Online shopping holds strong even as gift buying slips: Poll August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- More than three in four Internet users plan to do as much or more of their holiday shopping online this year as they did last year -- even though many plan to cut back on overall spending.
Supply chain buy gives Vitran key U.S. port access August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Canada's largest LTL carrier says it had made its first-ever supply chain acquisition.
SPECIAL REPORT: Kenworth to deepen footprint in the East August 1, 2014 SAINT JOHN -- It's not often someone in this industry waits 35 years to make his riskiest business move. But that's what Mike Nagle did.
Technology leads to better business growth: StatsCan August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- A new Stats Canada report has found robust evidence of a close link between the growth of productivity in Canadian businesses and the use of advanced technologies.
Volvo Financial Services opens new Canadian offices August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Financial Services North America recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new office in Aurora, Ont.
And Now to Recap … August 1, 2014 NORTH BAY, Ont. -- Goodyear Canada is sort of retreading its 21-year-old plant in this central Ontario city.
Membership in $1M carrier club rises slightly in early ’07 August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- About 3,579 for-hire Canadian trucking companies hit revenues of $1 million or more in the first quarter of 2007, up from 3,541 carriers in the first quarter of 2006.
Gateway funding to boost prairie intermodal service August 1, 2014 REGINA -- A multi-modal infrastructure project in Saskatchewan aims to improve local traffic flow, while enhancing transportation safety and security.
ArvinMeritor buys Canadian reman parts company August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- Mississauga-based Mascot Truck Parts Ltd., a major remanufacturer of heavy-duty transmissions, drive axle carriers, steering gears and drivelines, has been acquired by Detroit vehicle component supplier ArvinMeritor.
APPS keeps rolling west August 1, 2014 BRAMPTON, Ont.-- Less than two months ago, the Ontario-based intermodal operator APPS Transport Group announced that it had taken over the terminal operations of Western Reload, an intermodal outfit out of Calgary.
Dollar spurs volume increases, price declines: StatsCan August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Both international merchandise imports and exports continue to fluctuate in reaction to Canada's appreciated dollar.
Former Quebec Premier joins TransForce Board of Trustees August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- As a one-time leader of the Parti Québécois and Premier of Quebec, Lucien Bouchard's mandate revolved around separatism. Now, he'll work with a trucking company that is the embodiment of consolidation.
Penske opens doors to modern Quebec facility August 1, 2014 QUEBEC CITY — Penske Truck Leasing cut the ribbon at a brand new 18,000 sq ft facility in Quebec City. The new state-of-the-art location, located on 2824 Rue Einstein, Ste-Foy,…
Manufacturing holds steady August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Manufacturing sales edged up a meager 0.1 percent in October -- not a significant jump -- but basically holding steady after falling in five of the last six months.
Cummins wins prestigious industry award August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Engine maker Cummins Inc. has received the highly acclaimed Diesel Progress Newsmaker of the Year award during a ceremony at the Cummins Corporate Office Building (COB) in Columbus, Ind.