Business Management Bison helps lay wreaths in Manitoba to honour the fallen December 4, 2015 WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport has partnered with several branches of the Canadian Armed Forces, including Winnipeg’s Royal Canadian Air Force 17 Wing, to make possible the second annual Wreaths…
Business Management TransForce buys US freight brokerage December 2, 2015 EAGAN, Minn. — TransForce-owned Transport America has announced the purchase of US freight broker Optimal Freight. Optimal is a non-asset based truckload freight brokerage, which Transport America says will allow…
Maritime-Ontario opens new $20-million Moncton hub preview image Business Management Maritime-Ontario opens new $20-million Moncton hub November 26, 2015 MONCTON, N.B. — “The times of the old, run-down trucking terminals are coming to an end.” That was the declaration made by Doug Munro, president and owner of Maritime-Ontario Freight…
Business Management Alberta fleets to find ‘equitable way’ to pass added climate change plan costs forward November 25, 2015 CALGARY, Alta. – Though it admits there will be added costs with regard to the provincial government’s recently announced climate change plan, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) believes the…
Fuso’s GM of Canadian operations adds new title to resume preview image Business Management Fuso’s GM of Canadian operations adds new title to resume November 24, 2015 LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Brian Shantz has been appointed as the new director of dealer network development and operations for Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA). In his added role,…
CITT looks to answer your CCLP designation questions quickly November 24, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. – Following the successful launch of the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transport’s (CITT)-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) Route Finder this past August, the Toronto organization has expanded the…
Mack Trucks celebrates 40 years in Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania preview image Business Management Mack Trucks celebrates 40 years in Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania November 19, 2015 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Mack Lehigh Valley Operations manufacturing facility Nov. 19. “Over the past 40 years, we have proudly assembled thousands of…
Business Management Stemco names new v.p. and suspension product manager November 19, 2015 LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco Suspension Products has named Donnie Wells as its new vice-president and general manager of suspension products following the company’s recent acquisition of Goodyear Air Springs. “The…
Celadon renames driving schools preview image Business Management Celadon renames driving schools November 18, 2015 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Celadon has renamed its driving schools in the US and Canada to Celadon Driving Academy. Previously, they were known as Quality Drivers School. The name change takes…
Business Management Titanium posts higher Q3 revenue, profits November 18, 2015 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Titanium Group has posted a strong third quarter, with revenue up 40% and EBITDA up 93% year-over-year. The company reported Q3 net income of about $1.37 million…
Business Management Accuride announces executive appointments to support growth November 17, 2015 EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Accuride has announced key appointments it says will support its planned expansion as a supplier of wheel-end solutions. The company says it has repositioned itself over the…
Business Management Being a ‘Customer of Choice’ can save dollars and time: OTA November 13, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) recently completed its six-month campaign Operation Upgrade and found that truck drivers’ ‘Customers of Choice’ scored highest in safety, waiting time and…
Business Management Freight demand slowing when it should be accelerating: ACT Research November 13, 2015 COLUMBUS, Ind. — US freight volumes are softening, according to data from ACT Research, which says its For-Hire Trucking Index is in line with other reports showing softer freight conditions.
Business Management Aveda Transportation rolls to loss as oil patch activity evaporates November 13, 2015 CALGARY, Alta. — Aveda Transportation and Energy Services posted a Q3 net loss of $20.1 million, as revenues fell 43.3%. Revenue over the first nine months of 2015 was down…
Canpar Courier offers deliveries via InPost automated lockers preview image Business Management Canpar Courier offers deliveries via InPost automated lockers November 13, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. — TransForce’s Canpar Courier subsidiary has inked a deal with InPost 24/7 to improve convenience for customers who aren’t home to receive their shipments. Rather than visiting a…
