COMPANY OVERVIEW and HISTORY

Trimac Corporation

Founded in 1945, Trimac Corporation is North America’s premier provider of services in highway transportation of bulk commodities through Trimac Transportation Services, and third party logistics services through Trimac Logistics Inc. Trimac’s total revenues were almost $700 Million (CDN) in 2000. In addition, Trimac holds interests in several associated corporations. The company employs more than 6,000 employees across North America.

Trimac Transportation System

From its inception in 1945, Trimac Transportation has consistently sought and achieved industry leadership, and has a proven reputation for safe and reliable service. Trimac provides highway transportation of dry, gaseous and liquid bulk commodities to industrial customers throughout North America, with an extensive branch network of over 141 terminals. Trimac is one of North America’s largest bulk trucking companies and is the only Canadian bulk carrier that offers a truly national scope with service in all ten Canadian provinces.

Organizational Structure

In keeping with Trimac’s philosophy of a decentralized structure, we have focused our resources in the field and maintain a lean head office staff. Our company is structured to respond to regional, national and international customers, and Trimac ensures continued stability in leadership from an experienced, dedicated management team.

Company History

Trimac Transportation has become one of the largest bulk carriers in North America through internal growth and strategic acquisition, most recently with the purchase of DSI Transports, Inc. based in Houston, TX. In 1997 Trimac took steps to focus on its core transportation businesses through the spin out of Kenting Energy Services and the divestiture or repositioning of several investment interests. Most recently in 2000 Trimac sold Rentway, its truck fleet management company.

The following will outline several of the milestones in the history of our company.

Major Events Timeline
1945 • J.W. McCaig and his partner Al Cameron establish Macccam Transport in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
1954 • Jack McCaig and his three sons establish a new company, Redi-Mix Concrete Ltd.  The company opens plants in Moose Jaw, Regina and Saskatoon during the next five years.
1960 • A new holding company, Trimac Limited, is formed and named for the three McCaig sons, Bud, Roger and Maurice.
1961 • Trimac purchases Calgary based H.M. Trimble & Sons, an established trucking company with operations in Alberta and British Columbia.  Bud McCaig becomes president of Trimble and moves to Calgary to manage the expanded trucking operations.
1964 • Trimac purchases Winnipeg based Oil and Industry Suppliers Ltd.
1967 • Trimac purchases Municipal Tank Lines Limited of Ontario.  That same year, the various trucking companies begin operating under the name Trimac Transportation.
1968 • The company is granted Interstate Commerce Commission authority to operate between Canada and the U.S.
1969 • Trimac acquires Adby Transport co. of Edmonton and J. Kearns Transport of Regina.
1970 • MBI Data Services, an information systems group is formed to serve the information technology needs of the Trimac Group of Companies.
1971 • In November, Trimac Limited becomes a public company with the issuance of 400,000 common shares. During that year, Trimac acquires Rentway, a Calgary based truck rental and leasing company. Rentway operates branches in Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto.  In December Trimac purchases Dominion Waste Management.
1973 • Trimac and Canadian Industries Limited (CIL) of Montreal merge their waste disposal business as Tricil.
1976 • Trimac expands into the energy services, purchasing a 48 percent interest in drilling contractor Kenting Limited the remainder of the company is acquired in 1977
1978 • Trimac begins investing in the exploration for and development of oil and gas reserves with the formation of Tripet Resources.
1980 • Energy services expand into the U.S. with Trimac’s acquisition of the Cactus group of drilling companies.  In the same year, the trucking operations also expand south of the border with the purchase of Liquid Transporters of Kentucky.
1982 • Purchase of Quality Service Tank Lines of San Antonio, Texas.
1986 • Trimac Transportation, in partnership with Saskatchewan’s Lac la Ronge Indian band, creates Northern Resource Trucking.
1988 • Universal Transport Inc. of South Dakota and its subsidiary, Les Calkins Trucking of California, are added to Trimac’s U.S. operations.
1989 • Trimac acquires BOVAR Inc. as well as acquiring BOVAR’s three drilling companies, Hi-Tower, Sedco and Apollo Drilling.
1990 • The purchase of CP Bulk Transport makes Trimac Transportation the #1 bulk carrier in North America. Acquisition of Alabama based Ryder bulk Transportation.
1993 • Purchase of Pacific Trucking of Seattle, Washington.
1996 • Purchase of Bartlett Transport Limited, Purchase of Rathwell Transportation Inc.
1997 • Purchase of Coastal Bulk Transport Limited, Brunswick Bulk Transport Limited, Quinnsway Bulk Transport Limited, Brunswick Bulk U.S.A., L & R Transport Ltd., Richardson Transport Limited.
Kenting Energy Services spun out in February 1997, allowing Trimac Limited to focus on the growth of our core transportation businesses.
1998 • Trimac Logistics purchase of SAI Consulting, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
2000 • Purchase of DSI Transports Inc. based in Houston, TX (closed January 17, 2000).
• Rentway sold to Penske Truck Leasing (September 1, 2000)
• After nearly 30 years of being a public company, Trimac goes private (November 24, 2000)
2001 • Combined Chemical Division and DSI Transports into one Division, U.S. Chemicals (April 9, 2001)

Pay & Benefis

Trimac Driver Benefits (Canada):

Some of the benefits of becoming a Trimac driver:

* Local and regional hauling of a wide range of liquid and dry bulk commodities
* All equipment configurations from 5-axle semis to 9-axle B trains
* Well equipped and maintained units
* Steady work at excellent mileage and hourly rates
* Group benefits including life insurance, disability, dental and hospitalization
* Company Pension Plan
* Safety and service recognition awards
* Classroom and hands-on training at company expense
* Security - Trimac has a long history and is North America’s premier player in the bulk trucking business
* Sound Future - Trimac is committed to maintaining its transportation leadership position for the long term


 

Trimac Owner Operator Benefits (Canada):

Some of the benefits of becoming a Trimac owner operator:

* Local and regional hauling of a wide range of liquid and dry bulk commodities
* All equipment configurations from 5-axle semis to 9-axle B trains
* Steady work at excellent rates including weekly settlements
* Group benefits including life insurance, disability, dental and hospitalization are available
* Accessorial equipment financing
* Safety and service recognition awards
* NTS cards for fuel, repairs and cash advances
* Fuel tax filed and administered by Trimac
* Classroom and hands-on training at company expense
* Security - Trimac has a long history and is North America’s premier player in the bulk trucking business
* Sound Future - Trimac is committed to maintaining its transportation leadership position for the long term


Trimac Equipment

* Late Model, Conventional Tractors with Driver Comfort a Top Priority.
* All Equipment configurations from standard 3-axle road tractors to LCV's, 5-axle semis and 9-axle B trains.
* Customized combination trailers to maximize payload capacity.
* In-house trailer design specialists.
* Company-performed PM maintenance on a strict schedule.
* Company-owned maintenance and tank-wash facilities.
* Trained mechanics at company shops.


Safety and Quality

* ISO-9002 Certified.
* Award-Winning Safety & Quality Assurance.
* Responsible Care Partner.
* Most Comprehensive Safety / Quality Training In The Industry.
* Most Up To Date Personal Protective Equipment.
* Driver Input Utilized To Help Run The Business.


 

For more information Contact:

Trimac Transportation
Human Resources - Canadian Operations.
Tel: (403) 298-5163
Email: canrecruiting@trimac.com

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