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Will trucking face fuel shortages this summer?

Coming this summer: Gas stations running out of gas. So read the ominous headline on CNN.com April 27. But while the article wasn’t foreshadowing the Colonial Pipeline shutdown that made the…

Fleets challenged to take advantage of ‘perfect storm’: ACT

Industry analyst ACT Research says while the economy, freight, and trucking indicators are all at or near record highs, there are challenges percolating beneath the surface. “Our heavy-duty forecast continues…

Trucking rates have never been better: ACT Research

ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index pointed to the strongest rates in April since it began tracking the data, despite some easing of freight volumes. The supply-demand balance remained tight, ACT…

ATA, OOIDA join forces to slam truck-only tax proposal

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) are joining forces to oppose a truck-only vehicle-mile traveled (VMT) tax as part of a national infrastructure package. In…

Shippers experiencing toughest conditions on record: FTR

Conditions for U.S. shippers are the worst they’ve been since FTR began tracking them via its Shippers Conditions Index. A record-low reading of -17.8 reflects deteriorating conditions in all metrics…

ArriveCAN uptake remains low as vaccine passports discussed

Only 12% of truck drivers crossing into Canada have registered personal information using the ArriveCAN app, and the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning that today’s verbal declarations are only…

U.S. truck tonnage shrinks in April, but outlook is strong

U.S. for-hire truck tonnage decreased 0.3% in April, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). However, tonnage was up 6.9% year-over-year, reflecting the early softening of…

CSX acquiring Quality Carriers

The CSX railroad has announced it is acquiring Quality Carriers – North America’s largest bulk liquid chemical fleet – from Quality Distribution. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Quality…

Carriers enjoying ‘strongest freight market ever’: ACT Research

Carriers are enjoying the strongest freight market ever, and there’s no quick solution to the supply chain issues that are keeping them from adding to their fleets. That’s the assessment…

U.S. economy back on track, but labor market, inflation are concerns

The U.S. economy will grow at about 9.3% this quarter, then growth will decelerate but still post a strong 6.3% GDP gain on the full year. That’s the most recent…

Fuel haulers get HOS relief as pipeline hit by cyberattack

Truck drivers delivering fuel in a several states have been given a temporary reprieve from Hours of Service rules in the wake of a ransomware cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline.

Montana to vaccinate Alberta truckers

Alberta and Montana have reached an agreement to speed up the vaccination of Albertans by inoculating truckers who transport essential goods across the Canada-United States border. Alberta commercial truck drivers…

Ontario, Michigan discussing partnership to vaccinate Ontario truckers

The Ontario government is reportedly working with the state of Michigan to discuss partnering to vaccinate Ontario-based cross-border truck drivers. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) said in a release that…

TFI International closes UPS Freight deal

TFI International has closed its acquisition of UPS Freight. (Photo: iStock) The company announced the acquisition, for US$800 million, in January. About 90% of the division will operate as TForce…

North Dakota extends vaccine offer to Saskatchewan truckers

North Dakota, which made headlines in recent days offering to vaccinate Manitoba truck drivers at the border, is extending the offer to Saskatchewan. About 2,000 Saskatchewan residents who transport goods…