Bison Transport recognized by TCA and Walmart Canada

Bison Transport, three-time Grand Prize Winner of the coveted Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) National Fleet Safety Award, has once again placed first in the 100+ million mile category with the lowest DOT reportable accident rate for the 5th consecutive year.
  
Bison was selected in its division as the winner in the TCA's 35th annual National Fleet Safety Awards, which recognize trucking companies that demonstrate a superior commitment to safety and accident reduction. Bison is now eligible to compete for the Grand Prize, which evaluates the top carriers in all categories in terms of accident rates and overall safety initiatives and programs.

Bison was also recently honored by Walmart Canada as their Innovative Carrier of the Year! The company was formally recognized on Friday evening January 21 at Walmart Canada's Carrier Awards Banquet event in Mississauga, ON. Accepting the award on Bison's behalf were Jeff Pries, VP of Sales & Marketing and Rob Penner, VP of Operations. Walmart Canada selected Bison based on their outstanding accomplishments in transportation sustainability.

"This award is in recognition of Bison as a leader in transportation sustainability," said Don Streuber, Bison President & CEO. "We are honored to be recognized by Walmart Canada and will continue to service them with industry leading technology and the highest standards of safety throughout our growing partnership." 

(Source: The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce)

AMTA Podcasts

Finding new and effective ways to deliver important safety and regulatory information to Alberta's transportation industry is a top priority at AMTA.
AMTA is now providing information via podcast – a convenient format that makes it easy and convenient for you to obtain information.

In the future, the association will offer lengthier podcasts combining audio and video, of 1 hour-plus duration on important subjects related to the transportation industry. For now the AMTA offers the following safety messages.

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Volvo Trucks Safety Award continues in 2011

gain this year, two fleets in North America will be recognized for their commitment to safety through the 2011 Volvo Trucks Safety Award. The honorees will each receive $25,000 to be used in their safety-related activities.

2011 marks the third consecutive year that Volvo Trucks will highlight the safety efforts of two outstanding fleets. Michelin again joins Volvo in sponsoring the Volvo Trucks Safety Award, focusing on the importance of highway safety for the trucking industry and all motorists.

"Safety has long been a Volvo core value, and a central concern of the entire trucking industry," said Ron Huibers, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing for Volvo Trucks in North America. "The Volvo Trucks Safety Award is a way to recognize the industry's best for their excellent work and dedication to safety."
"Highway safety starts long before trucks take to the road," Huibers said. "Our vehicles feature active safety technologies, like Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology and Volvo Enhanced Cruise, that make the highways safer for all of us. Volvo Trucks and Michelin view this award as an opportunity to support fleets in furthering their own commitments to safety." 

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