CTA bends government ear over economic concerns

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Rising fuel prices and inefficient security programs were some of the concerns raised by the Canadian Trucking Alliance when recently discussing the trucking industries economic condition with federal government representatives.

CTA urges provinces to reduce trade barriers

OTTAWA -- After agreeing to improve trade with each other nearly a year ago, Canada's provinces are being urged to make good on the promise and provide some results by the Canadian Trucking Alliance.

Cross-border transponder registration waiting for technology to catch up

OTTAWA -- It will still be a little longer before cross-border transponder transactions can be made on the Internet, so traditional paper may be needed for renewals in the near future.

Canadian Trucking Alliance Announces New Executive Line-up

OTTAWA - New term, new executive committee for Trucking Alliance.

Lose a Load? Call Detective Lou. Contact Details below.

BURFORD, ON - "Call me. Even if you're not in our area. Call me. If I can't help you right away I'll use my network to find somebody who can," said Detective Seargent Lou Malbeuf.

CTA urges feds to scrap diesel tax

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance is urging the federal government to remove the federal excise tax and give truckers a desperately needed break.

New Year’s border could be messy without contingency plan: CTA

OTTAWA -- Months of problems with a new electronic renewal system for cross-border transponders has the Canadian Trucking Alliance concerned it could lead to snarled traffic at border crossings.

CTA questions Canadian fuel supply — again

TORONTO -- The shortage of diesel fuel in western Canada has the Canadian Trucking Alliance questioning the nation's refining capacity, and not for the first time.

Senate Committee report gets behind CTA

OTTAWA -- A report issued by the Senate Transport and Communications Committee recommends that the federal government move forward on a handful of critical issues that were raised by the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA).

Border security programs need coordination: CTA

OTTAWA -- In an appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, the Canadian Trucking Alliance urged the federal government to avoid further duplication and overlap as it rolls out new transportation security measures.

Truckers! Don’t Get Robbed. Get Smart.

TORONTO - A cargo theft in Hamilton coincides with the announcement of an industry-wide crime-fighting effort.

Alternative fuel could be available for next diesel shortage (knock on wood)

TORONTO -- In the category of better late than never, the federal government is looking to alter current regulations allowing the Environment Minister more flexibility if dealing with a diesel fuel shortage.

Diesel tax cut unlikely to affect consumers

SASKATOON -- While Prime Minister Stephen Harper's vow to cut the diesel tax is a step in the right direction, consumers are unlikely to see any difference at the retail level.

CTA voices border concerns at economic summit

BOISE, Idaho -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance is concerned that border problems are being masked by the economic downturn and congestion of the past will return unless changes are made.

Canada and US Agree to New Cargo Pilot

Canada and the US just took some steps towards making crossing the border easier