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 range of corporations and exploring creative ways to boost sales. A Passion for Building Relationships Doreen's enthusiasm for her work is undeniable. She thrives on ...

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 lives of women and their families. With our donation, Van Kam is helping to ensure that the Centre can continue to provide vital services to ...

Van Kam Freightways is excited to announce the launch of our Employee Donation Matching Program. The Employee Donation Matching Program is a new initiative that allows all Van Kam employees to donate to a registered charity of their choice and Van Kam will match their donations... dollar for dollar. This program is a simple and effective way for our employees to positively impact their community. It also fits hand-in-hand with Van Kam's Purpose Statement of "Uniting Communities & Improving Lives." ...

With Black History Month in February, Van Kam Freightways proudly announces our recent donation to two Canadian charity organizations: The Black Health Alliance, and Black Solidarity Fund by Unite for Change. “At Van Kam, it’s important for us to give back to our communities and support causes that align with our Values,” says Lenore Henry, Co-Director of Charity and Donations at Van Kam. “As previous donators, we’re once again proud to support Black Health Alliance in 2023, and another new charity, the Black ...

Where do we start?! 2022 has been an exciting year for all of us at Van Kam Freightways as we celebrated our 75th Diamond Anniversary of serving Western Canadian businesses since 1947. At the top of our list, we held our largest-ever employee appreciation event to thank our team for their service and dedication throughout the years. It was essential for us to recognize and celebrate our people, whose hard work and commitment to delivering excellence are what drive our success as an organization. ...