CTA Main Asks of Federal budget: Focus on Tax Code and Supply Chain Investments Friday February 23, 2024 | Admin & Tax, Border & Customs, Environment & Fuel, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, News Releases, Technology & Equipment The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is asking the Government of Canada to focus on tax code issues, aimed mainly at stopping the proliferation of the Driver Inc scheme as well as several critical supply chain investments to boost the Canadian economy. CTA’s specific asks, include: Extension of Accelerated Investment Incentive for Trucking Equipment Environmental Equipment […]
TT Survey: Truckers Struggling with Equipment Supply Challenges Friday October 20, 2023 | Business Conditions, Technology & Equipment Canadian owner-operators and fleets continue to struggle with supply chain challenges, leading many to consider other truck and trailer brands because their preferred options are not available, according to the annual Today’s Trucking Equipment Buying Trends survey.
Survey Data Shows What Goes into Becoming ‘Best Fleet to Drive For’ Friday April 28, 2023 | Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Technology & Equipment The Best Fleets to Drive For program run by CarriersEdge for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has reported on more than 5,300 fleet responses and 9,000 driver surveys to provide a picture of practices employed by the Best Fleets winners. As reported by Trucknews.com’s James Menzies: “We are aiming to recognize the programs that move […]
Mullen: No Signs of Freight Recession, but Supply Chain Issues Holding Economy Back Friday July 22, 2022 | Business Conditions, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage Merger and acquisition activity and an ability to pass along price increases were the drivers behind the strong second quarter growth for Mullen Group, said its chairman Murray Mullen, who also added that while the pace of growth will moderate, he doesn’t see any signs of a significant slowdown anytime soon.