The Ontario Trucking Association highlights TCP’s quarterly industry survey regarding carriers’ opinions and concerns about CSA regulations. Read more about the survey responses here.
June 18, 2012 -
TCP Business Expectations Survey Featured by Ontario Trucking Association
June 18, 2012 -
Shippers Starting to Use CSA Scores as a Way to Evaluate Carriers
A recent article by FleetOwner.com discusses how shippers are starting to use CSA scores as a means of evaluating carriers and dropping ones with high scores. The article references TCP’s findings from the Quarterly Business Expectations Survey which shows that carriers are deploying several different methods to ensure compliance. Read the full article here.
June 15, 2012 -
Carriers Frustrated with Costs and Complexities of CSA
FleetOwner.com reports on how carriers are becoming more frustrated with the costs and complexities of CSA regulations according to TCP’s most recent quarterly survey. Over 75% of carriers surveyed indicate that compliance has cost them $500 or more per driver. For more information, click here.
June 15, 2012 -
Shippers Paying Attention to CSA Regulations
n a recent article by Bulk Transporter, TCP’s Second Quarter Business Expectations Survey results are discussed which show that shippers are beginning to pay attention to CSA regulations as well. For more information about the survey results, read the full article here.
June 14, 2012 -
Shippers Becoming More Aware of CSA Scores
Results from TCP’s Second Quarter Business Expectations Survey finds that carriers aren’t the only ones concerned about CSA scores. TruckingInfo.com discusses how shippers are becoming more aware of these scores as well. To read more about the survey findings, read the full article here.
April 30, 2012 -
More Carriers Have Made Changes to their Businesses in the Last Year
Transport Topics acknowledges a TCP report noting that 32% of carriers have made changes to their businesses in the past year, compared to 23% from last year’s survey. Richard Mikes, TCP partner, said, “Long-term strategy has come to the forefront as carriers cope with high demands for equipment and balance that with rising equipment costs, driver constraints, and operating dynamics.” Read the full article here.
April 28, 2012 -
Freight Rates Rise, But Fuel Surcharges Not Covering Costs
The Trucker.com, America’s Trucking Newspaper, quoted TCP on the recent survey that found that a majority of carriers are reporting rates increases, but most of these increases are less than five percent. Seventy percent of respondents said the fuel surcharges are not covering costs, however. Read more.
April 23, 2012 -
Carriers Investing More in CSA
A recent article by Today’s Trucking states that according to results from TCP’s First Quarter Business Expectations Survey, carriers are investing in CSA through a variety of methods including training for drivers, changing how sub-performing driving is monitored, and investing in technology. Both Lana Batts and Jim Parham are quoted. To read more about the changes carriers are making to comply with CSA regulations, read the full article
April 16, 2012 -
Carriers Using More Brokers
Transport Topics cites a TCP report revealing a sharp increase in the number of motor carriers using brokers over the same month last year. This increase is attributed to the fact that the spot market pays higher than contract rates. Read more here.
April 13, 2012 -
Business Expectations Survey Featured in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine
TCP’s First Quarter 2012 Business Expectations Survey was the feature story in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine‘s April Headline Newsletter. TCP partner Richard Mikes acknowledges that “the agility of the trucking industry to adapt to change has been clearly evident with new safety methods and cooperation from drivers in a true team effort”. Click here to read the article.
