Update 2016 – Truck driver Supply and Demand Gap CPCS Final Report. Click Here...
CTA Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage Report. Click Here...
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Sep
Ontario’s ONroute Service Centres launched a new mobile-responsive website that shows the number of truck parking spots at each location.
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Aug
Northern Ontario Business magazine recently cited the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s updated study on the truck driver shortage in Canada, saying the labour gap will be felt most acutely in Northern Ontario:
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Jul
MELT will help ensure carriers will have an adequate supply of consistently trained, quality new drivers in the future
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Jul
A new survey finds that nearly 63% of commercial truck drivers spend more than three hours waiting for their vehicle to be loaded and unloaded.
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Jul
A recent survey by U.S. trucking satellite firm EpicVue found that driver preferences for “perks” and other intangible benefits vary by age demographics.
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Jun
The first jurisdiction to introduce MELT for tractor-trailer drivers, Ontario is leading the way in further improving highway safety and ensure an adequate supply of consistently trained drivers
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Jun
Industry at precipice of a ‘demographic cliff’
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Jun
Economic uncertainty continues to muddle freight market prospects for Ontario carriers, who, despite stagnant volumes in most lanes, seem to be reasonably optimistic going forward.
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May
As Canada moves toward marijuana legalization, carriers might want to look at how similar policies in legalized states impact rucking and its legal responsibilities.
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May
A recent survey of 3,500 human resources, recruiting, security, and management professionals found that “health issues” is a major reason truck drivers leave the industry
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The Canadian Trucking Alliance, a federation of the provincial trucking associations, representing over 4,500 motor carriers has formed a Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage to try and provide leadership in the daunting task of developing a coherent direction for moving forward on the issue. To learn more about the Canadian Trucking Alliance please visit www.cantruck.ca.
Please contact Marco Beghetto at Marco.Beghetto@cantruck.ca
