Chris Jones Hits 10 Years with Van Kam
Chris Jones, one of our Linehaul Drivers, has been driving trucks for more than forty
Supporting Dan’s Legacy at the Chefs’ Charity Dinner
Van Kam is proud to support Dan’s Legacy Foundation as a Gold Sponsor for the
Thank You, Team: Highlights From Employee Appreciation Week
We held Employee Appreciation Week from September 15 to 19 across our terminals. Each location
Forty Five with Owen Bach
This month, Owen Bach marks 45 years with Van Kam in Kelowna. He is our
Supporting Indigenous Students on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
For this year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we supported Indspire, an organization dedicated
10 Years on the Road with Van Kam: Meet Gary Sahota
When Gary Sahota joined Van Kam ten years ago as an Owner Operator, he was
We Go Everywhere – Van Kam’s Classic TV Commercial
In the 1990s, Van Kam launched a television commercial with a familiar tune and a
Sally DeMelo Takes the Reigns in Victoria
Sally’s path to becoming Terminal Manager at Van Kam’s Victoria (Sidney) terminal didn’t follow a
Celebrating 25 Years with Paul Mior
This year marks 25 years since Paul Mior joined Van Kam. He didn’t plan to
Nicole Rookes Steps In at Campbell River
Van Kam’s Campbell River terminal has a new leader at the helm. Nicole Rookes has
Fast, Simple Freight Tracking with Van Kam’s E-Services
A recent industry survey revealed that 77 percent of shippers desire improved online tools to
Gagan Hehar Steps Into Her Next Chapter
When things are in flux, some people look for direction. Others quietly become it. Over
Honouring a Van Kam Driver Whose Legacy Still Rolls Strong
Bob Cumming began his journey with Van Kam in 1971, working out of Kamloops. For
Mike Steps Into New Sales Role
If you’ve worked with Van Kam, chances are you know Mike Bruggen-Cate. For over 20
Navigating Tariff Changes with Confidence
Tariffs often seem like a distant policy issue, but their effects are felt close to
Keeping Things Safe and Steady
Nandani doesn’t talk loudly about her accomplishments, but her work speaks for itself. She joined
The Long Haul with Bev Stewart
When Bev Stewart walked through the doors of Van Kam for the first time, it
From Summer Relief to 20 Years of Service
Dean Bolen joined Van Kam two decades ago as a summer relief driver. It was
Still Getting It Right: Van Kam’s New Claims Milestone
In 2024, we shared how our claims ratio dropped to 0.39 percent, one of the
Fifteen Years Behind the Wheel with Brent Karsgard
Brent Karsgard, one of our P&D Drivers based in Surrey, has been driving with Van
Building Culture, Strength, and Community
Meet Crystal Holek, Van Kam’s new Director of Talent and Culture. With over 20 years
Brian Doering Celebrates Three Decades Behind the Wheel
Brian Doering has spent 30 years at Van Kam, keeping shipments moving across Nanaimo and
Committed to Safety Every Mile
Van Kam Freightways passed the external COR Audit for 2025, earning the Certificate of Recognition
Supporting Canadian Businesses Every Step of the Way
Supporting local businesses has always been a priority for Van Kam. As a Movement Builder