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Caron Transportation Systems has been a known and trusted name in the transportation industry for almost 60 years. Caron is one of the largest carriers of bulk commodities in Western Canada with a service area covering western, central and northern Canada and the northwestern United States. Caron provides safe dependable service to the construction, manufacturing, mining, oilfield, petro-chemical, pulp and paper and water treatment industries. Dedication to safety, service and environmental awareness is part of Caron's guarantee to its customers that your goods get there when you need them. Caron Transportation Systems is a team of professionals with almost 60 years experience in the transportation industry. Today Caron is comprised of well over 300 employees and leased operators. Caron was the first fleet in Western Canada to be certified to ISO standards. Today the company continues to be ISO certified at seven terminals and its head office. Caron's equipment is among the most modern and well maintained in the industry. Caron's customers benefit from a unique combination of past experience and today's modern practices. 1947 "“ Ed Caron and four other truckers form Caron Transport to haul rations north along 900 miles of Alaskan Highway. 1947 "“ The Leduc oil discovery of 1947 saw company founder Ed Caron expands operations to the oilfield service industry. Shortly after, Caron Transport began hauling sand and gravel, then crude and eventually cement and chemicals. 1951 "“ Caron Transport Limited is incorporated. 1968 "“ Edmonton, Alberta terminal opens. 1971 "“ Calgary, Alberta terminal opens. 1980 "“ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan terminal opens. 1990 "“ Caron Transport Limited purchased by Weibel's Express and Transport Limited 1990 "“ Caron Transportation Systems is formed by a partnership of Caron Transport Limited, Devitt Transport Limited, Weibel's Express and Transport Limited and 414708 Alberta Limited 1992 "“ Warrior Transport Limited joins the fold enabling Caron to expand its oilfield dry-bulk service offerings and add nitrogen and carbon dioxide transportation services. 1995 "“ Red Deer, Alberta terminal opens. 1995 "“ Caron becomes the first transportation company in Western Canada to be certified to the ISO 9000 standard. 1996 "“ The western Canadian assets of Provost Transport Limited were purchased. This acquisition expands Caron's market to the transportation of lube oils, grease and edible oils. 1998 "“ Sherwood Park, Alberta terminal opens, becoming Caron's head office 2001 "“ 50th anniversary celebration. 2002 "“ Interload Services Limited was purchased to provide transportation services for aggregates and coal. This acquisition opens up another new market for Caron Transportation Systems. 2002 "“ Medicine Hat, Alberta terminal opens. 2005 "“ Grande Prairie, Alberta terminal opens. 2007 "“ Caron Transportation Systems invests in the most advanced, environmentally friendly, trucking equipment when its adds low emissions 2007 model year tractors to its fleet. 2008 "“ Grande Prairie, Alberta Transloading facility opens.

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