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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.
