Profile: Bison Transport
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winner, 2006 SmartWay Excellence Award
For more than 35 years, Bison Transport has offered transportation solutions
to the freight industry in Canada and the United States in the areas of:
• Dry Van, Heated and Refrigerated Truckload Service
• North America-Wide Long-haul Carrier
• Logistics Services
• Intermodal
• Warehousing & Distribution
Bison operates more than 800 power units and 2300 trailers. Bison combines
effective equipment purchasing decisions with innovative training techniques
to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption. Bison takes a
three-prong approach to training – utilizing computer-based training,
classroom instruction, and state-of-the-art full motion simulation. Through
this training, Bison has improved its fuel economy 3%. It also has won multiple
awards in Canada for its achievements in energy efficiency and safety.
"By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, Bison Transport demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility. SmartWay Transport is a perfect fit for us as an organization and its goals tie directly into Bison Transport's on-going mission of becoming more efficient and environmentally responsible."
Don Streuber
President and CEO