Canada’s economy moves by trucks, piloted by professional commercial drivers, who need to be highly trained to meet the needs of the North American supply chain and the high standards…
CTA Outlines Pathway to Securing Supply Chain in Pre-budget Submission Read more...
As new truck equipment becomes more scarce, North American fleets are running older equipment much longer, and, consequently, fleet maintenance costs are continuing to rise, reports Jim Park from HDT….
More Miles Increasing Fleet Maintenance Costs: Report Read more...
A record surge in fuel costs in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will hit trucking conditions in the near term, but the longer-term effects of geopolitical tensions are…
Ukraine Conflict Increases Risks to Trucking Conditions Read more...
According to ACT’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, supply-chain constraints kept a lid on the industry’s ability to raise build rates through 2021, and just as the supply…
ACT: Challenges to Domestic Economy Raising Risks for Vehicle Manufacturing Read more...
Orders for Class 8 trucks remain flat despite strong industry demand, signaling that OEMs expect ongoing supply chain challenges to continue. “By not booking more orders, OEMs are signaling that…
Supply Chain Crunch Continue to Restrain Truck Orders Read more...
Nearly all shops surveyed for the second annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair report compiled by Fullbay with the Technology & Maintenance Council were affected by parts and labour shortages in…
Maintenance Shops Struggling with Shortages, Costs Read more...
US spot truckload freight hit new highs in January, nearly $1 a mile higher than a year ago, according to DAT Freight & Analytics. Evan as the number of loads moved…
Capacity Crunch, Fuel Costs Push Spot Freight Rates Higher Read more...
Cross-border truck traffic plunged in early February as border blockades by protestors in Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba interrupted trade flow. While the number of truck drivers was relatively flat in…
Cross-Border Truck Traffic Plunged During Blockades Read more...
Canada is committed to working closely with the U.S. and Mexico to increase cross-border coordination and cooperation. said cooperation during the pandemic has showed the relationship’s strength to deal with…
Canada Working to Boost US-Mexico Cross Border Trade Read more...
