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ready for the three-quel?

Mark Dalton rides again in “On Ice”, the third and final full-length novel which is now available free from Natural Resources Canada's FleetSmart program (as of November, 2013). Mark Dalton is the trucker-private detective character...

FleetSmart’s third Mark Dalton novel is now On Ice

Mark Dalton rides again in “On Ice”, the third and final full-length novel which is now available free from Natural Resources Canada's FleetSmart program  Mark Dalton is the trucker-private detective character created by author...

Wide range of vehicles take part in OTA rally

BARRIE, Ont. – The personalities were just as unique and exciting as the vehicles on display at the inaugural Ontario Trucking Association’s Big Wheels Bike and Car rally.

What should you expect in 2014? Find out at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Economic experts are calling 2010 – 2020 the Low Growth Decade. Chronically high unemployment in the United States, slowing growth in a number of other countries, an aging infrastructure and a lack of business...

Rosenau Transport donates tractor-trailer to AMTA

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Rosenau Transport has donated a tractor-trailer to the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA), which will recognize the association’s biggest boosters and assist with training initiatives.

Clarke Inc. ups stake in Vitran

HALIFAX, N.S. -- There continues to be lots of interest surrounding Vitran, since it shed its US operations earlier this month.

Volvo says 2014 engines will get better fuel economy

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks is claiming customers will see 0.5-2% better fuel mileage when using its 2014 engines.

Retail Supply Chains: What are the trends that will drive them?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The retail sector is going through profound changes in Canada. There have been a number of recently announced high profile mergers and acquisitions (Loblaw purchases Shoppers Drug Mart; Sobey's buys Canada Safeway, Hudson's...

Canadian spot market down slightly in August

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian spot market freight availability took a small step back in August, according to the latest data from TransCore Link Logistics.

Armour strengthens Newfoundland presence with RJS acquisition

MONCTON, N.B. -- Armour Transportation Systems announced today it has completed the purchase of RJS Terminal, which will increase its coverage in Newfoundland.

Industry analysts see value in TransForce’s proposed takeover of Vitran

TORONTO, Ont. -- Industry analysts seem to agree that TransForce’s offer to buy Vitran’s Canadian operations for US$4.50 per share would be a good deal for Canada’s largest LTL carrier.

Volvo adds two Canadian leasing locations

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has added two new Canadian leasing locations.

TransForce makes bid for Vitran’s Canadian operations

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce has made a bid for Vitran, proposing a takeover at $4.50 per share.

The Guarantee Company launches transportation insurance division

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Guarantee Company of North America has launched its new transportation insurance division, Guarantee Transportation Solution (GTS).

Mack names Stephen Roy president; Kevin Flaherty to retire

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks has named Stephen Roy its new North American president, replacing Kevin Flaherty who’ll retire after more than 40 years with the company.