We are thrilled to announce that our very own Vice President of Finance and Administration, Pauline Wiebe Peters, has been officially sworn in as the President of the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA)!  Outgoing MTA President Jason Dubois (left) hands off the position to Pauline.

Pauline’s appointment is historic, as she is only the second female to serve as President in the MTA’s 90-year history. Her dedication, leadership, and passion for the trucking industry make her the perfect choice for this prestigious role. She will serve as MTA President for a two year term.

Pauline was officially sworn in as President at the MTA Annual General Meeting on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the iconic Fort Garry Hotel.

We are confident that under her guidance, the MTA will continue to thrive and represent the interests of the trucking community in Manitoba.

Congratulations, Pauline!

We are pleased to announce that Payne Transportation has once again been named a Trucking HR Canada Top Fleet Employer (TFE).

The Top Fleet Employers program is a national initiative that recognizes fleets that have HR policies and practices that meet the highest standards within the industry. It is not a competition, but a rigorous review process where applicants are evaluated based on multiple criteria. Fleets are assessed in these areas: skills development, workplace culture, employee engagement, recruitment practices, compensation, sustainability and innovative HR policies. Employees also play a role in providing feedback about their workplaces.

Top Fleet Employers meet THRC’s HR standards of excellence and are leaders in showcasing this industry as a great place to work. Employers who have been honored with a spot in the program’s ranks for a minimum of five and ten years are awarded, Top Fleet Employer of Distinction status.

We recognize that being a Top Fleet Employer is truly a group effort from our leadership to our dedicated team of drivers, mechanics, operations and admin staff and we are incredibly proud to have achieved this honor for 8 consecutive years!

Payne Transportation Ltd. (Payne) is excited to welcome the teams from RDK Transportation (RDK), Saskatoon, and Tenold’s Eastern Canadian, Wire and Cable Operation, into our fold as of January 1st, 2024.

RDK will head up our newly formed RDK Specialized Division with our Winkler team joining their operation.  Mark Jones of RDK joins Payne as the new Vice President of the RDK Specialized Division & Projects.

“Already enjoying being part of the great team at Payne Transportation, excited to see the future as we combine resources and two teams become one” Mark Jones – VP RDK Specialized & Projects

Tenold’s Eastern Wire and Cable Operations is based in Johnstown, ON and will add an eastern presence once again to Payne. Stuart Lowe, formerly of Tenold Group will join Payne as our Director, Wire & Cable Division.

“We are excited to be joining Payne in 2024. We look forward to contributing to the success Payne has experienced in the last 20 years as part of the Mullen Group family. We believe access to more capacity through Payne, coupled with a more diversified customer base and service offerings, will serve our customers, operators, and staff well into the future.” Stuart Lowe – Director, Wire & Cable Division.

“Together, these two new operations diversify Payne even further and puts our company in an even stronger position for the future. We welcome both Mark, Stuart, and their teams into our family, as we continue to be one of Canada’s strongest long-haul carriers.” Thomas R. Payne – President

We are pleased to announce that Payne Transportation Ltd has been awarded The Mullen Group Grand Prize Safety Award for 2022.

Annually, each of The Mullen Group business units are requested to provide details on how they are improving their Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems (HSEMS) and overall safety performance.

The Grand Prize Safety Award process includes the submission of a formal application that is followed up with a comprehensive audit which includes our HSEMS but also, leadership commitment, personnel selection, certification and training, risk management, regulatory compliance, environmental code of practice and continuous improvement.

2022 was a banner year for Payne Transportation. Our commitment towards nurturing a world class safety culture has been embedded in every employee and has produced continuous improvement. This recognition was truly a group effort with participation and buy-in from our entire team. A special thank you to Andrea McNicholl, Director of Safety & Compliance for taking the lead in the audit process!

Tom Payne
President, Payne Transportation Ltd

For the fourth year in a row, Payne Transportation Ltd. has earned honours through the 7th annual Top Fleet Employers program.

All applicants were rated on topics including recruitment and retention practices, workplace culture, compensation, training and skills development, and innovative HR practices. Additionally, those who have been recognized in the program for a minimum of 5 years are honoured with the Top Fleet Employer of Distinction status.