CTA Submits Comments on NAFTA Negotiations Wednesday July 19, 2017 | Border & Customs, News Releases CTA submitted its comments to Global Affairs Canada to help frame Ottawa’s discussions with the US involving the modernization of cross-border trucking in upcoming NAFTA trade negotiations.
Clean Diesel Trucks Make up 30% of U.S. Fleet Tuesday July 18, 2017 | Environment & Fuel, Technology & Equipment Nearly 3 million heavy-duty diesel commercial vehicles introduced from 2011-2016 in the U.S. are being powered by the latest clean diesel engines
FMCSA Posts ELD File-Checker Tool Online Monday July 17, 2017 | Operations & Safety, Technology & Equipment FMCSA released an ‘ELD File Validator’” on its ELD website to help suppliers “ensure their ELD output file conforms to the technical specifications in the ELD rule,”
ATRI Updates Online Guide to Sustainable Freight Practices Monday July 17, 2017 | Environment & Fuel, Technology & Equipment The American Transportation Research Institute has updated the compendium of sustainable freight practices on its website.
Transport Canada’s International Harmonization Update for Dangerous Goods Regulations Friday July 14, 2017 | Operations & Safety The Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (International Harmonization Update, 2016) were published in Part II of the Canada Gazette July 12, 2017
CTA Carriers Urged to Help in BC Fire Relief Efforts Thursday July 13, 2017 | Industry Image & PR As fires continue to burn throughout B.C., the Red Cross, Trucks for Change Network, CTA and the BCTA are reaching out to the Canadian transportation industry to assist families affected by the disaster.
Disruptions, Uneven Shipping Patterns Changing ‘Peak Season’ Thursday July 13, 2017 | Business Conditions e-commerce freight. Uneven shipping patterns. Inventory-to-sales ratios are falling as manufacturers abhor keeping excess inventory for very long
NACFE Updates 6×2 Confidence Report Wednesday July 12, 2017 | Technology & Equipment A report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency shows 6x2 drivetrains are still viable options for fleets looking for fuel and weight savings