Transport and Logistics Network
An Illinois trucker was recognized as the 37th Goodyear Highway Hero, an award that recognizes truck drivers who act selflessly for the good of others on North American highways.
Gerald ‘Andy’ Wright was traveling on Illinois Route 3 when he came acros…
James Davidson is not your typical garbageman. Instead of collecting black garbage backs and sending them to overflowing landfill sites, Davidson Environmental and its fleet of trucks collects organic waste across Southern Ontario, sorts it, and conver…
Titanium Transportation has added a fifth U.S. freight brokerage, based in Atlanta, Ga.
“Our decision to invest and expand our freight brokerage service offering in the U.S. reflects our ‘asset-light’ growth strategy for the U.S. and represents a stron…
TransPro Freight Systems has purchased iQ Logistics, a Mississauga, Ont.-based provider of cross-border LTL, warehousing, brokerage and logistics services.
“iQL is honored to join KTG (Kriska Transportation Group) as part of TransPro,” said John Wheele…
Premier Bulk Systems announced it has acquired Lenco Tank Truck, a bulk transporter of liquid asphalt, propane, bunker oil, and cement.
Lenco will be rebranded under the Premier Bulk Systems umbrella, the company announced. Company founder Lenard Cobur…
Conditions facing U.S. shippers improved in December, primarily due to falling fuel prices in the month.
FTR’S Shippers Conditions Index read -6.9 in December, down from November’s reading of -9.
However, the industry forecaster says a surge in diesel …
Hydra Energy is commending the province of B.C. for announcing in its budget that it will expand the Motor Fuel Tax exemption to include hydrogen applications in transportation.
The company says the move will encourage the use and development of its hy…
Ballard Power Systems and Mahle Group are working together to build a next-generation hydrogen engine for longhaul commercial trucks.
Mahle has taken delivery of a 120-kW module at its hydrogen test center in Stuttgart, Germany. Ballard says it will pr…
Teck Resources is piloting what it claims is the world’s first battery-electric truck to haul copper concentrate on-highway.
It’s a Western Star mine truck that was electrified by MedaTech, and will travel between Teck’s Highland Valley Copper operatio…
Oil distributor Catalys Lubricants has announced the purchase of manufacturer Nemco Lubricants and Chemicals, expanding its presence in the Prairies.
Its Catalys’ third acquisition in the last six months and has completed a coast-to-coast distribution …