Business Management Contrans takeover can go ahead November 6, 2014 MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce Inc. has been given the go-ahead to proceed with its purchase of Contrtans Group Inc. The Montreal-based company received what is known as a “no-action letter”…
Business Management The Bottom Line: Spam is dead. Long live spam. November 6, 2014 Canadian Anti-Spam Law lightens inbox
Business Management Truck orders mark second strongest month ever in October November 4, 2014 Class 8 truck orders were “phenomenal” in October, marking the second strongest month ever, according to industry forecasters. FTR reported preliminary numbers of 45,795 Class 8 orders, up 87% month-over-month…
Business Management Money PIT November 4, 2014 Non-profit organization helps fleets save fuel and earn government rebates
Business Management CTA members offered protection against New Jersey truck seizures October 30, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has struck a deal with the state of New Jersey to allow its members to voluntarily comply with state Corporate Business Tax…
Business Management CGFI says transportation rates decreased in August October 29, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) from Nulogix indicated freight costs dropped 0.97% in August. The base rate decreased 0.91% compared to July and average fuel surcharges…
Business Management Trucking props up Mullen’s Q3 results October 28, 2014 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen’s trucking business was the bright spot on the balance sheet when the company released its third-quarter results. While the trucking business grew slightly, Mullen’s oilfield…
Business Management Andy adds heavy-haul capacity October 28, 2014 SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. — A Quebec-based transportation company is branching out and offering heavy and oversized services. Andy Transport has created a new standalone division and has purchased four-axle flatbeds…
Business Management RHYNO’S REPORT ON THE SEVEN ELEPHANTS October 27, 2014 From Jason Rhyno comes an interesting report on a gusty panel discussion hosted by Delta Nu Alpha. The group put together a panel to discuss the seven elephants in the…
PRESENTING THE 2014 TRUCK NEWS OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE YEAR preview image Business Management PRESENTING THE 2014 TRUCK NEWS OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE YEAR October 27, 2014 Being an owner/operator can be a thankless job. That’s why one of my favourite things to do each year is to call up the winner of our annual O/O of…
Business Management HAS GROWING ORGANICALLY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE? October 27, 2014 While discussions at the Summit from motor carrier executives indicated it is vital to add scale, they also seemed to acknowledge that growing organically has become nearly impossible. Kriska’s Mark…
Business Management WILL ‘SCALE’ BE THE THEME OF 2015? October 27, 2014 This year’s Surface Transportation Summit, held Oct. 15 in Toronto, was a huge success. It sold out, bringing together nearly 400 fleet managers and shippers under one roof to discuss…
Profitability: Cash-saving crashes preview image Business Management Profitability: Cash-saving crashes October 26, 2014 Investigating crashes with an eye toward prevention
Business Management Progressive Waste Solutions invests in CNG trucks and infrastructure October 24, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. – Despite the chilling effects an extremely cold winter had on its trucks, Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. is determined to more than double the size of its CNG…
Business Management Keystone Western expands Manitoba terminal, adds to fleet size October 24, 2014 WINNIPEG, Man. — Keystone Western hosted a grand opening Sept. 26, inviting employees, vendors and customers to join in the celebrations as it opened its newly expanded head office and…
