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You survived the Great Recession. Are you ready for the “Great Okay”?

ORLANDO, Fla. -- ACT Research president Kenneth Vieth may have summed up the US economic forecast best at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) All Eyes on the Economy session, when he said “We came through the Great Recession...

New HoS rules costing drivers, fleets 3-4%, Schneider claims

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The new hours-of-service rules implemented in the US July 1 have reduced solo driver productivity by 3.1%, and team operations by 4.3%, according to data compiled by Schneider National.

Eastern truckers get economic overview

The talk wasn’t exclusively focused on trucking at this year’s Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association conference – Scotiabank’s senior vice president and chief economist took to the podium and presented an economic...

Driver shortage takes centre stage at APTA meeting

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I–The ongoing driver shortage obstacle was addressed in a session at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) conference.

Bringing driver wellness to the forefront

MONCTON, N.B.–In an American study released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking is ranked as one of the most high-risk occupations – and the perils go beyond highway collisions. It’s also about an unhealthy...

GW Driver Training takes on new name

MONCTON, N.B. – GW Driver Training has changed its name to Collège Trans-Canada College, the first step in a major new initiative to help address the severe truck driver shortage crisis in New Brunswick.

The day the trains stopped running

LAC MAGANTIC, Que. -- When a runaway freight train carrying crude oil exploded in the middle of Lac Megantic, Que. this July 6, half the downtown vanished, 47 people died and the city’s industrial park lost its rail connection to the...

Phase 3 SPIF deadline extended five years due to weak economy

OTA concerned about new biodiesel rule

TORONTO, Ont. -- The province of Ontario has announced a new biodiesel mandate, which will require a 2% biofuel component in on- and off-road diesel beginning in April 2014, and ramping up to 4% in 2015.

‘Collaboration’ becoming more than just a buzzword: Jacquie Meyers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The term collaboration, as it applies to the relationships between shippers and carriers, has been “overused and misused in our industry,” but there are finally signs that shippers are truly interested in...

Most economic indicators remain in positive territory

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Despite all the negativity on the news, and the uncertainty involving the US debt load and credit rating, most trends are pointing to a steadily growing economy that bodes well for trucking’s future.

Freight volumes strong, but overcapacity remains an issue: M-O’s Munro

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Freight volumes are higher than they’ve been in “many, many” years, but there remains excess capacity in the marketplace and continued downward pressure on rates.

Looking for an exit strategy?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Business owners shouldn’t wait until they have to sell their business to begin the planning process, otherwise they’ll “lose control of the process.”

Toronto Transportation Club turns 100

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Transportation Club this year celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Safe practices start with the hiring process

KITCHENER, Ont. -- If the object is to climb a tree, is it best to train a rabbit or to use a squirrel?