EXHIBIT 99.1

Vitran Promotes Fayaz Suleman to Chief Financial Officer

TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vitran Corporation Inc. (Nasdaq:VTNC) (TSX:VTN), a North American LTL transportation and supply chain firm, today announced that effective September 29, 2011, the Company's Corporate Controller Fayaz Suleman will succeed Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Sean Washchuk who has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer of a global company specializing in labeling solutions and specialty packaging.

Mr. Suleman has been with Vitran for nine years and has worked closely with Sean as our Corporate Controller for the past seven years. Fayaz graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honors Degree in Business Administration, and gained his public accounting experience and CA designation at KPMG LLP.

Commenting on Mr. Suleman's appointment, Mr. Gaetz stated, "We are once again very fortunate to have such a capable individual internally who can seamlessly transition into the Chief Financial Officer position, as he has been a dedicated and valuable member of the Vitran finance team for the last nine years. I am extremely excited to work with Fayaz in the months and years ahead and would like to thank Sean for his contribution and wish him success in his new endeavors."

About Vitran Corporation Inc.

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

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CONTACT: Richard Gaetz, President/CEO
         Vitran Corporation Inc.
         416/596-7664