News - Canadian Trucking Alliance

White House 24/7 Port Plan Not Enough to Alleviate Supply Chain Gridlock: Truckers

Friday October 15, 2021 | Business Conditions, COVID-19, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage

More gate hours at U.S. ports is only one part of the solution to supply-chain bottlenecks, said trucking groups and industry observers in response to President Biden’s announcement that the Port of Los Angeles is to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Pre-Holiday Shipping Demand Will Further Test Supply Chain: Analysts

Wednesday October 13, 2021 | Business Conditions, COVID-19, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage

The ‘peak’ shipping season is already underway as shoppers appear to have begun purchasing holiday gifts and other items earlier than usual, raising concerns over shipping delays and capacity and which has already strained international supply chains this year.
US Vaccine Mandates Raises Supply Chain Bottleneck Fears

Wednesday October 13, 2021 | Border & Customs, Business Conditions, COVID-19, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Operations & Safety

Workers and industry groups across the transportation sector have begun to push back on the federal vaccine mandate, reports Bloomberg.
Labour Market Update Shows Driver Shortage Can Impact Economic Recovery

Wednesday October 13, 2021 | Labour/HR/Driver Shortage

Trucking HR Canada released today a labour market information update, providing a current snapshot of truck driver employment in Canada.
WSIB Lowers Trucking Premiums Next Year

Wednesday October 13, 2021 | Admin & Tax, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Operations & Safety

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced today during its Annual General Meeting (AGM), that the average premium rate for Ontario businesses will be reduced by 5.1% for 2022, from $1.37 to $1.30, while the trucking sector will see even more savings.
Fuel Surcharge Keeping Carriers Afloat: Steed

Wednesday October 13, 2021 | Business Conditions, Environment & Fuel

If not for a fuel surcharge, many trucking companies, namely smaller ones, would likely not be able to withstand the rising cost of diesel fuel, James Steed of Steed Standard Transport told the Toronto Sun.
CTA Spells Out How Supply Chain Can Limit Disruptions

Thursday October 07, 2021 | Admin & Tax, Business Conditions, COVID-19, Environment & Fuel, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, News Releases, Operations & Safety, Technology & Equipment

Canadians are wondering if recent disruptions in the European supply chain can also occur here.
Class 8 Order Retreat Based on Lack of Supply

Thursday October 07, 2021 | Business Conditions, Technology & Equipment

FTR reported that preliminary Class 8 orders of 28,100 units in September – down 29% from August and 12% year over year – is due to lack of supply, not industry demand.

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