CN, Unifor reach tentative agreement for CNTL drivers

CN has announced that CNTL, its subsidiary dedicated to first- and last-mile trucking container pickup and deliveries, has reached a tentative agreement with owner-operators affiliated with Unifor.

The four-year agreement covers about 750 owner-operators under contract with CNTL in Canada until Dec. 31, 2027, according to a news release.

"We believe that this deal is good for the owner-operators and will support business needs, ensuring that they can continue delivering critical first-mile and last-mile services," said Doug MacDonald, CN's executive vice president and chief marketing officer.