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Two U.S. Studies Lend Credence to CTA Proposals for Aerodynamics, Biodiesel
Study says if all Class 8s were equipped with the latest aerodynamic features fuel efficiency would improve by 10%, translating into yearly diesel fuel savings of one billion gallons
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USDA Delays Removal of Exemptions from Inspection and User Fee Requirements for Canada
Canadian truckers given a bit of breathing room
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2006 CTA/Volvo Trucks Canada National Driver of the Year Award Goes to Ontario Truck Driver
L.E. Walker Transport's Mervin Connolly presented with award
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US Agricultural Fee Collection Procedures Announced
But rule should be withdrawn: CTA
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CBP Begins Roll-Out of Mandatory ACE E-Manifest
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in the Federal Register the first phase of mandatory compliance with the ACE truck e-manifest. Effective January 25, 2007 carriers crossing at all US ports of entry in the states of Washington and Arizona,
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Canadian Trucking Alliance Applauds Federal Opposition to US Border Inspection Plan
CTA pleased Canadian government formally tackling issue with US
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Super Clean Truck Fuel Starts Today in Canada
Leads the way to smog-free trucks in 2007!
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Practical Cargo Securement Handbook Unveiled by Canadian Trucking Alliance
Must-have book for shippers, carriers & drivers - all must comply with the tough new regulations
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2006 National Trucking Driving Championships
Congratulations to competition winners and all participants.
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Canadian Trucking Alliance Reaffirms Support for Cabotage Liberalization
Greater Flexibility to Reposition Equipment Would Improve Productivity
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2007 Federal Budget an Opportunity for Environmental Advances
Trucking Alliance Leader says "Canada could do better".
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CTA Advises Federal Government to Rationalize Driver Screening Requirements
Build on existing program, says CTA's Bradley
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Canadian Trucking Alliance Slams US Plan for Agricultural Inspections & Fees at Border
Targets wrong party, fraught with practical difficulties
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CTA Calls for Measures to Enhance Greening of Trucking in Next Budget
Tax incentives would boost penetration of smog free trucks
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Bradley Gives Upbeat Outlook for Trucking to North American Freight Group
Some economic wild cards, but steady growth expected
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Wait Over for Canadian Truckers Hauling Hazardous Materials to the US
CTA Solution Adopted Avoiding Disruption of $12 Billion in Trade by August 10th
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Reimer Family Patriarch Passes
Started Reimer Van Lines with Son in 1952
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CTA Supports US DOT Weight Exemption for Idle Reduction Technologies
(Ottawa: June 30, 2006) -- CTA has come out in favour of a 400 lb. weight exemption, contained in the US Energy Policy Act of 2005, for idle reduction systems or auxiliary power units installed on heavy-duty vehicles.
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Canadian Trucking Alliance Unveils Comprehensive Plan for a Made-in-Canada Clean Air Act
(Ottawa: June 29, 2006) – CTA today unveiled a 14-point action plan to drastically reduce smog and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the freight transportation sector.
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Lane Closures Planned During Huron Church Road Construction
(Windsor: June 26, 2006) – Construction starts this week on $357,000 in road improvements on Huron Church Road at Industrial Drive, in Windsor, Ont.
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Trucking Alliance Cautions Transport Ministers on Regulatory Changes
Stick to January 2007 deadline for new hours of service regulations, base NSC weight threshold on safety considerations, CTA urges ministers
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Speed Limiters on Trucks Get Support in Quebec
(OTTAWA: June 14, 2006) – The proposal to activate speed limiters on trucks is getting political support in Quebec.
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Canadian Carriers Hold Their Own in First Quarter
(OTTAWA: June 14, 2006) --A new report from Statistics Canada suggests Canada's largest motor carriers stuck to their guns in terms of pricing in the first quarter of 2006.
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C-TPAT Announces New Internet Application and Communications Portal
(Ottawa: May 31, 2006) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program has announced the implementation of the new C-TPAT Internet Application and Communications Portal.
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CTHRC Conducting Driver Shortage Survey
(Ottawa: May 31, 2006) – The CTHRC is seeking the participation of carriers and their newly-hired drivers in a study.
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For-Hire Sector Grows in Fourth Quarter 2005: Statistics Canada
(Ottawa: May 29, 2006) -- There were an estimated 3,406 for-hire trucking companies based in Canada with annual revenues of $1 million or more in the fourth quarter of 2005, up from 3,225 carriers in the fourth quarter of 2004.
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Trucking Sector Dominates Transborder Trade in 2005: Transport Canada
(Ottawa: May 26, 2006) – Canada’s trucking sector dominated cross border trade with the US in 2005, according to Transport Canada’s recently released annual report Transportation in Canada 2005.
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W. Ralph Basham Named US CBP Border Commissioner
(WASHINGTON: May 26, 2006) -- W. Ralph Basham has been confirmed as Commissioner for US CBP at the Department of Homeland Security.
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US HAZMAT Deadline Looms Without Decision on Canadian Driver ID
(Ottawa: May 24, 2006) -- US authorities have yet to confirm that CTA's proposed solution to US hazardous materials background check requirements(the FAST card) will be formally adopted.
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Statistics Canada Study Confirms Economic Importance of Trucking
(Ottawa: May 19, 2006) – The summary of a study released today by Statistics Canada confirms the economic importance of trucking in Canada.
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US Senate Considers Delay in Passport Requirements
(Ottawa: May 18, 2006) --The US may delay, until June 1, 2009, the implementation of its requirement that individuals possess a passport, or yet-to-be determined substitute travel document(s), in order to enter the United States.
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Another Carrier Certified Under CTA Trucking Food Safety Program
(Stellarton, N.S.) -- Connors Transfer Ltd. has become the latest trucking company (and the first Nova Scotia carrier) to become certified under the CTA’s Trucking Food Safety Program.
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ExpoCam Among Top 50 Largest Tradeshows in Canada
(Toronto: May 16, 2006) – Tradeshow Week has ranked ExpoCam, sponsored by the CTA, as Canada’s 17thth largest trade show in 2005.
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Truck World 2006 Rolls into the Record Books
(Toronto: May 16, 2006) -- Truck World 2006, sponsored by CTA, attracted 20,000 people this year, making it the largest truck trade show in Canada.
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Further Delay Announced in Trade Act Implementation
(Ottawa: May 15, 2006) -- US Customs has announced a one month delay in implementation of Phase 4 enforcement under the U.S. Trade Act, slated to have begun today.
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CTA, Provincial Associations Call for Weight Allowances for Fuel Saving, Emission Reduction Technology
Investment in anti-idling devices, wide base tires and particulate traps eat into payload
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CTA Wants Rebate Program for Anti-idling Devices Reinstated
Federal government has announced it will suspend all climate change programs
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Tax Relief, Highway and Border Infrastructure Prominent in Flaherty’s First Budget
Recognition of need to eliminate taxes on business inputs something to build upon: Bradley
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Les limiteurs de vitesse, l’élimination de la marche au ralenti et les enregistreurs de données électroniques sont prioritaires pour le nouveau président du Conseil de l’Alliance canadienne du camionnage.
Claude Robert estime qu’il est temps de procéder à des changements majeurs
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Speed Limiters, Elimination of Idling, EOBRs Priorities for New CTA Chairman
New CTA Chairman Claude Robert Says Momentum Is For Serious Change
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CTA Urges Shipper-Carrier Cooperation on C-TPAT Responsibilities
(Ottawa: April 28, 2006) -- The obligations falling on C-TPAT carriers are significant, but they do not replace those of other trade chain partners, including the reponsibility for high security seals on US-bound trailers, according to CTA.
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Truckers Should Receive Tax Breaks to Accelerate Penetration of New Smog-Free Trucks into Fleets
(Ottawa: April 26, 20060) – The Canadian trucking industry is urging the federal government to introduce tax incentives to accelerate the penetration of a new generation of smog-free trucks which hit the market this fall.
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Truckers Focusing on Bottom Line, CTA Chief Tells Book and Periodical Council
(Toronto: April 26, 2006):Sky-rocketing operating costs still need to be paid for and the major source of tight capacity – the shortage of truck drivers – is only going to worsen, CTA CEO David Bradley said in a speech today.
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Trucking Industry Honoured at Truck World 2006 for Helping Feed Canada’s Hungry
(Toronto: April 20, 2006) – Canadian Trucking Alliance CEO David Bradley was presented with a certificate by the Canadian Association of Food Banks to recognize the transportation services donated by the Canadian trucking industry.
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Bridgestone Firestone Canadian Truck Hero Award Still Seeking Nominees
(Ottawa: April 24, 2006) -- The Canadian Truck Hero Award is about to recognize brave and daring deeds by Canadian truckers for the 50th year.
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Bradley Continues to Promote Economic Policy that Includes Transportation
(Ottawa: April 24, 2006) -- CTA CEO David Bradley continues to promote market-based solutions, but says that the election of the new federal government “puts a fresh face on Parliament and builds expectations for a fresh approach and fresh policies.”
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An Earth Day Present From the Canadian Trucking Industry
(Ottawa: April 20, 2006) – This Earth Day (April 22), Canada’s trucking industry has much to be proud of -- before this year is out, the air coming out of new heavy truck exhaust systems could be cleaner than the air we breathe.
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Crude Oil Prices Hit Record High
Trucking Industry Seeks Fuel Efficiency, Imposes Surcharges
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US Customs and Border Protection Takes Next Step in Trade Act Enforcement
Stricter Measures for Trucks to be Implemented May 15
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Trucking Industry Loses One of its Finest
(Toronto: April 17) – John Cyopeck, Canpar CEO, CTA Chairman and OTA Vice Chairman passed away peacefully this weekend.
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CBP Confirms Carriers Not Required to Obtain ACE Account
(Ottawa: April 4, 2006) -- Carriers who rely on the services of a third party to transmit data via EDI to the ACE truck manifest system will not be required to obtain an ACE truck carrier account.
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Tight market, higher costs to keep pressure on rates: CTA Chief
(Phoenix: April 4, 2006) – Freight rates and other charges have no direction to go but up, CTA CEO David Bradley said during a speech to the Transportation Sales & Marketing Association.
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CTA/ATA to Jointly Pursue Cabotage Liberalization
(Ottawa: March 31, 2006) – CTA and ATA want greater flexibility in the movement of empty trailers by foreign truck drivers.
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US DOT Should Further Harmonize Regs for Tank Trailers
(Ottawa: March 30, 2006) – US DOT is revising its rules dealing with Canadian and US built tank trailers.
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Markel to Host Seminar Series on Fuel Prices
(Ottawa: March 30, 2006) -- Markel Insurance Company of Canada is hosting a seminar series entitled “Lets Talk about Volatile Fuel Prices.”
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Robert Transport Wins Safest Fleet in 50 Million Miles Plus Category
(ORLANDO: March 27, 2006) --Robert Transport was 2005 recipient of the Truckload Carriers Association first prize for the safest fleet in the category of 50 million miles and more.
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APTA Hires New Executive Director
(Dieppe: March 23, 2006) -- Peter A. Nelson has been appointed Executive Director of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association.
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Environment Canada Issues Guidance for New ULSD Regs
(Ottawa: March 23, 2006) – Environment Canada has issued a guidance document on the new sulphur in diesel fuel regulations, slated to come into effect in Canada this summer.
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Biodiesel Questions Must Be Answered Before Governments Make it Mandatory for Trucking: CTA
(Regina: March 21, 2006)– The impact of biodiesel should be examined more closely before governments opt to make biodiesel mandatory for trucks in Canada.
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Bison Transport Wins Top TCA Safety Award
(Orlando: March 14, 2006) -- Bison Transport, based in Winnipeg, Man. won top honours at the 2005 National Fleet Safety Awards, held in Orlando, Fla. March 14.
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Quebec Spring Thaw Restrictions in Effect Starting March 20
(Quebec: March 13, 2006) – Quebec’s Ministry of Transport has announced that spring thaw load restrictions for heavy vehicles come into effect soon.
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US Customs Publishes New C-TPAT Highway Security Criteria
(Ottawa: March 13, 2006) -- As expected, US Customs and Border Protection has published revised security criteria for carriers.
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Canada Needs Economic Policy That Includes Freight Transportation, Trucking Chief Tells Shippers
Canada needs an economic policy that recognizes and addresses freight transportation issues while safeguarding public safety and the environment, CTA CEO David Bradley told shippers at the CITA Transpo 2006 show in Toronto.
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Canadian Trucking Alliance Wants to Put the Brakes on Speeding Trucks
(Ottawa: March 2, 2006) – Canada’s trucking companies are calling for the country’s provincial governments to put the brakes on speeding trucks.
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For-hire truckers see rise in revenues, expenses in third quarter 2005
(Ottawa: Feb. 24, 2006) – Revenues and expenses for for-hire trucking companies making more than $1 million per year rose in the third quarter of 2005, according to a recent Statistics Canada report.
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Driver shortage will keep lid on carrier freight capacity: CTA
(Montreal: Feb. 20, 2006) -- All the major components of carrier operating costs -- labour, fuel, equipment and maintenance -- will continue to come under upward pressure in 2006, says Canadian Trucking Alliance CEO David Bradley.
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US Customs Postpones Next Phase of Trade Act Enforcement for Trucks
(Ottawa: Feb. 15, 2006) – US Customs has formally announced a postponement of Phase 4 enforcement for trucks under the Trade Act.
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U.S. Extends Deadline for Foreign HAZMAT Driver Requirement to Aug. 10/06
(Ottawa: Feb. 9, 2006) -- Canadian truckers can temporarily breathe a sigh of relief now that the U.S. has extended its deadline for foreign HAZMAT drivers to meet background check requirements until August.
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CTA Provides Input on Revised US Carrier Security Requirements (C-TPAT
(Ottawa: Feb. 7, 2006) – The Canadian Trucking Alliance has been asked by US Customs and Border Protection for input on revised C-TPAT carrier security criteria.
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CTA Congratulates and Welcomes New Federal Cabinet
(Ottawa: Feb. 6, 2006) –– The Canadian Trucking Alliance congratulates and welcomes new cabinet members.
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Canadian Carriers Named to Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
(Ottawa: Feb. 3, 2006) – Four Canadian trucking companies were named to the 2005 list of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, unveiled today in a National Post report.
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US CBP Sets Feb. 28 Deadline for Non-Ace Carriers
(Washington:Feb. 3, 2006) -- Effective on February 28, 2006 CBP will deny entry to any non-ACE participating carrier that has not successfully transmitted advance cargo information to CBP by the time of arrival.
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Stats Can Study: On the road again, a profile of truckers
A new study published recently by Statistics Canada states that, because of the trucking's steady growth, an aging work force, and the declining popularity of the occupation, the industry may soon face a shortage of qualified truckers.
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2006 National Trucking Week Dates Sept. 17-23
(OTTAWA: Jan. 27, 2006) – Canada’s trucking industry will roll out National Trucking Week 2006 Sept. 17 – 23.
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CTA Reminds Ottawa of Need to Improve Regulatory Process
(OTTAWA, Ont.) – Prior to the election, the federal government was gathering input from the public on ways to improve the regulatory process. As federal regulations, on subjects as diverse as hours of service and the environment, have a significant impact on the trucking industry, the CTA wrote to the Privy Council Office in July in response to a call for suggestions on how to improve the way the federal government regulates.
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CTA Eager to Work with New Government on Highway, Border Infrastructure
(OTTAWA: Jan. 25, 2006) – In the wake of Monday’s election CTA is urging Canada’s new Conservative government to hold true to its campaign promises and show that it’s serious about providing stable, permanent funding for highway and border infrastructure.
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CTA to Intervene in Rear Marker Light Case
(OTTAWA, Jan. 20, 2006) -- The Quebec Court of Appeal has granted standing to the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) to intervene in support of a New Brunswick carrier who has been charged with violating Quebec’s Code de sécurité routière over the placemen
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National Support for Mandatory Activation of Speed Limiters on Trucks Gathering Steam
(OTTAWA: Jan. 16, 2006) – Hopes for a national policy on the mandatory activation of speed limiters on trucks are looking up as support builds among the provincial trucking associations, according to the Canadian Trucking Alliance.
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CBP considering revisions to C-TPAT rules for trucking companies
(Ottawa: Jan. 5, 2006) – U.S. Customs and Border protection officials are currently engaged in a review of C-TPAT security criteria for trucking companies.
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Trucker Meal Deductability Unchanged in 2006
(Ottawa: Jan. 5, 2006) – A Windsor Star story published on page A2 Monday incorrectly reported the daily meal claims of truck drivers have changed for the 2006 taxation year.
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