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Transportation
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Trucking firm responds to COVID-19 crisis
Okotoks, AB — Despite being forced to temporarily layoff workers, one of Canada’s largest transportation and logistics companies, says it can weather the impact of the COVID-19 on freight. Mullen Group, announced plans to temporarily lay off some employees, cut…
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Truckers covered for COVID-19: insurers
Toronto, ON — Canada’s life and health insurers are confirming that group out-of-country medical coverage for commercial truckers will continue uninterrupted. Concerns had arisen since the Government of Canada’s recent advisory that all Canadians “avoid non-essential travel.” Provisions in some…
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Trucking associations urge contingency plans for licensing and permits
Toronto, ON — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and American Trucking Associations (ATA) are both calling on governments to consider contingency plans if government offices begin to shut down during the fight against Covid-19. In a joint statement, they’ve asked…
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Efficient Trucking Program launched in Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB – Applications are now being accepted for Manitoba’s Efficient Trucking Program. The program looks at proposals that will provide rebates for eligible applicants that support retrofits in the transportation sector that help reduce greenhouse gases and fuel consumption.…
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Polaris Transportation Group acquires PRI Logistics
Mississauga, ON – Polaris Transportation Group announced it has acquired PRI Logistics, a 3PL brokerage based in Vaughan, Ontario offering a full array of transportation services. “Our two companies have known each other for over a decade,” said Dave Cox,…
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Insurance bureau sets up task force to examine rising commercial premiums
Toronto, ON — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has established a task force to examine how rising commercial premiums is impacting Canadian companies and consumers. The National Commercial Task Force will bring together insurers, brokers, chambers of commerce, small…
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Truckers protest in downtown Regina over union blockade of oil refinery
Regina, SK — Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says it is using “alternative channels” to make sure priority customers get the fuel they need as a labour dispute at its Regina refinery drags on. Executive vice president Vic Huard said Thursday that…
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C.A.T. acquires Penner International
Coteau-du-Lac, QC – C.A.T. Inc announced the acquisition of Penner International, a 300-plus truck operation based out of Steinbach, Manitoba. C.A.T. President, Daniel Goyette commented: “We have taken significant steps in the recent years to grow our business. The acquisition…
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Day & Ross launches rebrand
Hartland, NB — Day & Ross, announced the company is unifying its divisions and services under one brand. The company launched a new website: www.dayross.com. “We believe that bringing together our diverse services under one brand makes it easier for our…
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Ryder Expands peer-to-peer sharing platform
Miami, FL — Ryder System announced the expansion of COOP by Ryder into South Florida. The truck sharing platform initially launched in Atlanta in March 2018, allows fleet owners to safely generate revenue by sharing idle trucks and trailers while providing a new…
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Judge halts California labour law as it relates to truckers
Sacramento, CA — A federal judge on Thursday indefinitely blocked a new California labour law from applying to more than 70,000 independent truckers, deciding that it is preempted by federal rules on interstate commerce. The state law that took effect…
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Highlight Motor Group receives $55M in equity funding
Toronto, ON — Ontario logistics and transportation company Hightlight Motor Group has received a $55 million capital investment from Crédit Mutuel Equity, the North American private equity arm of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, a major banking group in France. Crédit…