Posted Wednesday October 13, 2021 in Business, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
The ‘peak’ shipping season is already underway as shoppers appear to have begun purchasing holiday gifts and other items earlier than usual, raising concerns over shipping delays and capacity and which has already strained international supply chains this year.
Posted Tuesday July 24, 2018 in Business
Market conditions for trucking companies, based on metrics like fuel prices, freight demand and capacity, continues to reflect a strong environment for carriers, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index.
Posted Thursday July 13, 2017 in Business
e-commerce freight. Uneven shipping patterns. Inventory-to-sales ratios are falling as manufacturers abhor keeping excess inventory for very long
Posted Wednesday December 10, 2014 in Security
As cargo crime incidents rise during the Holiday season, police are urging motor carriers and others in the supply chain to be on high alert for increased suspicious activity
Posted Thursday November 27, 2014 in Security
A new white paper reports last year truck cargo theft activity spiked in the final quarter of the year, with an increasing share of incidents involving the driver.
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...
