4 Grant's: setting wheels in motion.With two trucks in commission and a contract with Wabi Iron Works I´ron works` a. 1. See under Iron, a. os> to haul mining equipment, J.M. Grant set the wheels in motion to create what would become one of Northern Ontario's leading transportation companies. Headquartered in New Liskeard, Grant's Transport Ltd. began in 1947 when J.M. Grant purchased McKenzie Cartage cart·age n. 1. The act or process of carting. 2. The cost of carting. cartage a fee charged for carting of goods. See also: Dues and Payment Noun 1. . The company continued to expand over the next few years. With increased business, Grant purchased a larger piece of property in 1958 and constructed larger offices, shop and docking facilities Noun 1. docking facility - landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out; "the ship arrived at the dock more than a day late" dockage, dock . Obtaining a class "A" license allowed for the pick up and delivery of small loads from Toronto to locations north of North Bay. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Since then, the company has continued to expand its fleet, and today is recognized in the industry for its unique two-way hauling system. In the 1980s and throughout the 90s, Grant's Transport continued to expand its petroleum capacity and ultimately purchased the assets of G.R.W. Petroleum in Ottawa and other petroleum assets in Toronto in 1998. At present, Grant's Transport specializes in bulk shipping of liquids and fluids such as chemicals and petroleum and also in bulk shipping of wood chips, shavings shavings curly wafers of wood produced when trimming wood with a plane; used as bedding for horses. See also sawdust. and waste, as well as lumber. Known for its two-way hauling Its two-way hauling system increases efficiency by enabling them to deliver petroleum products one way and lumber products the other, says Gord Grant, owner and operator. This necessitates a fairly unique truck with both petroleum tank capacity and lumber storage capacity, he explains. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company now has a fleet of over 200 trailers and 80 tractor units A tractor unit, traction unit, road tractor or prime mover (Australian English) is a heavy-duty vehicle, usually with a large diesel engine and two or three axles. , and provides transport services The collective functions of layers 1 through 4 of the OSI model. across Ontario, Quebec and bordering states. Their fleet includes flat bed trailers, tanker trailers and van trailers. They employ approximately 150 people. Though Grant's Transport Ltd. has a vision to continue expanding, the company faces an important barrier; it is difficult to find drivers. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Grant, they are self-admitted "sticklers" when it comes to hiring drivers. In other words Adv. 1. in other words - otherwise stated; "in other words, we are broke" put differently , they put an enormous amount of emphasis on finding safe, professional drivers, which is in keeping with the company's strong safety record and philosophy, he says. Strong safety record Their strong safety record is one of the reasons why the company stands out from its competition. They transport over a billion litres of fuel annually, with no spills and an excellent safety record. Grant says their strong service skills and efficiency at maintaining a low-cost operation has attributed to their success. The company reduces operational costs by having its own shop and providing in-house maintenance service. This also plays into their success by increasing the efficiency of the company's operations. Grant's Transports successes can also be attributed to the quality of its employees, the excellent management team, the professional drivers and its overall efficiency. "We pride ourselves in being one of the best in the industry," says Grant. The company remains in the Grant family and is entirely Canadian owned. They are a member of the Ontario Trucking Ontario Truck is a Ford Motor Company truck factory in Oakville, Ontario, occupying the same site as the Oakville Assembly plant. The Oakville Assembly and Ontario Truck site is a major landmark in Oakville. Association. www.granttransport.com QUICK FACTS Company Name: Grant's Transport Ltd. City: New Liskeard Founded: 1947 Owner: Gord Grant By JANET CHARLEBOIS For Northern Ontario Business Northern Ontario Business is a Canadian magazine, which publishes monthly in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. The magazine covers business news and issues in Northern Ontario. |
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