Velocity Vehicle Group announced Monday it has completed its acquisition of New West Truck Centres, bringing seven New West locations in Calgary, Balzac, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Taber, Medicine Hat and Cranbrook into the Velocity network. All seven locations will become part of Velocity Truck Centres Canada (VTC), a Velocity Vehicle Group company.
New West has served southern Alberta and BC trucking customers for more than a decade. It began in 2014 when the Calgary and Lethbridge Freightliner dealerships became New West Freightliner, and later grew with the addition of Dunlop Truck Centres, adding Western Star sales and service, Cranbrook and the Rocky Mountain Collision body shop. Today New West offers Freightliner and Western Star sales, parts, service and collision repair.
The acquisition builds on Velocity's entry into Canada in 2023 with First Truck Centre and P&R Truck Centres. About 300 New West team members join Velocity, bringing VTC to roughly 1,000 employees and 24 locations, the largest coverage of any dealer group in Western Canada.
Ryder acquires Efficiency Enterprises
Ryder System, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Efficiency Enterprises, a regional provider of fleet management, maintenance, and leasing solutions for trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment.
The acquisition adds six new locations in Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Myers, Florida; Astoria, New York; Baltimore, Maryland; and Middletown, Delaware, to Ryder’s fleet services network. In addition, the acquisition will bring about 50 technicians and a fleet of roughly 1,200 units into Ryder’s operations.
Financial terms of the deal are not disclosed.
The Efficiency Enterprises fleet includes more than 900 power and trailer units and over 200 material handling equipment units.
Founded in 1978 in Astoria, New York, by the Merinoff and Drucker families, Efficiency Enterprises began as a single‑site operation and later expanded into Florida, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey as customer demand grew.
Through the acquisition, Ryder expands its ability to support customers with integrated fleet management, maintenance, and transportation solutions. The transaction, which closed Nov. 1, is expected to add about $50 million in gross revenue to Ryder’s FMS business in 2027 and provide incremental growth to Ryder’s earnings.
To support a seamless transition and maintain uninterrupted services for customers, Efficiency Enterprises’ assets and operations will be integrated into Ryder’s network throughout the rest of 2026. Richard Barbato Jr., president of Efficiency Enterprises, will work closely with Ryder during the transition.
The six markets included in the transaction represent strategically important freight and distribution hubs across the Eastern United States. Central Florida continues to experience growth driven by distribution, e-commerce, and food and beverage logistics. Astoria provides access to dense urban delivery and last-mile operations across New York City, while Baltimore serves as a major gateway for port-related freight and manufacturing activity. Middletown sits within a key Mid-Atlantic distribution corridor connecting major East Coast markets. Together, these locations expand Ryder’s ability to support customers operating in diverse, high-demand transportation and logistics environments.
Expect delays on I-5 in Portland
Plan ahead for nighttime detours on Interstate 5 in the Portland , Oregon metro area during the next two weeks while the Department of Transpirtation replace three variable message signs.
Closure schedule:
- Northbound I-5 in Wilsonville, 1-4 a.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5-6.
- Southbound I-5 in Tigard, 1-4 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 9-10.
- Northbound I-5 in North Portland, 1-4 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 11-12.
Signed detours will be in place during each closure – detour maps and details are below.
ODOT is replacing and upgrading equipment that is beyond its service life in the Portland area. Improvements include replacing variable message signs, improving sign structures, and restriping. This work helps ODOT maintain operations of the transportation system and supports a smoother and safer ride for travelers.
Variable message signs carry messages for traveler safety and travel information – including traffic impacts such as crashes and closures, road conditions and Amber Alerts. For more information, visit the project page.
Check Tripcheck.com before you travel.
Details on each closure and detour route:
Northbound I-5 in Wilsonville
All lanes of northbound I-5 between Southwest Wilsonville Road and Southwest Elligsen Road will fully close from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5 and 6. The Southwest Wilsonville Road on-ramp to northbound I-5 will also close during this time.
A signed detour will direct drivers to take the Southwest Wilsonville Road Exit 283 and follow Southwest Parkway Avenue north to Southwest Elligsen Road to re-connect with northbound I-5.
Northbound I-5 in North Portland
All northbound lanes of I-5 between North Lombard Street and North Marine Drive will be closed from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. for Nov. 11 and 12. The North Whitaker Road/North Victory Boulevard on-ramp to northbound I-5 will also close during this time.
A signed detour will direct drivers to take the eastbound North Lombard Street Exit 305A and follow 99E north to re-connect with northbound I-5 near North Marine Drive.
Southbound I-5 in Tigard
All southbound I-5 lanes will be closed between Southwest Carman Drive and Southwest Boones Ferry Road from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. Nov. 9 and 10. The Southwest Carman Drive on-ramp to southbound I-5 will also close during this time.
A signed detour will direct drivers to take the Southwest Carman Drive Exit 291 and follow Southwest 72nd Avenue south to Boones Ferry Road to re-connect with southbound I-5.
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