July, 2001

FREIGHT RATE INCREASE OF 5.5% IS RECOMMENDED
Fort Erie, ON, July 5, 2001 – Major cost increases in labour, insurance, equipment, and e-commerce investments are compelling general freight carriers to consider a rate increase.  This rate increase is urgently needed to keep the industry from returning to low margins that do not allow sufficient funds to ensure its future viability...

AUGMENTATION DE 5.5% DES TARIFS DE TRANSPORT DES MARCHANDISES
Fort Érié, ON, 6 juillet 2001 –  Des hausses importantes des coûts de dans la main d’œuvre, des assurances, du prix d’achat des nouveaux équipements, et des investissements dans le commerce électronique obligent les transporteurs de marchandises générales à annoncer une augmentation de taux.  Cette augmentation est nécessaire pour éviter de revenir aux marges de profit insuffisantes pour permettre à l'industrie d’assurer sa viabilité future...

FCA/NATC APPOINT NEW PRESIDENT
Fort Erie, ON, April 6, 2001 - The Board of Directors of the Freight Carriers Association of Canada, through its Chairman, Mr. Gary King and the Board of Directors of the North American Transportation Council, through its Chairman, Mr. Jim Benninger, announce the appointment of  Mr. David J. Sirgey as President to both associations...

NATC FILES AN INCREASE AVERAGING 4.7% ON US-CANADA CROSS BORDER TRUCKING RATES
Buffalo, NY, August 4, 2000 –  Carriers engaged in US-Canada cross border traffic have enjoyed steady freight volume growth since the passing of  the  Free Trade Agreement and the North American Free Trade Agreement.  This increased volume has not in the past translated into improved profitability and, until this past year, profit margins have been razor thin.  During this past year, margins have improved but not to the point where the industry can absorb the important cost increases with which it is now face.  (more)

AUGMENTATION DE 5.5 % DES TARIFS DE TRANSPORT DES MARCHANDISES
Fort Érié, ON, le 28 juillet 2000 –  Depuis un an environ, les transporteurs routiers au Canada ont profité d’un accroissement des volumes de fret qui s’est traduit par une rentabilité améliorée. Voilà de bonnes nouvelles pour une industrie affligée par de très faibles marges de profit, des baisses de volume et un surcroît de capacité depuis la déréglementation de l’industrie du camionnage vers la fin des années ’80.  Derrière ces bonnes nouvelles cependant se cachent des défis de taille.  Les transporteurs et leurs clients ne pourront éviter longtemps de les affronter, sans quoi ils risquent de mettre en danger la viabilité future de leur industrie, en rendant plus difficile aux expéditeurs et consignataires la tâche de distribuer leurs marchandises.

A 5.5% RATE INCREASE IN FREIGHT RATES IS RECOMMENDED
Fort Erie, ON, July 28, 2000 –  The general freight carriers have enjoyed increased freight volumes and improved financial performance over the past year.  This is good news for an industry that, since deregulation in the late eighties, has been plagued with razor thin margins, declining volumes and, excess capacity.  However, lurking behind the good news there are tremendous challenges which, unless addressed promptly by the trucking industry and its’ customers, will place the truckers’ future viability at risk resulting in shippers experiencing more difficulty in getting their goods to market.

FUEL PRICES SOARING AGAIN - MOTOR CARRIERS NEED INCREASED FUEL SURCHARGES
Fort Erie, ON -January 27, 2000 - Already enduring a fuel crisis, motor carriers are faced with another steep fuel price increase of 5 cents a litre or more. Fuel prices are up again because of high crude oil prices caused by OPEC's production cuts and cold weather. The Freight Carriers Association of Canada (FCA) who monitors fuel prices on an ongoing basis reports that since July some carriers have increases as high as 50% on their base fuel price. Indications from many sources are that prices will continue to rise.

LES TAUX DE TRANSPORT DES ENTREPRISE DE CAMIONNAGE ONT UN URGENT BESOIN D'AJUSTEMENT
Fort Érié(Ontario), le 27 janvier 2000. - Déjà au milieu d'une crise qui secoue l'industrie pétrolière, les entreprises de camionnage font face à une nouvelle hausse du prix du litre de carburant de 5 cents et plus due, entre autres, à la décision de l'OPEC de réduire sa production en raison d'une exceptionnelle vague de froid dans différents pays du continent. La Freight Carriers Association of Canada (FCA) suit de près l'évolution de la situation et signale que certains transporteurs ont subi depuis le mois de juillet de l'an dernier des augmentations aussi élevées que 50 % en ce qui concerne le prix de base du carburant. Plusieurs indices laissent croire que ces hausses vont se poursuivre au cours des prochains mois

LES TRANSPORTEURS ROUTIERS ANNONCENT UNE AUGMENTATION DE 4,9%
Fort Érié, On, le 16 août 1999 - Malgré une économie en plein essor et un plus grand volume de marchandises transportées, les recettes des transporteurs routiers n'ont pas suivi la hausse des frais d'exploitation. En effet, les données les plus récentes publiées par Statistiques Canada révèlent que le poids et le tonnage au mille ont augmenté de 7 % alors que les recettes traînent de l'arrière avec seulement 2 % de plus que l'année précédente. Les sondages trimestriels effectués par la FCA dévoilent que ces tendances ont continué à se manifester jusqu'à la fin du premier trimestre de 1999. En voici les principales raisons:...

TRUCKING COMPANIES ANNOUNCE 4.9% RATE INCREASE
Fort Erie, ON. August 16, 1999 - Despite a booming economy and improved freight volumes, general freight carriers revenues have not kept pace with operating costs. The latest information available from Statistics Canada shows that general freight carriers' tonnage and ton-miles have gone up 7% while revenues lag with only a 2% year-over-year increase. Quarterly financial surveys conducted by FCA reveal similar patterns with the trend continuing through the first quarter of 1999. The major causes for the revenue shortfall are:...

LA HAUSSE DES PRIX DU CARBURANT RECOMMENCE - LES TRANSPORTEURS ROUTIERS ANNONCENT DES SURCHARGES.
Fort Érié, ON - le 13 août, 1999 - Le Freight Carriers Association of Canada, qui suit de près l'évolution du prix du carburant signale qu'au cours des derniers mois, les entreprises de transport routier ont subi des augmentations aussi élevées que 20% sur le prix de base du carburant....

FUEL PRICES RISING AGAIN -  MOTOR CARRIERS ANNOUNCE FUEL SURCHARGES

Fort Erie, ON – August 13, 1999  -   The Freight Carriers Association of Canada (FCA) monitors fuel prices paid by general freight carriers across Canada on an ongoing basis.  In recent months carriers have experienced steep increases in diesel fuel prices with some carriers incurring increase greater than 20%....

Fort Erie, November 16, 1998 - FINALLY! A SINGLE WINDOWS PROGRAM FOR ALL YOUR LTL TRUCK RATES!

• NATIONWIDE US, (Like CZAR Lite, mirrors the regional bureau rates)
• TRANSBORDER US/CANADA (Covers all US and all Canadian points accessible by road)
• NATIONWIDE CANADA (All Canadian domestic inter and intra-Provincial rates)

The North American Transportation Council (NATC) launches the most comprehensive PC based rating system available today. In addition to the broadest territorial coverage, the QuickRate System has many features not available with other systems...

Fort Erie, ON., November 13, 1998. - FOUR REGIONAL RATE BUREAUS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

EC-MAC MOTOR CARRIERS SERVICE ASSOCIATION, INC FREIGHT CARRIERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL, INC ROCKY MOUNTAIN TARIFF BUREAU, INC are pleased to announce their new strategic alliance "Regional Rate Bureau Partnership". Through this alliance, the four organizations will share many of their resources and expertise to offer a broader array of products and services to the motor carrier industry and its' customers....

Fort Erie, ON., September 4, 1998 - Despite increased volumes beginning with the third quarter 1997, truckers' earnings continue to fall below acceptable levels. It is worrisome that despite increased volumes and persistent cost cutting, market conditions have held prices below levels needed to generate sufficient income for carriers to re-invest in their businesses...

Fort Érié, On, le 8 septembre 1998 - Malgré une activité économique accrue depuis le début du troisième trimestre de 1997, les marges de profit restent encore insuffisantes. Il est inquiétant de constater que malgré la hausse de volume des marchandises transportées et la persévérance des entreprises à réduire leurs frais d'exploitation, les forces du marché ont contraint les transporteurs de marchandises générales à pratiquer des prix qui ne leur permettent pas de dégager une marge de profits suffisante pour réinvestir dans leurs entreprises...

Fort Erie, ON - March, 27, 1998 - The Freight Carriers Association of Canada (FCA) and the North American Transportation Council (NATC) announce the release of their new Quick Rate System for Windows™. This PC based program is designed to improve productivity by combining the features of FCA/NATC’s leading DOS based pricing and rating system with the inherent strengths and advantages of Windows 95 and Windows 3.1...

Fort Erie, ON - January 6, 1998 - The Freight Carriers Association of Canada (FCA) and the North American Transportation Council (NATC) announce the release of their new TL Spot Quotes for Windows™. This PC based software product was specifically designed for companies pricing Truckload and/or partial load shipments. TL Spot Quotes for Windows™ combines the automation of price calculation and the production of professional looking quotes with the ability to store, retrieve and manage individual quotes...

TRUCKING INDUSTRY NEEDS RATE INCREASE OF 4.4% TO AVOID FURTHER SERVICE DISRUPTIONS.  Nearly two months after the Interlink bankruptcy, the Freight Carriers Association of Canada (FCA) assessed its impact on the general freight carrier industry. Interlink’s closure having occurred during a relatively slow period (many plants in Eastern Canada completely shut down during July vacations) the industry’s ability to absorb the business of one of the largest carriers in Canada was difficult to assess at first...

YOUR OLD FRIEND IN THE TRANSBORDER MARKET IS GETTING A FACE LIFT.  After nearly 60 years of service to the Motor Carrier industry in both Canada and the United States, the Niagara Frontier Tariff Bureau, Inc., announces it is changing its’ name...

CONTINUITY OF TRUCKING SERVICE TO SMALL OR REMOTE COMMUNITIES MAY BE AT RISK.  Continuity of trucking service to small or remote communities may be at risk. With the expanding economy and the bankruptcy of Interlink, one of the largest trucking companies in Canada, the remaining carriers’ capacity has been stretched to the limit over the past two months...

INTERLINK FREIGHT SYSTEMS CEASES OPERATIONS. Our telephone lines are busy today with callers seeking comments on the bankruptcy of Interlink and what it means for the industry. It is an unfortunate event. We are saddened by the fact that despite the important sacrifices of Interlink’s employees in recent years, through wage freezes and cutbacks as well as the investment of their severance compensation into the company, this carrier still had to cease operations...

CANADIAN POSTAL SERVICE CHANGES 32,000 POSTAL CODES. Companies whose rates use Canadian postal codes need to evaluate their data in light of recent changes made to Canadian Postal Codes...

TRUCKERS STRATEGIZE FOR NEW MILLENNIUM. In the eight years since deregulation, a transformed trucking industry has emerged; -leaner, energized and eager to face new challenges. During these eight years, the industry re-invented itself, broadened the scope of service offerings...

The Niagara Frontier Tariff Bureau (NFTB) announces the solution for LTL shippers and carriers increasingly frustrated with the confusion, errors and outlandish discounts caused by the bringing forward an almagamation of outdated base rate structures developed for the pre- 1980 era...

FUEL PRICES SOARING AGAIN - MOTOR CARRIERS ANNOUNCE FUEL SURCHARGES. Barely emerging from a fuel crisis, motor carriers are again faced with steep fuel price increases. The Freight Carriers Association of Canada (FCA) who monitors fuel prices on an ongoing basis reports that since July some carriers have increases as high as 19% on their base fuel price. Indications from many sources are that prices will continue to rise...

MOTOR CARRIERS ANNOUNCE FUEL SURCHARGE. A sharp increase in fuel prices is creating havoc for the trucking industry causing numerous carriers to implement fuel surcharges. Fuel costs represent about 7.5% of total operating costs...

MOTOR CARRIERS BRACE FOR DISMAL FIRST QUARTER RETURNS. Severe winter weather, lower freight volumes and a sharp increase in fuel prices have created havoc for the trucking industry during the first quarter of this year. Meanwhile, truckers are still scrambling to recover the increases in operating costs experienced during 1995...

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