital And Other Components Of Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Number of shares repurchased and cancelled | 785,140 | ||||
Number of shares repurchased | 2,609,900 | 6,368,322 | |||
Weighted average price per share repurchased common shares | $ / shares | $ 110.36 | $ 89.19 | |||
Total purchase price of common shares | $ | $ 288 | $ 568 | |||
Common Shares | Events After Reporting Period | |||||
Share Capital And Other Components Of Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Quarterly dividends declared per share | $ / shares | $ 0.4 | ||||
Dividend payables | $ | $ 33.8 | ||||
Common Shares | Events After Reporting Period | Normal Course Issuer Bid | |||||
Share Capital And Other Components Of Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Authorized to repurchase for cancellation of shares | 7,161,046 |
Share Capital and Other Compo_4
Share Capital and Other Components of Equity - Summary of Number of Common Shares Issued (Details) - shares | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure Of Classes Of Share Capital [Line Items] | ||
Balance, beginning of year | 86,539,559 | 92,152,893 |
Balance, end of period | 86,539,559 | |
Common Shares | ||
Disclosure Of Classes Of Share Capital [Line Items] | ||
Balance, beginning of year | 86,539,559 | 92,152,893 |
Repurchase and cancellation of own shares | (2,609,900) | (6,368,322) |
Stock options exercised | 512,074 | 754,988 |
Balance, end of period | 84,441,733 | 86,539,559 |
Share Capital and Other Compo_5
Share Capital and Other Components of Equity - Summary of Share Capital Issued and Fully Paid (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Number of shares issued [abstract] | ||
Balance, beginning of year | $ 1,089,229 | $ 1,133,181 |
Repurchase and cancellation of own shares | (28,303) | (68,536) |
Cash consideration of stock options exercised | 12,777 | 16,502 |
Ascribed value credited to share capital on stock options exercised, net of tax | 4,402 | 6,298 |
Issuance of shares on settlement of RSUs and PSUs, net of tax | 29,185 | 1,784 |
Balance, end of year | $ 1,107,290 | $ 1,089,229 |
Earnings Per Share - Schedule o
Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Basic Earnings Per Share and Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Earnings per share [abstract] | |||
Net income | $ 504,877 | $ 823,232 | $ 823,232 |
Balance, beginning of year | 86,539,559 | 92,152,893 | |
Effect of stock options exercised | 340,802 | 314,112 | |
Effect of repurchase of own shares | (972,615) | (3,107,423) | |
Weighted average number of common shares | 85,907,746 | 89,359,582 | |
Earnings per share – basic (in dollars) | $ 5.88 | $ 9.21 |
Earnings Per Share - Schedule_2
Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Diluted Earnings Per Share and Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Earnings per share [abstract] | |||
Net income | $ 504,877 | $ 823,232 | $ 823,232 |
Weighted average number of common shares | 85,907,746 | 89,359,582 | |
Dilutive effect of Stock options and restricted share units | 1,147,023 | 1,898,097 | |
Weighted average number of diluted common shares | 87,054,769 | 91,257,679 | |
Earnings per share - diluted (in dollars) | $ 5.8 | $ 9.02 |
Earnings Per Share - Additional
Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Details) - shares | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Earnings per share [abstract] | ||
Stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share | 0 | 0 |
Share Based Payment Arrangement
Share Based Payment Arrangements - Additional Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Apr. 26, 2023 Party $ / shares | Feb. 06, 2023 Decimal Party $ / shares | Apr. 28, 2022 Party $ / shares | Feb. 07, 2022 Party Decimal $ / shares | Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($) shares $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) shares Party $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) shares Party $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 shares | |
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Weighted average share price at the date of exercise for stock options exercised | $ / shares | $ 123.72 | $ 99.32 | |||||||
Number of other equity instruments exercised or vested in share-based payment arrangement | 28,442 | ||||||||
Key Management Personnel | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Number of options, Options outstanding | 726,572 | 1,106,883 | |||||||
Stock Option Plan (Equity-settled) | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Maximum number of shares issuable upon exercise of options granted | 5,979,201 | ||||||||
Share-based compensation award, vesting period | 3 years | ||||||||
Compensation expense | $ | $ 0.2 | $ 0.4 | |||||||
Number of share options granted | Party | 0 | 0 | |||||||
Deferred Share Unit | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Share-based compensation award, vesting period | 1 year | ||||||||
Mark-to-market gain (loss) in personnel expenses | $ | $ 4.5 | $ 1.3 | |||||||
Liabilities from share-based payment transactions | $ | 35.8 | $ 2.9 | |||||||
Deferred Share Unit | Trade and Other Payables | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Liabilities from share-based payment transactions | $ | 2.9 | 31 | |||||||
Restricted Share Units | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Compensation expense | $ | $ 6 | $ 6.9 | |||||||
Number of equity instruments granted | 63,000 | 74,000 | |||||||
Weighted average price per share repurchased common shares | $ / shares | $ 115.13 | $ 83.28 | |||||||
Share repurchase premium | $ | $ 18.3 | $ 1.2 | |||||||
Number of outstanding instruments | 192,000 | 272,000 | 272,000 | ||||||
Number of other equity instruments exercised or vested in share-based payment arrangement | 145,000 | 49,000 | |||||||
Number of other equity instruments forfeited in share-based payment arrangement | 2,000 | 13,000 | |||||||
Restricted Share Units | Sale of CFIs truckload, Temp Control and Mexican nonasset logistics businesses [Member] | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Weighted average price per share repurchased common shares | $ / shares | $ 104.28 | ||||||||
Share repurchase premium | $ | $ 0.8 | ||||||||
Number of other equity instruments cancelled in share-based payment arrangement | 22,876 | ||||||||
Number of other equity instruments exercised or vested in share-based payment arrangement | 14,630 | ||||||||
Number of other equity instruments forfeited in share-based payment arrangement | 8,246 | ||||||||
Restricted Share Units | Equity Incentive Plan | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Number of equity instruments granted | Party | 7,632 | 55,400 | 10,815 | 63,404 | |||||
Fair value of RSU granted, per unit | $ / shares | $ 117.85 | $ 115.51 | $ 83.28 | $ 98.27 | |||||
Restricted Share Units | Key Management Personnel | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Number of outstanding instruments | 116,368 | 171,790 | |||||||
Restricted Share Units | Key Management Personnel | Equity Incentive Plan | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Number of equity instruments granted | 7,632 | 38,275 | 10,815 | 39,750 | |||||
Performance Share Units | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Compensation expense | $ | $ 7.3 | $ 7.3 | |||||||
Number of equity instruments granted | 55,000 | 63,000 | |||||||
Weighted average price per share repurchased common shares | $ / shares | $ 115.13 | $ 104.53 | |||||||
Share repurchase premium | $ | $ 36.6 | $ 1.8 | |||||||
Number of outstanding instruments | 184,000 | 261,000 | 226,000 | ||||||
Number of other equity instruments exercised or vested in share-based payment arrangement | 267,000 | 6,000 | |||||||
Number of other equity instruments forfeited in share-based payment arrangement | 3,000 | 19,000 | |||||||
Performance Share Units | Sale of CFIs truckload, Temp Control and Mexican nonasset logistics businesses [Member] | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Weighted average price per share repurchased common shares | $ / shares | $ 104.28 | ||||||||
Share repurchase premium | $ | $ 0.8 | ||||||||
Number of other equity instruments cancelled in share-based payment arrangement | 41,380 | ||||||||
Number of other equity instruments forfeited in share-based payment arrangement | 12,938 | ||||||||
Performance Share Units | Performance condition [Member] | Sale of CFIs truckload, Temp Control and Mexican nonasset logistics businesses [Member] | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Number of other equity instruments cancelled in share-based payment arrangement | 18,504 | ||||||||
Performance Share Units | Equity Incentive Plan | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Number of equity instruments granted | Decimal | 55,400 | 63,404 | |||||||
Fair value of RSU granted, per unit | $ / shares | $ 135.15 | $ 100.43 | |||||||
Performance Share Units | Equity Incentive Plan | Monte Carlo simulation model [Member] | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Fair value of PSU granted per share | $ / shares | $ 135.15 | $ 120.08 | |||||||
Performance Share Units | Key Management Personnel | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Number of outstanding instruments | 116,368 | 171,790 | |||||||
Performance Share Units | Key Management Personnel | Equity Incentive Plan | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Number of equity instruments granted | Decimal | 38,275 | 39,750 | |||||||
Director Compensation Plan | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||||||||
Compensation expense | $ | $ 1.1 | $ 1.2 |
Share Based Payment Arrangeme_2
Share Based Payment Arrangements - Summary of Changes in Outstanding Stock Options (Details) - Stock Options shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 shares $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2022 shares $ / shares | |
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | ||
Number of options, beginning of year | shares | 1,302 | 2,061 |
Number of options, Exercised | shares | (512) | (755) |
Number of options, Forfeited | shares | (4) | |
Number of options, end of year | shares | 790 | 1,302 |
Number of options, Options exercisable, end of year | shares | 790 | 1,273 |
Weighted average exercise price, beginning of year | $ / shares | $ 27.89 | $ 25.7 |
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised | $ / shares | 25.92 | 21.84 |
Weighted average exercise price, Forfeited | $ / shares | 40.41 | |
Weighted average exercise price, end of year | $ / shares | 29.17 | 27.89 |
Weighted average exercise price, Options exercisable, end of year | $ / shares | $ 29.17 | $ 27.6 |
Share Based Payment Arrangeme_3
Share Based Payment Arrangements - Summary of Information about Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable (Details) - Stock Options - shares shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Disclosure Of Range Of Exercise Prices Of Outstanding Share Options [Line Items] | |||
Number of options, Options outstanding | 790 | 1,302 | 2,061 |
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 1 year 10 months 24 days | ||
Number of options, Options exercisable | 790 | 1,273 | |
Exercise Price 26.82 | |||
Disclosure Of Range Of Exercise Prices Of Outstanding Share Options [Line Items] | |||
Number of options, Options outstanding | 13 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 1 month 6 days | ||
Exercise Price 23.70 | |||
Disclosure Of Range Of Exercise Prices Of Outstanding Share Options [Line Items] | |||
Number of options, Options outstanding | 233 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 1 year 1 month 6 days | ||
Exercise Price 30.71 | |||
Disclosure Of Range Of Exercise Prices Of Outstanding Share Options [Line Items] | |||
Number of options, Options outstanding | 496 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 2 years 2 months 12 days | ||
Exercise Price 40.41 | |||
Disclosure Of Range Of Exercise Prices Of Outstanding Share Options [Line Items] | |||
Number of options, Options outstanding | 48 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 3 years 7 months 6 days |
Share Based Payment Arrangeme_4
Share Based Payment Arrangements - Schedule of Deferred Share Unit Plan for Board Members (Details) - Deferred Share Unit - shares | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure of Deferred Share Unit Plan for Board Members [line items] | ||
Balance, beginning of year | 310,128 | 306,554 |
Paid | (313,312) | 0 |
Forfeited | (170) | 0 |
Dividends paid in units | 3,354 | 3,574 |
Balance, end of year | 0 | 310,128 |
Share Based Payment Arrangeme_5
Share Based Payment Arrangements - Summary of Changes to Outstanding RSUs (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2022 shares | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) shares | |
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Number of equity instruments, Settled | (28,442) | ||
Restricted Share Units | |||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Number of equity instruments, Balance, beginning of year | 272,000 | 272,000 | |
Number of equity instruments, Granted | 63,000 | 74,000 | |
Number of equity instruments, Reinvested | 4,000 | 3,000 | |
Number of equity instruments, Settled | (145,000) | (49,000) | |
Number of equity instruments, Settled on sale of business | 0 | (15,000) | |
Number of equity instruments, Forfeited | (2,000) | (13,000) | |
Number of equity instruments, Balance, end of year | 192,000 | 272,000 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Balance, beginning of year | $ | $ 58.33 | $ 54.27 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted | $ | 115.81 | 96.04 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Reinvested | $ | 74.69 | 60.68 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Settled | $ | 36.87 | 93.8 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Settled on sale of business | $ | 0 | 44.19 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Forfeited | $ | 69.92 | 71.13 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Balance, end of year | $ | $ 93.62 | $ 58.33 |
Share Based Payment Arrangeme_6
Share Based Payment Arrangements - Summary of Information about RSUs Outstanding and Exercisable (Details) - Restricted Share Units shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2022 shares | Dec. 31, 2021 shares | |
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Number of outstanding instruments | 192 | 272 | 272 |
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 1 year | ||
70.59 | |||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Grant date fair value | $ | $ 70.59 | ||
Number of outstanding instruments | 71 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 1 month 6 days | ||
117.85 | |||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Grant date fair value | $ | $ 117.85 | ||
Number of outstanding instruments | 8 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 3 months 18 days | ||
98.27 | |||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Grant date fair value | $ | $ 98.27 | ||
Number of outstanding instruments | 58 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 1 year 1 month 6 days | ||
115.51 | |||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Grant date fair value | $ | $ 115.51 | ||
Number of outstanding instruments | 55 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 2 years 1 month 6 days |
Share Based Payment Arrangeme_7
Share Based Payment Arrangements - Summary of Changes to Outstanding PSUs (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2022 shares | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) shares | |
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Number of equity instruments, Settled | (28,442) | ||
Performance Share Units | |||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Number of equity instruments, Balance, beginning of year | 261,000 | 226,000 | |
Number of equity instruments, Granted | 55,000 | 63,000 | |
Number of equity instruments, Reinvested | 4,000 | 3,000 | |
Number of equity instruments, Settled | (267,000) | (6,000) | |
Added due to performance conditions | 134,000 | 22,000 | |
Settled on sale of business | 0 | (28,000) | |
Number of equity instruments, Forfeited | (3,000) | (19,000) | |
Number of equity instruments, Balance, end of year | 184,000 | 261,000 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Balance, beginning of year | $ | $ 62.87 | $ 52.25 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted | $ | 135.15 | 100.43 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Reinvested | $ | 84.93 | 62.94 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Settled | $ | 32.7 | 47.77 | |
Added due to performance conditions | $ | 32.93 | 50.87 | |
Settled on sale of business | $ | 0 | 46.85 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Forfeited | $ | 109.61 | 75.59 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value, Balance, end of year | $ | $ 106.17 | $ 62.87 |
Share Based Payment Arrangeme_8
Share Based Payment Arrangements - Summary of Information about PSUs Outstanding and Exercisable (Details) - Performance Share Units shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2022 shares | Dec. 31, 2021 shares | |
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Number of outstanding instruments | 184 | 261 | 226 |
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 1 year | ||
89.64 | |||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Grant date fair value | $ | $ 89.64 | ||
Number of outstanding instruments | 71 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 1 month 6 days | ||
100.43 | |||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Grant date fair value | $ | $ 100.43 | ||
Number of outstanding instruments | 58 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 1 year 1 month 6 days | ||
135.15 | |||
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items] | |||
Grant date fair value | $ | $ 135.15 | ||
Number of outstanding instruments | 55 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 2 years 1 month 6 days |
Materials and Services Expens_3
Materials and Services Expenses - Summary of Materials and Services Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Material income and expense [abstract] | ||
Independent contractors | $ 2,805,924 | $ 3,394,544 |
Vehicle operation expenses | 999,922 | 1,197,647 |
Total materials and services expenses | $ 3,805,846 | $ 4,592,191 |
Personnel Expenses - Summary of
Personnel Expenses - Summary of Personnel Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Classes of employee benefits expense [abstract] | ||
Short-term employee benefits | $ 2,007,954 | $ 2,216,769 |
Contributions to defined contribution plans | 8,399 | 9,570 |
Current and past service costs related to defined benefit plans | 58,537 | 116,506 |
Termination benefits | 16,743 | 6,688 |
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions | 13,451 | 14,648 |
Cash-settled share-based payment transactions | 4,538 | (1,325) |
Personnel expenses | $ 2,109,622 | $ 2,362,856 |
Finance Income and Finance Co_3
Finance Income and Finance Costs - Summary of Finance Income and Finance Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure Of Finance Income And Finance Costs [Abstract] | ||
Interest expense on long-term debt and amortization of deferred financing fees | $ 59,432 | $ 52,230 |
Interest expense on lease liabilities | 16,042 | 13,264 |
Interest income and accretion on promissory note | (8,121) | (1,750) |
Net change in fair value and accretion expense of contingent considerations | 165 | 216 |
Net foreign exchange (gain) loss | (491) | 556 |
Other financial expenses | 13,844 | 15,881 |
Net finance costs | 80,871 | 80,397 |
Finance income | (8,612) | (1,750) |
Finance costs | $ 89,483 | $ 82,147 |
Income Tax Expense - Summary of
Income Tax Expense - Summary of Income Tax Recognized in Income or Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract] | ||
Current period | $ 192,388 | $ 263,877 |
Adjustment for prior periods | 1,943 | (12,988) |
Total | 194,331 | 250,889 |
Origination and reversal of temporary differences | (20,102) | (19,834) |
Variation in tax rate | 1,551 | (242) |
Adjustment for prior periods | (3,893) | 11,596 |
Total | (22,444) | (8,480) |
Income tax expense | $ 171,887 | $ 242,409 |
Income Tax Expense - Summary _2
Income Tax Expense - Summary of Income Tax Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income [abstract] | ||
Foreign currency translation differences, Before tax | $ (881) | $ (10,148) |
Defined benefit plan remeasurement gains (losses), Before tax | 2,676 | 85,184 |
Employee benefit, Before tax | 304 | |
Gain (Loss) on net investment hedge, Before tax | 37,913 | (76,141) |
Change in fair value of investment in equity securities, Before tax | 8,383 | (6,573) |
Income tax recognized in other comprehensive income, before tax | 48,091 | (7,374) |
Defined benefit plan remeasurement gains (losses), Tax (expenses) benefit | 660 | 21,676 |
Employee benefit, Tax (expenses) benefit | 12 | |
Loss on net investment hedge, Tax (Benefit) expenses | (1,792) | (4,095) |
Change in fair value of investment in equity securities, Tax (benefit) expenses | 1,102 | (1,078) |
Income tax recognized in other comprehensive income, Tax (expense) benefit | (30) | 16,515 |
Foreign currency translation differences net of tax | (881) | (10,148) |
Defined benefit plan remeasurement gains (losses) net of tax | 2,016 | 63,508 |
Employee benefit net of tax | 292 | |
Loss on net investment hedge net of tax | 39,705 | (72,046) |
Change in fair value of investment in equity securities net of tax | 7,281 | (5,495) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | $ 48,121 | $ (23,889) |
Income Tax Expense - Summary _3
Income Tax Expense - Summary of Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | ||
In Dollars | |||
Income before income tax | $ 676,764 | $ 1,065,641 | |
Income tax using the Company's statutory tax rate | 179,342 | 282,395 | |
Rate differential between jurisdictions | 548 | (2,206) | |
Variation in tax rate | 1,551 | (242) | |
Non deductible expenses | 2,005 | 3,105 | |
Tax deductions and tax exempt income | [1] | (14,909) | (40,172) |
Adjustment for prior years | (1,950) | (1,392) | |
Multi-jurisdiction tax | 5,300 | 921 | |
Income tax expense | $ 171,887 | $ 242,409 | |
In Percent | |||
Income tax using the Company's statutory tax rate | 26.50% | 26.50% | |
Rate differential between jurisdictions | 0.10% | (0.20%) | |
Variation in tax rate | 0.20% | 0% | |
Non deductible expenses | 0.30% | 0.30% | |
Tax deductions and tax exempt income | [1] | (2.20%) | (3.80%) |
Adjustment for prior years | (0.30%) | (0.10%) | |
Multi-jurisdiction tax | 0.80% | 0.10% | |
Average effective tax rate | 25.40% | 22.70% | |
[1] Tax deductions and tax exempt income for 2022 is mainly due to the gain on sale of business recorded on the sale of CFI’s Truckload, Temp Control and Mexican non-asset logistics businesses resulting in no taxes. |
Financial Instruments and Fin_3
Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 CAD ($) | |
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||
Customer information | No single customer accounts for more than 5% of the Group’s revenue | |||
Group's revenue | 5% | |||
Percentage of trade receivables that are not past due or 30 days or less past due | 89.90% | 85.30% | ||
Trade receivables description | Approximately 89.9% (2022 – 85.3%) of the Group’s trade receivables are not past due or 30 days or less past due | |||
Liquidity Risk | ||||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||
Amounts available under revolving credit facility | $ 915.3 | $ 911.8 | ||
Additional amounts available under revolving credit facility | 190 | 185.8 | ||
Currency Risk | ||||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||
Estimated annual net US$ denominated cash flow from operating activities | 470 | 720 | ||
Canada, Dollars | Liquidity Risk | ||||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||
Additional amounts available under revolving credit facility | $ 245 | $ 245 | ||
United States of America, Dollars | Liquidity Risk | ||||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||
Additional amounts available under revolving credit facility | $ 5 | $ 5 | ||
Top of Range | ||||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||
Bad debt expense to consolidated revenue | 0.30% |
Financial Instruments and Fin_4
Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management - Summary of Maximum Exposure to Credit Risk (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Trade and Other Receivables | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Maximum exposure to credit risk | $ 894,771 | $ 1,030,726 |
Financial Instruments and Fin_5
Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management - Summary of Aging of Trade and Other Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Line Items] | |||
Trade and other receivables | $ 924,277 | $ 1,059,764 | |
Trade and Other Receivables | |||
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Line Items] | |||
Allowance for expected credit loss | 29,506 | 29,038 | $ 27,317 |
Not Past Due | |||
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Line Items] | |||
Trade and other receivables | 619,888 | 696,357 | |
Not Past Due | Trade and Other Receivables | |||
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Line Items] | |||
Allowance for expected credit loss | 1,817 | 1,124 | |
Past Due 1 – 30 Days | |||
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Line Items] | |||
Trade and other receivables | 159,928 | 184,907 | |
Past Due 1 – 30 Days | Trade and Other Receivables | |||
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Line Items] | |||
Allowance for expected credit loss | 2,909 | 2,904 | |
Past Due 31 – 60 Days | |||
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Line Items] | |||
Trade and other receivables | 47,529 | 83,676 | |
Past Due 31 – 60 Days | Trade and Other Receivables | |||
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Line Items] | |||
Allowance for expected credit loss | 8,727 | 8,712 | |
Past Due More Than 60 Days | |||
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Line Items] | |||
Trade and other receivables | 96,932 | 94,824 | |
Past Due More Than 60 Days | Trade and Other Receivables | |||
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Line Items] | |||
Allowance for expected credit loss | $ 16,053 | $ 16,298 |
Financial Instruments and Fin_6
Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management - Summary of Movement in Allowance for Expected Credit Loss in Respect of Trade and Other Receivables (Details) - Trade and Other Receivables - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Line Items] | ||
Balance, beginning of year | $ 29,038 | $ 27,317 |
Business combinations | 2,100 | 127 |
Sale of business | 0 | (1,914) |
Bad debt expenses | 30,992 | 19,644 |
Amount written off and recoveries | (33,302) | (14,129) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 678 | (2,007) |
Balance, end of year | $ 29,506 | $ 29,038 |
Financial Instruments and Fin_7
Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management - Summary of Contractual Maturities of Financial Liabilities Including Estimated Interest Payment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | $ 2,583,237 | $ 2,044,182 |
Liquidity Risk | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 2,569,782 | 2,033,300 |
Contractual cash flows | 3,329,982 | 2,376,628 |
Liquidity Risk | Trade and Other Payables | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 671,936 | 708,768 |
Trade and other payables | 671,936 | 708,768 |
Liquidity Risk | Long-term Debt | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 1,884,274 | 1,315,757 |
Long-term debt | 2,644,474 | 1,659,085 |
Liquidity Risk | Other Financial Liability | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 13,572 | 8,775 |
Other financial liability | 13,572 | 8,775 |
Liquidity Risk | Less than 1 Year | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 942,083 | 798,459 |
Liquidity Risk | Less than 1 Year | Trade and Other Payables | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 671,936 | 708,768 |
Liquidity Risk | Less than 1 Year | Long-term Debt | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 257,414 | 80,916 |
Liquidity Risk | Less than 1 Year | Other Financial Liability | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 12,732 | 8,775 |
Liquidity Risk | 1 to 2 Years | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 355,046 | 268,727 |
Liquidity Risk | 1 to 2 Years | Long-term Debt | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 354,206 | 268,727 |
Liquidity Risk | 1 to 2 Years | Other Financial Liability | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 840 | 0 |
Liquidity Risk | 2 to 5 Years | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 293,772 | 229,969 |
Liquidity Risk | 2 to 5 Years | Long-term Debt | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 293,772 | 229,969 |
Liquidity Risk | 2 to 5 Years | Other Financial Liability | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Liquidity Risk | More than 5 Years | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 1,739,082 | 1,079,473 |
Liquidity Risk | More than 5 Years | Long-term Debt | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | 1,739,082 | 1,079,473 |
Liquidity Risk | More than 5 Years | Other Financial Liability | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Financial Instruments and Fin_8
Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management - Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities Exposure to Foreign Currency Risk (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Trade and other receivables | $ 924,277 | $ 1,059,764 |
Long-term debt | (1,709,831) | (1,278,670) |
Currency Risk | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Trade and other receivables | 41,239 | 50,732 |
Trade and other payables | (7,379) | (8,301) |
Long-term debt | (1,654,689) | (1,079,774) |
Balance sheet exposure | (1,620,829) | (1,037,343) |
Long-term debt designated as investment hedge | 1,655,000 | 1,080,000 |
Net balance sheet exposure | $ 34,171 | $ 42,657 |
Financial Instruments and Fin_9
Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management - Summary of Exchange Rates Applied (Details) - Currency Risk - United States of America, Dollars - Rate | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Average USD for the year ended | 1.3497 | 1.3013 |
Closing USD as at | 1.3243 | 1.3554 |
Financial Instruments and Fi_10
Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management - Summary of Sensitivity Analysis (Details) - Currency Risk - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Balance sheet exposure | $ (1,620,829) | $ (1,037,343) |
Long-term debt designated as investment hedge | 1,655,000 | 1,080,000 |
Net balance sheet exposure | 34,171 | 42,657 |
1-cent Increase | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Balance sheet exposure | (12,239) | (7,653) |
Long-term debt designated as investment hedge | 12,497 | 7,968 |
Net balance sheet exposure | 258 | 315 |
1-cent Decrease | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Balance sheet exposure | 12,239 | 7,653 |
Long-term debt designated as investment hedge | (12,497) | (7,968) |
Net balance sheet exposure | $ (258) | $ (315) |
Financial Instruments and Fi_11
Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management - Summary of Carrying Amount of Interest-bearing Financial Instruments Excluding Effects of Interest Rate Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments By Type Of Interest Rate [Line Items] | |||
Carrying amount | $ 1,884,182 | $ 1,315,757 | $ 1,608,094 |
Fixed Rate Instruments | |||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments By Type Of Interest Rate [Line Items] | |||
Carrying amount | $ 1,884,182 | $ 1,315,757 |
Financial Instruments and Fi_12
Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management - Summary of Debt-to-Equity and Debt-to-Capitalization Ratios (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | ||
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 1,884,182 | $ 1,315,757 | $ 1,608,094 | |
Shareholders' equity | $ 2,591,410 | $ 2,463,070 | $ 2,310,355 | |
Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.73 | 0.53 | ||
Debt-to-capitalization ratio | [1] | 0.42 | 0.35 | |
[1] Long-term debt divided by the sum of shareholders' equity and long-term debt. |
Financial Instruments and Fi_13
Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management - Summary of Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities, Together with Carrying Amounts Shown in Statements of Financial Position (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial assets, Carrying Amount | $ 944,980 | $ 1,116,690 |
Financial assets, Fair Value | 944,980 | 1,116,690 |
Financial liabilities, Carrying Amount | 2,583,237 | 2,044,182 |
Financial liabilities, Fair Value | 2,377,717 | 2,029,016 |
Assets Carried at Fair Value | Investment in Equity Securities | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial assets, Carrying Amount | 50,209 | 85,964 |
Financial assets, Fair Value | 50,209 | 85,964 |
Assets Carried at Amortized Cost | Trade and Other Receivables | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial assets, Carrying Amount | 894,771 | 1,030,726 |
Financial assets, Fair Value | 894,771 | 1,030,726 |
Liabilities Carried at Fair Value | Other Financial Liability | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities, Carrying Amount | 27,119 | 19,657 |
Financial liabilities, Fair Value | 27,119 | 19,657 |
Liabilities Carried at Amortized Cost | Trade and Other Payables | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities, Carrying Amount | 671,936 | 708,768 |
Financial liabilities, Fair Value | 671,936 | 708,768 |
Liabilities Carried at Amortized Cost | Long-term Debt | ||
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||
Financial liabilities, Carrying Amount | 1,884,182 | 1,315,757 |
Financial liabilities, Fair Value | $ 1,678,662 | $ 1,300,591 |
Contingencies, letters of cre_2
Contingencies, letters of credit and other commitments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 22, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Disclosure Of Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] | |||
Outstanding letter of credit | $ 106,200,000 | $ 66,800,000 | |
Purchase commitments | 62,300,000 | 149,800,000 | |
Purchase order for leases | $ 44,400,000 | $ 13,900,000 | |
Cash per common share | $ 8.3 | ||
Assumption of outstanding debt, net of cash and estimated transaction fees and expenses | $ 1,100,000,000 |
Related Parties - Summary of Co
Related Parties - Summary of Costs Incurred for Key Management Personnel (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Related party transactions [abstract] | ||
Short-term benefits | $ 15,457 | $ 16,858 |
Post-employment benefits | 619 | 800 |
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions | 8,674 | 10,874 |
Key management personnel compensation | $ 24,750 | $ 28,532 |
Subsequent Events - Additional
Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Business | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | |
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] | ||
Number of business acquired | Business | 12 | |
Total purchase price | $ | $ 659,755 | $ 181,608 |