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Three Major Players in Canadian Transportation Announce Alliance
Three Canadian fleets – QSL, Groupe Robert, and Express Mondor – have signed an agreement to create a heavy-hauling and oversized transportation consortium called Mondor-Watson. The completed company is expected to be the largest of its kind in Eastern Canada, according to the companies involved.
QSL will be the majority shareholder, while Mondor will be responsible for daily operations. Groupe Robert will offer its expertise in transportation and logistics and establishing integrations with the rest of its network.
The vertical integration will give the new entity added capabilities and synergy based on intermodality and access to new ports and terminals. This alliance is designed to offer clients an option for combined land and waterway transport.
QSL operates a stevedoring network in North America, offering logistics services for ships, trucks, and railcars. Groupe Robert delivers logistics, distribution, and transportation services. Express Mondor operates specialized and oversized ground transport in Canada and the U.S.
The deal is expected to be finalized April 1. The companies will continue to run independently until that is completed.
“We are highly enthusiastic about our future. Above all, we are especially proud to see Quebec leaders join forces to solidify our position as Quebec's benchmark in the non-standard transportation and handling industry,” said Eric Mondor, president and chief executive officer of Express Mondor. “Our clients will enjoy cutting-edge expertise and enhanced services thanks to the talent and know-how of the 300-plus employees that the new entity will count on for its continued success.”
“We are tremendously motivated by this exciting partnership and the new opportunities it offers,” said Robert Bellisle, QSL president and chief executive officer.
Michel Robert, president and CEO of Groupe Robert, said the consortium will offer “broadened service offerings” to clients.
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TMAF Campaign to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
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">Trucking Moves America Forward has launched an online awareness and educational campaign to highlight the trucking industry's unique position to help stop human trafficking.
During the month of January, TMAF will use its Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn presence to offer facts and education about the widespread national crime and how the trucking industry can help.
“Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery taking place in every state across the country,” said Kevin Burch, co-chairman of TMAF and president of Jet Express Inc. “With 3.5 million professional truck drivers on America's roads, the industry and truck drivers are in a valuable position to help identify and report possible human trafficking cases. It's important that drivers and all members of the public know the warning signs for trafficking and are empowered with the knowledge on how to report suspicious behavior.”
The goal is help raise awareness of the human trafficking problem in this country and provide drivers with a list of the warnings signs of trafficking and a hotline to identify and report suspected activity.
“The trucking industry and individual truck drivers are invaluable in the fight against human trafficking,” said Elisabeth Barna, COO of American Trucking Associations, TMAF executive committee member, and a board member of Truckers Against Trafficking. “Truckers are the eyes and ears of our transportation system, which allows them to close the loopholes that traffickers exploit for their own personal gain. TMAF is helping to raise awareness and educate truck drivers on the important role they can take in stopping human trafficking.”
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Meritor Launches Authorized Rebuilder Program for Axle Carriers
The Authorized Rebuilder Program for axle carriers is being launched in Canadian market with plans to extend it to the U.S. this year. Image via Meritor
">Meritor has launched a North America Rebuilder Program for drive axle carriers, including the company's 145, 14X and 160 products.The program is being launched in Canadian market with plans to extend it to the U.S. this year.
As part of the launch, four Canadian companies – Capital Gear, Coast Powertrain, ULT Powertrain and The Gear Centre – become the first in a network of authorized rebuilder members to supply wholesale distributors and dealers across Canada with rebuilt Meritor carriers.
"Meritor is partnering with exceptional rebuilders that share our commitment to helping fleets maximize uptime with coast-to-coast, 24-hour guaranteed delivery of highly reliable, rebuilt carriers which meet original performance specifications," said Krishna Natarajan, senior director, steering, suspension and drivetrain, aftermarket for Meritor. "Our authorized rebuilders are committed to using 100% genuine Meritor content for replacement parts and approved processes to deliver the highest-quality rebuilt carriers that fleets expect."
Fast turnaround is essential to keeping forestry, mining, construction, transit and linehaul fleets on the road, according to David Stewart, general manager, Coast Powertrain New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.
“Twenty-four hour delivery of Meritor parts ensures that our customers' vehicles will be back up and running with parts rebuilt to the highest quality standards," said Stewart.
Meritor-trained commercial vehicle technicians at each rebuilder will have the capability to update the carriers with Meritor's latest product innovations. Each of the rebuilders test all carriers to ensure they meet or exceed Meritor OEM rebuild specifications, with all rebuilt units containing a unique serial number that will be documented and tracked by Meritor for quality assurance. Authorized rebuilders are compliant with all safety and environmental regulations.
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