Business Management

Forecasting for 2012 proving a challenge?

TORONTO, Ont. -- These are very uncertain times for the trucking industry and business growth predictions for 2012 are proving very challenging.

Dana, Eaton to end Roadranger marketing alliance

MAUMEE, Ohio -- Dana and Eaton have announced plans to end their Roadranger marketing agreement.

Raydan Manufacturing to be purchased by Link

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Link Suspensions of Canada has reached a deal to acquire Raydan Manufacturing, which produces the Air Link suspension among other products.

To CPP or not CPP?

Back in my February column, I discussed the various changes the federal government is making to Canada Pension Plan retirement benefits.

Economic outlook

The biggest question on most carriers' minds as we head into 2012 is much like it has been in the last couple of years: What is the economy going to look like?

Haldex’s American CEO steps down; will focus on North American market

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The American CEO of Haldex has announced he is stepping down as CEO of the company effective Dec. 1.

Shippers and carriers to debate issues shaping transportation in 2012 and beyond

BRAMPTON, Ont. - There is a limited number of seats available for November 23rd's  Shipper-Carrier Roundtable, featuring prominent industry stakeholders debating key issues and trends shaping transportation in 2012 and beyond.

Leading economist addresses TTA, provides insight into global issues

TORONTO, Ont. -- Despite a steady stream of apocalyptic media reports on the economy, the US is actually experiencing a manufacturing renaissance, wages are holding steady and Canadians have horded away an unprecedented amount of cash.

Ontario fleet optimism wanes heading into fourth quarter

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario carriers are less certain about their immediate future, according to the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) quarterly survey.

Wakefield Canada names new v.p., sales for commercial division

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wakefield Canada has named Randy Klein its vice-president sales, commercial division.

It was a professional thief, not driver, that led police on truck chase: CTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says a much-publicized truck chase in Ontario is an indication that cargo crime is a growing problem.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce turns in strong third quarter

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce turned in a solid third quarter, reporting adjusted profit (excluding the after-tax effect of changes in the fair value of derivatives, net foreign exchange gain or loss, and of items that are not in the company's...

Make strategic use of your CCA

My column last month about how to tax-plan when you buy or lease a truck triggered some great phone calls from owner/operators. A few had to do with Capital Cost Allowance, or CCA. That's where you're allowed to deduct a calculated portion of...

Outlook 2012: Growth signals for trucking are present but so are risk factors

GRAPEVINE, Texas - The economic outlook for trucking may be as muddled right now as that for the North American economy but fears of a double dip recession are over stated the All Eyes on the Economy panel concluded at the American Trucking...

The economy, hours of service and finding drivers top concerns for US carriers

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- They're likely sick of having to worry about it, but for the third year in a row trucking executives in the US can't seem to get the state of the economy out of their minds.