Celadon Pushes Further in to Canada with Hyndman Acquisition August 1, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS - Celadon Trucking Services has inked a deal to acquire Wroexter, ON-based Hyndman Transport as part of the company's plan to expand its Canadian footprint.
Growing Payne: Winnipeg carrier acquires two fleets August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Payne Transportation plans to purchase two carriers in an effort to develop the Winnipeg-based fleet's Specialized Division and compliment both the Open Deck and Dry Van Division.
Mercator makes move into distribution August 1, 2014 LAVAL, Que. -- Mercator Transport Group made good on a September promise and has moved forward with a strategic plan to begin distribution activity.
Parkland diversifies operation with acquisition August 1, 2014 RED DEER, Alta. -- Parkland Income Fund has strengthened its operation with the recent acquisition of another Alberta-based carrier.
Mullen bulks up oilfield portfolio August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- The Mullen Group Income Fund has entered into an agreement to acquire the transport division of Essential Energy Services Trust.
Contrans acquires flatbed hauler August 1, 2014 WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans Group Inc. has acquired Truboy Freight International Inc. and plans to blend the Ontario-based flatbed carrier with an existing operation.
Livingston postpones acquisition vote August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- A special meeting for unitholders of Livingston International Income Fund to consider the company's acquisition has been postponed, and the options have diminished.
Livingston underwhelmed by Mullen proposal August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- With two suitors knocking on the door, unitholders of Livingston International Income Fund have about a week to decide their future.
TransForce in buying mood again; takes over ATS retail biz August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- At least one major trucking company is betting that the recession's end is near and people will begin spending money on household goods again.
Calyx boss: Acquisitions show confidence in economy August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Wouldn't you know it? Less than a month after we published our annual list of Canada's Top 100 carriers, a prominent couple of Canadian truckers muck it all up by wedding their respective operations
Calyx expands threefold August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Calyx Transportation Group continues to bloom and has added three new outfits to its current group of subsideries.
Challenger acquires special commodities carrier August 1, 2014 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- Challenger Motor Freight revealed its intention to purchase certain assets of the special commodities business of INX PRESS Corporation.
Bendix looking to add B.C.-based outfit to its fold August 1, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has revealed plans to acquire the business and related assets of SmarTire Systems.