In spirit of the holidays approaching, our Polaris family came together to make a meaningful impact on those facing hardship this time of year. To support people in need across our communities, we organized a Toy Drive for The Salvation Army, purchased mittens, hats and toys for Ernestine's Women's Shelter and donated over $500 of gift cards to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School. Thank you to our helpful delivery team, Aaron, Colleen and Laura for bringing these
Polaris is honoured to have our story shared in Supply Chain Canada’s feature, "30 Years on the Road: The Polaris Journey." What started in 1994 as Geri and Larry Cox's dream has evolved into a prominent Canada-USA cross border LTL transportation company offering a full suite of supply chain solutions including logistics, warehousing and digital development. Now led by CEO, Dave Cox, Polaris proudly stands as an award-winning service provider and employer, supporting a team
On December 10th, our Polaris team wore purple to mark the last day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global call for an end to violence against women and girls. In our photo, we’re following the three steps for making the Signal for Help, a simple yet powerful hand gesture developed by the Canadian Women’s Foundation to ask for support in a way that can’t be traced by an abuser. This
Polaris is proud to announce the implementation of our comprehensive Sustainability Action Plan. As a leader in North American transportation and logistics, we aim to create a more sustainable tomorrow by reducing our environmental impact and supporting the communities we touch while continuing to deliver exceptional service. An innovative family-owned company known as the #CrossBorderPros, Polaris recognizes sustainability as a key component of our long-term business strategy. We are aware of the growing importance of
We are thrilled to share our partnership with Fred Victor to help their clients explore meaningful careers in transportation and logistics! On November 20th, we held an exciting meet-and-greet session at Fred Victor's Employment and Training Services location in Toronto. Our team introduced their clients to the dynamic world of transportation—a critical industry driving economic impact and offering a range of career paths. During the session, our team shared insights into Polaris' daily operations and
Polaris is privileged to announce we are the newest members of Green Economy Canada’s National Hub! "As a company committed to sustainability and innovation, joining Green Economy Canada aligns perfectly with our core values,” comments Polaris CEO, Dave Cox, “We are thrilled to be part of a network that is dedicated to driving environmental progress and fostering sustainable business practices. Our hope is that by collaborating with like-minded organizations, we can share knowledge, inspire change
For our achievements in establishing a safe, supportive, gender-inclusive workplace, Polaris has been honoured by Redefining the Road as a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Redefining the Road is the official magazine of the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). In support of WIT’s mission, their recognition program celebrates companies that are paving the way for women to succeed in the trucking industry. Polaris was chosen for this title following an industry-wide vote
Last night, we attended Trucking HR Canada’s 11th annual Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala in Toronto. It was a wonderful night for transportation companies to come together, network and receive awards for several HR categories. While collecting our Top Fleet Employer of Distinction Award for our 7th consecutive year, we were thrilled to also be announced as the winners of the 2024 Top Medium Fleet Award! Polaris received this award for our high achievements across all Top Fleet
Last September, we embarked on an incredible journey with our Community Care Unit (CCU) program, a dedicated effort in the fight against hunger. Over the past year, we’ve supported local food banks, shelters and numerous food programs throughout Toronto, the GTA and beyond—from Collingwood to St. Catharines and even across the border to Tonawanda, USA! In celebration of our 1st anniversary, we returned to where it all began in Guelph, Ontario. Polaris CEO, Dave Cox, CCU Program
Thank you, Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada for having us at the 7th Bridging the Barriers networking seminar! Yesterday’s event gathered a full range of frontline workers to senior executives and government officials to offer diverse perspectives on various industry topics. We had the pleasure of watching keynote speaker, Sarah McVanel open the day and then attended several insightful panels including Women in Trucking with Hayley Mackay, Hannah MacDonald, Isabelle Fournier (moderated by Polaris CHRO
At polaristransport.com, we are committed to providing an accessible digital experience for all users, regardless of ability. We believe that ensuring our website is usable by people with various disabilities—whether temporary or permanent—is essential to creating an inclusive digital environment.
To help us achieve and maintain high standards of accessibility, we utilize Max Access, an advanced AI-driven accessibility solution powered by Ability, Inc., a leader in digital accessibility. This tool not only identifies accessibility issues but also provides real-time, automated remediation for a wide range of compliance issues based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
How Max Access Enhances Accessibility
Max Access continuously monitors and scans our website to identify potential barriers, automatically fixing many common issues such as:
Color contrast errors
Keyboard navigability issues
Missing or mislabeled images and interactive elements
Beyond automated fixes, Max Access provides a detailed report outlining areas that require manual attention to ensure a higher level of accessibility compliance. This combination of automation and human oversight allows us to maintain and enhance accessibility over time.
Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
We understand that accessibility is an ongoing process, not a one-time solution. To stay in compliance, Max Access:
Scans our website regularly
to identify new issues as they arise.
Provides regularly updated remediation
for many accessibility concerns, ensuring that users can interact with key website functionalities.
Delivers detailed reports
for manual remediation, enabling us to address more complex issues that require human attention or remediation.
Feedback & Accessibility Support
While we work diligently to ensure our website is accessible, automated tools like Max Access have limitations and may not catch every issue. We welcome feedback from our users to help us improve. If you experience any difficulty accessing content on our website or have suggestions for how we can improve its accessibility, please contact us.
Our team will review and address your concerns promptly.
Web Technology and Standards
Our website relies on the following technologies to ensure compatibility with both modern web browsers and assistive tools like screen readers:
HTML
WAI-ARIA
CSS
JavaScript
These technologies allow us to meet and maintain compliance with the
WCAG 2.1
standards at
Levels A and AA.
We strive to provide a website that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users. Thank you for visiting our website and helping us ensure a more inclusive digital world.