Voyageur Transportation drives home with a huge honor after being named a winner in the 2013 Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. The exclusive national award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen’s School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums.
Voyageur is a London-based people transportation company that is, quite literally, a driving force in the local community and throughout the province. Their operational excellence is not only gaining recognition, but allowing them to actively provide the safe and responsible transportation methods that best meet their customer’s needs.
The accolade of being named Best Managed has been met with extreme gratitude by the unique transportation team, as it comes on the heels of decline in London’s job sectors. What keeps Voyageur thriving in these economic times? Voyageur President, Theresa Matthews, admits that their power is their people, so it is a standard to have each employee feel that their job is not just a source of income, but an opportunity for personal growth and participation.
John Hughes, National Leader of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and Managing Partner of Deloitte Growth Enterprises agrees:
“Today’s market place is not just about the investment in the product; it is about the investment in the people. Voyageur Transportation invests in their team to build up a strong and stable company. Canada’s Best Managed Companies carries this attribute and we are pleased to say Voyageur Transportation is one of this year’s recipients.”
Over 1100 team members stand as a testament to Voyageur Transportation’s management strength, and with continued investments in training programs, advancement opportunities and culture development, it’s safe to say their speed of success will continue to accelerate.
About Canada’s Best Managed Companies:
Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed private companies with revenues over $10 million. Every year, since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Best Managed winner (one of the 50 new winners selected each year); 2) Re-qualified member (repeat winners retain the Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review); 3) Gold Standard member (winners that retain the Best Managed designation for 4-6 consecutive years); 4) Platinum Club member (winners that maintain Best Managed status for a minimum of six consecutive years). Program sponsors are Deloitte, CIBC, National Post and Queen's School of Business.
About Voyageur Transportation (www.voyageurtransportation.ca)
Voyageur is a people transportation company that has called London, Ontario “home” for the past 35 years, while providing a full spectrum of specialty transportation services that include:
· School bussing: 6000 students delivered safely to and from school each day
· Group charter and shuttle services: 25,000 trips annually
· Non-emergency medical services and on-site first aid for special events: Over 150,000 trips per year.
· Conventional and accessible transit service: Over 200,000 trips per year
· Checker Limousine sedan service: Over 500,000 trips each year
On a mission to be innovative, while adding value and providing their clients with safe, high quality transportation, Voyageur is revolutionizing the industry with their unique values, unparalleled customer service, and award-winning management strategy.
For further information, please contact:
Theresa Matthews
President
Voyageur Transportation
519-455-4579 ext. 227
theresa@voyageurtransportation.ca
