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.

The company said it has an agreement with one carrier to serve its customers to California, Arizona and Nevada and entered into an agreement with another company to serve its customers to Colorado.

The Toronto-based company said the deal is expected to have a positive impact of $3 million, and the change will be effective Aug. 5.

“This partnership will allow our management team to focus on service, productivity and growth in our principal regions in the U.S.,” Vitran Express U.S. President Chris Keylon said in a statement.

The company has 85% of its density from the central Great Plains to the East Coast, according to Vitran.

Vitran is ranked No. 34 on the Transport Topics Top 100 listing of U.S. and Canadian for-hire carriers.