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Freight Bids: Is there a better way forward? Join the debate at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. --Shippers love them; carriers hate them. Freight RFPs or freight bids have become increasingly popular over the last decade as a mechanism to negotiate freight rates and service. Even companies with as little as $50K in...
May 25, 2013 9:46PM


LEADERS: Bison COO Rob Penner on the fleet's experiment with natural gas

CT&L: Bison is one of the early adopters in the industry of natural gas power for its trucks. You’ve entered into a five-year agreement with Shell Canada to run 15 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tractors in Alberta. How is that project...
May 25, 2013 9:27PM


Canadian Freight Index dips in April: TransCore Link Logistics

TORONTO, Ont. -- Freight volumes fell 7% month-over-month in April and 14% year-over-year, according to the latest figures from TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian Freight Index. The equipment postings for April increased by 6% compared...
May 24, 2013 1:32PM


Celadon acquires Hyndman Transport

WROXETER, Ont. -- Celadon Trucking Services has announced the acquisition of Hyndman Transport, adding 175 tractors and $48 million in annual revenue to its Canadian division.
May 24, 2013 8:27AM


Minister Lebel highlights Gateways Initiative at International Transport Forum; promotes Montreal as ICAO head office.

Leipzig, Germany-- The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, shared highlights from his participation in the International Transport Forum's 2013 Summit, Funding Transport, in Leipzig, Germany today
May 23, 2013 5:31PM


Transport Ministers approve Funding Declaration at International Transport Forum

Leipzig, Germany-- Ministers from the 54 member countries of the International Transport Forum are calling for more investment in strategic transport infrastructure and services. Today they officially approved and released the joint...
May 23, 2013 9:41AM


International Transport Forum opening plenary looks at transport trends, conflicts; Harvard prof weighs in on "Relevance of Transport"

Leipzig, Germany-- Ministers responsible for transport infrastructure from the 54 member countries of the International Transport Forum at the OECD met today in Leipzig, Germany, for a three-day summit to discuss the future of funding transport.
May 22, 2013 4:32PM


Bison Transport's COO Rob Penner on why focusing on safety is a worthwhile investment

CT&L: Congratulations on once again being named to list of the Best Managed Companies. Bison has been very active over the past couple of years acquiring other businesses, opening new terminals, experimenting with new fuel sources and...
May 22, 2013 4:12PM


Can intermodal transportation expand beyond its niche? Find out at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Years ago, intermodal movements were only cost and service effective on freight movements of 1500 miles and up. But intermodal Transportation has gone through a renaissance over the last decade and this number is now well...
May 22, 2013 3:44PM


Kriska appoints Jonathan Wahba COO

PRESCOTT, Ont. -- Kriska Holdings Limited has appointed Jonathan Wahba as its chief operating officer. Wahba succeeds Paul Dean after 17 years in this role at Kriska.
May 22, 2013 3:01PM


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