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Polaris Transportation Group acquires J.G. Drapeau
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Polaris Transportation Group (PTG) announced on May 3 that it acquired the shares of J.G. Drapeau and Commercial Ware- housing Limited.
According to Polaris, Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing will continue to be led by the current management team, including Mar- garet Hogg, who will remain general manager of the companies.
“We are thrilled to be welcom- ing another best-in-class com- pany to the PTG family,” said Larry Cox, president, Polaris. “Drapeau is an award-winning carrier (most recently recognized by Trucking HR Canada with the prestigious 2017 Top Fleet Employer award), with a top tier safety record, strong man- agement team, and consistent finan- cial performance over their 47 years in the industry. In addition, they bring deep subject matter expertise in the field of specialized products warehousing, Canada and US dis- tribution programs, and full truck- load work (temperature control and hazardous materials).”
Hogg said the decision to sell the family business to Polaris was an easy one.
“We are extremely happy with the deal,” she told Truck News. “Espe- cially since we’ve had such a long relationship with Polaris. We’re like family. It just felt really good
and really right. It’s the perfect fit for the company.”
Hogg said that Polaris approached J.G. Drapeau a few years back, but the family wasn’t ready to let go of the business just yet.
“But now we feel like we’re ready,” she said. “My parents deserve to retire so we made the decision.”
“We are incredibly proud of the business we have built over the past 47 years,” added George Hogg and Jocelyne Hogg, co-founders of Drapeau, in a statement. “The next generation of leaders at Drapeau and Commercial will benefit from all the opportunities a large orga- nization like Polaris can bring, cou- pled with what we believe to be an excellent cultural fit between our two companies. Polaris’ opera- tional focus, with a passion around safety and well-being for employees, makes them an excellent fit for our team and longstanding customers and suppliers.”
George and Jocelyne retired on May 5, with a retirement party at the main Drapeau facility in Etobicoke.
“I feel like everyone got what they wanted out of the deal,” Margaret added. “Our customers are thrilled knowing that we can take on more for them, if necessary. I’m just so happy and I’m looking forward to our new journey with Polaris.”
This marks Polaris’ third acqui- sition. TN
Margaret Hogg will stay on as general manager of J.G. Drapeau.
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Trucking HR Canada recognizes top trucking employers
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Trucking HR Canada has recognized 48 trucking companies through its Top Fleet Employers program.
Fleets were rated on categories including: recruitment and reten- tion strategies; workplace culture; compensation; training and skills development; and innovative human resources practices.
“We received a record number of applications this year, with a small increase in the number being rec- ognized,” said Angela Splinter, CEO
of Trucking HR Canada. “These 48 fleets demonstrate a commitment to good people management and effec- tive human resources approaches. We commend them for their lead- ership in showcasing the trucking industry as a great place to work.”
Trucking HR Canada will recog- nize the 2017 Top Fleet Employers at its annual Gala Awards Dinner on Oct. 12 in Toronto.
For a full list of winners and details about the gala dinner, visit www.TruckingHR.com. TN
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22 Truck News • June 2017