Walking the floors around the Van Kam Freightways’ service centers throughout BC, one will quickly notice that some very unique and charismatic individuals work for our company. Case in point, meet Daniel Garbe, who’s been with our company for over five years. He works as a forklift operator and strips & loads trailers at our… Continue reading Employee Spotlight: Daniel Garbe
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Van Kam Freightways Sponsors Tree Canada
Van Kam is pleased to announce our sponsorship of Tree Canada and its efforts toward improving the environment of all provinces across Canada by planting and nurturing trees. Ultimately, this initiative helps to improve the lives of all Canadians, and it’s one of the main reasons we’re happy to support them… improving lives is what makes us… Continue reading Van Kam Freightways Sponsors Tree Canada
Ashley Hoodicoff – Van Kam’s First Female Terminal Manager
Ashley Hoodicoff is one of the many incredible people that work for Van Kam Freightways. She joined the company in 2006 as an Operations Assistant and has now become Van Kam’s first female Terminal Manager in our 75-year history! Worth the Wait “Becoming Castlegar’s Terminal Manager has been a goal of mine for over five… Continue reading Ashley Hoodicoff – Van Kam’s First Female Terminal Manager
Tree of Lights 2022
For another year, Van Kam Freightways Ltd. is pleased to partner with the United Way of Northern BC (UWNBC) for the annual United Way Tree of Lights in Prince George this holiday season. The United Way Tree of Lights is a long-standing holiday tradition in Prince George. With COVID nearly in the rear-view mirror, this… Continue reading Tree of Lights 2022
Road Closures Affecting Deliveries
KICKING HORSE CANYON CONSTRUCTION Please note that there will be road closures at Kicking Horse Pass, which affects our freight delivery in the following areas: Surrey to Calgary Calgary to Surrey Vancouver Island to Calgary Calgary to Vancouver Island Calgary to Kamloops* Kamloops* to Calgary Calgary to Kelowna* Kelowna* to Calgary * includes all towns… Continue reading Road Closures Affecting Deliveries
75 Years of Trucking Families: James and Chuck Brennan
In our 75 years of existence, our people have always been our advantage. Our achievements and status as Western Canada’s leading LTL service provider are due to the commitment, dedication, and passionate drive of our employees, past and present. Retired Van Kam driver James Brennan and his son, Chuck Brennan, a retired owner/operator, are examples… Continue reading 75 Years of Trucking Families: James and Chuck Brennan
Delbert Cochran – 30th Work Anniversary
We’re excited to congratulate Delbert Cochran on hitting the big 30 at Van Kam Freightways. Del is currently one of our Dispatchers based out of our Kamloops terminal, but after being here for 30 years, he pretty much does everything. Del is there whenever he’s needed, whether it’s working the dock, yard, or driving the… Continue reading Delbert Cochran – 30th Work Anniversary
Linehaul Owner Operator 50 Cent Fuel Cap
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
Mike Bruggen-Cate – 20th Work Anniversary
Van Kam Freightways is proud to celebrate the 20th work anniversary of our Sales Manager, Mike Bruggen-Cate. Mike manages our BC sales team while generating new business accounts for our company. “As the Sales Manager of BC, I primarily serve the BC Mining Community and regularly build new relationships within all types of industries. I… Continue reading Mike Bruggen-Cate – 20th Work Anniversary
David Lane, 25th Work Anniversary
Van Kam Freightways Ltd. is happy to celebrate the 25th work anniversary of David Lane. As one of our P&D (pickup & delivery) drivers based out of our Surrey terminal, David’s primary role involves picking up and delivering freight in Surrey and surrounding areas. Born to Drive For David, it was always going to be… Continue reading David Lane, 25th Work Anniversary