Quebec companies

QSL buys out Groupe Robert’s stake in heavy-haul carrier

A semi-truck of Watson Transport with a trailer containing a rail car. QSL became full owner of Watson.

Canadian maritime terminal operator QSL has bought out Groupe Robert’s stake in Transport Watson & Sycamore to become full owner of the heavy-haul trucking company based near Montreal.

Quebec-based QSL announced the transaction on Tuesday without disclosing a price. The terminal operator and Groupe Robert, one of Canada’s largest trucking and logistics companies, jointly acquired Quebec-based Watson in 2018.

“I would like to thank Groupe Robert for enabling us to bring this acquisition project to...

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Lion’s electric trucks lean on road-tested tech

A Lion8 electric truck with a trailer produced by the Lion Electric Co.

Before Lion Electric Co. decided to make electric trucks, the Canadian company developed a line of battery-powered electric school buses. More than 300 are in service in North America.

Lion Electric president Marc BédardLion Electric president Marc Bédard says the Lion8 is designed to be a workhorse for urban deliveries. (Photo: Nate Tabak/FreightWaves)

The result, according to Lion Electric President Marc Bédard: Its trucks are more mature and better road-tested than those of closest rivals — such as Freightliner’s eM2 and...

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