Over 8-point jump in carrier millionaire list; Total profits jump in ’05

OTTAWA -- There were an estimated 3,376 for-hire trucking companies based in Canada with annual revenues of $1 million or more in the third quarter of 2005 -- up 8.4 percent from the 3,115 carriers in the third quarter of 2004.

HE’S BACK: Jim Hebe returns to trucking, buys Canuck International dealership

In an exclusive interview with TodaysTrucking.com this morning, Hebe confirmed he and a handful of investors have acquired Co-Van International Trucks.

Canadian exports-imports rise; New record thanks to energy exports

OTTAWA -- Canada's exports surged to a new monthly peak in the last month of 1005, as well as to a new annual record, despite a Canadian dollar that hit its highest level since the early 1990s, according to Stats Canada.

Wilson Logistics walks away from trashy deal with T.O.

TORONTO -- The City of Toronto has just over a month to find a new trash hauler as its current transport provider has announced plans to back out of its contract.

Mullen, Producers Oilfield merge

CALGARY -- They say this industry is cyclical. That's as true as ever for Alberta's Producers Oilfield, which has agreed to merge with the trucking company that once spawned it.

Challenges weigh down manufacturers in 2005

OTTAWA -- For Canadian manufacturers and their service providers, 2005 will be remembered as a year of many challenges as they coped with the highest value of the Canadian dollar in over a decade, soaring input costs, and record high prices for petroleum.

Canadian Cattle pool falls for first time in 3 years; Industry on a comeback

OTTAWA -- Recent livestock numbers indicate that the Canadian beef industry is on a rebound for the first time since the U.S. closed the border to Canadian cattle nearly three years ago.

Verspeeten gets T.O. trash contract

TORONTO -- Ontario just-in-time specialist Verspeeten Cartage is getting down and dirty as it struck an agreement with the City of Toronto to haul over a million tonnes of trash to Michigan landfills.

OOIDA boss makes waves at home and abroad

TORONTO -- How many people do you know that would call a bulldozer a recreational vehicle? Jim Johnston does,

In the Pits: Freightliner goes racing with NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Freightliner Trucks has announced its official sponsorship of NASCAR, returning as a 2006 sponsor of individual teams.

Trailer orders positive, but off pre-buy pace of trucks: Analyst

NEW YORK -- Trailer orders were better than expected this January, despite lagging behind class-8 tractor sales, according to Bear Stearns,

Patchwork: Mullen buys three more oilfield carriers

CALGARY -- For the Mullen Group, acquisition trail continues to lead right to Alberta's booming oil patch, as the truckload and energy services giant bought three more western trucking companies late last week.

Brown plus gray equals green for UPS

RICHMOND, Va. -- LTL giant Overnite Corp. will now be called UPS Freight, as the parcel delivery courier continues rebranding.

Sterling rolls out new class 3-5 cabover line

ATLANTA -- Sterling Truck has unveiled its new low cab-over-engine truck -- the Sterling 360.

Mullen names latest 3 buys

CALGARY -- The largest of the three fleets aquired last week by the Mullen Group is 50-truck oil services and specialized rig carrier Spearing Service Ltd in Oxbow, Sask.