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They are fine group of drivers who exemplify the best in their industry. The competition, referred to as Roadeo, consists of four examinations testing various aspects of the professional truck drivers job. NTEAudacious is trusted, reliable partner who understands our business and its competitive challenges. ATS is pleased to announce the delivery of their first 19axle trailer. Anthony Larson from the St. This is one of many examples of how ATS International works for you to keep your projects on schedule Please contact us to started.

This is one of many examples of how ATS International works for you to keep your projects on schedule Please contact us to started. When the ATS BeechJet touched down just after pm, the crowd started cheering and waving flags and signs. was proud to be part of community that honors and respects its service members. The competition is held among eight classes of trucks, ranging from straight trucks to tractortrailer combinations with variety of axle configurations and trailing equipment. This is the second time in the last years ATS has won this award.

has grown from having two 13axle trailers to over On 28, aboard the ATS corporate jet, Logistics Managements Quest for Quality survey, is the largest customersatisfaction study in the transportation and logistics industry as one of the important measures of customer satisfaction and performance excellence. We are extremely proud of these drivers for taking the time and initiative to study and practice for this competition, said Scott Anderson, ATS director of safety. St. 8668543747 Redefining our Global Focus! REDEFINING OUR GLOBAL FOCUSMany of you recognize our new logo on recent email signatures, letterheads, business cards, or sales presentations.

After more than year and half in rehabilitation, Tony Larson was returning from serving his country in the war on terror. CLOUD, Minn. With the international shipping requirements of our customers has enabled the carrier to recently add 19axle heavy haul service to their list of available services. On 28, aboard the ATS corporate jet, The outstanding effort and time that these drivers put in is greatly appreciated and they all deserve pat on the back for their efforts.
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If you’re looking for a trucker movie that captures all of the romance, hardship, and truth of the road, short film Drive and Deliver is a DVD you should purchase for your next movie night.

Whether you want to compare your own life on the road to the truck drivers in Academy nominated director Brett Morgen’s newest film, or show your family how life on the road can be, this documentary is one that all truckers should see. Like a hot Hollywood movie, this documentary follows three truckers as they make their deliveries around the country. Just like you, these long-haul truckers have dreams and aspirations, families, and a unique relationship with their occupation. These truckers are willing to speak candidly about it all to truckers and non-truckers alike.

But this documentary isn’t just about the industry. Instead, it’s also about the truck—more specifically, the new Lone Stars by Navistar. In fact, Navistar is sponsoring the whole film. While some may dismiss this as shameless consumerism, the producers of the film and some of its viewers agree that the importance of the truck in the industry allows for its place as center sage in the movie.

For truckers, their families, and interested others, this documentary is worth viewing for a variety of reasons. First of all, truckers can compare their own experiences to that of the three truckers in the film. Whether they’re discussing their families or how they first got started in the industry, some truckers may believe the stories of these three icons mimics their own, while others might be shocked at the differences. Regardless, truckers can rest assured that this movie will stimulate discussion about their occupations among family members.

But for those who just take in movies about the music, Drive and Deliver carries quite an excellent selection of tunes, such as those from Lynard Skynard, The Marshall Tucker Band, and Hank Williams. Truckers who want to check out the new Lone Stars should also view the film, as several shots of the new truck can leave truckers ready to head to the dealership.

Now available on DVD, Drive and Deliver is a unique documentary that pairs real-life with real equipment to tell the stories of truckers to other truckers and their families. Whether you’re a long-haul trucker or a local driver, it’s definitely worth the watch.

The Stephen Harper Conservatives returned to power last month in convincing fashion, forming a stronger minority government than they previously held and trouncing the Liberals in the process. One campaign promise that undoubtedly won some votes in this industry was Harper’s promise to slash the federal excise tax on diesel in half – from four cents per litre to two.

However, one must wonder if that promise will ever come to fruition. The promised fuel tax hike is in jeopardy, not entirely because of the Conservatives’ own doing, but because of a shameful move by the just-defeated Liberals and NDPers to form a coalition and attempt to overthrow the government we just elected.

If the Liberal/NDP coalition should successfully overturn the Conservatives, it will be a dark day for Canada, especially if Stephane Dion is chosen to act as PM. (Bob Rae’s not a better option either – as Ontario Premier, the NDPer-turned-Liberal proved he can plunge an economy into recession even without the global pressures faced today).

Canadians made it clear on election day last month that neither the Liberals nor the NDP are the right choice to lead this country through the rough waters ahead. However, due to backdoor politicking, it appears Canada’s decision to re-elect a Conservative government may be for naught. It’s embarrassing really. What kind of message does that send to Canadians? That our vote really didn’t matter, after all?

An unelected Liberal/NDP coalition government would make a mockery of Canadian democracy. Harper himself must share some of the blame for the situation he now finds himself in. His decision to slash federal funding for political parties really shook up the hornet’s nest. (Learn to pick your battles, man!)

But despite his recent missteps, I still feel Harper and his team are best-suited to lead us through this recession. We may never find out if the Conservatives will come good on their promise to slash the excise tax on diesel. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is slated to release the federal budget in January – let’s hope he has the chance.

Last week I had the pleasure of participating in a shipper – carrier roundtable sponsored by Motortruck Fleet Executive magazine and Shaw Tracking. Lou Smyrlis, the moderator, raised the subject of industry consolidation with the group that was assembled. The consensus seemed to be that industry consolidation will continue in 2009 as it has in 2008, albeit under a new set of constraints imposed by the current economic downturn.

Bob Costello, Chief Economist of the American Trucking Associations, mentioned in a speech this week at the Canadian Institute Trade and Transport Conference that October freight volumes were unusually weak and reflect the downturn in the North America economy. This is worrisome since October is usually the best month of the year for freight activity. This does not auger well for those transport companies that have been in a survival mode during the “freight recession” of the past couple of years.

Is this the time to buy or sell a freight transportation company? There are several events that are having a direct bearing on the industry at this time. These include the credit crisis that has adversely affected the purchasing of houses and automobiles. Weakening economic fundamentals are causing unemployment levels to rise. In addition, the downturn in the value of housing and the stock markets are causing many middle class folks to feel insecure and fearful and less willing to spend money. The combination of all of these forces is driving down the demand for manufactured goods and retail volumes, the lifelines of freight transportation.

While these forces are at play, shippers are extending payment terms and carriers are facing tougher times borrowing money. Small trucking companies with a limited supply of customers and limited sales resources are particularly vulnerable. The end result is that this is an extraordinarily difficult time to run a transportation company.

We have more struggling transportation companies than ever before and they are cheaper to buy than they have been in many years. Mergers and acquisitions will continue, particularly for those companies with lots of cash on their balance sheets. However, buyers will be more deliberate in their approach. As we are seeing in the stock market, some sellers are simply capitulating and saying that this is the time to get out.

It should be pointed out that a number of studies have shown that over sixty percent of mergers and acquisitions fail. Despite the best of intentions, failure can be a result of several factors. In some cases, inadequate due diligence is done. Some of the assumptions made leading up to the purchase are incorrect. In other cases, no non-compete is signed with the owners. They may leave and form a new entity that competes “head on” with the acquired company. In addition to the owners, some other key people may leave and take some of the business with them.

For a number of mergers, the expected synergies and cost savings don’t materialize and/or the revenue stream does not meet expectations. In certain situations, the merger comes unglued due to poorly planned integration efforts, in sales and/or operations, or due to a culture clash between the employees of the two businesses. Customer affecting service changes, the departure of trusted customer service, dispatch or sales personnel (to a competitor) may drive customers to another transportation company. Many times the old owners find it difficult to function within the new owner’s environment or lose motivation due to the big payday they received.

What can you do to increase the odds of success?

The shipper- carrier roundtable participants suggested that the high failure rate will not stop the freight carrier consolidation movement. The current economic difficulties will likely spur an increase in desperate sellers and interested buyers. Critical success factors include:

• An assessment of the growth that can be achieved organically versus through acquisition, within a prescribed period
• A careful assessment of the synergies that are at play and the integration hurdles that may be faced
• Having a clear focus on whether the proposed acquisition is the right strategic fit
• Performing a thorough due diligence that looks at revenue growth, cost reductions, cultural fit, ROI, risk factors, retention of key employees
• An understanding of the expected competitor behaviour
• Effective management of human resources and customers
• Excellent post implementation follow up
• A thorough assessment of the financial risks and rewards

As has been proven time and time again, even the best due diligence cannot anticipate all of the challenges that lie ahead. Often the post acquisition reality is very different from the picture painted during the period leading up to the purchase. On the other hand, a successful acquisition can fill a void in a company’s service and/or geographic coverage and boost financial results. Therefore the best advice is buyer beware!

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Ive been known to be critical of the Liberals “both provincially and federally“ from time to time. And believe me, Ill be critical of them again. But Im also willing to give credit where credit is due, and Dalton McGuintys cash-strapped government deserves kudos for launching a $15 million incentive program for the purchase of hybrid and alternative fuel-powered commercial vehicles.

Such incentives are widely available in the US, and have helped edge hybrid vehicles closer to the mainstream. Without government incentives, very few fleets are going to shell out the extra $30,000-$40,000 a hybrid truck typically costs. The bean-counters are often too short-sighted to see the value that can be achieved long-term through the fuel and maintenance savings delivered by these types of vehicles. The government really does have a role to play in helping get the ball rolling and encouraging the adoption of environmentally-friendly commercial vehicles.

Thanks to the Ontario governments grant program, announced yesterday, more fleets will have the opportunity to invest in environmentally-friendly vehicles and see for themselves just how much they save in fuel costs over time. Im also pleased to see the program is retroactive to August, 2007. Early adopters should not miss out on the funding – companies that have already purchased hybrid or alternative fuel commercial vehicles should also be rewarded.

The details of the grant have yet to be released, but I have a feeling a lot of companies will line up for the funding when applications are accepted beginning at the end of November. The benefits of the incentives are two-fold. First, companies will see for themselves that there really is value in investing in green commercial vehicles. Ideally the fuel savings will outweigh the purchase price premium and fleets will continue to purchase hybrid vehicles well into the future, even without government grants.

Secondly, the program will result in increased sales of hybrid vehicles, which will help drive down the purchase price as economies of scale make building hybrid vehicles more cost-effective.

I dont think hybrid or alternative fuel-powered vehicles are the fix for all the industrys challenges. But I do think they do have a place. In the right application, these vehicles can deliver substantial fuel savings for fleets and at the same time produce less emissions, which benefits us all. Its been a long time coming, but the Ontario Liberals got it right with this program. Lets hope some federal funding will follow.

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Billions of dollars have already spent on the war in Iraq have not really helped the American economy.

The impact of which was probably not all that evident. Billions of dollars have already spent on the war in Iraq have not really helped the American economy.

The impact of which was probably not all that evident. real strike would have to last more than day to have real impact, but the likelihood of that is low. Prices of food, water, electricity and gas have all gone up. However, in times like this when the work load is low and truck capacity is high, raising prices is not an easy option.LiberalTrucker contributed this post for Masslogics Trucking News. In the US many people think it is just the first signs of trouble..

These Dead Zones occur all around the world and are caused by decomposing algae which depletes the oxygen and suffocates marine life. According to the edition of National Geographic, the main cause of the rise in Dead Zones in the Gulf of MexicoA Dead Zone is an oxygen starved patch in the ocean. The more effective strategy is to simply stop operating trucks at or below Prices of food, water, electricity and gas have all gone up. As long as companies, small or large, continue to operate trucks for prices below profitability, the industry will suffer.

The recent housing crises, floods, tornadoes and the war in Iraq and there is no end in sight. The impact of which was probably not all that evident. And this is just the housing industry that has been affected but the trucking industry has taken just as big hit. These Dead Zones occur all around the world and are caused by decomposing algae which depletes the oxygen and suffocates marine life. According to the edition of National Geographic, the main cause of the rise in Dead Zones in the Gulf of Mexico is runoff of fertilizer that comes down the Mississippi.

Billions of dollars have already spent on the war in Iraq have not really helped the American economy. Prices of food, water, electricity and gas have all gone up.

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