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oil and gas
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Regina truck convoy to protest carbon tax
REGINA, Sask. – A truck convoy and rally is set to take place tomorrow in Regina, Sask. The Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax aims to raise support in the fight against the federal government’s imposed carbon tax in Saskatchewan.…
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Truck convoy departs Red Deer with message to support Canadian oil
RED DEER, Alta. – Despite how some might feel about the truck convoy heading to Ottawa, a palpable sense of Canadian pride emanated from Red Deer this morning when around 160 trucks departed from Gort’s Truck Wash in support of…
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Vehicle convoy steers through Manitoba
BRANDON, Man. – A convoy made up of several vehicles ranging from cars to semi-trucks protested the federal government’s policies between Virden and Brandon, Man., this past Sunday. Stretching for approximately 10 kilometers, the “yellow vest protest” was one of…
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Truck convoys in support of oil and gas sector continue across Western Canada
ESTEVAN, Sask. – Truck convoys continued to roll through Western Canada this past week in support of the oil and gas industry. In Estevan, Sask., approximately 450 trucks flooded the streets on Saturday, a convoy organized by local carrier Bert…
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Truck convoys join Alberta rallies in support of oil and gas sector
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 Truckers for Pipelines formed what media reports indicated was a…
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Optimism returning to oil and gas industry: Mullen
OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group reported improved revenue in the first quarter of 2017 in both its trucking/logistics and oilfield services segments, but the markets remain “fragile,” according to chairman and CEO Murray Mullen. The company posted Q1 revenue of…
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Murray Mullen becoming more optimistic about oil and gas industries
Mullen Group beats Bay St. expectations, positions for recovery
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Income trust buys MJ Vallee Trucking
LLOYDMINSTER, Alta. — Petrocapita Income Trust has announced the acquisition of oilfield transport company MJ Vallee Trucking. MJ Vallee operates seven heavy oil well fluid transport trucks, six heavy oil fluid transport trailers and a fully equipped truck and trailer…
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Oil and gas sector “a mess”: Mullen
Mullen Group profits declined nearly 86% in 2015, but it grew trucking/logistics revenue
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Aveda Transportation slashes costs as oil prices remain low
CALGARY, Alta. — Aveda Transportation announced it is taking further cost-cutting measures and seeking a new president and CEO as it adjusts to a prolonged downturn in the oil and gas industry. The oilfield hauling services provider said in an…
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Aveda Transportation posts Q2 profit thanks to Hodges Trucking acquisition
CALGARY, Alta. — Alberta-based oilfield hauler Aveda Transportation saw its Q2 revenue fall 28.2% year-over-year as depressed oil prices reduced demand for oilfield transportation services. The revenue drop in Canada was 69.7% while it US operations saw revenue decline 18.7%.…
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Trucking/logistics Mullen Group’s “favourite area of focus” for investments
OKOTOKS, Alta. — Any near-term growth from Mullen Group is likely to occur on the trucking/logistics side of its business, at least until oil prices stabilize. Murray K. Mullen, chairman and CEO of Mullen Group, indicated on a conference call…
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Mullen Group sees Q2 net income drop 96.5%
OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group reported its second quarter earnings Tuesday and they reflected the woeful state of Canada’s oil and gas industry. Revenue in the oilfield services division was down 36.8% to $111.2 million compared to the second quarter…
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Mullen profit plummets along with oil prices
OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group saw its net income fall 92.3% in the first quarter, as a result of falling oil prices and a lack of activity in the oil and gas industry. The company produced a net profit of…
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Mullen feels impact of declining oil prices, says diversification will help weather storm
OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group felt the impact of falling oil prices in the fourth quarter of 2014, with oilfield services revenue slipping 11.7% on the quarter and 3.1% on the full year. Trucking/logistics revenue was up 3% in the…
