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HIGHWAY MOTOR NAMED CARRIER OF THE YEAR 2025 BY LACTALIS CANADA
Highway Motor is honored to be recognized as Carrier of the Year 2025 by Lactalis Canada, acknowledging our long-standing partnership, exceptional service quality, and consistent on-time performance.
This recognition reflects our commitment to service excellence – a standard deeply rooted in what Highway Motor has proudly represented for more than a decade in the industry.
As a leader in temperature-controlled transportation for over 10 years, Highway Motor continues to support Canada and North America’s food and beverage sectors with reliable, innovative refrigerated solutions. Our ability to provide customized, flexible logistics combined with seamless collaboration was highlighted as a key factor in earning this distinction.
We extend our appreciation to Lactalis Canada for this honor – and to our dedicated drivers, operations team, partners, and customers whose trust and hard work make achievements like this possible.
Elevating Food Transportation Standards with Certified Safety Program
Highway Motor Freight Ltd, based in Winnipeg, MB, is proud to announce the successful implementation of the Iron Apple Food Safety Program. This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to quality and excellence in the transportation of food products across North America.
By integrating this certified food safety program, Highway Motor Freight Ltd now meets the rigorous requirements of HACCP, Preventive Controls, and FSMA Sanitary Transport. Our customers can trust that their products are handled with the highest standards of safety and care from origin to destination.
Our partnership with Iron Apple empowers us to stay ahead of industry standards, ensuring that our operations are not only compliant but exemplary. The comprehensive materials and support provided by the Iron Apple program are officially recognized in both Canada and the United States, offering our clients additional assurance of our dedication to safety and quality.
For more information about the Iron Apple Food Safety Programs, please visit www.ironapple.net
Highway Motor Freight Breaks Ground at New Manitoba Facility Site
We are thrilled to share a monumental milestone in our journey. On August 22, 2024, we proudly broke ground on our new facility at the Centre Port Canada Rail Park. This new site marks a significant advancement in our mission to deliver top-notch services and expand our capabilities.
Celebrating Progress Together
The groundbreaking event was truly special, and we were honored to have several distinguished guests join us, including:
- Kevin Lamoureux – Member of Parliament, Government of Canada
- Jamie Moses – Minister of Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Government of Manitoba
- Ken Mulligan – Reeve, RM of Rosser
- Chris Reiter – Senior Development Manager, Focus Equities
Their presence and inspiring words motivate us as we continue to build for the future.
The milestone would not have been possible without the steadfast support of our partners, the dedication of our drivers and employees, and the encouragement of our family and friends. A special thank you to Focus Equities and the individuals who played a pivotal role in making this vision a reality.
As we eagerly anticipate the completion of our new facility, we remain committed to delivering excellence every day. This expansion is not just about growth; it’s about enhancing our ability to serve you better.
Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey with us!
