Author: Paul Waldie The organizer: John Giunta The pitch: Teaching road safety to teenaged drivers John Giunta had been driving trucks for more than 30 years when he entered a contest that changed his life. Mr. Giunta, 56, tried out as a Road Knight, a volunteer position sponsored by the Ontario Trucking Association that helps young drivers learn about road safety. The competition involved hundreds of contestants and Mr. Giunta won one of seven spots.

An application developed by Polaris Transportation Group called Freightlens was inspired by the company’s digital platform LiFT (Linked insights For Transportation). The platform has multiple layers and unifies independent links to supply chain participants for digital processing. Polaris is a transportation and logistics company that provides cross-border shipping of dry goods between the United States and Canada. What sets them apart is their advanced robotics automation. Polaris is the largest privately held Canadian LTL carrier

Proudly carrying this designation for four consecutive years   This is our fourth year running, being recognized by Trucking HR Canada as a top industry workplace. A true validation of the commitment our team brings to the table – everyday. We continue to focus on making a positive impact throughout the transportation industry, our community and the lives of our people. Keeping safety, accountability and innovation in the forefront of our day to day operations,

In a recent Leadership case study interview by Inbound Logistics, Dave Cox, President - Polaris Transportation Group, talks about his journey, the investment of technology and the importance of building strong partnerships.   How much does Dave Cox believe in building partnerships with clients? Enough to walk away from a million-dollar account that wasn't interested in the same goal. Read the full article here.

At a recent WorkFusion-sponsored virtual roundtable event, Polaris CTO Dave Brajkovich, discussed how AI in transportation reduces employee workloads.   The transportation industry is loaded with paperwork. Compared to other verticals, transportation, according to David Brajkovich, chief technology officer at Polaris Transportation Group, could be the most laden with administrative documents that need to flow. Read the full article here.