Groupe Morneau launches corporate social responsibility initiative

Groupe Morneau announced it has launched a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at formalizing and expanding its existing sustainability and governance efforts. The Montreal-based transportation and logistics provider said…

Groupe Morneau expands leadership team

Saint-Arsène, Que.-based Groupe Morneau announced several leadership changes and appointments on Oct. 30. Marco Roussel expanded his responsibilities, taking over Morneau Borea in addition to the company’s global business unit.

Groupe Morneau inaugurates new Bolton, Ont., terminal

Groupe Morneau yesterday celebrated the grand opening of its new terminal in Bolton, Ont. “This inauguration is much more than the opening of a building. It is a symbol of…

Groupe Morneau to test Swedish rail charging technology

The Swedish company Elonroad will be demonstrating its charging system in Quebec, which consists of a non-intrusive ground-mounted conductor rail and an inverted pantograph under the vehicles, allowing automatic EV charging whether…

Groupe Morneau names Catherine and David Morneau as co-presidents

Groupe Morneau announced Catherine and David Morneau as the company’s newest co-presidents, marking its transition to the fourth generation in the presidency. (Photo: Groupe Morneau) André Morneau, who’s been…

Groupe Morneau names Malaison VP of operations

Groupe Morneau on Wednesday appointed Marc-Aurele Malaison as vice-president, operations – general transport. Marc-Aurele Malaison (Photo: Groupe Morneau) Malaison has more than 30 years experience in the transport industry where…

Groupe Morneau acquiring General Cartage

Groupe Morneau is acquiring Toronto-based General Cartage, an LTL carrier, effective Oct. 1. While already active in Toronto in 20 years, building its presence in eastern Canada’s LTL sector, Groupe…

Groupe Morneau drops Eskimo from branding

Groupe Morneau says it will change the name of its Morneau Eskimo division. “Groupe Morneau always promoted values of respect at all levels. In order to reflect this value to…

Morneau Group takes ‘proactive’ stance in Covid-19 fight

MONTREAL, Que. – The World Health Organization didn’t declare a pandemic until March 11, but Quebec-based Group Morneau was already preparing for Covid-19. Fleet vice-president of human resources Sylvain Gagnon…

More for Morneau as fleet seizes opportunities

Fleet president Andre Morneau expected to expand the presence in Levis. The opportunity just presented itself earlier than expected. (Supplied photo) ST-ARSENE, QUE. – “We’re due for a break now,”…

Morneau Eskimo makes Ontario acquisition

TORONTO, Ont. – Morneau Eskimo has announced it has acquired Toronto, Ont.-based Beacon Transit Lines, which is being renamed Beacon Transport. The deal became effective Dec. 19. Morneau Eskimo is…

Morneau Transport opens Levis terminal

LEVIS, Que. – Morneau Transport has opened a new terminal in Levis, Que., on the south shore of Quebec City. “At Morneau Transport, we are constantly striving for operational…

Quebec’s Groupe Morneau purchases Total Cold Storage

ANJOU, Que. – Quebec transport and distribution company Groupe Morneau finalized the acquisition of Total Cold Storage Dec. 8, expanding the company’s ability to provide services and integrated solutions in…

Bringing in new blood

David Morneau is eager to address trucking’s manpower crisis

Groupe Morneau opens 82-door cross-dock terminal

MONTREAL, Que. — By the end of this March, trucks operating for the Quebec-based transportation company Groupe Morneau will begin pouring in and out of its new, 82-door LTL terminal, just…