Added on 01/19/2012
There is a Freezable Embargo for the state of North Dakota and for area north of a line in Minnesota from Fargo,ND to Duluth,MN for the rest of this week.
Added on 01/03/2012
No Freezable Embargo 1/3/12
Added on 12/22/2011
Due to winter storm in Colorado and New Mexico freight will be delayed getting to and from Denver and across country to and from the west coast
Added on 07/26/2011
Vitran Express would like to announce that we will increase our base rate tariff effective August 15, 2011. This increase is due in part to a pressing need to maintain our service against a backdrop of increasing costs. Each year the requirements and expectations of our customers grow, while our operating expenses and insurance costs continue to rise. Our increase will be 6.9% and will be applicable on our LTL rates for those customers that utilize the VITR 500 base rate tariffs. Vitran Express was built on principles of integrity and service, and we will continue our tradition of accurate, on time application of the terms of business. We hope our business relationship will continue to grow on this foundation. We know that rate changes affect the business of our customers and we want our customers to have predictable costs. Rating software will be available for our customers to use in estimating their freight costs prior to shipping. Please check back for a link to download a copy or you can request a copy from your local Sales Representative.
Added on 05/23/2011
Due to the tornado that went thru the Joplin, Mo area Sunday evening service will be disrupted for the next couple of days.
Added on 03/23/2011
Fargo,ND service center is shut down today due to weather.
Added on 02/25/2011
Snowstorm across midwest, Michigan and Ohio will delay freight today
Added on 02/21/2011
No Freezable Embargo today.
Added on 02/15/2011
No Freezable Embargo Today.
Added on 02/11/2011
No Freezable Embargo today.
Added on 02/10/2011
No Freezable Embargo today.
Added on 02/10/2011
Memphis,Tn Service Center is closed today.
Added on 02/09/2011
Dallas, Tx and Tulsa,Ok centers are closed today. Memphis,Tn center is closing up now,14:30 central due to winter storm
Added on 02/09/2011
Dallas, Tx and Tulsa,Ok centers are closed today.
Added on 02/08/2011
Freezable Embargo for these states. North and South Dakota, Minnesota and northern Wisconsin.
Added on 02/07/2011
Freezable Embargo for these states:North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.
Added on 02/04/2011
The Dallas,TX and Houston,TX Centers are closed today due to winter storm. No Freezable Embargo in place today. San Antonio,Tx and Laredo,Tx Centers are closed today.
Added on 02/03/2011
Chicago, Il and Tulsa,OK Service Centers are shut down today . Markham and Milwaukee will be running very limited operations today. The states of Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Wisconsin will be operating around 50%. We can pick freezable freight up but it will not move from the origin center and will be protected at origin till the freight can be moved to destination center.
Added on 02/02/2011
JOPLIN, BLOOMINGTON,SOUTH BEND,FT. WAYNE, MARKHAM,MILWAUKEE,CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND,GRAND RAPIDS,SAGINAW, DETROIT, TOLEDO are all shut down today. KANSAS AND ST. LOUIS ARE NOT RUNNING CITY OPERATIONS TODAY NEW JERSEY is operational today but very limited due to ice. TULSA IS SHUT DOWN TODAY
Added on 02/01/2011
A big winter storm will be moving through the midwest this week delaying freight. Joplin,Mo, Tulsa, OK, Oklahoma City,Ok and St Louis,Mo centers are shut down today.
Added on 01/25/2011
No Freezable Embargo today
Added on 01/24/2011
No Freezable Embargo today.
Added on 01/21/2011
Freezble Embargo:North Dakota,Northern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin
Added on 01/19/2011
Winter Storm that is moving across the midwest will delay freight the next few days.
Added on 01/17/2011
Freezable Embargo for North and South Dakota and Northern Minnesota
Added on 01/14/2011
NO FREEZABLE EMBARGO TODAY
Added on 01/14/2011
Effective 1/14/2011, the Memphis service center is now located at: 2727 Farrisview Blvd, Memphis, TN 38118.
Added on 01/12/2011
NO FREEZABLE EMBARGO TODAY
Added on 01/11/2011
Freezable embargo for western North and South Dakota including BIS and RAP service center. Also include Western Nebraska.
Added on 01/05/2011
No Freezable Embargo today.
Added on 01/03/2011
Freezable embargo for Northern Minnesota
Added on 12/21/2010
NO FREEZABLE EMBARGO TODAY
Added on 12/20/2010
NO FREEZABLE EMBARGO TODAY
Added on 12/15/2010
NO FREEZABLE EMBARGO TODAY
Added on 12/14/2010
NO FREEZABLE EMBARGO TODAY
Added on 12/13/2010
There will be a Freezable Embargo for the state of Minnesota.
Added on 09/23/2010
Vitran Express would like to announce that we will increase our base rate tariff effective October 4, 2010. This increase is due in part to a pressing need to maintain our service against a backdrop of increasing costs. Each year the requirements and expectations of our customers grow, while our operating expenses and insurance costs continue to rise. Our increase will be 5.9% and will be applicable on our LTL rates for those customers that utilize the VITR 500 base rate tariffs. Vitran Express was built on principles of integrity and service, and we will continue our tradition of accurate, on time application of the terms of business. We hope our business relationship will continue to grow on this foundation. We know that rate changes affect the business of our customers and we want our customers to have predictable costs. Rating software will be available for our customers to use in estimating their freight costs prior to shipping. Please check back for a link to download a copy or you can request a copy from your local Sales Representative.
Added on 05/05/2010
Operations in the Nashville area have been restored.
Added on 05/04/2010
Due to recent flooding, our Nashville operation will remain closed today. We are working diligently to restore operations in the Nashville area. We plan on resuming full service tomorrow, May 5th.
Added on 05/03/2010
Due to the recent flooding in the Nashville area, our Nashville operation will be closed today, May 3rd.
Added on 04/13/2009
Vitran Announces Improved Service Standards: In today's competitive environment, customers are demanding improved service times, superior quality, and lower costs. With that in mind, Vitran has re-engineered its entire terminal and linehaul network. Our ability to make this change is a result of our new, fully integrated U.S. platform, which was completed last October. This is important to Vitran, as it will allow us to compete in this economic climate while providing a superior service offering for our customers.To achieve this initiative, the company will simplify its linehaul network so that freight density and load synergies are realized to reduce transit times. We will load more direct linehauls with little or no short haul business going through a break-bulk facility. This will result in 19% of our current business being handled at least one less time. The by-product of this change is better quality handling, less likelihood of damage, and improved service by one day to over 100,000 origin and destination points. The re-engineering will not result in any areas currently serviced by Vitran being abandoned or turned over to an interline agent. In fact, Vitran will service more points direct than before. These changes are scheduled for implementation by Monday, April 13, 2009. As always, Vitran will continue to be on the cutting edge of service requirements to meet the needs of our customers.
Added on 10/02/2006
Vitran Closes $132 Million Pjax Acquizition, Adding Key East Coast Coverage to Growing U.S. Frieght Network: TORONTO, ONTARIO AND PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, Oct 02, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Vitran Corporation Inc. (NASDAQ: VTNC)(TSX: VTN), a North American transportation and logistics firm, today announced the purchase of PJAX Freight System (www.pjax.com), a regional LTL (less-than-truckload) freight carrier headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. The purchase price consideration of approximately $132 million for PJAX consisted of $80.3 million in cash, $26.5 million of assumed debt, $13.2 million in Vitran stock and holdbacks totaling $12 million payable over the next 365 days.
Added on 01/03/2006
Vitran Expands U.S. Coverage with Aquisition of Nevada-Based Sierra West Express: TORONTO & SPARKS, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2006--Vitran Corporation Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNC)(TSX:VTN), a North American transportation and logistics firm, today announced that it has closed its purchase of the assets of Sierra West Express, Inc., a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier with operations in the Western U.S. The transaction was previously disclosed via a December 19, 2005 news announcement, and adds eight new terminals - in California, Nevada and Arizona - to Vitran's growing North American LTL freight network.
Added on 05/31/2005
Vitran Expands U.S. Coverage with Aquisition of Kansas-Based Chris Truck Line: TORONTO & WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2005--Vitran Corporation Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNC)(TSX:VTN) - Raises FY 2005 Earnings Guidance Range to $1.35 to $1.47, from $1.23 to $1.35 - Management to Host Live Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss Acquisition. Vitran Corporation Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNC)(TSX:VTN), a North American transportation and logistics firm, today announced that it has acquired Chris Truck Line (www.ctrans.com), a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier based in Wichita, Kansas, with operations in the Midwestern and Southwestern U.S.