The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and provincial trucking associations will be holding events to celebrate the important contributions made by the 400,000 Canadian men and women who keep the country's freight moving during National Trucking Week
Canada Cartage will hold BBQs, breakfasts, and a host of other activities across our locations to celebrate Watch for details from your local team
Don't forget to send photos from any of your events to thebeaver@canadacartage com Your photo may be used in a future edition of the eBeaver, or the print edition of The Beaver
Thank you to our drivers and staff for your commitment and professionalism, and for keeping the country moving.
SAFETY CORNER PROPANE HANDLING
Propane is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Understanding proper storage, usage, and emergency procedures helps prevent accidents and keeps people, property, and the environment protected.
Remember to keep cylinders upright and secure during storage, transport, and use
Avoid dropping, dragging, or rolling them, and ensure the valve is protected from damage
Regularly inspect cylinders for leaks, rust, cracks, or loose fittings
Keep propane cylinders away from heat, flames, and direct sunlight
When using propane, operate in well-ventilated areas Avoid ignition sources and never smoke in the vicinity
In case of an emergency, know how to shut off the supply If you suspect a leak or see a fire, evacuate immediately and call emergency services
When transporting, move cylinders upright with the valve closed, secured in a ventilated cargo area (not inside the passenger compartment).
By working together and handling propane safely, we help protect people, property, and the environment
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NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday is observed on September 30 of each calendar year. This holiday was established to honour survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, and to commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools. th
Although Canada Cartage observes this day in February, we encourage staff to recognize this day with two minutes of silence at 9:30 AM local time. We also encourage staff to wear orange to raise awareness of residential schools' tragic legacy and honour the thousands of survivors.
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REFER A FRIEND – EARN A BONUS!
At Canada Cartage, we know great people often know other great people
That's why we want you to take part in our Employee Referral Program By helping us find top talent, you'll earn a cash bonus when your referral joins our team
Referral Bonus Amounts
Individual Contributor roles: $1,000
Supervisor or Manager roles: $1,500
Director roles: $2,500
How it works:
50% of your bonus is paid after your referral completes 3 months of service. The remaining 50% is paid after they complete 1 year of service. Bonuses are added to your pay cheque in the pay period following these milestones and taxed at the applicable rate.
Program Rules
To make sure your referral is eligible for a bonus, please note:
All candidates must be referred by a current Canada Cartage employee before their start date.
Both you (the referring employee) and your referral must be active employees at the time of payout.
Hiring managers cannot collect referral bonuses for roles that report directly to them.
HR and Talent Acquisition team members are not eligible for the program.
Applications and resumes must be submitted with the applicant's consent. Referral information must be provided to a Talent Acquisition Recruiter before the start date Applications received after hire will not be accepted Referral forms must be completed in full and submitted before the new hire starts Late forms will not be accepted Forms can be found on Radius Hub
Employees are responsible for following up with HR regarding referral bonus payments Missed payments not reported within 3 months will not be reimbursed
DON’T FORGET! SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 15TH
For the past sixty-four years, Canada Cartage has been providing a monetary award to children of employees who have achieved academic excellence.
The top 5 candidates nationally are given awards in each of the following categories:
Grade 9 = $300 for the top 5 applicants
Grade 10 = $300 for the top 5 applicants
Grade 11 = $300 for the top 5 applicants
Grade 12 = $500 for the top 5 applicants
Post-secondary School Undergrad = $1000 for the top 5 applicants
The deadline for submissions is September 15th. Forms are available through your supervisor, Human Resources, or Radius Hub under Corporate/Forms.
The scholarships are available to children of current employees only, including step-children, provided the child is listed as a dependent on the employee’s group insurance benefits The parent must be a current employee at the time of payment The program does not apply to grandchildren of employees Payment will be made directly to the student
Thank you for all the effort you put into our account. I don't say it enough, but I really appreciate it!
Linda Valliere
Dispatch Team
Linde Canada Inc.
Central Dispatch Team, Head Office, Mississauga, Ontario
We want to sincerely thank you for a successful summer transporting all the luggage and supplies to and from camp. A special shout-out to Hargun Kaur (Planner) and Kosta Karakatsanis (Operations Manager) for their outstanding work. We truly couldn't have done it without you!
Rachel Evans
Registration Director
Camp Northland-B’Nai Brith
CCLS Team, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
I'd like to share some positive feedback and extend our thanks. In a recent meeting with our Sales Manager, we received excellent feedback from Kohler about the quality and reliability of our deliveries.
It's clear your team's dedication to timely, dependable service plays a critical role in our supply chain. Your hard work makes a real difference in the customer experience.
Our Sales team is now working on next year's Kohler contract, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with your team for future deliveries and warehousing.
Thank you for your ongoing support and professionalism. Please keep up the excellent work!
Best Regards,
Ivy Wong
Sales Coordinator
FiberLink Inc.
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SMISHING
You receive an unexpected text message that looks like it's from Amazon. The message claims that an item you bought failed a "routine quality inspection" or has been recalled The text offers you a full refund, and you don't need to return the item Simply tap the link in the text message to get your money back
However, the refund offer is a trick, and the message is not actually from Amazon This message is a text phishing scam that was sent to you by cybercriminals, also
known as smishing If you tap the link in the message, you will be directed to a fake website that looks exactly like Amazon's official site This site will ask you to enter your account login information, payment details, and other personal data If you enter any information here, the cybercriminals can steal your Amazon account and money!
Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to a smishing scam:
Never tap links in an unexpected text message. If you need to contact Amazon regarding a purchase, always navigate to their official website and use the contact information listed there.
Be cautious of any offer that promises a full refund without requiring you to return the item. Scammers use these "too good to be true" offers to make you act quickly without thinking.
Report suspicious texts using your phone's "report junk" option, then delete the message.
WELLNESS CORNER 5 EASY WAYS TO BOOST YOUR HEALTH — NO MATTER YOUR AGE
heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers by up to 80% within seven years Here's how you can start today:
Move More: Exercise helps prevent and manage heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer. It also helps prevent dementia. Aim for 30 minutes most days once your doctor says it's safe.
Eat Smart: A Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and fish supports both brain and body health. Limit your intake of meat, sugar, and processed foods.
Sleep Well: A good night's sleep boosts memory, mood, and overall health. Struggling? Tune up your sleep space, stick to a routine, and consult your doctor for any underlying health issues
Quit Smoking: Stopping smoking lowers heart-attack risk fast and can halve the risk of early death Exercise helps curb cravings, and cessation programs make quitting easier
Challenge Your Brain: Try new skills, take different routes, or learn a language Keep your mind active it thrives on fresh challenges.
Small steps today make a huge difference tomorrow. No matter your age, it's never too late to start living healthier.
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
Human Resources Generalist
Calgary, Alberta
We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our Calgary team. This role will partner with managers on employee relations, provide support on HR policies and procedures, and build strong relationships across the business. The successful candidate will also lead training programs and play an essential role in welcoming new employees through onboarding and orientation.
APPLY HERE
AZ Tanker Driver Mississauga, Ontario
We are seeking an AZ Tanker Driver to join our Mississauga operations. This role focuses on safe and responsible driving, completing inspections, and ensuring proper handling of cargo. The driver will also coordinate loading and unloading, manage documentation, and stay connected with dispatch to ensure smooth and timely deliveries.
APPLY HERE
Human Resources Generalist Laval, Quebec
An opportunity is available for a Human Resources Generalist in Laval In this role, you will support managers with employee relations, guide staff with HR policies, and collaborate with internal teams to create effective people solutions. You will also deliver HR training and help new employees start strong with onboarding and orientation.
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!
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
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NEW! You can now use your employee ID to sign up. For Canada Cartage employees, use CCS plus your employee number; for CommerceLink employees, use CLL plus your employee number
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.
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Driver Dave Byers was presented with a True North Certificate for demonstrating our company ’ s values. Dave works out of our terminal in London, Ontario.
Operations Manager Alok Sagar Aetukuri, left, presented Owner Operator Parminder Sandhu with a True North Certificate for demonstrating our company ’ s values. Alok and Parminder work out of our terminal in Calgary, Alberta.
Operations Manager Greg Paquette, right, presented Company Driver Lakhwinder Mallhi with a True North Certificate for demonstrating our company ’ s values. Greg and Lakhwinder work out of our terminal in Ottawa, Ontario.
PHOTO GALLERY
The CPX Calgary team celebrated their recent move into the Canada Cartage terminal, located in Rocky View County near Calgary, Alberta, by hosting a lunch and serving cake.
CommerceLink held an event to celebrate the summer, recognize their truck drivers, and mark the arrival of the brand-new 2026 Volvo VNR Day Cabs In the photo, Driver Team Leader David McNeill is pictured on the left and Company Driver Patrick Poirier on the right
Company Driver Jamie Turner was
in Las Vegas waiting to load Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) to bring back to Canada, with deliveries to Amazon in Nisku, Alberta, and Wal-Mart in Calgary, Alberta.
The Safety Department celebrated Administrative Assistant Anjalie Singh’s birthday. Anjalie works out of our Head office in Mississauga, Ontario.
Operations Manager Audra Jeffs, right, presented Satwinder Singh with his 10-year anniversary certificate Audra and Satwinder work out of our terminal in Calgary, Alberta
Our Safety Department celebrated Security Administrator Samantha Neff’s birthday by decorating her cubicle. Samantha works out of our Head office in Mississauga, Ontario.
After 26 years of service, Mechanic Walter Battoia has retired from the Bolton terminal. Friends and coworkers celebrated his retirement with lunch and gifts. Pictured are Fleet Manager Dan Chiappetta, left, and Walter Battoia, right.
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Driver Tarjinder Singh sent in photos of his early morning Linde run. Tarjinder works out of the terminal at our Head Office in Mississauga, Ontario.
