Infrastructure

Pressure Systems expands in face of growing demand

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Pressure Systems International has moved to a larger facility to accommodate growing demand for the tire inflation company’s product. Now double the size, the new location…

New rest area coming to Okanagan Connector

MERRITT, B.C. – A new rest area will be built between Merritt and Kelowna, B.C., providing truckers and tourists alike a safe place to stop along the Okanogan Connector stretch…

BCTA touts planned Hwy. 13 improvements at Aldergrove/Lynden border crossing

LANGLEY, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) is applauding the provincial government’s announcement that approximately $25.5 million will be allocated to widen Hwy. 13 to support border enhancements…

Construction of new Delta truck parking facility begins

DELTA, B.C. – The British Columbia government has broken ground on a new truck parking facility in Delta, B.C., aimed at benefiting commercial drivers traveling to or working in the…

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to be ‘Made in the USA’

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Mercedes-Benz Vans USA broke the ground of its new Sprinter plant in North Charleston, S.C. July 27, marking the beginning of the company’s efforts to construct its…

Trailcon expands in the west with purchase of Stewart Trailers

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Trailcon Leasing has acquired Stewart Trailers, a welding, mobile service and trailer repair facility in the Greater Vancouver area. The move strengthens Trailcon’s presence in Western Canada,…

Maritime-Ontario to open Vancouver terminal

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines will open its new terminal in Surrey, B.C.’s Pacific Link Business Park this August. The location allows for easy access to the South Fraser…

Paccar Parts’ new distribution center serves 91 western Canadian and US dealerships

RENTON, Wash. – Paccar Parts opened its new $32-million, 160,000-square-foot distribution center in Renton, Wash. to the applause of more than 500 attendees, including company CEO Ron Armstrong, general operations…

C.A.T. to open new office in Dallas

VAUDREUIL-DORION, Que. – C.A.T. Inc. will be opening a new office in Dallas, Texas, which president Daniel Goyette said would help support the company’s current operations in Laredo, Texas. “Dallas…

Andy Transport opens maintenance center in Boucherville

SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. – For the second time in six months, Andy Transport has acquired a new maintenance center, this time in Boucherville, Que. The over 96,000 square foot, 18 bay…

Scotlynn Group helps Habitat for Humanity Brant house build project

SIMCOE, Ont. – The Scotlynn Group, a multinational transportation and agriculture organization, has launched an ‘employee giving campaign’ called Scotlynn Cares, which will help Habitat for Humanity Brant’s first home…

Extension of Calgary’s 61st Ave. S.E. to improve access for truckers and all motorists

CALGARY, Alta. – The City of Calgary celebrated the opening of the 61st Avenue S.E. extension June 23, which will give truckers a more direct route between transportation corridors and…

Ryder opens new pre-owned vehicle facility in Calgary

CALGARY, Alta. – Ryder Systems has opened a new pre-owned commercial vehicle sales facility in Calgary, Alta. The new 7,140-square-foot facility sits on 1.78 acres and features a reconditioning operation…

Tallman Truck opens in Kemptville

KEMPTVILLE, Ont. – Tallman Truck Centre welcomed over 400 customers to its grand opening in Kemptville, Ont. June 10. The event included speeches from chairman Gerald Tallman, as well as…

STA pleased with government’s highway spending plan

REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) touted the recently presented budget from the Saskatchewan Party’s Ministry of Highway and Infrastructure, saying it made good on election promises and…