{"id":6147,"date":"2018-03-21T16:43:20","date_gmt":"2018-03-21T20:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/challenger.com\/?p=6147"},"modified":"2018-03-21T16:43:20","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T20:43:20","slug":"challenger-great-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/challenger-old.operaticsites.com\/fr\/challenger-great-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenger&rsquo;s great updates: Fleet Expansion through Acquisition of Ed Wiersma Trucking Inc. and New Driver Pay"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\">Challenger&rsquo;s Great Updates: Fleet Expansion through Acquisition of Ed Wiersma Trucking Inc. and New Driver Pay <\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the majority of assets of Ed Wiersma Trucking Inc.\u00a0 The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of March, and is subject to standard legal and regulatory conditions.\u00a0 Both Challenger and Wiersma have been in the trucking business for more than 40 years and have been providing top quality services to customers across North America.\u00a0 The purchase of the majority of Wiersma\u2019s assets will complement Challenger\u2019s Special Commodities Division (SCD).<\/p>\n<p>Lynda Crickmore, VP of Challenger SCD says, <em>\u201cThis allows Challenger to more quickly expand our already large Flatbed service coverage.\u00a0 We have relationships with a significant number of premium shippers across North America and an acquisition like this gives us more opportunity to enhance our leadership position.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As Challenger looks to continue to grow what is already one of Canada\u2019s largest fleets, this acquisition reinforces its growth strategy to be a premier transportation and supply chain partner for its customers.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to this latest acquisition, Challenger is introducing a significant pay raise to their existing and new drivers beginning March 30th.<\/p>\n<p>Geoff Topping, VP of HR for Challenger and former driver, had this to say, <em>\u201cRecognizing that drivers go the distance for the company every day, Challenger implemented these big pay packages to reinforce the First Class driving experience we provide \u2013 and what we have done recognizes the driver\u2019s hard work and dedication.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Acquisitions and increasing driver pay are two ways that Challenger is leading the way with providing capacity for its valued customers.\u00a0 Already having one of the largest private fleets in Canada, Challenger recognizes that growth and expansion of the fleet is key to long-term success.<\/p>\n<\/div><div 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