Canada, Michigan Sign Historic Agreement August 1, 2014 After countless years of negotiating, and probably even more lawsuits, a deal has been struck to build a new bridge across the Detroit River linking Windsor, ON and Detroit, MI.
Trucks Carry Majority of NAFTA Goods in June, But Value of Freight Drops August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - The month of June saw $93.5 billion of freight moved between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with trucks hauling the majority of that freight.
Cross-border Freight Drives Up Cost for Canadian Shippers August 1, 2014 TORONTO - The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 2.4 percent in February over January, reported the the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).
‘Prepare for the Worst’: Alliance Warns Canucks of U.S. Cuts August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Canadian trucking companies should be worried about the impact of US federal government spending on border efficiency, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) said today.
November’s Surface Trade Rises 6 Percent August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - Trade using surface transportation between the U.S., Canada and Mexico totaled $81.5 billion in November.
Surface Trade with U.S. Increases in June, Vehicles Largest Commodity August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - Michigan leads the states as Canada's largest surface trade partner, while California leads in value.
Maritime-Ontario Interlines With U.S. Xpress August 1, 2014 BRAMPTON, ON - Maritime-Ontario and U.S. Xpress have announced a new partnership that they say will erase the border and all its issues.
BCTA Seeks Immigrant Drivers to Test Skills Assessment Tool August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, BC -- The BC Trucking Association (BCTA) has developed a new skills-assessment tool called IDRIVE and is looking for 25 recent immigrants with professional truck-driving experience
Study Highlights Lack of Truck Stops in Canada August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - A new study by Transport Canada puts the weight of numbers behind drivers complaints about the lack of rest stops in Canada.
Trucking Company VP on Layoff: “This is better than death by 1,000 cuts.” August 1, 2014 CONCORD, ON. - Recent company driver layoffs at Muir's Cartage were the result of the company having to change the way it does business.
CTHRC Launches New Driver-Hiring Tools August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, ON - The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council has launched new tools for fleets wanting to hire immigrant drivers.
Canadian Trucking Alliance Announces New Executive Line-up August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - New term, new executive committee for Trucking Alliance.
Trailer Carrying Rolled Paper Stolen From Mississauga Yard August 1, 2014 On Thursday at 2:05 AM, a trailer and cargo of rolled paper were stolen from an unsecured yard in Mississauga, ON.
The Big List of Trucking Industry Concerns August 1, 2014 ORLANDO, FL. - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its top ten list of trucking industry concerns this week. So what's keeping you up at night?