8-K

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 6, 2005

Vitran Corporation Inc.
__________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ontario	000-26256	000000000
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
185 The West Mall , Suite 701, Toronto, Ontario		M9C 5L5
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 416-596-7664

Not Applicable
______________________________________________
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On May 5th, 2005 the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.1, and such press release is incorporated in its entirety by reference herein.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Vitran Corporation Inc.
May 6, 2005	By:	/s/ Sean P. Washchuk
		Name: Sean P. Washchuk
		Title: Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1.1	Press Release - dated May 5th, 2005. Vitran Corporation to Present at Bear Stearns Global Transportation Conference on May 12

EX-99.1.1

Vitran Corporation to Present at Bear Stearns Global Transportation Conference on May 12

Thursday May 5, 1:14 pm ET

Vitran Management Presentation to be Webcast Live

TORONTO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 5, 2005— Vitran Corporation Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNC - News; TSX:VTN — News), a North American transportation and logistics firm, today announced it is scheduled to present at the Bear Stearns Global Transportation Conference on Thursday, May 12, 2005. Vitran President & Chief Executive Officer Rick Gaetz will address the investment community at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET in New York City.

Interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the Vitran presentation at the Vitran website www.vitran.com, under the “Investor Relations” section. An audio replay of the presentation will be available by the end of the day and will be archived for 90 days.

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 — News; TSX:VTN — News), visit the website at www.vitran.com.

Vitran Corporation Inc. (TSX:VTN — News; NASDAQ:VTNC — News)

Contact:

Vitran Corporation Inc.
Richard Gaetz
President/CEO
(416) 596-7664
OR
Vitran Corporation Inc.
Sean Washchuk
VP Finance/CFO
(416) 596-7664
OR
Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated
Robert Rinderman
(212) 835-8500
OR
Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated
Purdy Tran
(212) 835-8500

VTNC@jcir.com