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According to Trucking HR Canada they’ve noticed a significant shift in driver employment in the third quarter of 2020.  In their Labor Market Snapshot report released earlier this week they show [...]

The recent FTR Report suggests shippers conditions deteriorated in July of this year falling into negative status for the first time since August 2018.  At this time in 2020 it has proven [...]

Returns of big and bulky items can be a thorn in the side of many manufacturers and retailers.  This is the case even more so in these increased times of online purchases.  Although this is the [...]

TIMCON the representative of the U.K and republic of Ireland pallet and packaging industry has recently expressed concerns regarding the availability of wood noting this is likely to impact [...]

Earlier this week three top transportation specialists said they expect a high-intensity peak shipping season partly because of the ongoing shortage of qualified commercial drivers as well as a [...]

Canada’s largest manufacturer of tissue products, Kruger Products are concerned about the supply of paper towels in the event of a second wave of Coronavirus.  We saw the supply of toilet paper [...]

The option to install a digital mirror system for motor carriers has been granted an exemption by the FMCSA.  Their decision published last Thursday shows the exemption valid for 5 years.  The [...]

In August the U.S announced a 10% tariff on Canadian imports of aluminum. Just as Canada was expected to retaliate with their own tariff increases, the U.S backed away due a decline in imports [...]

Changes to the new Hours of Service rules comes into effect at midnight EST on Tuesday September 29th or 9pm PST Sep 28th, or 11pm CST Sep 28th etc. Times are according to your time zone.  These [...]

U.S Customs and Border Protection Officers at the Pembina ND Port of Entry seized $3.6 million dollars in counterfeit currency.  Apparently the fake bills were found in a shipment showing on the [...]