Transportation
Intermodal Shipments Increase in Third Quarter
CALVERTON, MD -- Despite month-to-month variations, third quarter intermodal freight traffic growth in Canada and the U.S. of 3.4 percent was in line with year-to-date results, according to new figures from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA).
Meritor, P.S.I. — 1 Million Made and Counting
SAN ANTONIO, TX - It's not often a company hits the one million mark for making anything, but two trucking suppliers have managed to do it, and they did it with a bash on Wednesday. Meritor Inc. and Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) celebrated a milestone when...
Trailer Wizards Relocates in Regina
MISSISSAUGA, ON -- Trailer Wizards Ltd. has moved its Regina, SK, location to a larger, more modern facility. Situated on two and half acres in the heart of the industrial section of the city, this new facility located right off of Highway 6 at 2361 Industrial Drive, replacing the 445 Winnipeg Street branch where Trailer Wizards served the Regina market for nearly four years.
Champlain Bridge Lane Closures, Detours This Weekend
LONGUEUIL, QC -- The final major work blitz at the Champlain Bridge is scheduled for this upcoming weekend meaning there will be lane closures, detours and backed up traffic for those wanting to travel between Montreal and Brossard. The work is part of a three-leg series to install modular trusses under the bridge to support the edge girders and ensure safe passage for users until the new Champlain Bridge opens. The work will be done over the weekend, from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, to minimize the effect on traffic. Drivers are advised to plan their trips in advance and consider other itineraries in order to avoid the Champlain Bridge corridor as much as possible. Maps showing the closures and detours for the blitz are available online.
Alberta Trucking Group Meets Provincial Transportation Officials
ROCKY VIEW, AB - Members of the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) Executive Committee recently met with province's Infrastructure and Transportation Minister, Brian Mason and Deputy Minister Greg Bass. This was the first formal meeting the group has had with the ministers. For the bus and trucking industry to effectively meet the transportation needs of Albertans, AMTA said it has identified two key priorities for action.
Webinar: Is Your Private Truck Fleet an Asset or Liability?
TORONTO, ON -- A 45-minute webinar, hosted by Canada Cartage, will walk you through what the fleet outsourcing company says are the factors you should consider when determining the best private fleet model to support your strategic and growth objectives.
