Posted Friday August 26, 2022 in Admin & Tax, Business, Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases, Operations/safety
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is again calling for the Government of Canada to delay implementation of an incoming measure which will further aggravate besieged supply chains, exacerbate driver shortages and continue to push inflation higher
Posted Thursday August 25, 2022 in Business, Labour/HR/driver shortage
TRuck driver wages in the US rose significantly in 2021 as demand for drivers amid the ongoing driver shortage increased, according to the results of an industry survey released by the American Trucking Associations.
Posted Friday August 05, 2022 in Business
Two trucking industry research firms report significantly weaker Class 8 order activity in July compared to previous months.
Posted Friday July 29, 2022 in Business
Industry forecaster FTR says fuel prices and tight capacity utilization offset some rate relief enjoyed by shippers. FTR says its outlook for the index reflects little change as utilization and rates are likely to remain “mildly unfavorable” for shippers.
Posted Friday July 22, 2022 in Business, 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.
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) was founded in 1926, and provides services and public policy advocacy for trucking companies hauling freight into, out of and within the Province of Ontario. OTA is the only trucking association in Ontario that represents all segments of the industry - for-hire carriers, private carriers, intermodal, suppliers, etc. » More...
