Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Transportation management experts Frank Beres and Mark Madott join Lakeside


New hires enhance customer service offering as transportation management company expands

Oakville, Ontario – July 25, 2013: Lakeside is pleased to announce that Frank Beres and Mark Madott have joined the transportation management and supply chain team to support business growth. Celebrating new customers, including Armtec Infrastructure Inc., Lakeside expands its portfolio of transportation experts to enhance client experience and efficiencies.

Frank Beres joined Lakeside in March 2013, bringing more than 20 years of experience as a flatbed specialist. Beres comes with a wealth of knowledge and customer service skills. The hire will help Lakeside continue to make customer needs a top priority.

“Having Frank on board represents our commitment to bringing specific flatbed industry expertise to the Armtec business,” said Tom Coates, Senior Vice President and COO, Lakeside. “And, we know his contribution will go a long way to benefiting our entire organization.”

Mark Madott joins Lakeside at a time of tremendous business growth to fulfill the new role of Director of Transportation Services. As the first point of contact for more than 3500 carriers from across North America, Madott is responsible for overseeing Carrier Relations and Safety & Compliance. With almost 30 years of experience in transportation and warehouse services, most recently as Senior Manager of Perishable Freight at Loblaw’s, Madott will lend his expertise to further optimize operational efficiencies and reduce costs by implementing creative solutions to practical problems.

“Lakeside has always made Carrier Relations and Safety & Compliance a priority,” said Dan Davis, Vice President of Operations, Lakeside. “But having Mark on board will give us more dedicated service and quicker response times as we continue to deliver customized solutions for our clients.”

With 27 years of transportation management and supply chain experience, Lakeside uses its custom SmartSourcing™system to help clients mitigate risk and realize overall business efficiencies across the supply chain network, allowing its clients to focus on its core business and – most importantly – its customers.                                      

SmartSourcing™ transportation with Lakeside:

SmartSourcing™ from Lakeside goes beyond cost reductions. It identifies opportunities to address the company’s business holistically and offer an end-to-end freight management system to mitigate risk, optimize the distribution networks, provide real time business insights to inform business strategy, and drive results.

Keynote Speaker at LQ’s September 26th Symposium: Dr. Yossi Sheffi, MIT


August 1, 2013, Toronto - LQ is honored to announce that Dr. Yossi Sheffi, MIT, is LQ’s Keynote Speaker at LQ’s September 26th Symposium and as part of your Early Bird registration you will received complimentary edition of Dr. Sheffi’s new book, Logistics Clusters.

This year LQ’s traditional 3PL and Logisticians’ Innovation Symposium with be followed by our First LQ Women in Supply Chain Management (WSCM) Breakfast Network on the next morning, September 27th.   

To register for LQ’s 3PL and Logisticians Sustainability Symposium on September 26th visit www.LQsummit.com to benefit from LQ's Early Bird Symposium Registration Rate of $700. (This discounted early bird price gives you a total of $195 off the regular registration price of $895 until August 30th.)  Seating is limited to 120 delegates.

Plus, delegates registered for September 26th are also invited to attend LQ’s WSCM Breakfast on September 27th as part of their registration package.

LQ’s WSCM Breakfast will feature thought leaders from Canada and the U.S. who will share their insights on mentoring, career sponsorship, and other professional development practices for women in supply chain management at the Toronto Board of Trade’s Country Club. LQ’s WSCM Breakfast facilitators and presenters include:

• Adriene Bailey, Vice President, Strategic Business Development, Yusen-Logistics (Americas) Inc.
• Patricia Moser, President, i3advantage inc.
• Robyn Brunscher, Vice President, Business Development, UPS
• Loray Mosher, PhD, Assistant Director at the Supply Chain Management Research Center (SCMRC), in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas
• Ellen Voie, President and CEO, Women In Trucking

(Register today for LQ's Early Bird Breakfast Executive Exchange (September 27th only) at www.WomenInSCM.com for $99. This discounted early bird registration price gives you a total of $30 off the regular Breakfast Executive Exchange price of $130 until August 30th).

LQ’s events are a great way to learn from leading logisticians, 3PLs and academics about developing new career advancement opportunities and proven innovative business practices with well researched presentations, at a well put-together industry conference that’s attended by senior executives.

If you have any questions regarding LQ’s peer-to-peer Executive Exchanges, please contact LQ's Editor and Publisher, Fred Moody at fmoody@LogisticsQuarterly.com.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

The Reliance Network Offering Guaranteed Service Throughout North America


COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (July 23, 2013) – The Reliance Network (TRNet) is offering guaranteed LTL service throughout North America, including Canada.

“All of The Reliance Network members offer guaranteed and expedited services, so it was a natural extension to offer guaranteed service throughout our combined network as an alliance,” commented Geoff Muessig, chairman of the executive committee for TRNet and chief marketing officer/executive vice president at PITT OHIO. “The focus for TRNet has always been on established customer relationships. Our collective customers said they wanted a guaranteed option and we’ve worked together to provide one they can trust, while maintaining a single source of contact for our customers.”

TRNet is launching the day definite service to all direct service points. The Reliance Network anticipates adding time definite and expedited services for its customers in the near future.

The Reliance Network was formed in 2008 to provide customers of eight regional companies full coverage throughout North America while maintaining a single point of contact. TRNet handles more than 10.8 million shipments for its customers.

About The Reliance Network:

The Reliance Network (TRNet) is a group of trusted regional carriers known for exceptional service, dependable on-time delivery and strong reputations. TRNet provides seamless LTL, truckload and supply chain services with a single source of accountability throughout North America. All members are SmartWay® partners. TRNet members are Averitt Express, Canadian Freightways, Kingsway Transport, Lakeville Motor Express, Land Air Express of New England, Mountain Valley Express, Peninsula Truck Lines and PITT OHIO.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Laurie Barkman Joins GENCO Marketplace as Chief Operating Officer


 Barkman brings retail experience to executive team to grow multi-channel liquidation business

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – JULY 23, 2013 – GENCO, the leader in delivering product lifecycle logisticssm solutions, named Laurie Barkman chief operating officer of GENCO Marketplace, America’s largest wholesale source for retail returns and surplus inventories. In this new role, Barkman will be responsible for advancing multi-channel sales growth within GENCO’s liquidation services subsidiary, including its direct-to-consumer website, NoBetterDeal.com, and business-to-business website GENCOMarketplace.com.

“Laurie brings the right combination of retail, online marketing and leadership skills to drive the continued growth of GENCO Marketplace’s multi-channel sales model. As such she is a great addition to GENCO and GENCO Marketplace,” said Robert R. Auray, Jr., president and CEO of GENCO Marketplace.

Laurie Barkman brings more than 15 years of strategic retail industry and online marketing experience to her new role. She spent several years at American Eagle Outfitters, a global specialty apparel retailer, focused on growth of AE.com and multi-channel programs in the US, Canada and Asia. Then Barkman oversaw Marketing & Advertising as Vice President for The Art Institutes, a system of 50 schools in North America. Most recently, Barkman served as Vice President of Marketing at The Resumator, a venture-backed Human Resources Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company. She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business and Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

“I am thrilled to join the GENCO Marketplace team,” said Barkman. “The business has an impressive track record as a market maker for surplus inventory. A key focus is on expanding our inventory assortment and buyer base.”

About GENCO Marketplace:

GENCO Marketplace is America’s largest wholesale liquidator of retail returns and surplus inventories. The company’s resale channels include direct sales by the truckload to high-volume buyers, internet auctions of pallet quantities on the company’s B2B website, www.GENCOMarketplace.com, and B2C sales of individual items on www.NoBetterDeal.com.

About GENCO:

GENCO is the recognized leader in product lifecycle and reverse logistics solutions designed to maximize value and reduce costs.  GENCO operates 140 value-added warehouse locations comprising 35 million square feet and manages $1.5 billion in freight annually throughout North America.  GENCO’s diverse range of customers includes many Fortune 500 companies in the technology, consumer & industrial, retail and healthcare markets and the federal government.  GENCO’s complete range of product lifecycle services include inbound logistics; warehousing & distribution; fulfillment; contract packaging; transportation management; systems integration; returns processing & disposition; test, repair, refurbishment; product liquidation; and recycling.

Monday, July 22, 2013

C.H. Robinson Names Gary York Director of Sourcing for Europe


Eden Prairie, MN (July 22, 2013) — Given the demand in Europe for a global supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., one of the world’s largest produce sourcing and logistics companies, has promoted Gary York to Director of Sourcing, Europe.

In this newly created position, York will establish the overall team and resources that will facilitate the further development and expansion of Sourcing in Europe. As well, York will look to other regions of the world to further develop alternative supply programs.

York has been instrumental over the last two years assessing and building C.H. Robinson’s sourcing and temperature control needs from a global perspective. This new position will be a continuation of that work, with a focus on customer and supply development to support the growing business.

“Gary’s long-term track record of success and overall knowledge of the global produce supply chain will deliver value to our customers and suppliers, while at the same time, allow us to develop new business and expand our European Sourcing team,” said Jim Lemke, senior vice president at C.H. Robinson.

York started his career with C.H. Robinson in the New York office in 1992.  Previously, York was general manager of the Sourcing and Transportation business for FoodSource, a C.H. Robinson company, transportation manager for FoodSource and transportation manager of the C.H. Robinson Northeast Sourcing team.

About C.H. Robinson:

C.H. Robinson got its start in the produce industry over 100 years ago, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the settlers of the Dakotas and Minnesota. Today, C.H. Robinson is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest produce sourcing and logistics companies in the world with annual gross revenues of over $11 billion. C.H. Robinson offers the highest quality products while integrating value-added logistics, distribution, and information reporting services. C.H. Robinson provides many well-known North American consumer brands including Glory Foods®, Mott's®, Welch's®, and Tropicana®. The Tropicana trademark is being used under license from Tropicana Products, Inc.  C.H. Robinson offers a full line of conventional and organic produce through a large network of regional and local growers and serves over 42,000 customers through a network of more than 275 offices and over 11,000 employees worldwide.

Through the company and its Foundation, C.H. Robinson and its employees contribute millions of dollars annually to a variety of organizations, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Community Health Charities, American Red Cross, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, and Global Impact. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1997. For more information about C.H. Robinson, visit http://www.chrobinson.com.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Penske Logistics Joins Green Freight Europe


July 16, 2013 - Penske Logistics Europe has joined Green Freight Europe, a program aiming to reduce emissions of CO2 caused by European road transport. Together with shippers and carriers, Penske Logistics will be closely involved in the development of a European standard for monitoring and reporting carbon emissions in logistics.

“Reducing carbon footprint is high on the agenda of our clients,” says Piet Zoutendijk, managing director for Penske Logistics in Europe.

“In order to counsel and support them, we choose to go beyond just following the developments,” he said. “Instead we are playing an active role in improving sustainability in logistics. We have been doing this as a partner of SmartWay in the U.S. since 2009. And, by joining Green Freight we are now expressly doing so in Europe. We are confident the number of partners will grow steadily.”

Penske Logistics is among the first lead logistics company of its kind to join the program. In Europe, Penske Logistics does not operate its own truck fleet.
Rather, Penske provides lead logistics solutions to manage third-party trucking carriers via technologies and engineering expertise that maximizes road transport efficiency and reduces costs for shippers. Some in the logistics industry refer to this as a 4PL.

Green Freight Europe seeks to improve the environmental performance of road freight transport. The program was launched last year. The goal is to reach an agreement on an unambiguous standard for monitoring and reporting CO2 emissions.

A platform that offers a simple method of comparing suppliers was established to assist in the procurement of transportation services. The program also brings shippers and carriers to the table in order to refine the process of monitoring.
Finally, Green Freight Europe wants to develop a certification system for partners in the program.

“The diversity of companies in our partner list shows that we are widely supported in the logistics sector,” said Freek Boele of Green Freight Europe.

“We focus on Europe, but we aim to accomplish an international platform for measuring and reducing CO2 emission in road freight transport and a global standard for assessing the carbon footprint, “he continued. “Penske Logistics is also a partner of our American sister organization, SmartWay, making the company an important linking pin between the initiatives on both continents.”

GENCO Secures $38.8 Million Contract with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to Support U.S. Navy presence in Bahrain and CENTCOM Theater


DLA Distribution site will process over 100,000 transactions per year

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – July 16, 2013 – GENCO, the leader in delivering product lifecycle logisticssm solutions, announced today that the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, GENCO Infrastructure Solutions (GIS), has secured a contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), under the Department of Defense (DoD) to support the U.S. Navy’s presence in Bahrain and CENTCOM Theater. The one-year, fixed-price contract, with four one-year options, is valued at $38.8 million. With its prior operation in Kuwait, GIS brings proven experience in the region, a team fully trained to utilize DSS and experience managing both third-country nationals (TCNs) and local nationals (LNs).

The 330,000 square foot operation will process over 100,000 transactions per year, consisting of government property from all service branches. GIS will also manage a Navy Material Processing Center for naval fleet support. Full operations are scheduled to begin in September.

John McGonigle, president, GENCO Infrastructure Solutions, said, “As our first overseas prime contract, the DLA distribution operation in Bahrain builds on our previous success and provides an opportunity to support the Navy’s 5th Fleet, a long standing, forward deployed, strategic capability and other Army and Air Force units in the region.”

GIS has proven experience providing supply chain management, military base operations support, military subcontractor and task order contract support to the U.S. government agencies. GIS’s customers have included the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, the General Services Administration, and the U.S. Transportation Command. To learn more about GIS’s experience in government logistics, please visit: http://www.genco.com/defense-logistics/government-defense-logistics.php

About GENCO:

GENCO is the recognized leader in product lifecycle and reverse logistics solutions designed to maximize value and reduce costs.  GENCO operates 140 value-added warehouse locations comprising 35 million square feet and manages $1.5 billion in freight annually throughout North America.  GENCO’s diverse range of customers includes many Fortune 500 companies in the technology, consumer and industrial, retail and healthcare markets and the federal government.  GENCO’s complete range of product lifecycle services include inbound logistics; warehousing & distribution; fulfillment; contract packaging; transportation management; systems integration; returns processing & disposition; test, repair, refurbishment; product liquidation; and recycling.

XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America


Addition of last-mile delivery strengthens XPO's position as a single-source supply chain partner

GREENWICH, Conn. —July 15 — XPO Logistics, Inc. ("XPO Logistics," "XPO" or "the company") (NYSE: XPO) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the common stock of 3PD, Inc. ("3PD") in a transaction valued at approximately $365 million. 3PD is the largest non-asset, third party provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics in North America. The acquisition is expected to be immediately and significantly accretive to earnings.

The transaction reflects an aggregate consideration of approximately $357 million of cash and $8 million of XPO restricted stock, and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2013, subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance and customary conditions. The company has obtained a commitment from Credit Suisse Group for a $195 million term loan, which together with cash on hand is sufficient to fund the transaction.

3PD, based in Atlanta, was founded by Karl and Randy Meyer in 2001 to capitalize on rapid growth in the last-mile logistics segment serving retail shippers. Today, 3PD is the premier logistics provider of its kind in North America, facilitating approximately two times more annual deliveries than its nearest competitor. The business reported year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA1 of 20 percent and 36 percent for the full year 2012 and the first five months of 2013, respectively; and trailing 12 months revenue of $319 million through May 31, 2013.

3PD provides blue chip retailers with customized solutions tailored to their supply chain needs, and serves small and mid-sized shippers by matching them to carriers on a transactional basis. The business has differentiated itself through its ability to assure a superb customer experience using proprietary technology and industry-leading process management. 3PD was named an Inbound Logistics Top 100 third party logistics provider and a Transport Topics Top 50 logistics company for 2012. All of 3PD's executives have agreed to join XPO and will continue to lead the operation.

Bradley Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of XPO Logistics, said, "Our acquisition of 3PD advances our strategy for rapid, disciplined growth in non-asset transportation logistics. 3PD is the clear market leader in the heavy goods, last-mile delivery space – an extremely fast-growing segment that serves blue chip retailers, e-commerce companies and smaller retailers. XPO will be a direct provider of a high-margin, high cash flow service that's filling a growing need of consumers and shippers, including our own customers."

Jacobs continued, "We're extremely pleased that Karl and his management team will be staying on to lead the business. They've built 3PD into the first choice of heavy goods shippers by delivering outstanding results in an exacting service environment. 3PD's offerings fit squarely within our core competency and complement our current range of services. Very soon, 3PD's customers will have the convenience of white glove deliveries, truck brokerage, freight forwarding and expedite services through a single source."

Karl Meyer, chairman and chief executive officer of 3PD, said, "We're eager to join the XPO family and extend our track record of outpacing industry growth. We can cross-sell our services and share customer-centric technologies. The 3PD team understands, as XPO does, the importance of creating a world-class customer experience."

Advisors:

Credit Suisse Group is serving as financial advisor to the board of directors of XPO Logistics, and Morgan Stanley & Co.LLC is serving as financial advisor to the board of directors of 3PD.

The Market Opportunity:

3PD operates within one of the fastest-growing segments of transportation logistics, where providers typically generate high margins and strong cash flow. Shippers of heavy goods spend approximately $12 billion on last-mile deliveries each year in North America. These deliveries often require white glove services by the carrier, which creates a premium price structure for existing providers and a significant barrier to entry. Demand for heavy goods, last-mile logistics is being driven by two market dynamics: a trend toward outsourcing high-touch shipments, and the rapid expansion of e-commerce retailing. Outsourcing provides retailers with greater cost efficiency and better service than they could achieve by managing last-mile deliveries on their own. E-commerce is the fastest-growing channel for retail purchases, with double-digit annual growth projected over the next four to five years.

Friday, July 12, 2013

GENCO Brings Product Lifecycle Logistics™ Approach to Contract Packaging


GENCO expands existing Contract Packaging capabilities.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – July 10, 2013 – GENCO, the leader in delivering product lifecycle logisticssm solutions, announced today that the company has formalized its existing Contract Packaging capabilities into a new business unit. The new business unit is being led by Dave Mabon, who will serve as its president. Mabon previously held the titles of chief operating officer (COO) and chief customer officer (CCO) within the company. GENCO’s Contract Packaging business unit currently serves multiple Tier 1 customers in the consumer, technology and healthcare markets, providing large scale, integrated packaging that increases visibility and takes out unnecessary costs.

GENCO provides large-scale execution utilizing its network of facilities throughout North America, featuring:
·       Proven experience in last mile execution - club store packaging, shrink wrapping, pallet displays, clamshells, blister packs, cartoning, pre- and post-holiday projects, and specialty products
·       Best-in-class visibility to ensure that all marketing, manufacturing, and supply chain goals are aligned
·       Extensive and on-going cost analysis to ensure that all unnecessary costs are removed - from designing new packaging alternatives and identifying less expensive material options, to leveraging foreign trade zones to control import costs

“With over 140 operations across North America, we are a large-scale, financially stable company. Contract packaging is a growing business segment and an excellent opportunity for us to deliver initial and on-going value to our customer’s bottom line,” said David Mabon, president of Contract Packaging at GENCO. ”We will evolve the Contract Packaging industry by making packaging a competitive advantage for our customers.

GENCO has released a short video highlighting their Contract Packaging capabilities, which can be found at GENCO.com.

GENCO:

GENCO is the recognized leader in product lifecycle and reverse logistics solutions designed to maximize value and reduce costs.  GENCO operates 140 value-added warehouse locations comprising 35 million square feet and manages $1.5 billion in freight annually throughout North America.  GENCO diverse range of customers includes many Fortune 500 companies in the technology, consumer and industrial, retail and healthcare markets and the federal government.  GENCO’s complete range of product lifecycle services include inbound logistics; warehousing & distribution; fulfillment; contract packaging; transportation management; systems integration; returns processing & disposition; test, repair, refurbishment; product liquidation; and recycling.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

C.H. Robinson Named Perishable Vendor of the Year by BJ’s Wholesale Club


Eden Prairie, MN (July 9, 2013) — Citing innovation, collaboration and creativity, BJ’s Wholesale Club presented C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. with its Perishable Vendor of the Year award at BJ’s Team Conference.

C.H. Robinson delivers BJ’s produce department a complex supply chain management and consulting program, weekly club-level pricing and quality checks, industry sales benchmarking and category reporting and analytics.  C.H. Robinson compliments their category management and supply chain management services by supplying BJ’s with innovative packaging and product offerings in their Tropicana® citrus and tropicals, Mott’s® apples, Welch’s® grapes, and Rosemont Farms® vegetable product lines.

“For the past four years, the produce department and the quality of the product has been the #1 reason people come to BJ’s to shop.  The brands C.H. Robinson provides resonate with our customers that these are labels they can trust,” said Jack MacAskill, vice president at BJ’s Wholesale.

In addition to their branded product offerings, C.H. Robinson assisted BJ’s in the development and delivery of their “Farm to Club,” produce program which is available in each of its 200 clubs in 15 states. The program, which provides BJ’s members with quality, fresh produce from their state’s local farms, rolled out during the spring and summer of 2012.

During the BJ’s Team Conference, BJ’s commended C.H. Robinson’s commitment to community involvement and charity via the Pink Ribbon Watermelon program. The Pink Ribbon Watermelon program allows retailers to participate in a comprehensive program that includes consistent supply, in-store support and a cause-marketing component. Since 2008, the program has raised over $680,000 for breast cancer research.

“Collaborating with the BJ’s team allowed our organizations to develop a long-term winning strategy together,” said Doug Johnson, strategic account manager at C.H. Robinson. “Receiving this award is a proud accomplishment for our team and one we look forward to building upon in the future.”

About C.H. Robinson:

C.H. Robinson got its start in the produce industry over 100 years ago, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the settlers of the Dakotas and Minnesota. Today, C.H. Robinson is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest produce sourcing and logistics companies in the world with annual gross revenues of over $11 billion. C.H. Robinson offers the highest quality products while integrating value-added logistics, distribution, and information reporting services. C.H. Robinson provides many well-known North American consumer brands including Glory Foods®, Mott's®, Welch's®, and Tropicana®. The Tropicana trademark is being used under license from Tropicana Products, Inc.  C.H. Robinson offers a full line of conventional and organic produce through a large network of regional and local growers and serves over 42,000 customers through a network of more than 275 offices and over 11,000 employees worldwide.

Through the company and its Foundation, C.H. Robinson and its employees contribute millions of dollars annually to a variety of organizations, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Community Health Charities, American Red Cross, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, and Global Impact. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1997. For more information about C.H. Robinson, visit http://www.chrobinson.com.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Canada Cartage drivers take top honours at Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championships


July 4th, Toronto, ON - The Canada Cartage driving team celebrated a champion performance on June 15th at the Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championship, winning six out of eight categories.

The annual competition tests professional drivers from across the GTA with obstacles that simulate real-road situations, and a written evaluation on subjects such as brake adjustment, driving habits, and first aid. Seven different obstacles were used on the course to represent challenging driving scenarios, including: Right hand turn, Serpentine, Alley Dock, Offset Alley, Parallel Park, Diminishing Clearance, Straight line, and Stop Line.

Coached by Steve Duffy from the national safety team, Canada Cartage took top honours in the straight truck, single-single, tandem-tandem, grand champion, and rookie of the year categories, and was awarded “Team of the Year” for receiving the highest combined points total at the event.

Awards were handed out to the five professional drivers representing the Canada Cartage team:

Preetpal Nijjar
* 1st Place Tandem/Tandem, Grand Champion
Kevin Bradshaw
* 1st Place Straight Truck and Rookie of the Year
Marc LeFebvre
* 1st Place Single/Single
Adam Shields
* 3rd Place Tandem/Tandem
Conrad Douglas
Participant - Team of the Year Team Canada Cartage
* Team of the Year


Fresh off their success at the regional championships, the Canada Cartage team will look ahead to competing in the 67th annual Ontario Truck Driving Championships this July.

The Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championships and the Ontario Truck Driving Championships are held annually and eligibility is open to any professional driver for public carriers, private companies, driver services, and owner/operators in the region.

About Canada Cartage:
Founded in 1914, Canada Cartage is Canada’s largest provider of outsourced fleet solutions, providing dedicated equipment and drivers to both small and large firms.  Canada Cartage also provides a complete range of supply chain and logistics services under its subsidiary companies including Direct Distribution Centres, Direct2Home and Freight Management Services.  For more information, visit http://www.canadacartage.com or see Canada Cartage’s LinkedIn profile.