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We operate one of the largest, safest, and most modern fleets on the road today. Our ongoing investments in education for tractor, trailer, container equipment and all aspects of our industry is a testament to our commitment to continue this trend.
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Jan 13, 2025

Turning Waste into Hope: The John Howard Society of Brandon’s Innovative Food Rescue Mission

For the past three years, the John Howard Society of Brandon has been at the forefront of the Food Rescue Grocery Store project, addressing a critical issue: 58% of the food produced…
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Jan 08, 2025

The Journey and Commitment to Sustainability at Bison Transport

At Bison Transport, sustainability is more than just a goal—it’s a core value that drives every decision and action across our organization. Our dedication to reducing our environmental impact and enhancing operational…
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Jan 01, 2025

Everything you need to know about fuel surcharge in the trucking industry

Executive Summary Fuel surcharges are a crucial component in the trucking industry’s pricing models, designed to mitigate the fluctuating costs of fuel, which represent a significant portion of operational expenses for freight…
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Dec 25, 2024

Simple tools that can make shipping to and from Mexico easier

Shipping across North America poses many challenges for your supply chain, and getting freight in and out of Mexico can come with its own unique set of challenges, such as cargo security,…
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Dec 18, 2024

Trains Are Slow, So Why Choose Intermodal?

You’re likely already aware of how important continual optimization is to your supply chain. Cost-efficiency and sustainability being some of the most sought-after improvements. Choosing an intermodal solution for your supply chain…
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Dec 11, 2024

Bison and Brands for Canada: Making a Difference One Donation at a Time 

Founded in 1991, Brands for Canada is a registered charity on a mission to “create a sustainable world where surplus goods are purposefully used to eliminate poverty and inequality.” Headquartered in Toronto,…
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Dec 03, 2024

A Partnership Delivering Hope

When businesses and non-profits collaborate, the impact often ripples far beyond what either could achieve alone. This is certainly true of the long-standing partnership between Bison and Samaritan’s Purse. For eight years,…
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Nov 20, 2024

Understanding Driver Inc. | What Shippers need to know

What is Driver Inc. Driver Inc. is a business model that involves a trucking company classifying its Drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. The primary reason behind this classification is to…
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Nov 18, 2024

Why an asset-based logistics company is better… when done well

Logistics is a great solution for your supply chain because it has the ability to scale with your business, whether it’s single-transaction shipments or complete supply chain management.  Sometimes, however, that agility…
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May 27, 2024

Bison Transport Announces Leadership Transition

Winnipeg, MB (May 27, 2024) – Bison Transport announced today the transition of Executive leadership. Effective May 31, Rob Penner will be retiring from his long-held role of President and Chief Executive…
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Apr 16, 2024

Bison Receives 2024 Top Fleet Employers, Fleet of Distinction From HR Trucking Canada

Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employers program is a national initiative that recognizes fleets that have HR policies and practices that meet the highest standards within the industry. It is not a…
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Apr 12, 2024

Bison Receives 2023 TCA Fleet Safety Grand Prize

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) 2024 Annual Convention, Truckload 2024: Nashville, culminated with the announcement of the 2023 TCA Fleet Safety Awards Grand Prize. The contest is made possible by Sponsors, Great…

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