Supply Chain

CTA wants supply chain to press for Labour Code exemptions

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance is calling on the supply chain to join the trucking industry in pressing for exemptions to three new Labour Code provisions set…

Schneider Bulk launches electronic report form

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Transportation and logistics provider Schneider has launched an electronic Driver Report Form (eDRF) in its bulk division to improve the driver and customer experience. “This…

NACV Show offers Dealership Incentive Program

ATLANTA, Ga. — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show) has launched a Dealership Incentive Program to encourage dealers to invite their fleet customers and prospects to…

AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires Unitrans

ITASCA, Ill. – Supply chain solutions provider AIT Worldwide Logistics has announced the acquisition of Unitrans International Corp., a freight forwarder with expertise in specialized services. The acquisition is…

Triple Diamond names Bryan Burningham president

Bryan Burningham MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Bryan Burningham has been named president of Triple Diamond Truck and Trailer, it was announced Wednesday. He will be responsible for supporting the company’s…

Meritor completes acquisition of AxleTech

TROY, Mich.  ̶  U.S. drivetrain supplier Meritor said Monday it has successfully completed its acquisition of AxleTech from The Carlyle Group. The previously announced transaction enhances Meritor’s growth platform with…

Shippers Conditions Index improves in May

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Shippers Conditions Index for May improved sharply to a reading of 5.6, nearly four points up from April, freight transportation forecaster FTR reported. Market conditions are…

Montreal gets Foreign Trade Zone designation

Federal Transportation Minister Marc Garneau and Mathieu Charbonneau, executive director of CargoM, with other officials after the announcement. MONTREAL, Que. – In an effort boost the city’s logistics and transportation…

Dayton Parts to open distribution center in Quebec

SHIREMANSTOWN, Pa. — Dayton Parts has announced that it will open its third Canadian distribution center in Saint-Leonard, Que. The other centers are in Edmonton, Alta., and Mississauga, Ont. The…

U.S. trailer orders plunge to 10-year low in June

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Preliminary U.S. trailer orders for June fell to the lowest level since September 2009 to 5,500 units, freight transportation forecaster FTR reported. It said the orders were…

Navistar launches hotline for International dealers

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has enhanced its dealer resources by launching an engineering hotline. The hotline will provide International dealers with direct, rapid access to the product experts who designed…

U.S. trucking conditions weaken in May

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trucking conditions in the U.S. weakened further in May, falling back nearly two points to a new reading of -2.3, FTR Trucking Conditions Index revealed Monday. The…

Continental renames longhaul tire

FORT MILL, S.C. – Continental has renamed its longhaul tire for improved clarity. Conti Hybrid HS3 will be available under the new name, Conti HSL 3, as of this month,…

New Wabco unit to focus on improving efficiencies

BERN, Switzerland – Wabco Holdings has established a new fleet solutions division, which will focus on improving safety and environmental efficiencies, the company announced Monday. The unit will combine both…

Mullen Group acquires two B.C. logistics companies

OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group has announced the acquisition of Argus Carriers and Inter-Urban Delivery Service, logistics companies operating in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Argus, founded in 1948,…