COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce revenue, profits soar in Q2

MONTREAL, Que. -- Acquisitions of Loomis Express, IE Miller and Quik X propelled TransForce to a 25% increase in revenue in the second quarter. Total revenue increased $161.2 million to $812.0 million in the three-month period ending June 30.

COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen posts record revenue in Q2

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group has posted record second quarter revenue, generating $320.1 million in the period ending June 30. Mullen’s second quarter revenue was an increase of $29.3 million, or 10.1%, from the $290.8 million...

Volvo opens permanent truck display at Greensboro Children’s Museum

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has partnered with the Greensboro Children’s Museum to open a new permanent exhibit featuring a Volvo VNL 670. The interactive display allows children to get behind the wheel and explore all aspects of the...

US for-hire truck tonnage bounces back in June

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US for-hire truck tonnage increased 1.2% in June after falling 1.0% in May, according to a report from the American Trucking Associations. (May’s loss was larger than the 0.7% drop ATA reported on June 19.) June’s...

Ground transportation costs drop in May: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 0.29% in May when compared with April results, according to the latest results from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

Fontaine Trailer adds three new Infinity flatdeck designs

HALEYVILLE, Ala. -- Fontaine Trailer Company has added three low deck height models to its Infinity product line.

Brenntag appoints new DEF sales rep for Great Lakes region

READING, Pa. -- Brenntag North America has appointed Larry Walderbach to the position of DEF area sales representative covering the Great Lakes region. Walderbach will transition from his current role as chemical sales representative for...

APTA’s annual conference coming to Halifax this fall

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) will be hosting the 2012 Transportation Summit in Halifax Oct. 2-3.

Meritor manufacturing facilities win Paccar quality awards

TROY, Mich. -- Four of Meritor’s manufacturing facilities have been awarded the 2011 Quality Achievement Award from Paccar. The award – among the industry’s most demanding due to the high standards established for...

Paccar Parts announces discount for Kenworth, Peterbilt customers

RENTON, Wash. -- Paccar Parts is offering Kenworth and Peterbilt loyalty cardholders a new rewards program.

Class 8 orders weak in June, Classes 5-7 consistent: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- In the Class 8 market, weak orders persisted through June, while activity in the Classes 5-7 markets remained generally unchanged, according to ACT Research’s “State of the Industry” report. “Class 8...

Winners of Win a Cat Truck contest take delivery of new CT660

PEAKS ISLAND, Me. -- LPA Inc., winners of a new Cat CT660 vocational truck in a popular contest last year, has taken delivery of its new rig.

New agreement aims to deliver improved coordination, efficiencies at West Coast port

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- A recently formed Container Drayage Leadership Team, consisting of stakeholders including the B.C. Trucking Association, has reached an agreement in principle that it says will see increased coordination and improved...

Humble owner of Sousa Truck Trailer Repair reflects on 25 years in business

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- When he started Sousa Truck Trailer Repair a quarter century ago, founder John Sousa never dreamt he’d one day be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the company - along with about 500 customers and friends.

Sylvite Transportation opens new, larger B.C. terminal

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- Sylvite Transportation has opened a larger terminal in British Columbia. The facility will consolidate Sylvite’s operations in Abbotsford and Chilliwack.