Bison Transport
Canadian trucking company / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bison Transport is one of Canada's largest trucking companies.
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Company type | private |
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Founded | May 28, 1969; 55 years ago (1969-05-28) |
Founder | Duncan Jessiman |
Headquarters | 1001 Sherwin Rd, |
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Total assets | 2,150 tractors, 6,000 trailers, and 600 containers |
Number of employees | 3,700+ |
Parent | James Richardson & Sons |
Website | www |
Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Bison Transport was incorporated in 1969 by owner Duncan M. Jessiman.[1] Bison has since grown from 18 tractors and 32 employees to over 2100 trucks and 6000 trailers with over 3700 employees and contractors.[2][failed verification]
Bison Transport operates 6 key terminal hubs in Canada, located in Winnipeg, Mississauga, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, and Langley. Cross-border truckload transportation is provided from British Columbia through the Maritimes and to 48 U.S. states.
Bison's divisions include Dry Van, Long Combination Vehicle (LCV), Refrigerated, Intermodal, Asset-Based Logistics, Less Than Truckload, and Warehousing and Distribution. The company was mentioned as the 'Best Fleet to Drive For' by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge in 2018.[3]
On 5 January 2021, it was confirmed by news sources that James Richardson & Sons had purchased the company.[4]