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ATA Chief: Trucking ‘Good’ but ‘Not Great’ in U.S.
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- In a speech here at the American Trucking Associations' Management Conference and Exhibition, ATA President and CEO Bill Graves said he saw continued growth for the U.S. trucking industry and strong gains in its agenda, provided lawmakers take action on necessary legislation.
Bison Opens New $25 Million Terminal
MISSISSAUGA, ON - One of the largest trucking fleets in Canada has opened a more than $25 million expansion of its Mississauga terminal. Bison Transport says the investment in the 19,000 square foot facility will help with expected future growth, including plans to double its fleet size in Ontario within the next two years.
Canada, U.S. Economies Vastly Different ATA Panel Says
PHILADELPHIA, PA - While Canada was naturally not the main topic of conversation during a discussion of trucking and economics during the American Trucking Associations' Management Conference and Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA, on Sunday, one leading economist gave his thoughts about it.
Number 1 Trucking Issue, Survey Says is…
PHILADELPHIA, PA --The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) on Sunday unveiled its list of the top ten critical issues facing the North American trucking industry and the top one was a familar one. For the third year in a row, this research arm of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) found U.S. hours-of-service (HOS) rules as the top industry concern. For the past two years, major HOS impacts on supply chains were the impetus behind the first place ranking, according to ATRI. In this year's survey, carriers and drivers voiced their concern over the uncertain future of the current suspension of the rules. The complete results of the annual survey of over 4,000 industry stakeholders were released at the ATA's Management Conference and Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA, the nation's largest gathering of motor carrier executives.
Kenworth Unveils New Services, Products at ATA
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Kenworth Truck Co. made a number of announcements in Philadelphia on Saturday, just before the start of the American Trucking Associations annual Management Conference and Exhibition while also saying its pulling out of a major trucking event next year.
Operation Safe Driver Running Now Through Saturday
GREENBELT, MD --- A period of heightened truck safety enforcement and education is going on now through Oct 24. The annual Operation Safe Driver is going on throughout North America as law enforcement is cracking down on both commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and car drivers in this event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in conjunction with provincial, state, and local law enforcement, along with trucking industry partners. During Operation Safe Driver Week, activities will be held across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, with the goal of increasing commercial vehicle and non-commercial vehicle traffic enforcement, safety belt enforcement, driver roadside inspections and driver regulatory compliance.
Oilfield Trucking Company Aveda Makes Deep Cutbacks
CALGARY, AB - The financially troubled Aveda Transportation and Energy Services Inc. is making a series of changes, including shuffling its leadership and big cutbacks. The provider of oilfield hauling services and equipment rentals to the energy industry will consolidate the majority of its U.S. corporate office in Houston, TX, including all Houston-based corporate level positions, into its head office in Calgary, AB.
