Latest News at Polaris Transportation Group

Polaris Hosts First On-Site Food4Kids Mississauga Packing Event

June 5, 2026

This week, Polaris Transportation Group proudly hosted its first on-site packing event in support of Food4Kids Mississauga, bringing together employees, community partners and volunteers to help address childhood food insecurity in the region. The event welcomed Nancy, Executive Director and Lucy, Program Coordinator of Food4Kids Mississauga, who spoke to attendees about the organization's mission and the growing need for weekend meal support. They shared that the food packs assembled during the event will help provide

POLARIS RECOGNIZED AS A 2026 G75 GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNER

June 3, 2026

We are proud to share that Polaris has once again been named a 2026 G75 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics. This distinction honours 75 organizations demonstrating leadership in sustainable supply chain and logistics practices. As environmental responsibility continues to shape the future of global commerce, inclusion on the annual list reflects meaningful commitments to greener operations and long-term sustainability initiatives. Fulya Karakas-Akgun, Director of Sustainability at Polaris, shared: “Sustainability in transportation and logistics

Polaris Joins the Government of Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge 

May 14, 2026

Polaris Transportation Group is proud to announce its participation in the Government of Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge, an initiative that brings together businesses committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Challenge provides a framework for Canadian companies to set credible, science-informed targets and report transparently on their progress toward decarbonization. Through this commitment, Polaris is formalizing a net-zero target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, covering its fleet and facilities. This builds

Polaris Proudly Continues to Rank Among the Top 100 Largest For-Hire Fleets

April 28, 2026

Today’s Trucking has named Polaris a Top For-Hire Fleet of 2026, marking another year of continued growth and industry leadership. As one of Canada’s largest privately held LTL carriers, Polaris has come a long way since starting with just one truck in 1994. For over three decades, we have remained committed to investing in modern equipment, advanced technologies and operational excellence – positioning us to consistently deliver reliable service. Our expansive LTL capacity and strong

POLARIS CELEBRATES FIRST LEAN SIX SIGMA YELLOW BELT GRADUATING CLASS OF 20

April 21, 2026

Polaris Transportation Group is proud to announce the successful completion of its first on-site Lean Six Sigma training program, marking an important milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to training and development. Led by instructor Sheri Phillips, the intensive four-week program introduced the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt curriculum to Polaris team members, providing practical tools and methodologies to support continuous improvement across the organization. Polaris proudly celebrated the graduation of its inaugural Lean Six

FULYA KARAKAS-AKGUN REPRESENTS POLARIS AT TRUCK WORLD SUSTAINABILITY PANEL

April 17, 2026

Yesterday, we had the honour of having our Sustainability Manager, Fulya Karakas-Akgun, represent Polaris Transportation Group at the Trucking Toward Net Zero: Inside the 2026 Fleet Sustainability Playbook panel at Truck World. The session was part of the GreenTech Summit and moderated by James Menzies of Today’s Trucking. The discussion explored what the sustainability roadmap looks like for 2026 and the trends shaping corporate sustainability strategies across the trucking industry. Fulya shared insights into Polaris’

MO BAKI TAKES ON NEW ROLE AS POLARIS VP OF OPERATIONS

April 13, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Mo Baki has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Operations at Polaris Transportation Group. Mo’s promotion from Director of Operations reflects his skills and bias for action in scaling operations and delivering transformative results across the business and supply chain. His foundation starts with both an Undergraduate Degree and Master’s from the highly ranked University of Ottawa. This, combined with over 12 years of experience in

POLARIS CELEBRATES 9TH CONSECUTIVE TOP FLEET EMPLOYER RECOGNITION

April 10, 2026

For a 9th year in a row, Polaris has earned the prestigious honour of being named a Top Fleet Employer. Presented by Trucking HR Canada, we are among 98 fleets of various sizes and segments across Canada recognized for our outstanding people-first workplace practices. We are proud to uphold our special designation as a Top Fleet of Distinction, reinforcing Polaris’ commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued and empowered to grow. Under the

NorthStar Digital Solutions Named a Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Tech Provider of 2026

April 9, 2026

For a third consecutive year, our technology division NorthStar Digital Solutions (NDS) has been proudly recognized as a Top 100 Logistics & Supply Technology Provider by Inbound Logistics. Chosen among hundreds of submissions, this honour highlights their achievements in delivering impactful technology and value to the North American supply chain industry. NDS remains committed to driving efficiency and performance for carriers, 3PLs and supply chain partners through advanced digital development. By integrating AI, robotics, machine learning, IoT,

Congratulations to Lesley Veldstra Killingsworth for being named a 2026 Top Woman to Watch in Trucking!

March 23, 2026

We are proud to announce our Vice President of Pricing and Market Strategy, Lesley Veldstra Killingsworth, has been selected as a 2026 Top Woman to Watch in Trucking. She is one of 75 women recognized by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). WIT President and CEO, Jennifer Hedrick states, “Women such as Lesley are being honoured not only for their professional achievements but for the meaningful impact they have on their organizations and the industry as a

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