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High Level of Truck Driver Job Vacancies Persist: THRC

Friday January 13, 2023 | Labour/HR/Driver Shortage

Trucking HR Canada released its quarterly Labour Market Information Snapshot which shows the labour crisis in the trucking and logistics sector continues to threaten the sustainability and competitiveness of the Canadian supply chain.
Update: ELD Cross Country Enforcement Landscape January 2023

Friday January 06, 2023 | Announcements, News Releases, Operations & Safety

The provincial trucking associations that form CTA have compiled an updated chart which explains what to expect in each jurisdiction with respect to enforcement that started January 1.
Reminder: FMCSA Pre-employment Requirement Will Go Into Effect January 6, 2023

Friday January 06, 2023 | Admin & Tax, Border & Customs, Operations & Safety

On November 4, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse published information titled “Pre-employment Investigations for Drug and Alcohol Program Violations.”
CTA Update on Fort Erie/Peace Bridge Closure Due to Extreme Weather

Wednesday December 28, 2022 | Announcements, Border & Customs, Infrastructure

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reporting that all commercial operations in Southern Ontario, including at Fort Erie are now open. However, the agency is aware that some U.S. roads and highways near Buffalo remain closed
CTA Update on Fort Erie/Peace Bridge Closure

Monday December 26, 2022 | Border & Customs, Infrastructure, News Releases

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reporting that commercial operations are open in Southern and Northern Ontario but the Agency says it’s aware of challenges caused by travel bans and road conditions in upper New York State, which are impacting carriers.
CTA Notice: CBSA Says Fort Erie/Peace Bridge Closed

Sunday December 25, 2022 | Border & Customs

Canada Border Services Agency sent a notice reminding carriers and brokers, freight forwarders that the Fort Erie/Peace Bridge port of entry is temporarily closed due to power outages due to adverse weather conditions and road closures.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From CTA

Thursday December 22, 2022 | Announcements

As we round off 2022 and look toward 2022, the Canadian Trucking Alliance would like to extend a very warm Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our loyal members and the industry at-large.
ACT: Predicted US Recession to Dampen Class 8 Truck Market

Thursday December 22, 2022 | Business Conditions, Technology & Equipment

In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported that the longer inflation remains elevated, the more aggressively the Fed will respond with higher interest rates, increasing the chances of a sharper decline in economic activity, which will result in fewer commercial vehicles required to facilitate this subdued activity and likely exacerbate downward pressure on spot and contract rates.

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