Business Management Construction on second new Alberta facility begins for Trailcon June 20, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Trailcon Leasing has broken ground on a new Calgary facility, the second new location the company has begun work on in Alberta in the past couple of…
Technology Panel talks automated trucks and how they could create ‘more desirable’ jobs June 8, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – There may be a consensus on what still needs to be done for autonomous trucks to thrive, but opinions vary on the timing. A panel addressing freight…
Business Management Trailcon breaks ground on new Edmonton facility May 25, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Trailcon Leasing has broken ground on its new 20,000-square-foot facility just outside Edmonton, Alta. Announced in January, a ground-breaking ceremony was held May 24 at the six-acre…
Equipment Ritchie Bros. holds its largest Canadian auction of 2018 April 30, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers held its largest Canadian auction of the year this past week, selling more than $207 million over the five-day event just outside Edmonton. Running…
Business Management Trailcon to build new facilities in Calgary and Edmonton February 6, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Trailcon Leasing announced today it will build new facilities in Calgary and Edmonton to support the current and future growth of the trailer and equipment company. With…
Business Management AMTA to break ground on new Edmonton facility Sept. 6 August 29, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new office building and five-acre training track Sept. 6. “We’re pleased to be putting…
Equipment Over $184 million sold at Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction May 1, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ recent auction in Edmonton, Alta. saw close to 14,000 people bid on more than 8,650 items and spend $184 million over the course of the…
Equipment Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction to offer ‘supermarket of equipment’ April 11, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. – There will be no shortage of items to choose from at this month’s Ritchie Bros. auction in Edmonton, Alta., with just under 8,000 on the list. The…
Business Management Trailcon appoints a regional manager for Western Canada March 7, 2017 BRAMPTON, Ont. – Trailcon Leasing Inc. has named Brian Jones as its regional manager for Western Canada, overseeing sales, operations and administration for the Calgary, Edmonton and Surrey markets. “My…
Business Management Fastfrate investing millions into western Canadian expansion October 17, 2016 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Consolidated Fastfrate is investing nearly $20 million to purchase a new $10 million facility in Edmonton, a $1.5 million expansion in Winnipeg and $5.5 million to add…
Equipment Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction to feature thousands of items, three charity trips August 23, 2016 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. will hold a fourth Edmonton, Alta. auction from Sept. 7-9, with more than 5,100 items already confirmed for sale and more expected to be added…
Equipment Edmonton auctions set record pace for Ritchie Bros. June 17, 2016 EDMONTON, Alta. – After a third successful Edmonton, Alta. auction this week, Richie Bros. Auctioneers has sold a record $451 million worth of trucks and equipment in the province’s capitol…
Equipment Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction largest in Canadian history May 2, 2016 EDMONTON, Alta. – It was a record week for Ritchie Bros. in Edmonton, as the auctioneers set new company records for online sales, bidders and number of sellers at its…
Equipment Five-day auction expected to be biggest ever April 12, 2016 Two El Caminos being sold for charity
Equipment In face of slumping economy, Ritchie Bros. sees record crowds in Alberta March 24, 2016 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. are expecting a strong turnout at its next equipment auction April 26-28 in Edmonton, Alta., despite the recent downturn in the province’s economy. The auctioneers…
