Bison Transport
Bison Transport is one of Canada's largest trucking companies.
| Company type | private |
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| Founded | May 28, 1969 |
| Founder | Duncan Jessiman |
| Headquarters | 1001 Sherwin Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba |
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| Total assets | 2,150 tractors, 6,000 trailers, and 600 containers |
Number of employees | 3,700+ |
| Parent | James Richardson & Sons |
| Website | www |
Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Bison Transport was incorporated in 1969 by owner Duncan M. Jessiman. Bison has since grown from 18 tractors and 32 employees to over 2100 trucks and 6000 trailers with over 3700 employees and contractors.
Bison Transport operates 6 key terminal hubs in Canada, located in Winnipeg, Mississauga, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, and Langley. Cross-border truckload transportation is provided from British Columbia through the Maritimes and to 48 U.S. states.
Bison's divisions include Dry Van, Long Combination Vehicle (LCV), Refrigerated, Intermodal, Asset-Based Logistics, Less Than Truckload, and Warehousing and Distribution. The company was mentioned as the 'Best Fleet to Drive For' by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge in 2018.
On 5 January 2021, it was confirmed by news sources that James Richardson & Sons had purchased the company.