Trimac opening ISO tank depot in Edmonton

Trimac Transportation is expanding its ISO tank depot network with a new facility in Edmonton, Alta., scheduled to open March 23. The depot, located at 15410 Yellowhead Trail NW, will…

Trimac pilots Hyundai Xcient hydrogen truck

Trimac is participating in a regional pilot of the Hyundai Xcient hydrogen fuel-cell truck as part of an effort to assess the viability of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty transport in Western Canada.

Trucking Announcements: New CEOs at TEN, Optronics; Decisiv names CPO

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Ron and Mike Skelton of Ontario-based Skelton Truck Lines announced their retirement after 40 years with the…

National Tank Services in Sarnia, Ont., marks 20 years of no lost-time injuries

The National Tank Services (NTS) Sarnia, Ont., team achieved a safety milestone of 20 years of no lost-time injuries (LTI). NTS, a division of Trimac, reached 7,300 consecutive safety incident-free…

Trimac acquires Houston-based Service Transport Company

Calgary, Alta.-based Trimac Transportation announced it acquired Service Transport Company (STC) on Oct. 1. Based in Houston, Texas, STC is a provider of chemical hauling services with 16 locations and…

Trimac celebrates 80 years in business

Trimac Transportation celebrated 80 years in business this week, with an event at Heritage Park in Calgary, Alta. It plans additional events through September to celebrate its employees. The company…

Trimac acquires Searcy Trucking

Trimac Transportation has acquired Winnipeg-based Searcy Trucking, an open-deck and heavy-haul carrier, effective July 31. The deal expands Trimac’s presence in flatdeck, LTL, and specialized services across Western Canada and…

Trimac’s ESG performance garners EcoVadis Committed Badge

Trimac has earned the EcoVadis Committed Badge, a globally recognized acknowledgment of the company’s progress in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and ongoing efforts to…

Trimac appoints Simon as vice-president of sales

Trimac has welcomed Stephanie Simon as its new vice-president of sales, effective June 23. In her new role, Simon will report to the company’s chief revenue officer and lead…

Trimac’s Tkachuk named TCA Highway Angel for trying to save man’s life

Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Trimac Transportation driver Oleksandr Tkachuk a TCA Highway Angel. Tkachuk, from Edmonton, was honored for stopping and administering CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on the side…

Trimac’s two-pronged approach trims emissions

Trimac is using a two-pronged approach to reduce its carbon footprint. The bulk carrier is preparing for the future by testing out newer technologies. And it’s also implementing tried and…

Trimac pilots hands-free messaging tech

Trimac Transportation has completed a six-week pilot program testing hands-free technology aimed at improving driver safety and dispatch efficiency, the company announced in a news release. The pilot, conducted in…

Trimac buys California bulk carrier

Trimac has expanded in Southern California with the acquisition of Valley Bulk, which closed its doors last year. Trimac says the deal expands its footprint in the California bulk market,…

Trucking Announcements: New CPO at Trimac, Wellington International names president

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Trimac welcomed Krista Pell as its chief people officer, and Josh Hannaberry rejoined the Alberta Motor Transport…

Trimac acquires flatbed carrier Watt & Stewart

Bulk transportation company Trimac Transportation has acquired Watt & Stewart, a flatbed and specialized carrier serving Canada and the United States as of Jan. 15. The addition of Watt &…