Latest News at Polaris Transportation Group

Canadian Trucking Firm Adopts AI, Then Jumps Into Consulting

May 8, 2019

As featured in the Wall Street Journal PRO Artificial Intelligence Our recent launch of NorthStar Digital Solutions caught the attention of The Wall Street Journal. Learn more about the recent evolution of Polaris in the full Article here.

The Digital Transformation of Polaris Transportation Group

May 2, 2019

Proud to announce our in-house laboratory and newest company NorthStar Digital Solutions For a quarter of a century, Polaris Transportation Group has been known as a carrier who specializes in the transportation of LTL between Canada and the USA. They have positioned themselves as the ‘#CrossBorderPros’ but who they have become and what they’re seeking to achieve will surprise you. Polaris President, Dave Cox explains, “Polaris is not your typical transportation and logistics company. We have

Polaris Transport Carriers Named as 2019 Top Fleet Employer

April 18, 2019

In back-to-back years, Polaris has been recognized as one of the best employers in Canada’s transportation industry. This is a testament to the hard work and commitment of each and every member of our team – day in and day out. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to attracting and nurturing top-level talent who positively contribute to our Polaris culture and advance the company. These are exciting times for Polaris as we focus

Polaris Transportation Named 2018 Top 100 Trucker

October 19, 2018

Leading U.S. publication, Inbound Logistics, recognized Polaris Transportation as one of its top crossborder carriers for 2018! Polaris Transportation Group is pleased to announce the breakthrough recognition received as a 2018 Top 100 Trucker. The prestigious list is compiled yearly by transportation and logistics publication Inbound Logistics, a leading U.S. industry digital and print publication According to Polaris Transportation Group President, Dave Cox, “We are certainly grateful for the yearly recognition we continue to receive

Polaris Gives Back to its Communities

September 11, 2018

Polaris Transportation is proud to be a member of the Trucks For Change Network, a non-profit group of leading highway carriers from across Canada who believe in supporting communities by distributing donated food and materials at reduced rates for charities such as Food Banks Canada, Habitat For Humanity, Canadian Red Cross, and many others. Polaris Transportation has a long history of supporting our communities. As a member of Trucks For Change Network, we are part

Polaris Transportation Named Carrier of Choice Again

July 27, 2018

That’s 11 consecutive years for the Mississauga based LTL carrier Polaris Transportation has been named Carrier of Choice for 2018 in the LTL category. 2018 marks 11 consecutive years winning the Shipper’s Choice Award. The higher ranking of Carrier of Choice has been awarded to Polaris each year since 2012. The Carrier of Choice award is administered by one of Canada’s leading Transportation publications, Canadian Shipper. Carriers are rated by over 2,000 Canadian shippers, 3PL

J.G. Drapeau acquires the Ontario LTL division of Mainliner Freightways

June 20, 2018

Polaris Transportation Group (PTG) is pleased to announce that J.G. Drapeau Ltd. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Ontario LTL division of Mainliner Freightways Ltd. and transition into the 150,000 square foot cross dock and warehousing facility located at 280 Belfield Rd. The acquisition is expected to be completed on July 3, 2018. Mainliner’s LTL fleet will continue to serve the Southwestern Ontario to Ottawa corridor and in doing so, will significantly increase

The Future of Freight

June 6, 2018

Recently Polaris Transportation Group’s President, Dave Cox and Chief Technology Officer, Dave Brajkovich attended the BiTA and Transparency 18 conference in Atlanta. The seminar was equally interesting and insightful with the inclusion of key leaders speaking to the evolution of Blockchain within the transportation industry. An exciting perspective from a financial position was that of Don Tapscott, CEO of The Tapscott Group, Co-founder and Executive Chairman at Blockchain Research Institute. Don spoke about how Blockchain

Polaris Transportation Group’s Student Leadership Program Celebrates Four Years

June 4, 2018

In May, Polaris Transportation Group welcomed three students to its fourth year of the Student Leadership Program. In its fourth year, the program continues to recruit high-achieving students from Canada’s top universities. Jerry Wang joins Polaris Global Logistics to assist the division with managing shipments as well as carrier and client relationships. Jerry is no stranger to Polaris as this is his second time participating in the Student Leadership Program. He enjoyed his experience last

Polaris Transportation Group Celebrates 2 Wins as 2018 Top Fleet Employer

April 13, 2018

Polaris Transportation and J.G. Drapeau Receive Recognition Polaris Transportation Group announced today that two of its divisions received the TOP Fleet Employer designation from Trucking HR Canada, for 2018. This is the 4th consecutive year for J.G. Drapeau, the asset-based hazmat specialist and the first year for crossborder LTL carrier, Polaris Transportation. Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada states, “ J.G. Drapeau and Polaris both shine in the employee survey review – they clearly provide

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