Equipment Canadian fleets face growing truck parts shortage April 26, 2021 Sutco Transportation Specialists could be described as one of the lucky ones. The B.C.-headquartered fleet has managed to secure three new trucks for its expanding operations in the U.S., at…
Equipment Biodiesel targets fuel debate in trucking industry February 18, 2021 The race to slash greenhouse gas emissions is on, and it’s extending beyond the promise of future battery-electric trucks or hydrogen fuel cells. Look no further than the fuel in…
Human Resources Six Canadian fleets make Best Fleets list January 6, 2021 MARKHAM, Ont. – Six Canadian fleets have secured spots in the 2021 Best Fleets to Drive For Competition run by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge. Bison Transport (Winnipeg),…
Business Management New ownership sets Bison up for future growth January 5, 2021 WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport has new ownership it says will enable it to better meet its ambitious growth plans. On Jan. 1, James Richardson &…
Business Management BREAKING NEWS: Bison Transport lands new owner January 5, 2021 WINNIPEG, Man. – One of Canada’s most prominent trucking companies, Bison Transport, has been purchased by James Richardson & Sons. Bison, founded in 1969 by Duncan Jessiman, operates more than…
Business Management Becoming an owner-operator in the age of Covid-19 June 30, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – When Roger Mansfield turned 40 last year, he decided the time was right to pursue his dream of becoming an owner-operator. In January, he got the ball…
Sustainability Canada looks to trucking to help create a hydrogen economy June 3, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. – Canada has an opportunity to develop a hydrogen economy as it strives to meet its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, but it will need the trucking…
Health & Safety Bison wins ATA safety award November 19, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport has won first place in the American Trucking Associations’ National Truck Safety Contest for the seventh consecutive year. The carrier won the award Nov. 14,…
Business Management Forbes recognizes Bison Transport as a best employer March 8, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s best employers. Bison was one of 12 organizations from the transportation sector and the only trucking…
Health & Safety Bison adds another safety award to the trophy shelf November 10, 2015 WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport has won its fifth consecutive National Truck Safety award from the American Trucking Associations. It won first place in the 2014 Safe Fleet Award competition,…
Business Management Searcy Trucking buys Renold’s Transport December 1, 2014 WINNIPEG, Man. — Searcy Trucking has announced its acquisition of Altona, Man.-based specialized deck transporter Renold’s Transport. Renold provides deck transportation between the US and Western Canada, primarily for the…
Health & Safety Bison driver named Highway Angel October 16, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A British Columbia driver earned his Highway Angel wings due to his CPR skills. Vijaydeep Sahasi of Surrey drives for Bison Transport Inc. In August, he was…
Transportation Bison driver named Highway Angel July 3, 2014 Alexandria, Va. — An Ontario driver is the latest trucker to earn the title of Highway Angel. The heavenly appellation is granted by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)…
Business Management Ryder honours Canadians July 2, 2014 MIAMI, Fla. – Canadian companies were well represented when it came time for Ryder System Inc. to hand out awards to carriers. The company says its annual Ryder Carrier Quality…
Transportation Canada Transportation Act comes under early review June 25, 2014 WINNIPEG, MB — Spurred on by the serious backlog in grain deliveries that occurred during the 2013-14 crop year, transportation minister Lisa Raitt has bumped up a scheduled review of…
