Canadian fleets sweep TCA Fleet Safety Award grand prizes

Canadian fleets swept the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Fleet Safety Award grand prizes. Bison Transport was named grand prize winner in the large fleet division, while Big Freight Systems took…

Daseke CEO retires, triggers executive search

ADDISON, Texas – Daseke Inc., North America’s largest flatbed fleet, is now operating under an interim CEO following the retirement of Christopher Easter. Word of Easter’s retirement, effective at the…

Big Freight Systems turns 70

WINNIPEG, Man. – Big Freight Systems is turning 70 this year, and has its eyes on future growth. “We’re always looking ahead to see what we can do next,” says…

Winnipeg open-deck transportation company joins Daseke

WINNIPEG, Man. – Big Freight Systems, a Winnipeg-based, open-deck specialized transportation company, has merged with Texas’ Daseke. The Schilli Companies has also joined Daseke, the largest owner and a consolidator…

COMPETITION WATCH: Big Freight buys Paramount Storage

WINNIPEG, Man. -- In an effort to broaden the scope of its service offerings, Big Freight System has purchased Paramount Storage.

Manitoba driving competition crowns top-performing truckers

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Thirty-nine drivers competed at Peterbilt Manitoba on June 25, in hopes of being recognized as one of Manitoba's top professional commercial drivers. Drivers in five classes participated in three different tests (written test,...

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Bill Gagnon of Big Freight Systems has been named the Manitoba Trucking Association/Volvo Trucks Canada Driver of the Year.

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Kinedyne Canada president Larry Harrison has been promoted to the position of vice-president of sales and marketing for Kinedyne's global operations, the company announced. The move was part of a shak...

COMPETITION WATCH: Big Freight celebrates 60th anniversary

STEINBACH, Man. -- Big Freight Systems is turning 60.

MTA inducts new members into Pioneer Club

WINNIPEG, Man. -- At the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) Industry Awards Dinner held Nov. 2, five trucking indu...

MTA kicks off year honouring driver excellence

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) recognized Manitobas Drivers of the Month for the first ...

Manitoba Trucking Association elects new board of directors

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association board of directors has elected its officers and executive commi...

Manitoba Trucking Association elects new board for 2006/2007

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association's board of directors recently elected the officers and executiv...

Career path or roadblock? Seeing a future could make the difference

TRURO, N.S. - When drivers look at their future do they see a career path or a roadblock? The answer could make the difference between a long-term employee and yet another driver deciding to hang up h...