2010 News Releases

CTHRC and CTA Team Up to Produce TV Profile of Trucking Industry The CTHRC, CTA and the provincial associations use cable TV and the Internet to showcase career opportunities for younger demographic.- 09/09/2010 ACI eManifest Roll-out Delayed Again The CBSA has announced that it is again delaying the implementation of the ACI eManifest program for the highway mode, this time by one month from September 30 to October 31, 2010- 09/02/2010 CTA to unveil research and findings of CTA Report on Cargo Crime in Canada Wednesday October 6th 2010 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) working with the provincial trucking associations, law enforcement and representatives from the insurance industry has undertaken a study to examine cargo crime activity in Canada and explore solutions to tackle this problem.- 08/05/2010 Canadian Trucking Alliance Looks forward to Working with Government on GHG Regulations The devil is in the details- 05/21/2010 Study Conducted for Environment Canada Casts Further Questions on Why Federal Government is Seeking Biodiesel Mandate A study conducted in 2009 by EcoRessources Consultants (ERC) for Environment Canada casts doubt on the net benefits of a biodiesel mandate.- 05/14/2010 Rail Service Improvements Would Spur Intermodal Traffic, Transportation System Efficiency Trucking companies frustrated by rail service shortcomings, according to Canadian Trucking Alliance- 04/30/2010 Canadian Trucking Alliance Urges Ottawa to Understand Complexity of Vehicles, Differences with US in Setting Fuel Economy Standards According to media reports, Canada's minister of the environment, Jim Prentice has indicated that Canada will take its lead from the US federal government and introduce a plan to establish fuel economy standards for heavy trucks and trailers in the ongoing battle to reduce GHG emissions from the transportation sector.- 04/27/2010 Important Information for Carriers Operating during the G8 and G20 Summits CTA met with RCMP representatives to discuss impacts of the G8 and G20 Summits which take place June 25, 26 and 27 in Huntsville and Toronto, respectively.- 04/08/2010 Canada Could Go Straight to a Broad, Universal EOBR mandate CTA says US DOT's proposed EOBR rule an interim step that will inevitably lead to a universal mandate for EOBRs -Canada should move to a broad or universal mandate from the outset.- 04/07/2010 CTA Adds Alternative Engines to enviroTruck Greening Measures CTA Applauds the Province of Quebec for including enviroTruck Incentives in Budget.- 04/01/2010 CTA Names New Executive Committee, Officers The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has named its new Executive Committee and slate of officers for the 2010-12 term.- 03/30/2010 Paul Easson Becomes Chairman of Canadian Trucking Alliance Maritime carrier brings focus of family business, looks forward to tackling challenges- 03/26/2010 CTA Calls for Adoption of a Universal EOBR Mandate Outlines Key Issues to CCMTA Working Group- 03/15/2010 CTA Calls for Disciplined Review of PHMSA's Proposed Fee Increase In a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) urged the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to review the proposed increase to the registration and fee assessment program for hazmat transporters.- 03/04/2010 Flaherty Unveils "Jobs & Growth Budget" Today in the House of Commons, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, unveiled what he termed a "Jobs and Growth Budget."- 03/04/2010 CCMTA Issues Discussion Paper on Electronic On-Board Recorders CTA and provincial associations formulating response- 02/23/2010 New Year Brings Next Installment of Meal Deductibility Relief for Long Haul Truck Drivers On January 1, 2010, the Department of Finance increased the tax deductible portion of meal expenses for long-haul truck drivers from 70 per cent to 75 per cent for eligible expenses incurred in 2010.- 01/05/2010