Trainworx - N Scale - 28ft Smooth Sided Trailer w/Dolly - Canadian Freightways (A Trans Force Company) - 4 Trailer Set - #089-9373, 089-9455, 089-9466, 089-9554 - White w/Blue Lettering/Red logo (PWRS Exclusive) (SKU 744-42809)
Available On: May 1, 2016
1930's In 1938, Chris Mikkelsen saw an opportunity for change, and he contacted U.S. based Consolidated Freight Lines to establish an interline partnership. |
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1940's After years of expansion and acquisitions, by 1948 the company had outgrown its small startup office, and it relocated to Calgary. |
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1950's The 1950's were marked by further acquisition and expansion, including Continental Carriers out of Vancouver and Grande Prairie Transport out of Grande Prairie. |
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1960's Important efficiency innovations occurred through the development of triple trailer technology, spearheaded by President Leonard Huyser. |
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1970's |
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1980's Changes to the Motor Vehicle Transportation Act, and the introduction of a deregulated operating environment inspired Canadian Freightways to implement a renewed focus on customers and how to best respond to their transportation needs. That focus remains a driving force to this day. |
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1990's |
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2000's In January 2004, Canadian Freightways and its affiliates were purchased by TransForce Income Fund, recently named Canada's largest freight carrier. |
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Today, Canadian Freightways is backed by 1,200 knowledgeable team members, all of whom are committed to the success of the organization, and to providing world-class supply chain solutions that help our customers become more powerful competitors. |