Andy Transport acquires new terminal space March 28, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. — Andy Transport announced today the acquisition of a new terminal located at 12321-12329 Métropolitain East boulevard in Pointe-aux-Trembles, Que. The facility is Andy’s largest acquisition so far,…
TransCore Link Logistics hosts second annual mixer March 28, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics hosted its second annual LinkMixer Networking Event on March 20 to celebrate the commencement of spring in its Mississauga office. Attendees enjoyed cocktails, appetizers…
Equipment ZF to acquire Wabco in blockbuster deal March 28, 2019 FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – ZF has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wabco, forming an integrated systems provider for commercial vehicle technologies with annual sales totaling about US$45 billion. The deal…
UPDATED: Diesel prices rise, carbon tax questions remain preview image UPDATED: Diesel prices rise, carbon tax questions remain March 28, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. -- Federal carbon taxes were tacked onto fuel prices in four provinces April 1 – and they came with the threat of a $2,000 fine for affected carriers who failed to register with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Economy Notley commits to increasing road network for large and oversized loads March 27, 2019 FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – In the midst of a provincial election, NDP leader Rachel Notley is promising to spend $1.4 billion to expand road in Alberta that can handle large…
Economy Shippers Conditions Index reflects balanced freight market March 27, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The January Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) reflected a balanced freight market, FTR reported. The 1.4 reading was slightly lower than December’s 1.8, but remained in positive territory…
People Trucking company owner from Humboldt tragedy pleads guilty March 27, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – The owner of the trucking company involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus collision pleaded guilty today to five charges, and has been fined $5,000. Sukhmander Singh, owner…
Driver safety focus of new WorkSafeBC videos and information sheets preview image Health/Safety Driver safety focus of new WorkSafeBC videos and information sheets March 27, 2019 RICHMOND, B.C. – WorkSafeBC wants truck drivers to be safe, and has released a new video series and information sheets to help them do just that. According to WorkSafeBC, the…
NACV Show 2019 opens online registration March 27, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show), the premier biennial B2B trucking industry event focusing on the needs of fleet owners, managers and decision makers, announced…
TransPro Freight Systems names new general manager March 27, 2019 MILTON, Ont. — TransPro Freight Systems, a Kriska Transportation Group company, has appointed Jon Saunders as general manager, effective March 18, 2019. Before joining the team at TransPro, Saunders held senior…
Aftermarket parts sales growth slowing preview image Economy Aftermarket parts sales growth slowing March 27, 2019 MANHASSET, N.Y. – Aftermarket parts sales are expected to slow in the coming months, according to the latest reading from CMVC’s Parts Aftermarket Leading Retail Sales Indicator (PLI). The PLI…
Border Titanium launches U.S. subsidiary March 27, 2019 BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group has announced its expansion into the U.S., with the addition of a brokerage service based in Charlotte, N.C. This is the first of what…
MELT to be mandated in Manitoba starting Sept. 1 preview image MELT to be mandated in Manitoba starting Sept. 1 March 26, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba’s Minister of Infrastructure, Ron Schuler, announced today that the province will implement mandatory entry-level driver training (MELT) starting Sept. 1. Schuler said aspiring commercial drivers will…
CTA names new vice-chairman, secretary-treasurer preview image People CTA names new vice-chairman, secretary-treasurer March 26, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has named Jean-Claude Fortin of JE Fortin as vice-chairman, and Greg Munden of Munden Ventures as secretary-treasurer, under a reorganization announced today.
Schneider celebrates 50 years in bulk preview image Schneider celebrates 50 years in bulk March 26, 2019 GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Schneider is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its bulk division. It entered the segment in 1969 with the acquisition of Kampo Transit, before renaming it Schneider…
