Groupe Robert to build $150-M warehouse in Varennes

Group Robert, which operates one of Quebec’s largest trucking operations, has announced plans to build a $150-million automated distribution center in Varennes, Que. The projects will be supported by $40…

Five Canadian fleets win TCA safety awards

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Canadian fleets featured prominently in the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) 44th Annual Fleet Safety Awards competition. Three of six divisions were won by Canadian carriers, including: Division…

Isaac Instruments lands major deal with Groupe Robert

MONTREAL, Que. – Isaac Instruments has announced Groupe Robert is equipping its entire 1,300 truck fleet with the company’s telematics system. “We opted for the Isaac InControl solution because it…

Money PIT

Non-profit organization helps fleets save fuel and earn government rebates

Numbers add up for natural gas

TORONTO, Ont. — Usually, telling a good story involves weaving words into pictures, but at the Natural Gas Vehicles Canada conference, some of the most compelling tales were told by…

Green to Gold: Waiting for the greap leap forward

Diesel engines are becoming cleaner and more efficient, but alternative fuels are gaining in popularity. Will diesel still be king of the road in 2025?

The View with Lou: It’s only natural

Second guessing its viability is necessary in establishing whether natural gas is a diesel alternative

COMPETITION WATCH: Canadian fleets sweep TCA safety award grand prizes

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Two Canadian carriers have claimed the top grand prizes at the Truckload Carriers Association's highly coveted National Fleet Safety Awards. Brian Kurtz Trucking of Breslau, Ont. won the award for truckload companies in the...

COMPETITION WATCH: Robert orders 180 LNG-powered Petes

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. -- Robert Transport has placed an order for 180 Class 8 Peterbilt trucks fueled by natural gas.

the long term view

Seeking to take advantage of a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) of between 25 and 30% compared to diesel, Groupe Robert is completing negotiations for an order of more than 50 liquid natural gas-fueled (LNG) tractors manufactured by...

OTA Education Foundation says ‘thanks’ for charity campaign kick-start

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation is thanking members of the Ontario trucking industry who have st...

Tsq

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. -It's been about four months since the government of Ontario installed its ban on handheld devices while driving. While the law has been more or less universally accepted by members ...

COMPETITION WATCH: Canadian drivers, carriers earn top honours at TCA convention

PARADISE ISLAND, The Bahamas -- Both Canadian carriers and drivers have been awarded with top industry honours and ...

COMPETITION WATCH: Robert partners with Italian freight forwarder

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. -- Robert Transport, a logistics provider in transportation, warehousing and distribution, Albat...

Sexy skirt

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. - In the last couple of years we've all noticed those skirted, tarted-up trailers rolling across the 401 from Quebec, but the latest bunch of 100 that the Robert Group just bought f...