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)
April 15, 2004
 

Vitran Corporation Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

CANADA	000-26256	Not applicable
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

185 The West Mall, Suite 701, Toronto, Ontario, Canada	M9C 5L5
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

 
416-596-7664

(Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code)

Item 5.   Other Events

On April 13, 2004 the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, 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, thereunto duly authorized.

	VITRAN CORPORATION INC
	By:	/s/   Kevin A. Glass
	Name:	Kevin A. Glass
Date:   April 15, 2004	Title:	Vice President Finance
		and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release — dated April 15, 2004
	Vitran Raises Earnings Guidance for 2004 First Quarter and Year