Vitran Increases Borrowing Capacity and Extends its Credit Facilities

TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 11, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Vitran Corporation Inc. (NASDAQ: VTNC)(TSX:VTN), a North American transportation and logistics firm, today announced that it has increased its borrowing capacity under its existing syndicated credit facilities agented with the Bank of Nova Scotia, added a new revolving acquisition facility, extended repayment terms and lowered interest rate spreads.

Pursuant to the amended credit agreement, borrowing capacity under the unused revolving facility was increased to $45 million, from $35 million. Vitran also added a new $20 million revolving acquisition facility. The repayment period on both of the revolving facilities and the existing term facility of $10.0 million was extended from September 30, 2007 to April 30, 2009.

In total, Vitran's borrowing capacity has increased to $75 million, compared to $45 million previously. Vitran's interest rate spread was reduced from 1.25 percent to 0.75 percent. At March 31, 2006, the Company's total debt outstanding was $10.2 million.

Vitran President and Chief Executive Officer Rick Gaetz, stated, "Once again, Bank of Nova Scotia and the syndicate are helping fund and support Vitran's growth as we pursue opportunistic growth strategies in North America."

About Vitran Corporation Inc.

Vitran Corporation Inc. is a North American group of transportation companies offering less-than-truckload, logistics, truckload, and freight brokerage services. To find out more about Vitran Corporation Inc. (NASDAQ: VTNC)(TSX:VTN), visit the website at www.vitran.com.

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Contacts:
Vitran Corporation Inc.	Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated
Richard Gaetz	Robert Rinderman
President/CEO	(212) 835-8500
(416) 596-7664	VTNC@jcir.com
Vitran Corporation Inc.	Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated
Sean Washchuk	Steven Hecht
VP Finance/CFO	(212) 835-8500
(416) 596-7664	VTNC@jcir.com
SOURCE: Vitran Corporation Inc.