Highway 4 Road Closure Due to wildfire-related road closures in Port Alberni, Van Kam Freightways has been forced to suspend all our operations in the Alberni Valley. As a result, all freight leaving our Nanaimo terminal intended for the Alberni Valley is on hold until further notice. We are keeping a close watch on the… Continue reading Service Interruption Due to Wildfires
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Celebrating Alan Hardgrave: 25 Years of Puzzle-Solving Dispatch at Van Kam
In the complex world of trucking, the people behind the scenes make the wheels turn seamlessly. One of these people at Van Kam Freightways is Alan Hardgrave, our PM City Dispatcher, who’s celebrating a remarkable 25-year work anniversary. Alan is an instrumental part of our operations, applying his skills, forethought, and a unique approach to… Continue reading Celebrating Alan Hardgrave: 25 Years of Puzzle-Solving Dispatch at Van Kam
Van Kam Freightways Supports Youth Sports with KidSport Donation
Van Kam Freightways recently donated to KidSport, a significant initiative that works tirelessly to ensure that all children can participate in sports. We firmly believe in KidSport’s mission, which aligns with our company’s values of community, inclusion, and equal opportunities. KidSport provides vital assistance to families facing financial barriers helping to cover sports registration fees.… Continue reading Van Kam Freightways Supports Youth Sports with KidSport Donation
Tana Hogan: Celebrating 10 Years and a Promotion
Tana Hogan recently marked her 10th anniversary with Van Kam Freightways, accompanied by a well-deserved promotion to Operations Supervisor at our Prince George terminal. Looking back, Tana says, “Working at Van Kam has taught me many new skills and allowed me to gain experience in the trucking industry. I have met so many people along… Continue reading Tana Hogan: Celebrating 10 Years and a Promotion
Van Kam Collaborates with Trucking HR Canada and Teamsters Union for Driver Training Grant
Van Kam Freightways Ltd. is thrilled to announce our collaboration with Trucking HR Canada and the Teamsters Union to provide our dedicated employees with a great opportunity to advance their careers. This partnership allows us to take advantage of a government grant designed to help our team members obtain their Class 1 Licenses. Developing Talent… Continue reading Van Kam Collaborates with Trucking HR Canada and Teamsters Union for Driver Training Grant
Brent McNamara – A Quarter-Century of Service and Still Going Strong
Meet Brent McNamara, a trucking legend with over 25 years of service at Van Kam Freightways. Proud to be a part of the Van Kam family, Brent has seen the company grow into one of the top companies in British Columbia. As a senior driver, Brent has faced challenges, embraced new technologies, and experienced a… Continue reading Brent McNamara – A Quarter-Century of Service and Still Going Strong
Doreen Cook, Two Decades of “Being Nice”
Doreen Cook, our US National Account Executive, is celebrating 20 fantastic years of service at Van Kam Freightways. As the one-woman powerhouse managing accounts for companies based in the US, Doreen has faced unique challenges but has always risen to the occasion. Today, she continues to excel in her role, working closely with a wide… Continue reading Doreen Cook, Two Decades of “Being Nice”
A Day in the Life: Sara Gold, Sr. Business Development Manager
Sara Gold is the Sr. Business Development Manager for Lower Mainland Vancouver at Van Kam Freightways, where she’s been working for the past 19 years! She spends her day connecting with customers, nurturing relationships, and ensuring their shipping needs are met. We spent a day with Sara to see what a typical day looks like… Continue reading A Day in the Life: Sara Gold, Sr. Business Development Manager
Van Kam Celebrates Int’l Women’s Day, Donates to Women’s Centre
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Van Kam has donated to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC), a charity that has provided a safe space for women and children in Downtown Eastside since 1978. Empowering Women Van Kam’s support of the DEWC is just one of the many ways we’re committed to positively impacting the… Continue reading Van Kam Celebrates Int’l Women’s Day, Donates to Women’s Centre
Shane Brown: Master of Operations & Bead Art
Van Kam Freightways’ Afternoon Operations Supervisor, Shane Brown, has many talents. Not only does he supervise a team of 20-30 people on our afternoon shift, but he’s also a skilled bead artist who creates intricate pieces inspired by comic books, movies, video games and pop culture. From Tourism to Trucking Before joining Van Kam, Shane… Continue reading Shane Brown: Master of Operations & Bead Art