Sask carriers honor industry peers

SASKATOON, Sask. – Henry Thiessen, one of the founding brothers of family fleet T & T Trucking in Saskatoon was awarded the prestigious Service to Industry Award at the annual Saskatchewan Trucking Association general meeting this past weekend.

The award, presented by the STA and Shaw Tracking, is often bestowed on a trucking executive for their commitment, contribution, and dedication to the trucking industry in their province.

With more than 40 years of experience in the truck transport industry, Thiessen built his company on long-term contracts pledging commitment to customer service along with a hands-on approach to management.

Thiessen sense of pride in family ownership is reportedly held throughout the company.

"Building and maintaining a successful company like T & T Trucking is no small feat. Henry’s reputation is one of hard work and fairness," said STA President Glen Ertell.

Also honored at the banquet was Regina’s Harvey Gording of Reimer Express, who received the Driver of the Year Award presented by Volvo Trucks Canada. And Frontier Peterbilt of Saskatoon handed the Dispatcher of the Year Award to Robert Funk of Q-Line Transport in Saskatoon.

"These men are worthy of our industry’s gratitude," Ertell said of the award recipients.