APTA News Releases &
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Marine Atlantic hits the trucking industry with massive rate
increases
(January
13, 2012) DIEPPE, NB - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking
Association was advised early Friday morning that effective
February 12th, Marine Atlantic Inc. will be raising
their rates for commercial vehicles by 4% and the drop trailer
management fee will increase by $50. In addition, a charge of
$3.50 will also be added on every load as a security fee to recoup
some of the costs associated with security initiatives such as
inspections, personnel and
infrastructure.
Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association presents Annual
Appreciation Awards
(December
10, 2011) DIEPPE, NB — Members of the Atlantic
Provinces Trucking Association recognized individuals who have made
outstanding contributions to Atlantic Canada’s trucking
industry at its annual awards presentation during last
night’s banquet in Moncton, New
Brunswick.
The APTA and Casino New Brunswick donates to the Transportation
Discovery Centre
(September 1, 2011)
Dieppe, NB — Earlier today, the Atlantic Provinces
Trucking Association and the Casino New Brunswick presented a
cheque to the Greater Moncton’s Transportation Discovery
Centre.
More Cargo Theft reported in NB, this time in the Greater Moncton
area
(August 31,
2011) Dieppe,
NB — More
trailers have been reported missing over the weekend in the Greater
Moncton area.
Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s Safety Council
shows concern regarding the amount of trucks leaving the Port of
Halifax with snow covered trailers
(August 29, 2011) Dieppe, NB
- During a recent Safety Council meeting at the Atlantic Provinces
Trucking Association, the issue of snow removal at the Port of
Halifax was again brought forward.
(May 20, 2011) Dieppe, NB - Be
Prepared for Crossing the Border and New eManifest Requirements:
Avoid Costly Delays and Penalties
(May
18, 2011) Dieppe,
NB - Struggling with policy compliance on workplace viloence and
alcohol & drugs in the workplace? New APTA online
learning packages can help!
(April 4, 2011)
Approval of funding for research project is positive news for the
trucking industry
(March 23, 2011)
Diesel fuel tax hike will have a huge impact on trucking
industry
(January 4, 2011)
The Workers Compensation Board in PEI reduces the rate cap for the
trucking industry but still not enough according to the Atlantic
Provinces Trucking Association
(December 16, 2010)
The Workers Compensation Board rates for the trucking industry in
PEI are an issue for the Atlantic Provinces Trucking
Association
(August 17, 2010)
Rebates are still available under the Conserve Nova Scotia Class 8
Trucking Energy Efficiency Incentive Program
(May 11, 2010)
Nova Scotia Class 8 Trucking Energy Efficiency Incentive
Program
(March 10, 2010)
The Saint John Harbour Bridge Status could be an Issue for the
Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association
(February 5, 2010)
The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association joins the Canadian Red
Cross for Haiti Relief funds
(October 8, 2009)
Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Elects New Executive at AGM
in Brudenell Resorts,
PEI
