Nortrans tests new Peterbilt 579 zero-emission electric truck.

In late November 2022, Nortrans had the opportunity to partner with Peterbilt Pacific Inc. and test a Peterbilt 579 electric vehicle. We integrated the zero-emission truck into our Lower Mainland fleet for the week and put it to work in a real-world,…

Nortrans launches medium-duty curtain side service

Nortrans is excited to launch our medium-duty curtain side service with the recent addition of a new 2023 Peterbilt 537. The first medium-duty curtain side in our fleet, this truck offers: 26 ft. curtain side box high cube height…

Nortrans named Top Fleet Employer by Trucking HR Canada for 2nd consecutive year

Nortrans is proud to be recognized as a Top Fleet Employer for a second consecutive year. The Top Fleet Employer program is a national program recognizing sound HR policies and practices in the trucking and logistics industry. We're grateful…

Kelowna trucking company pivots quickly to navigate vaccine mandate

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Unvaccinated truckers at Nortrans Freight Management in Kelowna have abruptly been switched to domestic routes. "We didn't have much notice, but we had enough notice to rearrange the schedule so any unvaccinated drivers are now driving only…

Cseking In with Derek Norman

In this episode of Cseking In, we sat down with Derek Norman, president of Nortrans Freight Management to learn some of the ins and outs of the trucking industry and how he got his start as an entrepreneur. Before he started his own trucking…

Trucking plays role in saving fire-ravaged B.C.

No sooner had the residents of Lytton, B.C., fled a wildfire that ravaged 90% of their community, than the trucks began rolling in. Carrying fuel, drinking water, fire camp units, and heavy equipment, the trucks arrived with everything needed…

Nortrans recently recognized by Trucking HR Canada as Top Fleet Employer in 2021

Seventy-seven of the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking and logistics industry have earned honours through the 8th annual Top Fleet Employers program. All applicants were rated on topics including recruitment and retention practices,…

Nortrans buys Micra Transportation Services

Nortrans Freight Management has purchased Micra Transportation Services, which operates a fleet of roll tite and curtainside trailers, specializing in third-party logistics. The acquisition expands Nortrans’ fleet to 85 trailers and 65…

Nortrans Freight Management acquires Chilliwack-based Micra Transportation Services

Nortrans Freight Management has acquired Micra Transportation Services, a company which operates a fleet of roll tite and curtain side trailers, and specializes in third-party logistics across North America. The acquisition increases the…