Human Resources Westcan drivers raise $100K for charity December 1, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Westcan Bulk Transport drivers have raised $100,000 for local charities, through their Driver Advisory Board. “Our Driver Advisory Board has a long-lasting commitment to use their funding…
Transportation Road Knights hope to bring drivers together, educate Alberta youth February 5, 2020 Brimming with passion and enthusiasm for all things trucking, Alberta’s new Road Knights can hardly wait to take their message to the province’s youth. Miles McNabb, Henry Wolf, David Horst,…
Business Management Prolonged rail strike will impact trucking industry November 22, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – The effect of the current CN Rail strike could have both positive and negative impacts on the trucking industry in Western Canada when it comes to the…
Health & Safety Westcan and MADD aim to stop impaired driving with holiday campaign November 5, 2019 COQUITLAM, B.C. – With the holiday season around the corner, Westcan Bulk Transport and MADD Canada are shining a light on the perils of impaired driving. As part of the…
Health & Safety Westcan’s safety program receives gold recognition October 30, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Westcan Bulk Transport recently took home gold for being Canada’s Safest Employers in the transportation. The award was handed out by Canadian Occupational Safety in Toronto, recognizing…
Business Management Image can be everything October 29, 2018 Panel says industry must step up to attract more people into trucking
Business Management Mack’s Anthem a perfect fit for Westcan’s driver-focused mentality October 10, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – With the help of Mack Trucks, Westcan Bulk Transport is putting the focus back on the driver. “We need a good product so we can get drivers…
Business Management Weather doesn’t dampen spirit for Alberta Truck Convoy October 1, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Despite chilly temperatures, the Alberta Truck Convoy for Special Olympics rolled on Sept. 22 in Calgary, with 75 trucks taking part and raising $25,000. The money will…
Sustainability NAIT partners with industry to offer low-carbon fuel to long-haul segment November 9, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has partnered with industry stakeholders to bring low-carbon fuel that can withstand all weather conditions to the long-haul truck segment.
Health & Safety Westcan unveils new anti-impaired driving decal May 18, 2017 SASKATOON, Sask. – RTL-Westcan Group of Companies and MADD Canada helped launch an awareness initiative to take impaired drivers off the road. The effort was spearheaded by Melanie and Allan…
Business Management Westcan expands into new markets with Wheeler Transport acquisition April 2, 2016 EDMONTON, Alta. – Westcan Bulk Transport announced yesterday that it had completed the acquisition of Coquitlam, B.C. company Wheeler Transport. Wheeler specializes in the transportation of fuel and asphalt, and…
Transportation Westcan driver acknowledged for attending to unresponsive baby March 29, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Westcan Bulk Transport recognized one of its drivers, Richard McLean, for what the company called an ‘act of heroism’ after he attended to an unresponsive baby on…
Business Management Manitoulin buys Westcan’s LTL, van divisions September 8, 2014 EDMONTON, Alta. — Manitoulin Transport has announced its purchase of Westcan Group’s van freight and less-than-truckload (LTL) divisions. Westcan last year sold its bulk division to US-based Kenan Advantage Group.
