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Manitoulin Transport Awarded 2024 Northbridge Insurance Transportation Safety Award

Gore Bay company's safety practices were measured against those of hundreds of fleets
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Manitoulin Transport, a leading Canadian transportation and logistics solutions provider, is honoured to receive the prestigious 2024 Transportation Safety Award from Northbridge Insurance. This recognition is a testament to Manitoulin Transport’s unwavering commitment to safety excellence in the transportation industry.

The winning carrier is benchmarked against hundreds of other fleets for its industry-leading safety practices. The national winner must have an exceptional track record in crash trends, collisions per million miles, proactive industry involvement, and a company-wide commitment to safety.

"At Manitoulin Transport, safety is paramount in everything we do," said Jeff King, president of Manitoulin Transport. "Receiving the 2024 Transportation Safety Award reaffirms our commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards across all facets of our operations. This could not have been possible without the efforts and commitment of drivers and staff."

“Manitoulin Transport's comprehensive safety initiatives, including advanced training programs, rigorous compliance protocols,  state-of-the-art technology integration, and proactive risk management strategies, are not just measures. They are initiatives that mitigate potential hazards, and foster a culture of accountability and responsibility at every level of the organization,” said Mario Da Silva, corporate fleet safety and risk manager at Manitoulin Transport.

"We are thrilled to honour Manitoulin Transport with the 2024 Transportation Safety Award," said Brian Mather, vice-president, of national transportation amd logistics at Northbridge Insurance. "Their dedication to implementing best-in-class safety practices sets a benchmark for the industry, and their unwavering commitment to safety is commendable."

As a recipient of the 2024 Transportation Safety Award, Manitoulin Transport further solidifies its position as a leader in the transportation sector. This prestigious accolade demonstrates the company's ongoing efforts to prioritize safety as a core value.

Manitoulin Transport, a single-source carrier, offers a wide array of trucking services, including expedited less than truckload and truckload, trans-border, intermodal, private fleet, guaranteed service, temperature-controlled, dangerous goods, and supply chain management. With 64 years of experience and 85 terminals, Manitoulin Transport provides dependable, on-time delivery and faster transit times. Manitoulin’s command of the transportation industry and its progressive technology, innovative equipment fleet, and cross-Canada locations can ship your world confidently. For more information, visit www.manitoulintransport.com or email info@manitoulintransport.com.

Northbridge Insurance is a leading Canadian commercial insurer. Working with our broker partners, we aim to help businesses of all sizes. We use our in-depth industry expertise to help medium and large businesses operate more safely so they can worry less and focus on opportunities. We also work to provide small businesses with insurance protection that’s responsive, simple, and flexible. Visit us at www.northbridgeinsurance.ca to learn more.