We're excited to officially welcome 1,100 new CommerceLink Logistics ULC team members to our organization! This includes drivers, office staff, and management supporting the Walmart Canada fleet and helping enhance our logistics network nationwide
They joined us in March, expanding our operations at our terminals in Port Coquitlam, B C , Calgary, Alberta, Mississauga, Ontario, and a brand-new ocation in Cornwall, Ontario. Some team members will continue working onsite at Walmart distribution centres and yards, directly supporting drivers
"We are thrilled to welcome the talented team from CommerceLink to the Canada Cartage family. Your experience and dedication are a great addition to our organization, and we ’ re excited about what we’ll achieve together. A sincere thank you to everyone who worked so hard behind the scenes to make this transition a success your efforts have truly made this possible "
Thanks to everyone's hard work and collaboration, the transition has been remarkably smooth and completed in record time
To all our new CommerceLink colleagues: Welcome! We're thrilled to have you on board and excited for what we'll achieve together Let's keep driving forward stronger than ever AVOID THE BITE: TICK SEASON
Scott Lane, President, Canada Cartage
IT ALL BEGINS WITH SAFETY
HIGH-VISIBILITY SAFETY APPAREL (HVSA)
High-visibility safety apparel (HVSA) includes vests, coats, and coveralls designed to make workers more visible, especially in low-light or dark conditions It helps alert drivers and operators to a worker's presence.
All employees, visitors, and contractors must wear HVSA when:
Outside a vehicle in a yard or site requiring visibility gear
Operating machinery in a yard, site, or warehouse
Walking or working in a shop or warehouse
Bright, contrasting colours improve visibility, helping drivers spot workers from a distance and respond accordingly, which helps keep everyone safe
APRIL IS CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: JOIN US FOR THE RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER
April is Cancer Awareness Month a time to come together to raise awareness, support those affected, and promote early detection and prevention. At Canada Cartage, we're proud to stand united in the fight against cancer, and this year, we're taking action by supporting The Princess Margaret Ride to Conquer Cancer.
Here's How You Can Get Involved:
Join Our Team
We're forming an official Canada Cartage team for the Ride to Conquer Cancer, and we want YOU to be a part of it!
Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just up for the challenge, this is an incredible opportunity to ride for a meaningful cause. Every dollar raised supports life-saving cancer research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
Volunteer With Us
Not a rider? No problem Volunteers are essential to making the event a success! From cheering on cyclists to helping with logistics, there are many ways to contribute and be part of the energy and purpose behind this event.
Show Your Support
Even if you're not participating, you can help by spreading the word, making a donation, or wearing a ribbon to honour those impacted by cancer.
Register today to ride or volunteer and help us reach our fundraising goals. For more details, join us for a webinar of April 9th to learn more about the ride or how to volunteer. Register for the webinar here.
Together, we can conquer cancer one step, one ride, and one act of support at a time.
CCLS SUPPORTING CALGARY'S VETERANS
The Calgary divisions of CCLS (Canada Cartage Logistics Solutions) came together once again for their annual food drive and the results were outstanding. This year, they donated 1,357 pounds of food and supplies to the Veterans Food Bank of Calgary, valued at $4,776.64.
The Canadian Veterans Services Society expressed heartfelt appreciation, with Donor Relations Coordinator Sheri Langen saying, "Your efforts are enormous in serving our veterans and first responders Your donation will go a long way "
Thanks to the generosity of CCLS employees, countless veterans and first responders will receive the support they need. The Society is already looking ahead, eager to partner again for the 2025 Food Drive!
WELLNESS CORNER AVOID THE BITE: TICK SEASON IS HERE
As temperatures rise above 4°C, tick season is starting across Canada. Ticks are tiny, bloodsucking arachnids (related to spiders) that become active in the spring and stay active until temperatures consistently fall below 4°C
While small usually under 1 cm ticks can grow after feeding. They don't fly or jump but crawl to find hosts. The most common species in Canada are the American dog tick and the black-legged tick, which can affect both humans and pets.
Ticks live in wooded areas, tall grass, leaf litter, and even city parks The black-legged tick prefers moist environments, while the American dog tick is more common in drier spots.
The biggest concern is Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness in Canada. As tick populations grow, so does the risk.
Protect yourself and your pets: Avoid high-risk areas when possible. After outdoor activities, check for ticks
For prevention tips and safe removal instructions, visit http://ticktalkcanada.com.
GET CONNECTED FREE GAME, HIDDEN THREAT
Cybercriminals are targeting users with a new scam involving a fake video game called PirateFi. They advertise a job opportunity that promises payment for monitoring in-game chats if you download the game first. It sounds like easy money, but it's actually a trap
The game contains malware designed to steal personal information from your web browser. Once stolen, this data can be used to access your online accounts. Instead of getting paid, victims end up handing over valuable personal data.
Stay safe with these tips:
Only download software or games from trusted sources.
Keep your antivirus software up to date
Be cautious of offers that sound too good to be true they usually are.
Never accept job offers that require you to install software before hiring.
Trust your instincts and think before you click.
Protect your data. Stay alert.
FAREWELL TO BRUCE BEATTIE AND WELCOME TO ARMANDO MONZON
We are both happy and sad to announce that Bruce Beattie, Manager of CCLS operations at our Port Coquitlam site, retired on March 28th Since joining our team in May 2022, Bruce played a key role in successfully relocating our operations from the Delta warehouse to Port Coquitlam last year. His dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact, and he will be greatly missed by everyone who worked with him.
Bruce is now looking forward to a well-deserved retirement, enjoying more time cruising on his motorcycle.
We are pleased to announce that Armando Monzon will be stepping in as the new Manager of the Port Coquitlam warehouse. Armando brings extensive experience in warehousing, distribution, and 3PLs Notably, he managed the Direct Distribution warehouse in Richmond over a decade ago. His expertise and leadership will be valuable assets to our team.
Please join us in wishing Bruce all the best in his retirement and giving Armando a warm welcome!
HOT JOBS
We have several open positions across Canada. We invite you to share these roles with your friends and networks who might be interested in these positions.
For a listing of all open positions, visit www.drivecanadacartage.com
Transportation Operations Manager
Mississauga, Ontario
As a Transportation Operations Manager, you’ll oversee daily operations for Dispatch & Drivers, ensuring smooth, efficient service for our specialized flatbed customers. You'll also keep our transportation management system up-to-date and accurate.
APPLY HERE
AZ Tanker Driver Mississauga, Ontario
We're hiring drivers based in Mississauga to safely transport Cryogenic gases, CO2 products, and hazardous materials to various destinations This role involves pre-trip inspections, loading, and unloading cargo following safety protocols. Enjoy a balanced 4 days on, 4 days off schedule perfect for those comfortable being on the road for extended trips.
APPLY HERE
310T Mechanic
Mississauga, Ontario
We're hiring a Licensed HET / 310T Truck Mechanic to service and maintain our fleet using best practices, mentor apprentices, and ensure equipment runs smoothly through diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance. Join our team to enhance efficiency, uphold safety standards, and keep our trucking services running at their best!
APPLY HERE
Shop Service & Parts Specialist
Mississauga, Ontario
Join our team to manage inventory, order, receive, and issue parts and supplies for our repair shop. Work with vendors to ensure timely deliveries, reduce downtime, and boost efficiency. You'll coordinate repair and maintenance requests, keep detailed records, and track inventory on and off-site
APPLY HERE
EMPLOYEE VOICE: WE'RE LISTENING
Have questions, comments or concerns? Do you have any ideas or suggestions to help us improve the business? Maybe you have a work-related challenge that you need help resolving? We want to hear from you.
Submit them confidentially to our Employee Voice program email at employeevoice@canadacartage com All emails received are held in confidence and will not be made public without your permission.
When you see a team member doing great work, let them know by sending them a thank you card or certificate. Each quarter, a team in each region reviews all submissions and recognizes those who have gone "Above and Beyond" to receive a $50.00 gift certificate Each winner is also eligible for the President's Award in January You can email your recognition, along with the reason why you nominated the recipient and the values they demonstrated, to recognition@canadacartage.com, or online at www.canadacartage.com/truenorth
Nominate someone now!
SEND US YOUR PHOTOS!
Don't forget to send in your photos to The Beaver! We may use your photos in upcoming editions of The Beaver, the eBeaver or even on social media!
Send your photos to thebeaver@canadacartage.com
TRUE NORTH NOMINEES
The following employees received True North nominations from their peers for demonstrating our core values. Congratulations to all of our nominees, and thank you for being great ambassadors for Canada Cartage.
Gerald Nakano, SVP Operations, left, and Dave Rose, Alberta Safety and Compliance Manager, right, presented Jason Norrish, Senior Operations Manager with a True Noth Certificate for demonstrating our company ’ s values. Gerald and Dave work out of our terminal in Calgary and Jason works out of our Edmonton terminal.
Warehouse Supervisor Niki Skibsted, right, presented Warehouse Worker Angelica Calaro, left, with a True North Above & Beyond Certificate for demonstrating our company ’ s values Niki and Gelica work out of our terminal in Calgary, Alberta
Dispatcher Rebecca Sorto, left, presented Company Driver Christopher Henry, right, with a True North Certificate for demonstrating our company ’ s values. Rebecca and Chris work out of our terminal in Mississauga, Ontario.
Operations Supervisor Michael Morton, right, presented Company Driver Ed Nelson, left, with a True North Certificate for demonstrating our company ’ s values Michael and Ed work out of our terminal in Calgary, Alberta
PHOTO GALLERY
Operations Manager Audra Jeffs, left, presented Company Driver Vinil Naicker with his 5-year service award. Audra and Vinil work out of our terminal in Calgary, Alberta
Our Seaway team, based in Cornwall, Ontario, celebrated International Women’s Day in March by attending an celebratory High Tea event, recognizing women in business in the community. Pictured at the event from left to right are Traffic Manager Allison Papineau, General Manager Melanie Hamel, and Finance Manager Lianne Boileau.
Company Driver Gary Rodgers took the time to make his truck look brand new after a long, hard winter.
Our Seaway team in Cornwall, Ontario, celebrated National Down Syndrome Day with brightly coloured and mismatched socks.
Angie Dyck celebrated 30 years of service with a pizza and a delicious ice cream cake surrounded enjoyed with friends and co-workers. Angie works at our Winnipeg, Manitoba terminal.
Employees at our Head Office in Mississauga, Ontario, celebrated St. Patrick's Day by wearing green attire.
Operations Manager Jyoti Khosla, right, presented Company Driver Richard Bauer, left, with his 5-years of service certificate. Jyoti and Richard work out of our terminal in Edmonton, Alberta.
Employees at our London, Ontario, terminal celebrated St Patrick's Day by dressing up
CCLS employees at our Calgary warehouse got into the St. Patrick's Day spirit by dressing up and searching the warehouse for the Leprechaun. The event focused on safety in the warehouse.
Our Edmonton terminal celebrated International Women's Day with a team photo and a display board showcasing all the women who work in Edmonton, highlighting their roles and how they keep operations running smoothly.
Company Driver Andre Tailleur was nominated as Edmonton’s Driver of the Month for February.
