From bootstrap to best in class, Trappers Transport is a testament to the power of hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to quality that comes from deep within the heart of a trucker.
From humble beginnings that started with founder Dan Omeniuk, Trappers Transport has grown into one of the leading trucking companies in Canada, with 200 loyal employees and a state-of-the-art facility that ranks among the best in country.
Our customers would say that we are a premium choice carrier, and that we operate out of the best facility in Manitoba, arguably the best in Western Canada, built from four decades of experience in the trucking industry.
Dustin Omeniuk, Director of Sales and Marketing at Trappers and the son of founder Dan Omeniuk
Trappers Transport now boasts hundreds of loyal long-time customers, a 40,000 square foot operation which includes a state-of-the-art maintenance facility with 20 drive-through bays, and 15 mechanics working on rotating shifts to maintain a fleet of approximately 150 trucks. Trappers can do everything they need to do in-house, from engine work to reefer rebuilds.
The facility includes everything we always wanted for both our customers and our drivers. The way we have it set up allows us to run our operation to the quality standards that we have set for ourselves, and that our customers have come to expect and appreciate. And once you set an expectation, it becomes the new standard.
Dustin Omeniuk
The Omeniuk family’s connection to the trucking industry goes back generations through Dustin Omeniuk’s parents, founder Dan and his wife Janet, and his grandparents Jimmy and Flo. Both his father and grandfather were truckers, and their wives provided the support they needed to survive and thrive in the trucking business.
Grandparents Jimmy and Flo owned an Esso Station in Grand Rapids, Manitoba. Jimmy drove a truck and Flo was the rock that held the operation together in the early days.
The Trappers Transport’s growth story is one of consistent focus on quality, something that has been ingrained in the company’s culture from the very beginning. Founder Dan took immense pride in his work, and he was able to subcontract other top drivers, earning a reputation for quality early in the process. His reputation for quality and attention to detail also earned him a loyal following of customers, who would often request him specifically.
“It all started with dad,” said Omeniuk, who has seen the consequences of compromising and always strives to maintain the lofty standards set by his father.
Dan Omeniuk’s legacy lives on in Trappers Transport. Although he is now “totally hands-off” and “remotely involved” in the business, the values he instilled within the company form the basis of Trappers Transport today – high quality, exceptional customer service, camaraderie among truckers, and a brotherhood that makes trucking an adventure.
The company has a four-person executive team, including Dan’s son Dustin, the Director of Sales and Marketing, as well as a VP of Operations, a Chief Financial Officer, and a Director of Maintenance, who are responsible for overseeing various aspects of the business including trucks, trailers, dispatchers, planning, marketing, sales and especially customer service.