Equipment Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction nets over $72 million in sales June 24, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ latest Edmonton, Alta. auction brought in more than $72 million in sales, with around 70% of the equipment being sold online. “We continue to see…
Business Management Navistar’s Edmonton facility awarded May 13, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Navistar’s Edmonton Parts Distribution Center has been awarded Top Performing Warehouse in the Truck and Heavy Equipment category by Carlisle & Co. It is the second year…
Business Management Ritchie Bros.’ largest annual Canadian auction in Edmonton April 30 April 22, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is gearing up for its biggest annual Canadian auction, which will take place in Edmonton April 30. Nearly 11,000 trucks and equipment items are…
Business Management PacLease Edmonton Kenworth named Franchise of the Year April 11, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – PacLease has named its Edmonton location as its 2018 North American Franchise of the Year. PacLease Edmonton Kenworth received the honor during the parent company’s awards dinner…
Business Management Three new rest stops to open in Alberta March 7, 2019 AMTA holds grand opening of new Edmonton facility
Business Management Trailcon opens new facility in Edmonton January 28, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – After breaking ground in June of last year, Trailcon Leasing opened its new Edmonton facility Jan. 7. The company also saw its longtime Edmonton branch manager, Dave…
Equipment Historically large load hits Alberta highways January 7, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – The heaviest load to be hauled on Alberta’s highway network started its trip from Edmonton to the Fort Saskatchewan area last night. Weighing in at 820 tons,…
Sustainability Truck convoys join Alberta rallies in support of oil and gas sector December 20, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – A series of truck convoys have taken part in recent rallies across Alberta in support of the province’s oil and gas sector. In Nisku, Alta., the group…
Business Management Recruitment workshops coming to Western Canada December 5, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Trucking HR Canada will hold a series of workshops in Western Canada to help employers recruit and modernize their workforce. The workshops will be held in partnership…
Business Management Brandt purchases specialty transportation equipment company November 1, 2018 REGINA, Sask. – Regina’s Brandt Group of Companies plunged into the specialty transportation equipment sector with the purchase of Camex Equipment Sales and Rentals. “This is an exciting acquisition for…
Business Management Mack’s Anthem a perfect fit for Westcan’s driver-focused mentality October 10, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – With the help of Mack Trucks, Westcan Bulk Transport is putting the focus back on the driver. “We need a good product so we can get drivers…
Human Resources Tremcar West adds to vacuum units and equipment sales team October 9, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Tremcar West has appointed Geoff Dowson as its regional sales manager for vacuum units and equipment. With over 18 years of experience in the vac industry, Dowson…
Business Management More needs to be done to attract women to industry, says WBF panel October 4, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) president Chris Nash believes companies that do not embrace diversity and inclusiveness will soon struggle to find talent. “Diversity will bring more…
Business Management Diversity and inclusion in the workplace reliant on each other’s success October 3, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Diversity and inclusion go hand-in-hand in the workplace, but don’t be fooled into believing they are one in the same. Trades industries, including trucking, have been looking…
Equipment Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction breaks $78 million in sales September 7, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers held another successful auction in Edmonton this week, selling more than $78 million of equipment. “We continued to see strong pricing for equipment and…
