Business Management Canada Cartage expands in Western Canada by acquiring Kore Logistics March 17, 2021 Canada Cartage continues to grow its final mile operations with the acquisition of Kore Logistics, one of Western Canada’s largest providers of final mile fulfillment and home deliveries. It’s the…
Human Resources Western Canadian programs aim to get more women into trucking March 5, 2021 It’s no secret that women make up a small percentage of the trucking industry’s workforce, but across Western Canada, several organizations have been striving to change that. Initiatives like the…
Business Management Ayr invests in new Winnipeg facility January 8, 2021 WINNIPEG, Man. — Ayr Motor Express plans to open a new, company-owned facility in Winnipeg, Man., by the end of this year. With several terminals and yards in Canada, Ayr’s…
Supply Chain Unifor rejects ‘best’ offer from Regina Co-op April 30, 2020 REGINA, Sask. – Unifor has rejected the “best and final offer” from the Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC), the Federative Co-operatives announced last night. “The CRC will be required to make…
Business Management Pride Truck Sales opens in Regina March 12, 2020 REGINA, Sask. – Pride Truck Sales has opened a new 10,000 sq/ft dealership in Regina, Sask., its fifth in Western Canada and twelfth in North America. “We’ve had a phenomenal…
Human Resources Transcourt adds to its western sales team December 3, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Transcourt Tank Leasing has added Warren Mcdonell to its western Canadian sales team. Mcdonell will be based out of Transcourt’s Edmonton, Alta., office and will provide sales…
Business Management International Trucks plans to build on a banner year January 23, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – For International Trucks, 2018 was a banner year in the U.S. and Canada, and the company hopes to continue building on that success. “In Canada, it…
Business Management Enhancements to Western Star 4700 center on drivers, upfitters January 22, 2019 Company says it will continue to grow on its past success in Western Canada
Business Management Day & Ross makes western acquisition December 14, 2018 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Day & Ross has announced it has purchased Alberta-based Stonehammer Transport. “This acquisition in Western Canada is a significant complement to our eastern flatbed fleet, bolstering our…
Business Management Mack video features pair of drivers from Western Canada September 7, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks’ sixth episode of its RoadLife series titled “Long Way From Home” features two western Canadian long-haul truck drivers. Bill Flynn, originally from Newfoundland, has spent…
Business Management Alberta company acquires Three Star Trucking July 17, 2018 SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. – Vertex Resources Group has acquired Three Star Trucking, an environmental services company that provides fluid hauling, pressure truck, hot oilers, and combo vac services in Western…
Business Management Ocean Trailer becomes official dealer of Fontaine trailers in Western Canada September 22, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Trailer leasing, rental, sales and service company Ocean Trailer announced it will be the exclusive dealer for Fontaine Heavy Haul in Western Canada. Having forged a long-standing…
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…
Infrastructure Paccar Parts distribution centre opens in state of Washington April 27, 2016 RENTON, Wash. – A new 160,000 square-foot, $32 million Paccar Parts distribution facility, servicing dealers in Western Canada and North-western US, is now fully operational. “By investing in the latest…
Equipment TruckPro adds Western Canadian locations June 15, 2015 LONGUEUIL, Que. — TruckPro has expanded its dealer network in Western Canada, with the addition of new members in Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Yukon. New members include: Prairie Diesel, Humboldt,…
