Infrastructure

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…

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…

New Calgary interchange to aid traffic flow in southeast

CALGARY, Alta. – The City of Calgary marked the opening of the Glenmore Trail-Ogden Road interchange July 18 with a truck from Orlicks Inc. breaking the ceremonial ribbon. Gene Orlick,…

Research forum examines transport trends and potential solutions

WINNIPEG, Man. – Thanks to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a study predicts a reduction in provincial exports for both truck and rail shipments across the country. The…

Gordie Howe bridge start date now set for next summer

WINDSOR, Ont. — Construction of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge should get underway in the summer of 2018, and take four years to build, top officials with the Crown corporation…

Inland Kenworth moves to larger facility in Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Inland Kenworth celebrated the opening of its 100,000-sq.-ft. dealership in Prince George. “Our new facility reflects record-setting growth in the economy of Prince George, considered as…

New inland port to be built in Southern Manitoba

LETELLIER, Man. – Mid Canada Transload Services is planning the construction of a new inland port and rail siding in Southern Manitoba, which will be one of the largest privately-owned…

Rural roads need some love too

STA welcomes highways and infrastructure spending, but concern for rural roads remain

Alberta receives sizable investment into highway projects

EDMONTON, Alta. – The governments of Alberta and Canada have announced funding for 10 bundled highway rehabilitation and improvement projects in Alberta in an effort to improve the movement of…

STA welcomes highways and infrastructure spending, but concerns remain

REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) said the provincial government’s announcement today (March 22) that it would allocate $1.1 billion toward highways and infrastructure was a sign of…

Scale pre-clearance could be coming to Ontario

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has issued a request for information to help set the stage for the future development of commercial vehicle pre-clearance and pre-screening systems…

Highway upgrades to help improve traffic flow at B.C.’s Lower Lynn corridor

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – A joint funding effort of $60 million will be put toward the fourth phase of roadwork along the Highway 1 Lower Lynn corridor to help improve…

Feds, province to widen stretch of Hwy. 401

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – The federal and provincial governments announced they will fund the widening of Hwy. 401 between Hespeler Road and Townline Road. The five kilometer stretch will be widened…

Train Trailer expands its Calgary facility

CALGARY, Alta. – Train Trailer Rentals is fully up and running at its new Calgary location, with twice the yard size and service shop capacity aimed at better serving the…

With two new trailers on the road, business is good for Utility Trailer Manufacturing

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer Manufacturing touted a pair of new products the company announced last year that are hitting the road in 2017. The trailer manufacturer invited…