Vitran News Updates

Business

Vitran Shareholders Approve Sale to TransForce

Vitran Corp. said shareholders on March 5 approved the sale of the less-than-truckload service to TransForce Inc.

March 6, 2014
Business

TransForce to Buy Vitran’s Canadian Assets

Less-than-truckload carrier Vitran Corp. said it has agreed to be acquired by TransForce Inc., which outbid Manitoulin Transport Inc. for Vitran’s Canadian assets.

December 30, 2013
Business

Manitoulin Transport to Buy Canadian Assets of Vitran

Ontario-based Manitoulin Transport Inc. has agreed to buy the Canadian assets of Vitran Corp. in a transaction valued at $128 million, the companies announced Dec. 9.

December 10, 2013
Business

Vitran’s Fiscal Loss Grows in 3Q

Canadian less-than-truckload carrier Vitran Corp. said it lost more money in the third quarter than the same period last year, but earned a profit if its divested United States operations are excluded.

November 1, 2013
Business

TransForce Bids for Vitran’s Canadian Operations

Canadian transportation firm TransForce Inc. said it has offered to buy the Canadian operations of Vitran Corp., which is planning to sell its United States business to company owned by trucking magnate Matthew Moroun.

September 26, 2013
Business

Vitran to Sell U.S. LTL Operations

Vitran Corp. said it has agreed to sell its money-losing U.S. less-than-truckload operations for $2 million to industry figure Matthew Moroun, owner of less-than-truckload carrier Central Transport.

September 23, 2013
Business

Vitran’s 2Q Loss Widens

Vitran Corp. said Wednesday its second-quarter loss widened from a year ago, on sluggish performance in its U.S. less-than-truckload operations.

July 31, 2013
Business

Vitran Enters West Coast Interline Agreement, Closes Seven Terminals

Vitran Corp. said it will no longer serve the West Coast directly and has entered into an interline agreement to serve the region, and will close seven terminals.

June 10, 2013
Business

Vitran’s Operating Loss Widens

Vitran Corp. Thursday reported a first-quarter operating loss but posted a profit from gains from the sale of its supply chain business.

April 25, 2013
Business

Vitran Names Deluce Interim CEO as Gaetz Departs

Vitran Corp. said Thursday that Rick Gaetz has resigned as the company’s president and CEO, effective immediately, and that its board has appointed Bill Deluce interim president and CEO.

April 4, 2013