Bison Transport
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | May 28, 1969 |
| Founder | Duncan Jessiman |
| Headquarters | 1001 Sherwin Rd, |
Key people |
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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 |
Bison Transport is one of Canada's largest trucking companies.
Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Bison Transport was incorporated in 1969 by owner Duncan M. Jessiman.[1] Bison has since grown from 18 tractors and 32 employees to over 2100 trucks and 6000 trailers with over 3700 employees and contractors.[2]
Bison Transport operates 6 key terminal hubs in Canada, located in Winnipeg, Mississauga, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, and Langley. The company provides cross-border truckload transportation 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 recognised as the "Best Fleet to Drive For" by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge in 2018.[3]
Bison Transport was acquired by James Richardson & Sons on 5 January 2021.[4][5][6]
History
Bison Transport was established on 28 May 1969[7] by Duncan M. Jessiman, starting with 18 trucks operated by 32 employees in Winnipeg. The following year, Bison made its first acquisition, R.C. Owen Transport, followed by Echo Transport in 1979 before expanding into the United States in 1981.[8]
In 1991, Bison entered the retail sector, establishing a long-term relationship with Walmart. It expanded into warehousing in Winnipeg in 1996 and later opened facilities in Regina, Edmonton and Calgary. The company entered the flat-deck segment in 2014 after buying Searcy Transport in Winnipeg.[7]
On 5 January 2021, James Richardson & Sons purchased Bison Transport.[4][6]
References
- ^ "Bison Transport Selects Chrome River to Move Expense Management into the Fast Lane". www.businesswire.com. 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ^ Froese, Ian (January 8, 2021). "New owners in driver's seat as Bison Transport hitches up with James Richardson and Sons". www.msn.com. CBC News. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ^ "Bison Transport named "Best Fleet to Drive For" by TCA, CarriersEdge". American Journal of Transportation. 20 February 2018.
- ^ a b "La vente de Bison à James Richardson, une transaction avantageuse pour le Manitoba". Radio-Canada.ca (in Canadian French). January 8, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-01-08. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ^ Staff, FreightWaves (2021-01-05). "Canada trucking giant Bison acquired by James Richardson & Sons". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ a b Gilroy, Roger (2021-01-05). "Bison Transport Sold to Canada's James Richardson & Sons - TT". Transport Topics. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ a b "COMPETITION WATCH: Bison buys Searcy; adds flatdeck to its portfolio". Truck News. 2013-04-23. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ Tiegs, Ross (2019-05-28). "Bison celebrates 50th anniversary". Truck News. Archived from the original on 2020-06-18. Retrieved 2020-06-17.