March 5, 2020
Chambers Transportation Group Ltd. named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Vernon, BC – March 5, 2020 – Chambers Transportation Group Ltd. was recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2020 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $25 million demonstrating investment in talent and technology, innovation in a competitive environment, and an increased focus on global competition. Now in its 27th year, Canada’s Best Managed Companies remains one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing Canadian-owned and managed companies for innovative, world-class business practices. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates the calibre of their management abilities and practices.
The Chambers Group attributes its longevity and success as a company to a corporate strategy based on the pillars of Protect, Develop, Grow and Create. In addition, the organizations actions are governed by the principles of FOCUS – Full Loads, Operational Efficiency, Communication, Utilization, and Safety. It is these ideas and principles, along with a strong dedication to hard work, that guide the Chambers Group to do the simple things better than anyone else does day in and day out.
“Throughout the program’s 27-year history, thousands of private companies have competed for this designation,” said Peter Brown, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “This year’s winners have proven that they are continually and deliberately pushing boundaries; they are competitive about their place on the world stage. This is evident in their unwavering commitment to clear and concise strategies, their capability to clearly prove and articulate their sustained competitive advantage, and their commitment to the lifeblood of their organization: their people, with specific focus on developing next gen leaders.”
Applicants are evaluated by an independent judging panel comprised of representatives from program sponsors in addition to special guest judges. 2020 Best Managed companies share commonalities that include (but are not limited to) a clear and concise strategy, capability to invest in R&D, tools and proprietary equipment, and a strong emphasis on corporate social responsibility.
“We are humbled to be chosen for this award and I couldn’t think of a better way to cap off our 56th year in business. A sincere thank you must go to our Company members and customers as without their dedication and support this achievement would not have been possible.” Ryan Chambers, President.
“Businesses today are faced with many challenges and must stay focused and agile in order to sustain and drive growth. They need to demonstrate resilience and commitment to their people, their purpose and their competitive position in the Canadian business world and this year’s Best Managed winners are doing just that,” said Kari Lockhart, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “These companies can celebrate their accomplishments today and should be excited for tomorrow.”
2020 winners of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award will be honoured at the annual Canada’s Best Managed Companies gala in Toronto on April 1, 2020. On the same date, the Best Managed symposium will address leading-edge business issues that are key to the success of today’s business leaders.
The Best Managed program is sponsored by Deloitte Private, CIBC, Canadian Business, Smith School of Business, and TMX Group.
About Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Canada’s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $25 million. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner (one of the new winners selected each year); 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner (award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review); 3) Gold Standard winner (after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years); 4) Platinum Club member (winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more). Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, Canadian Business, Smith School of Business, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca
About Chambers Transportation Group www.chambersgroup.co
Founded in 1964 and Headquartered in Vernon, BC the Chambers Transportation Group Ltd. (“Chambers Group”) is a second-generation family owned business that operates four integrated bulk transportation companies in Canada and the United States: DCT Chambers Trucking Ltd., Langley Freight Lines (’90) Ltd., Western Midstream Inc., and DCT Chambers USA Ltd. The group serves the Forestry, Pulp and Paper, Oil and Gas, Mining, Construction, and Chemical industries with its fee-for-service business model across the Pacific Northwest. The Chambers Group also operates a whole log chip mill in Chemainus, BC and has rail reload facilities in the BC lower mainland. The organization remains privately held by the Chambers Family and is ranked among the largest trucking firms in Canada.
For more information, please contact:
bestmanagedcompanies@deloitte.ca
Best Managed Article on Chambers Transportation Group Ltd – Canadian Business
Contact information:
Melanie Ramos
Director of Finance
(250) 549-2157
melanie.ramos@dctchambers.com
www.chambersgroup.co
