Calgary, June 26, 2025 – Northbridge Insurance celebrated Caneda Transport’s win as the National Winner of the 2025 Northbridge Insurance Transportation Safety Award on Wednesday, June 25, in Calgary. Representatives from Caneda Transport, Mullen Group, and Westland Insurance were on site at Caneda Transport for a recognition ceremony and employee lunch to celebrate the carrier’s achievement.
Accepting the award on behalf of Caneda Transport, Heather Mathiesen, Vice President and General Manager highlighted the dedication of her executive and safety teams and underscored the importance of Caneda’s commitment to safety, “This recognition is a testament to the values we hold dear and the unwavering commitment of every individual to ensure everyone goes home to their family every night. We are responsible for 105 families.
She continued, “Safety should not just be a checklist item that we dutifully tick off, it needs to be an integral part of our culture, something we genuinely celebrate and uphold every day. We are incredibly proud of all our drivers, warehouse, and office staff who have embraced this mindset. Their commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace is commendable. Together, we can create a safer, more productive environment for everyone.”
Mathiesen also recognized the support of the Mullen Group and its Director of Safety, Randy Mercer, as an important resource to Caneda. CEO of Mullen Group, Murray Mullen was in attendance and highlighted the carrier’s journey and their continued achievements as a top transporter within the Mullen portfolio.
Ron Trecroce of Westland Insurance saluted the carrier in his remarks and the ongoing success of these partnerships: “Caneda sets an example in the transportation industry and Westland Insurance is very proud to continue to be involved as the broker of three of the five past winners of the Transportation Safety Award.”
As emcee for the ceremony, Northbridge Vice President, National Transportation & Logistics Brian Mather said, “Northbridge is thrilled to celebrate Caneda Transport Ltd. as this year’s National Winner. In order to be selected for the Northbridge Insurance Transportation Safety Award, carriers must have an excellent track record both on and off the road and demonstrate a continued commitment to safety throughout their operations. As the 2025 National Winner, Caneda Transport outperforms in both respects and is also a leader for their involvement with environmental and industry issues. A cornerstone of strong partnerships is a dedication to shared values, and we’ve seen how Caneda, as a transportation carrier, is just as focused on managing and preventing risks as we are at Northbridge.”
Launched in 2021, the Northbridge Insurance Transportation Safety Award was created to recognize carriers with industry-leading management practices. Each year, finalists, regional winners, and a national winner are selected based on several factors. These criteria include the carrier’s achievements on Northbridge’s Transportation Best Practices Profile, which benchmarks safety performance using 100 per cent Canadian trucking data. The assessment evaluates their commitment to compliance, driver management, and risk management. Their on-road performance is also measured, including metrics such as crash trends, collisions per million miles, high-cost type collisions, visibility-related collisions, and carrier profile performance.
“This is the fifth year that we’ve given this award to carriers, and the difficulty we face when selecting our winners and finalists each year is a true testament to the dedication of Canadian carriers to safety,” said Scott Creighton, National Director Risk Services Commercial Solutions at Northbridge Insurance. “Their commitment not only strengthens their own operations but also supports our shared goal of making Canadian roads safer for everyone.”
To be eligible for the award, carriers must have been policyholders for at least two consecutive years, demonstrated a company-wide safety commitment with a continued focus on improvement, and shown great collaboration as a Northbridge Insurance partner. For more information on the 2025 Northbridge Insurance Transportation Award, visit Transportation Safety Award – Northbridge Insurance.
About Northbridge Insurance
Northbridge Insurance is a leading Canadian commercial insurer. Working with our broker partners, we aim to help businesses of all sizes. With more than 70 years of experience helping transportation companies manage risks on and off the road, Northbridge understands the dedication required to uphold the highest safety standards. We use our in-depth industry expertise to help medium and large businesses operate more safely, so they can worry less and focus on opportunities. Visit us at www.northbridgeinsurance.ca to learn more.
About Caneda Transport Ltd.
Caneda Transport, founded in 1975, has evolved from a single truck hauling lumber into a major player in the transportation industry. By the early 1990s, it shifted to refrigerated freight and Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) services, establishing terminals in Calgary, Mississauga, and Los Angeles. Acquired by Mullen Group Ltd. in 2016, Caneda now offers international transportation, cross docking, 3PL, and logistics solutions, with a strong focus on safety and personalized service. Committed to the safety and well-being of its employees and the public, Caneda also prioritizes environmental protection as a SmartWay Transport Partner. Visit us at www.caneda.com to learn more.
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