MONTREAL — TransForce has named five new vice-presidents on the recommendation of President and Chairman Alain Bédard, who will focus on U.S. expansion, through acquisition.

The execs are: Jean-François Dodier, Marc Fox, James P. Houston, Brian Kohut and Rob O’Reilly. All have extensive senior operational experience with TransForce and will oversee the daily operations of the various companies.

TransForce, which is made up of several dozen independently operated fleets, is the most aggressive carrier company in Canada at growing through acquisition.

Bédard said the appointments will allow him to focus "more fully on the further expansion of the company, particularly into U.S. markets."

He added: "TransForce has expanded materially within the past few months and this enhanced corporate structure will ensure that all new operations are fully and efficiently integrated and that service to our customers remains the number one priority."