Dealing with the escalating cost of cross-border transport

Despite efforts to harmonize laws and integrate processes, there remain costly barriers to cross-border freight movement. Carriers require a financial strategy to manage the ongoing and escalating costs.

HIGHLAND O/Os IN EXCISE TAX REBATE DISPUTE TO GET PAID

Here’s an update on one of the more interesting stories I’ve ever covered. First, some history. In 1998, Larry Babins, an astute trucking accountant, filed a claim on behalf of several trucking companies that argued diesel fuel...

GE Capital projects favourable conditions for Canadian truckers

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian trucking industry profitability is strong, but demand for new Class 8 trucks remains flat, according to a new report from GE Capital.

Canadian spot market freight volumes surge in March

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian spot market freight volumes reached an unprecedented high in March and set a new record for the first quarter.

The Guarantee partners to offer accounts receivable insurance

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Guarantee Company has announced a partnership with Millennium CreditRisk Management, which allows its transportation clients to receive preferred pricing on accounts receivable insurance.

TransCore to debut new truck-to-load ratio analytics tool

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore Link Logistics is introducing a new Truck-to-Load Ratio analytics tool, which will allow carriers and freight brokers to access real-time and historical data on total truck and load volumes.

PeopleNet symposium coming to Niagara

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. -- PeopleNet Canada is bringing its annual user conference to the Niagara region in late April, where telematics and safety and compliance will be on the agenda.

FTR index shows tightest ever trucking capacity

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The latest Trucking Conditions Index compiled by FTR shows “unprecedented capacity constraints” which could help boost rates.

UPTIME THE #2 THEME AT THIS YEAR’S MATS

In addition to fuel economy, uptime was addressed by every OEM at the show. Mack and Volvo execs spoke of a new Uptime Center being built in Greensboro, N.C., which will bring together under one roof all the employees who have a role to play in...

PeopleNet symposium coming to Niagara

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. -- PeopleNet Canada is bringing its annual user conference to the Niagara region in late April, where telematics and safety and compliance will be on the agenda.

US truck tonnage up 2.8% in February

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US for-hire truck tonnage jumped 2.8% in February, after falling 4.5% in January due to severe winter weather, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced.

Coastal Pacific Xpress seeing benefits of e-logs

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Coastal Pacific Xpress says switching to e-logs has helped improve its drivers’ quality of life.

WINTER FREEZES TRUCKING PRODUCTIVITY; HOW DO YOU MANAGE?

This winter has been a killer for all of us in Canada, even more so if you’re in the trucking business. As Mike McCarron (@AceMcc) eloquently tweeted: “Once again the white stuff wreaks havoc on truckers’ bottom line. Snow...

Consulting firm brings fuel price management model to trucking industry

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Stewart-Peterson, a fuel price management company that negotiates fuel deals on behalf of its clients and provides hedging strategies to protect against commodity price volatility, is moving into the trucking industry.

US trucking conditions improve as rate increases take hold

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Trucking conditions in the US entered “very positive territory” in January, according to the latest Trucking Conditions Index compiled by FTR.