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Turbo Images acquires Lettrapub

SAINT-GEORGES, Que. — Turbo Images has acquired its competitor Lettrapub, forming what the company called a “powerhouse” in the Canadian fleet graphics industry. The acquisition, which was announced this…

Montreal container terminals to face job action

MONTREAL, Que. — The Quebec Trucking Association (ACQ) has been informed that longshoremen will stop activities at the two container terminals, Cast and Racine, of the Société des terminals Montréal…

Trucker arrested in record drug bust

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. officers have arrested a truck driver working in Canada following the seizure of marijuana worth more than US$20 million from a tractor trailer at the Peace…

Purolator to add 1,100 jobs

TORONTO, Ont. – Purolator says it will add more than 1,100 new jobs as the Canadian economy recovers from the pandemic. One year ago, it announced its $1-billion-plus, five-year…

Becoming an owner-operator in the age of Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. – When Roger Mansfield turned 40 last year, he decided the time was right to pursue his dream of becoming an owner-operator. In January, he got the ball…

Ontario tries to clean up towing industry

TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario has announced the creation of a task force to improve provincial oversight of the towing industry, mired in turf wars and allegations of price gouging.

CargoNet warns of holiday theft surge

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Freight tracking and recovery company CargoNet is warning about a potential surge in cargo theft during the first week of July when Canada and the U.S.

Minimizer maximizes in-frame storage

Minimizer has unveiled an in-frame tool box to store anything from batteries to traditional tools, keeping things behind the cab and out of the way. The in-frame box fits…

Edward Fuels joins McDougall Energy

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – McDougall Energy has acquired Edward Fuels and its associated companies, including Manitoulin Fuels and Petroline Petroleums. The new divisions will operate under their existing names…

Police hunt Moncton snow crab thieves

MONCTON, N.B. – The Codiac Regional RCMP is looking for three suspects following the thefts of four loads of snow crabs from two trucking terminals in Moncton. The thefts occurred…

Truck crossings continue to improve

OTTAWA, Ont. – Truck arrivals continued to rise during the week of June 15-21, but was still down 11% from a year ago, the Canada Border Services Agency said. It…

NB Covid-19 tests for truck drivers change locations

FREDERICTON, N.B. – New Brunswick continues to test the province’s truck drivers for Covid-19, but the voluntary program is changing locations. As of June 26, the collection of swab…

TFI picks up Comcar’s MCT Transportation

MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International has purchased the assets of MCT Transportation, a refrigerated and dry van subsidiary of Comcar Industries. TFI paid US$9.6 million for the assets, including accounts…

‘Disabled’ cellphones no defence against distracted driving charges

Distracted driving is now under more scrutiny than ever. A recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal has confirmed that holding a cellphone while driving is an offence…

Law expert: Focus on safety to avert nuclear verdicts

PITTSBURGH, Penn. – Runaway nuclear verdicts are a reality now, but a leading transportation safety law expert believes fleets could avert mega awards by enforcing a strict safety protocol.