History of Drive Logistics
Drive Logistics was built from the ground up. Since the inception of Drive in 2004, Drive has grown from a small fleet of 3 trucks to its current fleet size of approximately 130. The business was started by a Windsor entrepreneur, Clive Tregaskiss, who had already achieved business success in manufacturing. During its 45 years, the manufacturing business became known for its quality products & services, its friendly, collaborative work environment, its financial success and its eagerness to give back to the community. The business was recognized by its customers through repeat and expanding sales, by its peers through awards such as being named one of "Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies" and by the community for its philanthropy.
In 2004, utilizing the professionally recognized management tools, the corporate culture, and the leadership developed at the manufacturing company, Clive ventured into the industry of Trucking. Although completely different from manufacturing, Clive believed the management tools, corporate culture and leadership that proved successful in manufacturing could be applied to any industry. Since there was no pre-existing business, from day one, Drive's management was able to leverage their experience in other industries combined with industry experts to implement a robust business plan focused on the Customer and its team members.
The timeline below summarizes the history of Drive Logistics:
2003
- Business Licence approved
- Operating authorities issued
- SIZE: 1000 sq/ft
- First full year of business
- Shared trailer with towing company
- 2 Full-time, 1 part-time Employee and 3 Owner Operators
- Selected Company name & created logo
- SIZE: 3000 sq/ft office, and 4000 sq/ft warehouse
- Leased & Moved into a section of the Walker Road building
- Purchased dispatch software
- C-TPAT certified by Homeland Security
- ISO 9000 Certified
- PIP Certified by CBSA
- Hurricane Katrina fundraiser with the Salvation Army
- SIZE: 6000 sq/ft office, 4,000 sq/ft warehouse and 1 acre of parking
- Leased additional section of the Walker Road building
- Launched website
- Expanded outside sales team
- Certified in CSA & FAST
- Became an official Apprenticeship Sponsor by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
- Leased secure yard in Toronto
- Diversify to non-automotive customers
- Purchased GPS tracking system
- Developed new lane audit procedure
- Implemented Inside sales strategy
- Implemented ACE customs portal
- Toronto outside sales person
- 2010 Business Excellence Award Finalist
- Diversified equipment - purchased first tractors for new OTR program
- Began sponsoring Mary Spencer, amateur boxer & Olympic hopeful for 2012 Olympic Games
- Purchased and began renovations to new building
- SIZE: 10,000 sq/ft office, 20,000 sq/ft warehouse, & 6 acres of parking
- Moved into new building on Devon Drive, Windsor, Ontario
- 2011 Regional Finalist for the "Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies"
- 2011 "Best Fleets to Watch" by the "Best Fleets to Drive For" program
- 2011 Business Excellence Award Finalist
- Added In-House maintenance program
