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Operational costs of trucking fell in 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. - There was a significant decrease in the operational costs of trucking last year, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) said Tuesday. The average marginal cost per mile incurred by motor carriers in 2019 decreased 9.3% to US$1.65, ATRI said in its 2020 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. […]...

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ECONOMIC WATCH: Truck tonnage slides in October

ARLINGTON, Va. - U.S. for-hire truck tonnage dropped 6.3% in October, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), and was down 8.7% year-over-year. The sharp drop came after a 5.7% increase in September. While there are indications that the economy is losing momentum, I believe Octobers tonnage softness was more of a seasonal issue during […]...

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Why carriers could see double-digit rate increases in 2021

TORONTO, Ont. - Trucking providers should expect to see continued strong market conditions into 2021, when 10% contract rate increases could be the norm as a lack of drivers keeps a lid on capacity and low retail inventories drive freight demand. Paul Kroes, market insights leader for Thermo King Americas, recently provided a 2021 transportation […]...

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DTNA's Mount Holly truck plant celebrates milestones

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. - Daimler Trucks North Americas Mount Holly truck plant recently celebrated its 41st anniversary, and production of its 700,000th truck. The M2 106 extended cab went to Miller Industries, a towing and recovery firm in Ooltewah, Tenn. We appreciate the continued support of our customers, suppliers and employees, all of whom have […]...

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TTSAO carrier, insurance group members to meet Nov. 25

HAMILTON, Ont. - The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) will host a joint carrier/insurance group meeting Nov. 25 to discuss insurance and training issues. Steve Newton of Challenger and Caroline Blais of Kriska will discuss their driver finishing programs and current challenges, and will be available for questions. Lisa Arseneau, TTSAO Insurance Group […]...

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Freight's carbon footprint soaring

BRAMPTON, Ont. - Freight is one of the next frontiers for climate action because it accounts for an increasing share of the transportation sectors greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada, the environmental think-tank Pembina Institute warned Friday. In fact, at its current rate, it is expected that GHG emissions from freight will surpass those of […]...

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Truck OEMs charting course to ultra-clean'

TORONTO, Ont. - The path to ultra-clean truck transportation begins with clean diesel engines today, but will eventually be dominated by electric trucks. But on that journey, truck manufacturers must work closely with fleets to build the entire ecosystem needed to support those trucks and make total cost of operation more viable. Five OEM representatives […]...

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