Business Management ‘Rate increases are nearly a given,’ says bullish Mullen Group CEO July 23, 2021 “You can’t put more freight on our dock,” Murray Mullen, CEO of Mullen Group told analysts this week on a call to discuss second quarter earnings. He was calling in…
Trucks Volvo launches Blue Contract maintenance plan July 23, 2021 Volvo Trucks has introduced Blue Contract – a maintenance offering that provides a complete service plan that replaces its existing maintenance offerings. The Volvo Blue Contract includes: a 74-point inspection…
Business Management Canada’s spot market volumes steady in June, closing strong Q2 July 23, 2021 Canadian spot market load volumes were steady in June, with a small increase in cross-border loads offset by less freight activity in Western Canada. Loadlink Technologies reported total loads were…
Business Management Trucking market leveling off at high level: ACT July 23, 2021 ACT Research says in its Transportation Digest that the trucking industry is stabilizing at high levels, and despite slowing growth won’t fall off a cliff. “Indicators we track for the…
Business Management How to keep that showroom shine: Driver’s Education July 22, 2021 You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. In life, we are constantly judged by our appearance. In trucking life, appearance is judged at the scales,…
Business Management Canada’s trucking industry should be proud July 19, 2021 “The big American companies are going to eat us all up!” I heard this a lot in the mid-90s. Schneider was moving into Canada at the time. JB Hunt seemed…
Business Management U.S. economy, freight markets have room to run: ACT July 14, 2021 There is considerable steam left in the boiler that will continue to propel the economy broadly, and freight markets specifically. That’s the message industry forecaster ACT Research gave in its…
Business Management All-female management team leads Atripco Group’s growth July 13, 2021 The Atripco Group of Companies was never intended to be run by an all-female management team. It just turned out that way, “by hiring the best candidates for the job…
Business Management Trimac acquires California cement hauler July 13, 2021 Trimac has purchased Double Eagle Transportation, a California cement hauler with 96 tractors and 124 dry bulk pneumatic trailers. In addition to cement, it hauls fly ash, gypsum, lime/limestone, and…
Business Management Truckers, OEMs struggling to keep pace with demand: FTR July 8, 2021 Freight demand is outpacing the trucking industry’s ability to attract drivers and acquire new equipment, which bodes well for rates going forward. Industry forecaster FTR gave a market update July…
Business Management Canada Cartage Logistics Solutions adds three DCs July 6, 2021 Canada Cartage Logistics Solutions (CCLS) is opening three new distribution centers, in response to growing demand for e-commerce and fulfillment services. Two new facilities are in Mississauga, Ont., totaling 189,000…
Business Management Mullen Group buys ‘formidable competitor’ R.S. Harris July 5, 2021 Mullen Group announced it has purchased open deck hauler R.S. Harris Transport of Winnipeg, Man. The deal closed July 1 and gives Mullen an additional $25 million in annualized revenue.
Business Management Andy Transport buys St-Zotique terminal June 30, 2021 Andy Transport has acquired a terminal in St-Zotique, Que., located on Hwy. 20W, five miles from Hwy. 401. The site includes more than 700,000 sq.-ft. of land and a multi-use…
Business Management Mullen Group enters U.S. market with 3PL acquisition June 30, 2021 Mullen Group has broken into the U.S. market with its acquisition of third-party logistics provider QuadExpress. Mullen purchased the Naperville, Ill.-based company for US$40 million. “Today’s announcement is significant to…
Business Management Mullen closes APPS, Tri Point Intermodal acquisitions June 24, 2021 Mullen Group has closed the acquisitions of APPS Cartage and APPS Cargo Terminals, as well as Tri Point Intermodal Services. The companies will contribute more than $100 million in annual…
