Business Conditions Archive - Canadian Trucking Alliance

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CFIB: Transport Firms Lost Nearly $2B in Business Due to Labour Shortage

Friday December 01, 2023 | Business Conditions, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reports that 34% of transportation companies surveyed were forced to turn away businesses because of labour shortages, while 16% postponed contracts.
Signs Freight Recession Improving, but Outlook Still Soft

Friday November 24, 2023 | Business Conditions

The North American freight recession continues to scrape along, with concerns freight demand has modestly improved but still soft, according to recent reports from economic analysts, reports Heavy Duty Trucking.
Driver Inc Among Many Pressures Weighing Down Trucking: Panel

Friday November 10, 2023 | Border & Customs, Business Conditions, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage

Frustrations over the Driver Inc scheme are mounting as a tough freight market has heightened the impact the unfair competition on compliant fleets, industry leaders said at a recent event.
Freight Conditions: Signs of Life, but Recovery Slow

Friday November 10, 2023 | Business Conditions, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage

There were mixed signals coming from various economic indicators, reports Truck News. Motive reported a notable spike in truck visits to retail facilities, signaling bloated inventories have finally been depleted and restocking efforts have commenced.

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