Business Management

Dominiak steps into new leadership role for Dana

MAUMEE, Ohio – Christophe Dominiak will replace a retiring George Constrand and step into the senior vice-president and chief technology officer role for Dana Inc. Recently serving as vice-president of…

Ocean Trailer becomes official dealer of Fontaine trailers in Western Canada

WINNIPEG, Man. – Trailer leasing, rental, sales and service company Ocean Trailer announced it will be the exclusive dealer for Fontaine Heavy Haul in Western Canada. Having forged a long-standing…

Kriska buys Service Freight Systems

PRESCOTT, Ont. – Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has announced the acquisition of Burlington, Ont.-based Service Freight Systems. It will continue to operate under its current management team, with Rob Ten…

U.S. trucking conditions improving

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – U.S. trucking conditions remained positive in July as capacity tightened, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index. Spot rates rose and the impact of an impending…

U.S. truck tonnage surprises in August

ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage rose 7.1% in August, and was up 8.2% year-over-year, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Year-to-date, tonnage is up 2.1% compared to…

Rosenau places large investment into CentrePort Canada

WINNIPEG, Man. – Just a year after opening its first location at CentrePort Canada in Winnipeg, Man., Rosenau Transport has invested in a significant expansion plan, moving to a much…

Train Trailer purchases Canadian Transport Trailer

CALGARY, Alta. – Trailer and equipment leasing and rental company Train Trailer has acquired Canadian Transport Trailer (CTT), increasing its dry van, heater, reefer, flatbed, and chassis inventory. Train Trailer…

AMTA to break ground on new Edmonton facility Sept. 6

EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new office building and five-acre training track Sept. 6. “We’re pleased to be putting…

Erb thanks employees with series of BBQs

BADEN, Ont. – At 2:18 a.m. on Aug. 25, Erb Group president and CEO Wendell Erb hung up the barbecue tongs and headed home. He was on night duty at…

Daimler breaks ground on new logistics center

CLEVELAND, N.C. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has broken ground on its new logistics center at the company’s truck manufacturing plant in Cleveland, N.C. Expected to be completed early…

U.S. trucking conditions deteriorated in June: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. fell more than two points in June, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). The lower reading of 4.54 reflects…

PMTC Young Leaders to host seminar Sept. 14

GUELPH, Ont. – The Young Leaders Group of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PTMC) will be hosting a seminar Sept. 14, examining networking, influencing others, and the story…

How will the ELD mandate impact pricing?

Spot market prices could surge 20% as ELD rule takes full effect: FTR

Peel Region launching off-peak delivery pilot project

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The Region of Peel is launching an off-peak delivery pilot project, to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow during busy hours throughout the region. The region says…

Doug Coleman Trucking closes Owen Sound yard

OWEN SOUND, Ont. – Doug Coleman Trucking has closed its Owen Sound yard, according to the union representing employees there. The Owen Sound Times reported the closure Monday. “The…