Don Streuber, Executive Chairman of Bison Transport Inc. is pleased to announce that our current President, Rob Penner, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Penner joined Bison Transport in 1991, moving through all aspects of Operations and was promoted to President in 2015. Rob is active on the CTA Board of Directors, the MTA and is set to take over as Chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association this coming March.
"It is my privilege and honour to present Rob with this opportunity and challenge," says Don Streuber, "Rob has already had a distinguished career and his knowledge of the industry and insight of our business will bring continued development and growth to Bison Transport."
Bison's Senior Executive team is comprised of Don Streuber, Executive Chairman; Robert Penner, President and CEO; Trevor Fridfinnson, COO; Mike Ludwick, CAO; Jeff Pries, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing; Damiano Coniglio, Chief Financial Officer Bison Diversified Inc.
About Bison Transport
Bison Transport is one of the largest carriers in Canada, offering award-winning transportation solutions to the industry since 1969. Recognized by the TCA (Truckload Carriers Association) as North America's Safest Fleet, Bison is a high-service, dependable and value-creating supply chain partner. Bison offers full truckload service, full-service logistics, intermodal, LTL, dedicated fleet operations, yard management and warehousing & distribution. Bison is an active member of Natural Resources Canada's FleetSmart Program, as well as a SmartWay Transport Partner, a national and voluntary partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
For more information, please contact:
Lionel Johnston, Corporate Marketing Manager
W: 204.833.0307
C: 204.250.1074
E: ljohnston@bisontransport.com