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Van Kam Freightways Ltd. is proud to be involved in the communities we live and operate in by supporting local charities and non-profit organizations. One such charity is Hope Air. They are Canada’s only national charity providing free travel and accommodations for Canadians in financial need who must access medical care far from home. Hope Air patients also use commercial airlines and local pilots for remote locations where larger airlines can’t fly. Van Kam is a proud sponsor since 2019. Hope ...
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Theresa Boyd
As part of our incredible Customer Service Team at Van Kam Freightways Ltd., we are proud to announce the recent promotion of Theresa Boyd to Customer Service Manager. Service Excellence Since 2004 Previously a Customer Service Representative, Theresa's new managerial position will draw heavily upon her 17 years of experience within the customer service department. "I'm very excited to be taking on the duties of a Customer Service Manager," says Theresa when asked about her recent promotion. "The core aspects ...
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New Surcharges
To Our Valued Customers, Phase 4 of the Kicking Horse Canyon has been extended until the end of 2021. As a valued partner, we held off on implementing a surcharge as all indications led us to believe this would end by Aug 31, 2021. Since April 1st we have been rerouting schedules that normally go directly through Golden are now going through Radium via HWY 93 and HWY 95 – this has forced the addition of extra miles and delayed ...
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At Van Kam, we feel that our key advantage in the shipping industry is our extraordinary employees. They are the cornerstone of our daily operations and the driving force behind our commitment to exceptional customer service. Tasked to finding such ideal candidates to work with us is the sole responsibility of our HR department, led by the dynamic duo of Melanie Evans (left in photo) and Alana Henry - both recently promoted to new roles. Melanie Evans: Director of Human ...
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Monika Panjabi
A Natural Fit Van Kam Freightways Ltd. is proud to announce the recent promotion of Monika Panjabi to Controller. Previously holding the title of Accounting Manager, Monika is a natural fit for her new role which was formerly held by Casey Henry - who was recently promoted to CEO. Do the Math As our resident numbers wizard for accounting and finance, Monika will continue to oversee the smooth operations of Van Kam’s Finance Team. In addition to producing financial statements, ...
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Sherry Williams - Claims Clerk
The Key is Customer Service Van Kam Freightways Ltd. is happy to celebrate the 40th work anniversary today of Sherry Williams! As a Claims Clerk at our head office in Surrey, BC, Sherry’s primary duties in her role are to process claims. Thankfully, Sherry’s job is made much easier with Van Kam’s industry-leading system-wide claims ratio of less than 0.39% annually! Despite this advantage, Sherry still looks forward to providing exceptional customer service at all times. "I let them know ...
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Andrea Browne
Introducing Andrea Browne Van Kam Freightways Ltd. is excited to announce Andrea Browne as the newest member of our Business Development Team! Andrea will manage all Van Kam customer accounts in the Fraser Valley: Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Port Kells, Chilliwack, Langley, Surrey, White Rock, Cloverdale, Mission, Hope, Agassiz, and surrounding areas. This role was previously occupied by Mike Bruggen-Cate, who will now be focusing on his role as Sales Manager-BC. What This Means For You Andrea has over 20 years of ...
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Van Kam Receives Community Champion Recognition from Surrey Hospital Foundation (SHF) As a proud supporter of the Surrey Hospital Foundation (SHF), Van Kam Freightways is pleased to be recognized as a member of the SHF Community Champion Program. The SHF supports innovative medicine and life-changing health care. They are are a registered charity and the largest non-government funder of health care for families in Surrey and the surrounding Fraser Valley communities. Their work is critical to the health of our hospitals ...
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New COO and CEO
3 Generations Van Kam Freightways Ltd. is proud to announce the promotions of Robert Henry III as our new COO and Casey Henry as our new CEO. This important milestone officially marks the third generation of ownership & operation of the Henry family at Van Kam since its inception in 1947. Heading into our 75th anniversary year in 2022, these changes support Van Kam's future corporate plans and continued tradition of high quality service and customer satisfaction. Built on Passion ...
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