Bison Transport is Awarded North America's Safest Fleet for the Third Consecutive Year
Bison Transport was selected as the safest large fleet from among nine Canadian and U.S. carriers based on low accident frequency and its commitment to improving safety in the above 25 million annual mileage division. Bison is distinguished as being the only carrier to have achieved this award for 3 consecutive years. The Truckload Carriers Association presented the award to Rob Penner, Vice- President, Operations, during their Annual Banquet on March 3, 2008, at The Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas.
Don Streuber, President & CEO states "Our philosophy is simple and unwavering. We do what is right! We are vigilant in the protection of our people, our assets, the cargo our customers entrust to us, our environment and to those we share the roads with. Our success is dependant on our people who everyday positively influence our safety performance. Each day at Bison we all make a commitment to the safety of our drivers, our customers and the community. We take the steps; spend time, money and energy on instruction, training and equipment. We actively promote our collective success while at the same time engaging our people to continually improve...because of this, we are proud to be North America's Safest Fleet."
About Bison Transport
Bison Transport is one of the largest Truckload Carriers in Canada today, offering award winning transportation solutions to the industry for over 35 years. As a high-service, dependable and value creating supply chain partner, Bison offers truckload transportation, including dry van, heated, refrigerated, and Intermodal service. In addition, Bison also provides full service logistics through it's Bison ABL Division (Asset Based Logistics) , dedicated fleet operations, yard management and warehousing & distribution. With terminals located across Canada, Bison operates over 900 power units and 2300 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)
- TCA (Truckload Carriers Association) Shipper's Choice Award 2002- 2007
- National Energy Efficiency Award - 2004
- U.S. EPA SmartWay Environmental Excellence Award
For more information, please contact:
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Garth Pitzel Director Safety & Driver Development Bison Transport 1001 Sherwin Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0T8 T. 204.833.0240 TF: 800.668.4321 F: 204.833.0252 E: gpitzel@bisontransport.com |
Jeff Pries Vice President, Sales & Marketing Bison Transport 1001 Sherwin Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0T8 T: 204.833.0130 TF: 1.800.GOBISON F: 204.833.0112 E: jpries@bisontransport.com |
