
Merritt Expands by Acquiring Magnum Trailer & Equipment in Canada
May 9, 2025
Merritt Family Companies Acquire Magnum Trailer & Equipment The Merritt family of companies, which includes Merritt Aluminum Products and Merritt Trailers, has purchased Magnum Trailer & Equipment, a reputable company based in British Columbia, Canada. Magnum features three divisions: truck accessories, trailer manufacturing, and service. Strategic Vision and Benefits “This acquisition strengthens our strategic vision […]
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Canada Truckers’ Protest Evolves into Movement Against Public Health Rules
May 7, 2025
A large group of truckers and their supporters is preparing to gather in Canada’s capital for a protest that has evolved from dissatisfaction over vaccine mandates to demands for the cancellation of all public health measures, and even calls for the federal government’s overthrow. In anticipation of the Saturday demonstration in Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin […]
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Ottawa Residents Voice Concerns as Trucker Protests Highlight Far-Right Presence in Canada
April 30, 2025
Nearly ten years ago, Justin Romanov escaped from Russia to Canada, seeking refuge after facing police brutality in Moscow for advocating LGBTQ rights. In Canada, he found safety and stability, establishing a life with a partner and purchasing a home just outside Ottawa. However, Romanov, 26, has recently experienced a troubling side of Canada during […]
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Canada to Freeze Bank Accounts of Freedom Convoy Truckers
April 13, 2025
Government Actions Against Truckers Protesting Vaccine Mandates The Canadian government has issued a warning that it will freeze the bank accounts and suspend the vehicle insurance of truck drivers who persist in blockading roads in protest of vaccine mandates. This declaration comes as the country enacts a national emergency to address the resulting traffic issues. […]
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Job Market Shift for Truckers in Canada: High Demand Amid Fewer Openings
February 25, 2025
The trucking industry in Canada is essential for the nation’s economy, employing approximately 400,000 individuals and supporting over 500,000 businesses. This industry encompasses both private fleets that move goods for their own companies and for-hire carriers that transport goods for various organizations. Recognized as a critical service during the COVID-19 pandemic, the trucking sector helped […]
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