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WEBTrucking, logistics sector adds 13,600 jobs in second quarter. Labor market tightness is easing with 13,600 jobs added to the trucking and logistics sector in the second quarter of this year. Job gains were marginal for transport truck drivers,…. Health/Safety.
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WEB2 days ago · R.R. Plett takes first steps toward becoming zero-emission fleet. October 3, 2024. B.C. drayage fleet R.R. Plett Trucking took the first steps toward being a zero-emission fleet by 2030, by adding two battery-electric trucks to its fleet. The trucks are Volvo VNR…. Fuel/Emissions.
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WEBMar 1, 2024 · Today’s Trucking March 2023. March 1, 2023. Today’s Trucking is marching into spring with our March edition – featuring news about Canada’s newest trucking association, the Canadian Truck Operators Association. We’re also featuring articles about Titan Trailers….
The Top 10 trucking stories of 2022 - Truck News
WEBDec 23, 2022 · The Top 10 trucking stories of 2022. by James Menzies December 23, 2022 @JamesMenzies. It was an eventful year, to say the least. Right out of the gate the Canadian trucking industry found itself in the international spotlight as trucks noisily rumbled their way from the West Coast to Ottawa where they parked for an extended, and unwelcome, stay.
Economic Trucking Trends: Less Class 8 demand, lower used
WEBJan 5, 2024 · ACT Research reports used Class 8 truck prices fell 6% on the month to US$59,300. “Less-than-expected declines in August, September, and October may have been an early Christmas present.
Top 10 new and emerging truck tech in 2022 - Truck News
WEBDec 19, 2022 · 9. Electric refrigerated Class 6 truck – Lion Electric, Volta Air, Fourgons Leclair. Canada’s first all-electric refrigerated Class 6 truck emerged thanks to the teamwork of four companies — Cold Star Solutions of Victoria, Volta Air of Burnaby, B.C., and Quebec-based Lion Electric and Fourgons Leclair.
Economic Trucking Trends: Class 8 orders remain strong ... - Truck …
WEBDec 11, 2023 · The latest Class 8 orders suggest fleets are still confidently placing orders despite weak freight conditions and overcapacity in the market, with ACT Research characterizing the truck market as “solid, rather than stellar.”
Economic Trucking Trends: Market coming into balance, truck …
WEBMar 8, 2024 · Economic Trucking Trends: Market coming into balance, truck orders remain strong. by James Menzies March 8, 2024 @JamesMenzies. Capacity continues to exit the market, leading ACT Research to conclude the market is coming into balance. But spot market rates continue to be mostly flat, with refrigerated …
Economic Trucking Trends: More signs of an improving market for ...
WEBJan 26, 2024 · ACT Research reports in its For-Hire Trucking Index that there are signs of a gradually recovering freight market. “With volumes stabilizing and capacity contracting, the for-hire Supply-Demand Balance has been signaling an impending increase in freight rates for a few months,” explained Tim Denoyer, ACT’s vice-president and senior analyst.
Economic Trucking Trends: Signs of life in spot market, but full ...
WEBNov 10, 2023 · It was a busy week with mixed signals coming from various economic indicators. Motive reported a notable spike in truck visits to retail facilities, signaling bloated inventories have finally been depleted and restocking efforts have commenced.