dispatch & administration
Cindy Ault, X139Operations Manager Cindy, who wears many hats at KBD, is one of the first to arrive to lead the charge each day. Cindy oversees the Dispatch & Op's team and is the go-to for hiring, HR, safety & compliance issues. cindy@kbdtransportation.com |
Carol Corry, X101 Dispatcher & Planner Carol is also a highly versatile team member who has also worn many hats during her tenure at KBD. Carol plans and dispatches 15-20 truck drivers daily, specializing in flatbed movements. carol@kbdtransportation.com |
Kaitlyn Geurkink, X108Administrative Assistant & Analyst Kait, originally hired as a co-op student, is excited to be finishing her Business Admin. degree from Nippissing University this fall. Contact Kait for payroll & accounts payable questions. kaitlyn@kbdtransportation.com |
Meghan Laming, X137Maintenance Co-Ordinator Meg, who holds a Custom & Border Services diploma, oversees fleet repairs, ELD compliance, and technical issues, among other things. Contact Meg for equipment repairs and scheduling. meghan@kbdtransportation.com |
Jamie MitchellAnalyst Jamie, who works remotely from his native province of Alberta, spends his early mornings analyzing lane and load opportunities for KBD before working as an electrician's apprentice each day. jamie@kbdtransportation.com |
Bruce Mullin, X100CEO, President & Operations Advisor Bruce, a former O/O himself, brings with him years of experience and enjoys operating from the trenches. A networker at heart, Bruce can always be counted on for a good story or two. brucem@kbdtransportation.com |
PamELA Mullin, X110CFO & Business Advisor Pam, who holds an Honours B.Comm. from Queen's University, recently completed a Master's degree in leadership studies. Pam focuses her time on strategy, finance, and oversight. pam@kbdtransportation.com |
Chantal Ouellette, X105Accounts Receivable & Credit Manager Chantal, who switches effortlessly between English and French as she follows up daily with drivers and customers, manages the billings. Contact Chantal for Accounts Receivable. chantal@kbdtransportation.com |
Steacy Skakum, X118Sales & Load Procurement Steacy, who was previously a Dispatcher & Planner, now spends her days liaising with customers, procuring freight, and negotiating rates. Contact Steacy to book your freight movement. steacy@kbdtransportation.com |
Stephanie Smith X138Dispatcher & Planner A recent transplant from Brampton, Stephanie will be putting her many years of trucking industry experience to good use by dispatching and planning a fleet of 15-20 trucks daily, specializing in van movements. stephanie@kbdtransportation.com |
Marissa Swerdfeger, X106Manager- Accounting, Admin. & Finance Marissa recently graduated with an honours Accounting designation from Algonquin College. Marissa oversees the Office & Admin. staff and keeps the back office operation running smoothly. marissa@kbdtransportation.com |
Emma Veltkamp, x103Dispatcher & Planner Emma, a real people-person, is well-known for her pleasant and calm demeanor. Emma dispatches and plans for a fleet of 15-20 trucks daily, specializing in van movements. emma@kbdtransportation.com |
"A great employee is like a four leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have."
- SOMEONE ONCE SAID
Mechanics & Garage Labourers
The team that keeps the KBD equipment running ...
Wesley AlexanderWes, who is a Level II Truck & Coach Apprentice, will be attending his Level III training this winter. Wes can be counted on to be available day or night to keep KBD's trucks rolling. |
Riley BarryRiley, who is a Level III Truck & Coach Apprentice, is easy-going, hard-working, and always dependable. Riley can always be counted on to do whatever needs to be done, no questions asked. |
Toby MullinToby, who is a fully-licensed Truck & Coach Technician, takes pride in overseeing the Garage team to ensure that KBD's equipment is running safely and efficiently on the road. toby@kbdtransportation.com |
"There is no situation like the open road and seeing things completely afresh.”
- SOMEONE ONCE SAID
Over-the-road Drivers
The team who travel overnight to U.S. & Canadian locations but still make it home weekly, most often twice weekly ...
KRYSTAL BOURDAGES Krystal is hopefully the first of many long-haul female drivers to come. She enjoys the freedom of driving. When she is home she likes to spend time with her dog and her friends. Krystal isn't afraid of a challenge. |
RICK BROADBENTRick has worked for KBD on and off, but in the end, KBD is lucky because he seems to always come back. Rick is one of KBD's mentor trainers who enjoys spending time with his grandchildren. He is also a great cook... so we hear! |
Etienne BruleIn the midst of a career change, Etienne recently acquired his AZ license and has joined our mentoring program to learn the ropes of trucking. Etienne holds a Business Admin. degree. In his spare time, we hear that he enjoys biking with his girlfirend and step-children. |
Cory CampbellCory is a graduate from our mentoring program, and has been driving with KBD for two years. He is an avid camper. He enjoys taking time to spend with his daughter. |
Bob ComstockBob was once a KBD owner operator, but after taking some time off, returned as a company driver. He enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and his wife Linda. |
Bill duncanBill enjoys his home time with his wife, who is a dog groomer and part-time farmer. He is also very proud of his grandson, Jake, who is currently pursing his PhD in Switzerland. |
Kevin duperronKevin joins KBD bringing lots of experience with him. He is a family man and enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He loves to be outdoors camping and fishing. Kevin is always there to lend a helping hand or volunteer in his free time. |
Jason FawcettJason recently completed KBD's driver mentor program within 3 months. Jason is a twin, and comes from a family of tradesmen. He is very easy going and is very willing to learn new things. |
Jordan ferguson Jordan is a family man with 2 kids and likes to spend his free time coaching hockey. He is always the first to set up and offer to do something extra. |
Dan KendrickDan started his career as a driver with KBD just over one year ago. He has faced a lot of challenges and continues to be a great addition to our team. He enjoys his home time with his wife, and two kids. |
SHAWN LAKEShawn is one of our awesome driver mentors! Shawn enjoys spending time with his grand children, playing baseball, and camping with his family. Since re-locating, Shawn has became very involved in community events and parades. |
KEVIN MCMARTINKevin is a skilled company driver and a dad of three with a new baby girl born just this year! Kevin likes rock music and camping with his family. He seems to be a quiet soul and also a great guitar player! |
AUREL PANCIUKAside from trucking, Aurel is also a very skilled carpenter. In his spare time he is often helping friends with renos and odd jobs. He decided to join the trucking industry when he was 65. Aurel, who can be quite entertaining, is a twin to Michael! |
MICHAEL PANCIUKPrior to truck driving Michael was a supervisor at Marine Engines in Nova Scotia. He was 64 when he went for a career change and obtained his AZ. Michael enjoys carpentry and reading, and is a twin to Aurel! |
Christopher pyperChris, the son of local driver Harold Pyper, has recently joined our driver mentor program and is training with mentor Chris Sands. Chris enjoys being outdoors, fishing, and spending time with his family. |
AARON REESORAaron is one of our longest standing drivers, has been driving with KBD almost 15 years. He is very quiet but also quite a friendly fellow. He is very dependable and a hard worker who never goes home before the work is done. |
CHRIS SANDSChris, a driver mentor, shares his love of driving with of our new recruits. He is the father of three girls and one boy, who we hope will join the KBD driving team one day. Chris and his wife Amber are very proud supporters of the annual Trucking-for-a-Cure, both going above and beyond to represent KBD. |
Frank SolomoniKBD is pleased that Frank decided to re-join the KBD team! When not at work, Frank enjoys hunting and spending family time with his wife and two children. |
MIKE STOLZMANMike joined KBD bringing lots of driving experience with him. Mike enjoys being at home with his wife and daughter when all the work is done. |
RANDY STUARTRandy is a great representation of our company, and takes great pride in his truck. He likes to spend time at home with his wife and son. Randy has been driving with us for 5 years, with 4 years of safe driving. |
NICK THOMASNick, a recent graduate of our mentoring program, is well on his way to becoming a great driver. He likes life on the road, and says that he feels like he is camping every night. |
WINSTON VISSERWinston, a former minister, enjoys reading, relaxing, and helping churches with charity work. He is a great planner and ensures the job is done well. Winston often brings fresh cut flowers to the office that have been grown by his wife. |
PETER WALSHPeter is an experienced driver with over 20 years under his belt. He has a great sense of humour and when he isn't trucking you can find him helping out at his local legion. |
Aaryn WigleAaryn recently joined the KBD team alongside his good friend Kevin! Aaryn loves to cook, read and spend time at home with his kids. |
"If you're crazy enough to do what you love for a living, then you're bound to create a life that matters."
- SOMEONE ONCE SAID
Owner/Operator drivers
The team of drivers who operate and and own their own trucks ...
Jeremy collinsJeremy likes to work, work, work... but when the work is done, he likes to spend time at home with his family. |
scott maccallumScott was formerly a KBD company driver before buying a truck and becoming an Owner Operator. Before trucking, Scott worked as an engineer. He loves the outdoors and travelling, and is a great cook. |
john pooleJohn has been with KBD for almost nine years, but has been a part of the trucking industry his whole life. He is very involved in racing at the Brockville speedway and supports his grandson at races. |
"Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first.”
- SOMEONE ONCE SAID
Regional Drivers
The team of drivers who pick up and deliver customer loads within a 150-mile radius from our Iroquois terminal ...
Rodney gunterRodney, a former driver mentor, has recently started a home renovation business. When he's not driving a truck or renovating, Rodney enjoys camping and spending time with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. |
Andrew hillAndrew was once a KBD long-distance driver, but recently chose to go regional. He is a step-father to fellow driver team member, Jordan Ferguson, and enjoys watching his grandchildren play hockey. |
harold pyperHarold, as the longest-standing driver, has spent 19 years on the road driving for KBD. He loves to camp and spend time with his wife, children, and granddaughter. Harold, a kind soul, also loves to spoil the admin. staff with treats. |
cordell reynoldsCordell has aspirations to be a long-distance driver but, in accordance with U.S. law, must wait until his 21st birthday before he can cross the border driving a truck. Cordell is our youngest driver, and is always eager to get the work done. |
Alan TaylorAl has a green thumb and enjoys spending time in the garden. He once was an electrician in Great Britain, then a truck driver in Ireland before he moved to the local area. Al is a "moggie" lover and really enjoys his home time. |
"Know what your customers want and your company does best. Focus on where those two meet.”
- SOMEONE ONCE SAID
SHUNT Drivers
The team of drivers who shunt trailers within dedicated customer yards ...
Alex JutrasAlex, a pleasure to work with, has achieved a 4-year safe driving award. On his days and evenings off, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. |
Alex PrunerAlex is a very easy going guy, and is always taking the time to do a little extra for the company. He enjoys spending time with his wife. |
mike van allenMike has achieved both a 10-year safe driving & 10-year service award. Mike is also a volunteer firefighter, whose keen nose and quick reaction to smoke saved the day at a customer plant this year! |