Rosenau Transport donates tractor-trailer to AMTA

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Rosenau Transport has donated a tractor-trailer to the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA), which will recognize the association’s biggest boosters and assist with training initiatives.

Clarke Inc. ups stake in Vitran

HALIFAX, N.S. -- There continues to be lots of interest surrounding Vitran, since it shed its US operations earlier this month.

Volvo says 2014 engines will get better fuel economy

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks is claiming customers will see 0.5-2% better fuel mileage when using its 2014 engines.

News First – 2013-09-30

Retail Supply Chains: What are the trends that will drive them?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The retail sector is going through profound changes in Canada. There have been a number of recently announced high profile mergers and acquisitions (Loblaw purchases Shoppers Drug Mart; Sobey's buys Canada Safeway, Hudson's...

Canadian spot market down slightly in August

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian spot market freight availability took a small step back in August, according to the latest data from TransCore Link Logistics.

Armour strengthens Newfoundland presence with RJS acquisition

MONCTON, N.B. -- Armour Transportation Systems announced today it has completed the purchase of RJS Terminal, which will increase its coverage in Newfoundland.

Industry analysts see value in TransForce’s proposed takeover of Vitran

TORONTO, Ont. -- Industry analysts seem to agree that TransForce’s offer to buy Vitran’s Canadian operations for US$4.50 per share would be a good deal for Canada’s largest LTL carrier.

Volvo adds two Canadian leasing locations

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has added two new Canadian leasing locations.

TransForce makes bid for Vitran’s Canadian operations

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce has made a bid for Vitran, proposing a takeover at $4.50 per share.

News First Midweek – 2013-09-26

The Guarantee Company launches transportation insurance division

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Guarantee Company of North America has launched its new transportation insurance division, Guarantee Transportation Solution (GTS).

Mack names Stephen Roy president; Kevin Flaherty to retire

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks has named Stephen Roy its new North American president, replacing Kevin Flaherty who’ll retire after more than 40 years with the company.

Find out how to prevent accidents before they happen

KITCHENER, Ont. -- Preventing incidents before they happen is the focus of the Fleet Safety Council’s 22nd annual educational conference, scheduled for 0ctober 24-26 in Kitchener, Ont.

Fontaine Modification names new president

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Fontaine Modification has named Paul Kokalis its new president.