A Novel Approach: Meet a real motor noter

BURNABY, B.C. -- When Lee Wood is not hauling trailers, he's thinking of story ideas for his next novel.

Vitran to buy Milan Express LTL biz

TORONTO – Canadian LTL powerhouse Vitran Corp. says it is expanding its southeast U.S. presence with the acquisition of Tennessee-based Milan Express' LTL division.

Recessionary storm hit hard, but passed quickly: Statscan

OTTAWA -- The recent recession in Canada wasn't nearly as severe as the last two in the early '80s and '90s, but when the economy first dipped in 2008, it cratered sharper than any downturn since the Great Depression.

Rail workers, 'disrespected' truckers vote to strike

TORONTO -- Nearly 6,000 union workers at both CN and CP Rail are set to walk off the job if the next round of contract negotiations falls apart.

Canadian exports on the rise, Statscan says

OTTAWA -- Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. grew from $1.7 billion in October 2010 to $3 billion in November.

BC hikes lowbed, heavy-haul axle weight by 1,000 kg

VICTORIA -- B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has increased the permittable weight on axle groups on lowbed trailers and jeeps in “heavy haul” applications.

Great Dane shuffles exec deck

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Great Dane Trailers announced the reorganization of the company's management structure as it transitions form retiring president Phill Pines.

Expect loonie-greenback parity to continue: CME

OTTAWA – The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) says business leaders should plan on a stronger Canadian dollar throughout 2011.