Rob Penner, VP of Operations for Bison Transport accepted the award, at the association’s Annual Awards Banquet on March 15, 2011, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) announced the grand prize winners of the highly coveted National Fleet Safety Awards, and Bison Transport has been selected in the category of truckload companies in the over 25 million mile large carrier division.
The grand prize winners were selected from among 18 division winners in the National Fleet Safety Division Awards announced earlier this year. Bison was selected for demonstrating the highest standards in their overall safety programs, on and off the highway and their commitment to continuously improving safety.
President and CEO Don Streuber states “It is an honor to be recognized for this prestigious award and to be acknowledged for the fourth time truly demonstrates that safety is a part of our culture and our daily process. In fact the timing of the award comes as we are about congratulate Bison’s 7th Driver, Lloyd Braun, for completing 2 million consecutive miles accident free”.
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 41 years. Bison has been recognized by the TCA (Truckload Carrier’s Association) as North America’s Safest Fleet and a Best Fleets to Drive For. Bison offers full truckload service, full service logistics, Intermodal, 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:
Laura La Palme Corporate Marketing Coordinator T: 204.833.0131 F: 204.833.0112 C: 204 -712.5244 E: [email protected]
