16 Dec, 2016

We Grow the Distance – Challenger participates in Movember

2017-09-15T17:13:54-04:00December 16th, 2016|

Last month, Challenger participated in its fourth year of Movember fundraising. Movember is a month-long initiative raising money for men’s cancer research and mental health organizations. Many men support the cause by being sponsored to grow magnificent moustaches, but everyone can participate through monetary donations.  You can learn more about Movember Here. In the past, [...]

29 Nov, 2016

Introducing Challenger’s Ultimate Driver Referral Program

2017-09-15T17:13:55-04:00November 29th, 2016|

In this industry, Sign On and Referral Bonuses have been around for years. However, Challenger has once again gone the distance and introduced an improved and innovative incentive to encourage our office employees and driving force to grow our Challenger team and grow their own earning potential. We call it the Challenger Ultimate Driver [...]

29 Nov, 2016

Driver Valeska Riveros in the Hamilton Spectator

2017-09-15T17:13:55-04:00November 29th, 2016|

Challenger is proud to have one of our very own, Valeska Riveros, featured by the Hamilton Spectator newspaper. She shares her experiences on the road, including being a female driver in a male dominated industry. Val has been driving trucks for just over year and works a dedicated run here at Challenger. She speaks highly [...]

28 Sep, 2016

We’ve Moved! New Abbotsford, BC Location!

2017-09-15T17:13:55-04:00September 28th, 2016|

We’re thrilled to announce that our Aldergrove Terminal has moved to a brand new location in Abbotsford. Including an amazing view of Mount Baker, this facility offers more to staff, drivers and visitors, being a workplace environment geared for success! Here’s the new address for our BC terminal: 1938 Foy Street Abbotsford, [...]

16 Sep, 2016

Women in Trucking – Driven to Success: Lynda Crickmore

2017-09-15T17:13:57-04:00September 16th, 2016|

Having celebrated 25 years with Challenger this past July, Vice President of Operations, Lynda Crickmore is no stranger to the transportation industry.  Her drive for success has shaped her own career and helped Challenger become a leading company in the industry. Her journey with Challenger began in 1991 as a dispatcher [...]

26 Aug, 2016

Going the Extra Mile for Safety (Give or Take a Million)

2017-09-15T17:13:58-04:00August 26th, 2016|

At Challenger, safety is of paramount importance, and we proudly celebrate individuals who consistently maintain safe practices in their careers. In 2014, Challenger introduced a new initiative called the Million Mile Club to recognize and reward drivers that safely go the distance each and every day.  In order to be eligible for the club, a [...]

24 Jun, 2016

Hanging on the Edge

2017-09-15T17:13:58-04:00June 24th, 2016|

Challenger Leadership Members Rappel for Charity. Last week, Challenger’s very own Lynda Crickmore (Vice President of Operations) and Geoff Topping (Senior Director of Human Resources) participated in Make-A-Wish Foundation’s event Rope for Hope. What is Rope for Hope, you ask? “Rope-for-Hope… is a unique challenge event that calls on participants to fundraise in [...]

10 May, 2016

Film Crew Visit

2017-09-15T17:13:58-04:00May 10th, 2016|

Recollecting when Challenger's Head Office was visited by a Film Crew I started  with Challenger in the Sales and Marketing department last spring, almost a year ago, and I have seen a lot of great changes to the company since arriving. One of the bigger changes was that Challenger dedicated itself on bringing [...]

25 Apr, 2016

“Old” Frontiers of Transportation

2017-09-15T17:13:58-04:00April 25th, 2016|

“Old” Frontiers of Transportation We’re looking back… way back. Transportation Development in North America during the 19th Century Our society is reliant upon transportation networks to facilitate growth and stability. And getting goods around the world is faster than ever! We live in an amazing time of near-immediacy and instant [...]

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