Analysts at FTR are reporting tighter freight capacity for shippers this year, but believe that “regulatory drag” will likely be slowed under the Trump Administration. “The economy is beginning to…
FTR: Capacity Tight, but Rates Still Poised to Rise En savoir plus
While Canada may not be the primary target of any NAFTA renegotiation between the U.S. and its North American trade partners, it’s possible we could still get caught in the…
Bradley: Sky Not Falling on NAFTA … For Now? En savoir plus
Productivity and capacity are projected to take a hit as a result of the upcoming ELD mandate but FTR stated in its latest its Trucking Conditions Index that early adopters…
FTR: ‘Better Year Ahead’ Despite Threat of Trade Conflicts En savoir plus
A guidance introduced by a U.S. congressman says any replacement of NAFTA should tighten restrictions on Mexican carriers entering the U.S. Specifically, Rep. Peter DeFazio’s (D-Oregon) “Blueprint for America’s New…
Congressman Calls for Tighter Mexican Truck Restrictions in ‘New’ NAFTA En savoir plus
The inaugural meeting today between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared cordial and constructive, which was the desired outcome for many Canadian business groups, says…
Trump & Trudeau Commit to Cargo Pre-Clearance, Gordie Howe International Bridge En savoir plus
As U.S. President Donald Trump and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet in Washington today, the Canadian Trucking Alliance joined a group of about 40 leading Canada-U.S. business associations, companies,…
CTA Signatory to Statement on Canada-US Relations Ahead of Trump-Trudeau Meeting En savoir plus
Experts at trucking consultants FTR & Associates say industry conditions in the U.S. are on the mend but unpredictable international trade flows are creating a cloud of uncertainty in the…
FTR: NAFTA Doubts Cast Cloud Over US Trucking? En savoir plus
While Canadian carriers in an export-based economy benefit mightily from the North American Free Trade Agreement, their U.S. counterparts stand plenty to lose as well, according to several American trade…
US Trade Experts: Carving NAFTA Bad for American Truckers Too En savoir plus
American transportation consultants FTR Associates is forecasting « steadily-deteriorating conditions” for shipping capacity through 2017, in reaction to stronger demand and the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. » This year will carry…
FTR: ELD Rollout Will lead to « Substantial” Capacity Crunch En savoir plus
