Economy

Sikanni growing oil hauling assets

RED DEER, Alta. -- Sikanni Services is buying Northwell Oilfield Hauling Ltd. for $13.75 million in cash and 4.4 million common shares.

Totalline moving forward in Québec

VAUGHAN, Ont. -- Totalline Transport, a truckload and warehousing provider based in Vaughan, Ont., is expanding its Québec operation with the move to a larger and more advanced facility in St. Laurent near Montréal.

Recap advocate tells Halifax engineers to restate case

HALIFAX -- It doesn't matter how lofty your title. If you diss retreads you're going to be hearing from Harvey Brodsky.

Kenworth extends truck rebate program

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- The Kenworth Customer Loyalty Program, which offers a $2,000 rebate on qualifying truck purchases, has been extended through September 2007.

Denso to expand Canadian radiator plant

GUELPH, Ont. -- Automotive and truck systems supplier Denso Corp. says its Manufacturing Canada facility in Guelph, Ont. will be expanded by about 215,200 square feet.

Fleet buy to fuel China expansion plans: YRC

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- The planet's largest LTL carrier is expanding its network in the world's fastest-growing market.

Day & Ross taps purchasing, operations managers

HARTLAND, N.B. -- Atlantic trucking giant Day & Ross recently made two executive appointments.

BSM wins technology award

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -- Canadian wireless solutions provider, BSM Technologies Inc, was given M2M Magazine's Value Chain Bronze Award in the fleet management category.

QEW expansion enters final phase

NIAGARA, Ont. -- The widening of Southern Ontario's main corridor to New York State is in the final stage of construction.

Private bridge request for tax-exempt bonds fails — for now

LANSING, Mich. -- The Ambassador Bridge's request for $1 billion in tax-exempt bonds to help finance a new six-lane twin span across the Detroit River was denied after a state panel in charge of the decision did not have enough members present for a passing vote.

Harper takes $400 million in road cash to New Brunswick

FREDERICTON -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper made his much-anticipated announcement on highway funding in New Brunswick this week, promising $414 million over the next decade in highway project financing.

Truckers warned to prepare for long weekend highway disruptions

OTTAWA -- While many Canadians will be celebrating Canada this long weekend, First Nation groups are preparing to kick-off the holiday with cross-country demonstrations, marches, and protests.

Schneider Logistics hooks up with Canuck consultant

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Dan Goodwill and Associates Inc., a Canadian-based transportation consulting firm, and Schneider Logistics, one of the U.S.'s largest truckload carriers, have formed a strategic alliance to provide transportation advisory services to shippers throughout North America.

TCT creditor claims must be filed by mid Aug: Court

TORONTO -- The Ontario Court of Justice recently ordered that any carrier with a claim against bankrupted TCT Logistics Inc. and its related companies must file a formal claim with KPMG Inc., the Interim Receiver, by August 15, 2007.

Alberta carrier profiles viewed in cyberspace

EDMONTON -- Alberta Infrastructure & Transportation has now made carrier profiles available on the Internet.