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The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) concluded its first week of hearings examining the detrimental impact of the Driver Inc. scheme on the trucking industry. Over two days, 10…
A new Confidence Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) says claims of fuel economy benefits from trailer aerodynamic devices could be as high as 10 percent,…
NACFE Report Delves Into Trailer Aerodynamic Market Read more...
CTA joined government officials, equipment suppliers and environmentalists in Toronto today to discuss how upcoming rules governing carbon emissions in the trucking industry should be specifically drafted for Canadian operations….
CTA Presents Roadmap For Future GHG Trucking Rules Read more...
The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) today joined Premier Brad Wall in calling for the border portal at Raymond, Montana, to remain open on a 24-hour daily basis. “Maintaining the only…
STA Calls On US to Maintain 24/7 Open Border at Port of Raymond Read more...
The heavy-duty trucking sector should begin recruiting future technicians in grammar schools, says the new chairman of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC). Doug White, who is VP of maintenance…
Technician Shortage Reaching ‘Catastrophic’ Level? Read more...
During a session titled, The Future of Trucking: Quantifying an Unknown Future, FTR Truck & Transportation Expert Noël Perry outlined four “exogenous” or outside “exposures” facing the U.S. freight economy. “In some…
FTR Economist: Four Disruptions Facing US Freight Industry Read more...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced test hours for the Raymond Port of Entry at the Raymond–Regway, Sask. border crossing will begin on April 18 and run for 60 days….
Pilot Hours Announced at Raymond Port of Entry Read more...
Transport Canada has developed a number of options for potential amendments to the training requirements in the TDG regulations that may be considered in the next few years. These options…
TC Seeks Feedback on Potential Training Amendments to TDG Regulations Read more...
A new report that profiles truck drivers in Atlantic Canada concludes that the professional truck driver shortage will be felt most sharply on the East Coast and, demographically, the capacity…
Report: Driver Shortage, Labour Demographics Concerning for Atlantic Trucking Read more...
The California Air Resources Board is developing yet another regulation designed to limit emissions from transport refrigeration units (TRUs), which could further impact carriers that operate reefers into California. The…
California Proposing New Restrictions to Diesel-powered Transport Refrigeration Units Read more...
