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With inflation hitting everyone in the pocketbook, from businesses to consumers, Van Kam Freightways is stickin’ to its guns and keeping our fuel cap for highway linehaul owner/lease operators at 50 cents per litre. Yup… you heard us right! Taking One for the Team We’re taking this one on the chin for our loyal linehaul… Continue reading Linehaul Owner Operator 50 Cent Fuel Cap

Van Kam Freightways is pleased to celebrate the 25th work anniversary of Ken Pyette. Ken is part of our fleet maintenance team at the Van Kam head office in Surrey, BC, where he services and repairs our trucks to ensure their top performance. The Fixer-Uppers One thing Ken loves about his job is that he… Continue reading Ken Pyette – 25th Work Anniversary

Goodbyes are difficult, but after 28 years of service, our beloved Rates Audit Manager, Darlene Nielsen, officially says goodbye to the trucking world. Van Kam Freightways proudly celebrates Darlene’s retirement, her extraordinary career, and the undeniable impact she’s made on our organization. Grateful for ‘The Call’ Years ago, Darlene had just left her old job… Continue reading Darlene Nielsen – Ready to Retire

Van Kam is proud to celebrate our very own David Huls on his recent 20th work anniversary. David works in the warehouse at the Van Kam head office in Surrey, BC., where he works with our warehouse team to move freight along seamlessly. Leap of Faith Years ago, in search of greener pastures, David took… Continue reading David Huls – 20th Anniversary

Van Kam Freightways Ltd. is excited to celebrate the recent 30th work anniversary of Merian Nakashima. Merian is part of our payroll team at the Van Kam head office in Surrey, BC. We here at Van Kam acknowledge this as a significant milestone. The feeling’s not lost on Merian either, as she was kind enough… Continue reading Merian Nakashima – 30th Work Anniversary!

You always see them on the roads and highways throughout our province. You might have even seen them at the loading docks at your company’s warehouse, but have you ever had the chance to meet a truck driver and have a conversation with one? Take it from us; there are many interesting personalities and stories… Continue reading Driver Feature: Frank Pelle, Linehaul Company Driver