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Boychuk Transportation Inc., originated in east-central Alberta in 1934. It was started by a young promising farmer named John F, Boychuk when he bought his first truck, a model T Ford, that he used for both personnel traveling and hauling livestock or freight. 
As time progressed, John kept updating his equipment to keep up with increasing demands and schedules. In January 1943 until May 1943, John hauled freight for the U.S. Army on the newly built Alaska Highway. In the early 1940's, John moved off of his farm and purchased a bulk petroleum station with a general store in Duvernay. In years to come, Duvernay became the site of a new chloralkali plant. It was then, in 1952, that John incorporated Boychuk's Transport Ltd., and commenced the movements of chemicals throughout Western Canada.  In the early 1950's, John's sons became involved with the company, and due to rapid growth moved the operation to Edmonton. During this time, the company flourished to become one of the major chemical carriers in Western Canada, supplying the forestry, oil and gas, explosives, mining and food industries.
In 1970, John decided to take life a little easier and went into semi-retirement, handling the reins over to his son Nick. Nick operated the company until 1978 when it was sold to Rice Truck lines from Great Falls, Montana. |
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In 1987, Nick was approached to bid on a contract which proved to be successful, allowing him to carry on his father's interests and expand his past experience. He and his son Tim, started with one tractor and a set of trailers.
We are very proud of the people within our organization and realize they are the key to our success. They are a highly loyal and dedicated group of people as evidenced by the many long-term employees. As we are a service company, they all believe that customer satisfaction is priority.
