Transplace buys Lakeside Logistics

DALLAS, Texas — Transplace announced today that it has acquired Ontario-based Lakeside Logistics. In a release, Transplace said that this acquisition expands its presence throughout North America and further supports…

Manitoulin donates $100K to Nature Conservancy of Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. —  Manitoulin Transport revealed today that it has has donated a total of $100,000 to Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) with this year’s annual holiday gift. The transport…

TransForce intends to change corporate name

MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce announced today that it intends to change its name to TFI International to reflect the increased geographic scope its operations. A meeting of TransForce shareholders has…

Hyndman opens new Ayr terminal, closes Kitchener

WROXETER, ON - Hyndman Transport, a subsidiary of Celadon Group, is settling into a new terminal in Ayr, Ontario. Located at 2616 Cedar Creek Road, just off highways 401 and 97 at Exit 268, the facility features a new driver lounge, dorm rooms, and an expanded maintenance facility with wash bay and loading dock. The site will also serve as a base of operations for recruiting and orientation, and includes administration space as well.

MTA executive director excited to have official seat at the table with New West Partnership

WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba premier Brian Pallister announced Nov. 17 that his province had joined the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA), making Manitoba an official member of the western…

ATA applauds blockage of overtime rule change

ARLINGTON, VA - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is applauding U.S. District Court Judge Amos Mazzant for blocking the Obama administration's new overtime rule.

Future Shock: Speakers discuss changing workplaces

BRAMPTON, ON - Predicting the future is an inexact science, but several emerging trends offer glimpses of things to come. The Toronto chapter of CITT, which offers training in supply chain logistics, pulled together several industry representatives at its Fast Forward event on Thursday night to share thoughts on challenges they experience and expect.

Tory makes case for T.O. tolls — full speech

TORONTO, ON -- The following is the full speech Toronto Mayor John Tory presented to the Toronto Board of Trade when making his case for tolls.

CTA looks for greater fairness and use of ‘volumetrics’ with AMPs system

TORONTO, Ont. – With Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) looking to return to a graduated Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) system, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling for greater fairness…

Looking into the crystal ball

BRAMPTON, Ont. – At the second annual Fast Forward: A Deeper Look Inside the Future of Trucking event hosted jointly by the CITT’s Toronto Area Council and Truck News, a panel…

Tory announces plan for road tolls on Gardiner, DVP

TORONTO, Ont. — Toronto Mayor John Tory announced today at the Toronto Region Board of Trade that he is endorsing a plan to introduce road tolls on the Gardiner Expressway…

Sarens opens new Canadian head office in Leduc

LEDUC, Alta. – Sarens Canada, which offers solutions to heavy lifting and engineered transport, including trailers and transport management, today opened its new Canadian head office in Leduc, Alta. With…

Despite higher trailer orders for October, net numbers down from 2015

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Act Research says new and net trailer orders increased in October compared to the month prior, but still lag behind last October’s mark by a wide margin.

Adapt or go broke

Mike McCarron says transportation providers must evolve their selling processes and embrace technology or go extinct

Helping to fill food banks

Charity 18 Wheels of Christmas collects donations for those in need this Holiday season