Commercial
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New loyalty program for Ryder commercial rental customers in Canada
MIAMI, Fla.—Ryder System Inc. has announced a new commercial rental customer loyalty program, Ryder RedZone, that is now available for its Canadian customers. The new reward program provides Canadian Ryder rental customers with a better, easier, and convenient way to earn…
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Dicom Transportation Group names Kersey to VP Sales
DORVAL, Que.– William Keresey was named to the newly created position of Vice President of Sales for Dicom Transportation Group. Reporting to Ken Nadler, Chief Commercial Officer, Keresey will be responsible for sales and overall development of the logistics business segment of the…
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Qatar Airways purchase could have airfreight implications
DOHA, Qatar–In a move with possible long-haul airfreight implications for both carriers, Qatar Airways has purchased a 9.99 percent share of International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Iberia and British Airways. The stake, worth about £1.15 billion (US$1.7 billion), strengthens a bond between the…
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PMTC opens 2015 awards season
OAKVILLE, Ont.–The 2015 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada Awards Program is open for entries. Each year the PMTC teams with member companies to celebrate the best in trucking through the presentation of awards that recognize excellence in trucking. The…
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Unifor truckers ratify new agreements
MONTREAL, Que.–Members of four Unifor locals across Ontario and Quebec, after bargaining as a team, have ratified a new three-year collective agreement that includes pay increases and improvements to scheduling to help ensure a more stable workweek. “This deal shows what is possible…
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Air cargo facility to be built in Edmonton for US$182 million
EDMONTON, Alta.–Edmonton International Airport (EIA) has announced the development of an expanded mega mall and an air cargo hub together valued at C$225 million (US$182 million) that is expected to create 1,000 jobs. The first development involves real estate company Ivanhoe…
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CLX Logistics joins SmartWay program
Philadelphia, PA.–CLX Logistics LLC, is now an active partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Program. Launched in 2004, the SmartWay Program is a public-private initiative between the EPA, large and small trucking companies, rail carriers, logistics companies, commercial…
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Canada Post altering schedule due to changes in Toronto traffic enforcement
TORONTO, Ont. – Toronto Mayor John Tory’s war on congestion has led at least one Canadian institution to alter the way it does business. Canada Post said it will change pick-up times in certain parts of the city and look…
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Ryder introduces free language translation services for customers
MIAMI, Fla.– Ryder announced that it has partnered with telephone interpretation service, Language Select, to provide seamless communications in over 200 different languages for its pre-owned vehicle customers. Customers call 1-800-USED-TRK (1-800-873-3875) and Ryder will bring a Language Select interpreter on…
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Federal government, Marine Atlantic mark building of new North Sydney terminal
NORTH SYDNEY, NS–The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, joined Marine Atlantic’s President and CEO Paul Griffin, and Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality Monday to tour Marine Atlantic’s new terminal building as it enters its final phase of…