Awards & Achievements

2009

• Challenger Motor Freight wins US EPA SmartWay Environmental Excellence Award for reducing emissions, increasing fuel economy and improving the environment.
• 2009 Shipper's Choice Award for surpassing a benchmark of excellence set by more than 1,600 buyers of TL transportation services across Canada.
• Challenger awarded the Idle-Free Certificate of Recognition by the Niagara Parks Commission for achieving high fuel efficiency and reducing unnecessary idling.
• 2009 Diageo Johnnie Walker Gold was awarded to Challenger for overall transportation excellence.
• 2009 Diageo Johnnie Walker Green, a new award representing environmental excellence.

2008

• 2008 Coors Gold Supplier Award, presented to Challenger, is for suppliers who exemplify a commitment to service, quality, cost, innovation, minority spend and who continually demonstrate the passion and integrity required to maintain a valued partnership.
• Challenger Motor Freight wins US EPA SmartWay Environmental Excellence Award for reducing emissions, increasing fuel economy and improving the environment.
• Challenger recognized for Best FAST Carrier Performance by General Motors. Out of 18,713 shipments we were 100% through the FAST lane.
• Challenger awarded Platinum Club Status in the Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies program for the 2nd consecutive year.

2007

• Diageo Carrier of the Year Award presented for attaining the highest overall score in four key metrics, with points being awarded for performance in on-time pickup, on-time delivery, load tender acceptance % and EDI compliance.
• Challenger Motor Freight becomes a Platinum Club member after being named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for the 7th consecutive year.
• Challenger Motor Freight is recognized as Best FAST Carrier Performance 2007 by General Motors. Out of 18,288 shipments we were 98% plus through the FAST lane.
• Waterloo Region Entrepreneur Hall of Fame 2007 recently inducted Dan Einwechter, Chairman & CEO, into it’s honoured ranks. This award celebrates and showcases inspirational entrepreneurs who embody the entrepreneurial spirit in our region, and inspire that spirit in others.
• Challenger listed as one of the Top 100 Motor Carriers 2007, in Inbound Logistics magazine
• OTR/SelecTrucks of Canada Canadian Retention Award in the 100 Power Units or More category. The award recognizes the Canadian carrier who best demonstrates, overall, the lowest driver turnover rate, the most improved driver turnover rate and the best effort to improve driver retention over a number of years.
• Enviro Award: Presented to Challenger by the OTA (Ontario Trucking Association) in recognition of environmental stewardship for being one of the first trucking companies in Ontario to incorporate the 2007 model year "smog free" truck into its fleet
• Shipper's Choice Award for surpassing a benchmark of excellence set by more than 1,400 buyers of TL transportation services across Canada
• Challenger's Operations Centre achieves LEED® Certification

2006

• Challenger Logistics awarded Outstanding Supplier for Logistics & Supply Chain Services, by Toyota Motor Manufacturing
• Motor City Express is awarded the 2006 General Motors Supplier of the Year for Inbound Truckload Services
• Diageo/Exel Carrier of the Year Award, presented for always going the distance, providing excellent service and reacting quickly under constantly changing circumstances
• Requalified as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
• Awarded the Urban Design Award - Award of Excellence - for a significant contribution to urban design excellence in the City of Cambridge
• Shipper's Choice Award for surpassing a benchmark of excellence set by more than 1,000 buyers of TL transportation services across Canada
• Chamber of Commerce Environment Award

2005

• Canada Post's Supplier Award of Excellence
• Requalified as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
• Top Performers Award, platinum winner in the category of Transportation Logistics
• Challenger Logistics awarded Outstanding Supplier for Logistics & Supply Chain Services, by Toyota Motor Manufacturing
• Safety Award from the Transportation Health & Safety Association of Canada, for achieving an injury frequency and cost factor below the rate group average, for 3 consecutive years

2004

• Winner of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
• ISO 9001: 2000 recertification achieved
• Trailmobile Service to Industry Award, presented to Dan Einwechter, in recognition of an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the development and success of the truck transportation industry
• Shipper's Choice Award for highest score in the TL category for quality of equipment and operations 
• Safety Award from the Transportation Health & Safety Association of Canada, for achieving an injury frequency and cost factor below the rate group average, for 3 consecutive years

2003

• Requalified as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
• Shippers Choice Award for achieving the highest total shipper satisfaction score in all industry segments and the highest scores for on-time performance and quality of equipment and operations
• Safety Award from the Transportation Health & Safety Association of Canada, for achieving an injury frequency and cost factor below the rate group average, for 3 consecutive years

2002

• Requalified as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
• Challenger Logistics awarded Outstanding Supplier for Logistics & Supply Chain Services, by Toyota Motor Manufacturing
• CITA Carrier of the Year
• Shippers Choice Award for achieving the highest total shipper satisfaction score in all industry segments and the highest scores for on-time performance and quality of equipment and operations
• Dan Einwechter wins Entrepreneur of the Year in the Business-to-Business Products & Services category
• Dan Einwechter wins the Al Palladini “Transportation of the Year” Award
• General Motors Awards "Best in Class"
• Transportation Safety Association of Ontario Achievement Award

2001

• Purolator Carrier of the Year Award
• Winner of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
• Challenger achieves certification to the new ISO 9001:2000 standard
• General Motors Award for Overall Performance "Best in Class"
• Transportation Safety Association of Ontario Achievement Award
• Wheels International Freight Systems Award for Carrier of the Month (March and May) First carrier to win twice in one year

2000

• One of the first carriers to achieve certification to the new ISO 9001:2000 standard
• Wheels International Freight Systems Award for Carrier of the Month (January)
• Purolator Carrier of the Year Award
• General Motor Awards for Overall Performance and On Time Delivery "Best in Class"
• Transportation Safety Association of Ontario Achievement Award

1999

• Cancom Contributory Recognition Award
• General Motor Award for Overall Performance "Best in Class"
• Transportation Safety Association of Ontario Achievement Award

1998

• Achieves ISO 9002 certification recognizing company’s rigorous quality management style 

1996

• Cancom Awards Five Year Award of Excellence

1993

• Winner, Ontario’s Gold Award of Excellence for Trucking Fleets – only two-time gold winner

1991

• Company wins Ontario government’s Gold Award of Excellence for Trucking Fleets.  The award recognizes outstanding achievement through improved fuel efficiency, safety and productivity