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Business Management
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OTA working with Facility Association on insurance matters
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it is working with the Facility Association (FA) to work out problems with the system and to review its national strategy. The FA insures commercial fleets that are unable to get…
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Fort Garry moves into new, larger facility in Saskatoon
SASKATOON, Sask. – Fort Garry Industries has a new home in Saskatoon, Sask., celebrating with a grand opening May 9. A provider of aftermarket parts, as well as truck and trailer equipment and repair services, Fort Garry’s new building has…
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Trucking conditions turn negative
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. dipped into negative territory in March, for the first time in several years. The -1.18 rating reflected softening rates, and sluggish freight demand, according to FTR. Active truck utilization and the truckload…
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Manitoulin buys B.C. logistics company
SURREY, B.C. – Manitoulin Transport has purchased Trident Freight Logistics, marking its first logistics acquisition in B.C. The company says the purchase strengthens the national scope of its logistics operations, with five operation centers across Canada. Trident focuses on the…
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Navistar’s Edmonton facility awarded
EDMONTON, Alta. – Navistar’s Edmonton Parts Distribution Center has been awarded Top Performing Warehouse in the Truck and Heavy Equipment category by Carlisle & Co. It is the second year in a row the Edmonton facility has received the honor.…
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Record number of trucks in Canada’s spot market
TORONTO, Ont. – There were more trucks chasing loads in Canada’s spot market in April than an any other month in history, according to TransCore Link Logistics. Meanwhile, load postings took an expected turn down compared to March, but the…
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Likelihood of freight recession increasing: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The risk of a freight recession is rising, according to the latest ACT Freight Forecast from ACT Research. “Freight remains soft, as expected, and while we see reasons for recovery in the second half of 2019, escalating…
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FTR provides mid-year economic review
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Industry forecaster FTR’s senior economist Bill Witte takes a slightly dimmer view of the U.S. economy than he did several months ago, but is still projecting 2.5% GDP growth this year. In a webinar to provide an…
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Merger creates iHaul Freight Systems
LANGLEY, B.C. – Alberta’s H&R Transport and B.C.’s iHaul Freight Ltd. have merged creating iHaul Freight Systems. The agreement, which is subject to closing conditions, will see H&R Transport’s over-the-road transportation division unite under the iHaul banner. iHaul Freight Systems…
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MTA looks for support for its new education council
WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) newly-formed education council is searching for members to help steer the effort in the right direction. Supporting the design, development, and implementation of an educational program aimed at making the MTA a…
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Titanium eyes further growth in the U.S.
Mixed Q1 results reflect changing market dynamics
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Must-have technologies, ELDs, and government regulations
Panel discusses technology in the workplace during AMTA conference
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PIC looks to have an impact on entire industry
KANANASKIS, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association’s (AMTA) Partners in Compliance (PIC) program appears to be at a crossroads. Carriers that have reached PIC status have been achieving the highest of standards when it comes to safety and compliance,…
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TFI International posts record Q1 results
MONTREAL, Que. – It was a record first quarter for TFI International, which posted a profit of $65.1 million, up sharply from a $48.2 million profit during the same quarter last year. It achieved record operating income of $106.3 million,…
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Truck tonnage slipped in March
ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage slipped 2.3% in March, but was 1.6% stronger year-over-year, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “In March, and really the first quarter in total, tonnage was negatively impacted by bad winter storms…
