Human Resources Survey shows drivers rattled by Yellow shutdown August 23, 2023 The shutdown of longtime LTL trucking firm Yellow Corp. has left drivers concerned about job security, although most carriers have taken steps to alleviate those concerns. That’s according to a…
Business Management Labor, equipment shortage and Driver Inc. top executives’ concerns June 1, 2022 An inability to procure new equipment, the labor shortage, and the ongoing Driver Inc. business model are the top issues facing Canadian fleet executives, according to a new Nanos survey.
Business Management Carrier survey shows continued optimism despite rising costs April 27, 2022 Carriers continue to be optimistic about growth in freight volumes and rates this year, despite rising costs that are squeezing profitability. That was the finding of a survey conducted by…
Business Management More than 80% of carriers optimistic about 2018: TransCore March 28, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian carriers and brokers benefited from a strong market in 2017, and are optimistic about the current year, according to a new report from TransCore Link Logistics.
Transportation Private fleet survey opens February 5, 2018 MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is collecting data for its second annual benchmarking survey of private and dedicated fleets, building on work by the…
Business Management OTA fleet survey reveals improving sentiment May 23, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario trucking providers are feeling better about business conditions over the next few months, according to the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Q2 business conditions survey. Responding…
Transportation Survey looks to gather input from truckers on B.C. rest areas January 11, 2016 LANGLEY, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) is searching for input from commercial truck drivers in an effort to help make improvements to rest areas throughout the province.
Health & Safety HOW ABOUT A $25 TIMMY’S GIFT CARD FOR DISCUSSING DRIVER HEALTH? April 14, 2015 A researcher in the United Kingdom is looking to interview Canadian long-haul truck drivers about how they access information about health, well-being and physical activity while on the road. Dr.
Transportation Introducing Operation UpGrade February 23, 2015 Driving is a good, rewarding career choice. But let’s not kid ourselves – it’s not an easy job at times. Drivers face many challenges throughout…
Mobile and IT ATRI seeks input from carriers and drivers on truck platooning November 17, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is asking fleets to weigh in with their input on truck platooning and its potential to reduce fuel costs. Drivers and…
Business Management Ontario carriers remain optimistic about business conditions November 12, 2014 Enthusiasm about business conditions has tempered slightly since the last OTA survey, but carriers remain optimistic about freight volumes and rates
Business Management Ontario carriers continue to feel good about business conditions June 2, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario truckers continued to express optimism when responding to the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) survey of business conditions. The Q2 survey indicated carrier optimism in Ontario…
