Bison Transport is pleased to sponsor an annual scholarship of up to $1,000 in conjunction with the OTA (Ontario Trucking Association) Education Foundation.
The scholarship will be awarded to a post-secondary student who demonstrates commitment to his/her academic studies and community, and who is enrolled in full-time studies in a Transportation, Logistics, Human Resources, or Business program at a recognized university or college in Canada.
"At Bison, we believe that corporate success can only be attained with a commitment to people which results in a dedicated, reliable, motivated and skilled work force" says Rob Penner, Vice President, Operations. "Our company-funded Staff Educational Assistance Program is just one example of the priority we put on learning. We view this scholarship as an extension to our commitment to lifelong learning, as expressed in our corporate core values".
The Bison Transport Scholarship will be awarded annually and is funded by an endowed fund administered by the OTA Education Foundation, Inc. The scholarship application form is available at http://ontruck.org/education/foundation.php.
To read the full release please visit http://ontruck.org/education/foundation.php#NEWS.
About Bison Transport
Bison Transport is one of the largest Truckload Carriers in Canada today, offering award winning transportation solutions to the industry for nearly 40 years. As a high-service, dependable and value creating supply chain partner, Bison offers truckload transportation, including Dry Van, Heated, Refrigerated, Intermodal and Logistics services.
With terminals located across Canada, Bison operates over 1050 power units and 3000 trailers and is supported by a solid team of professional drivers and transportation experts.
As a leader in the truckload transportation industry, Bison is well recognized for excellence in customer service, safety, energy efficiency, and business management. Their list of awards includes the following:
- Truckload Carriers Association National Fleet Safety Award - 2005, 2006 & 2007
- Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies Award since 1999, now Platinum Club status)
- Meridian IQ/SCL Award for Innovation - 2007
- TCA (Truckload Carriers Association) Shipper's Choice Award 2002- 2007
- National Energy Efficiency Award - 2004
- U.S. EPA SmartWay Environmental Excellence Award
