Leading economist addresses TTA, provides insight into global issues

TORONTO, Ont. -- Despite a steady stream of apocalyptic media reports on the economy, the US is actually experiencing a manufacturing renaissance, wages are holding steady and Canadians have horded away an unprecedented amount of cash.

Ontario fleet optimism wanes heading into fourth quarter

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario carriers are less certain about their immediate future, according to the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) quarterly survey.

Wakefield Canada names new v.p., sales for commercial division

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wakefield Canada has named Randy Klein its vice-president sales, commercial division.

It was a professional thief, not driver, that led police on truck chase: CTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says a much-publicized truck chase in Ontario is an indication that cargo crime is a growing problem.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce turns in strong third quarter

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce turned in a solid third quarter, reporting adjusted profit (excluding the after-tax effect of changes in the fair value of derivatives, net foreign exchange gain or loss, and of items that are not in the company's...

Make strategic use of your CCA

My column last month about how to tax-plan when you buy or lease a truck triggered some great phone calls from owner/operators. A few had to do with Capital Cost Allowance, or CCA. That's where you're allowed to deduct a calculated portion of...

Outlook 2012: Growth signals for trucking are present but so are risk factors

GRAPEVINE, Texas - The economic outlook for trucking may be as muddled right now as that for the North American economy but fears of a double dip recession are over stated the All Eyes on the Economy panel concluded at the American Trucking...

The economy, hours of service and finding drivers top concerns for US carriers

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- They're likely sick of having to worry about it, but for the third year in a row trucking executives in the US can't seem to get the state of the economy out of their minds.

Don’t let current uncertainty divert your attention from future opportunity, ATA’s Graves advises

GRAPEVINE, Texas --- Motor carrier executives grappling with the current economic uncertainty need to be careful not to miss out on the opportunities that lie ahead, warned American Trucking Associations president and CEO Bill Graves in his...

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index steady in September, best third quarter in 10 years

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore's Canadian Freight Index saw load volumes remain strong in September with a 12 percent increase year-over-year and down slightly from August...

Rail traffic now on a faster track

TORONTO, Ont. - Traffic running on North America's Class 1 rail network closed the third quarter on a positive note, growing 4% in week 39 of the year. That was the highest year-over-year increase since week 19, which ended on May 14, 2011.

For-hire motor carriers boost revenues but higher costs cuts into first quarter profits

OTTAWA, Ont. - Canadian trucking companies earned operating revenue of $10.1 billion in the first quarter, up 5.2% from the same quarter a year earlier.

RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index finds both production and new order growth strengthen during September

TORONTO , Ont. -- RBC's  Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index  today provided a ray of hope to the otherwise gloomy economic forecasts dominating the news and may point to a late-year rally for the country's economy. The...

Look in the mirror

For owner/operators and fleet executives finally starting to raise their heads above water, the latest news that we could be heading right back into recession, or at least a period of very slow growth, is hard to stomach.

Three decisions to make when you shop for a truck

Shopping for a truck involves three separate decisions. There's the vehicle itself, the money to pay for it, and the taxes. Like legs on a stool, all three need to bear weight if that truck is going to help you make a good living.