About Sutco Transportation Specialists
Our Approach to Transportation
Safety
The safety of our team members, business partners, and communities at large are at the forefront of our priorities list.
Innovation
Our operations are driven by cutting edge technology and optimized for environmental consciousness.
Reliability
To maintain our trusted and long-standing partnerships, we prioritize reliability of service, delivery, and exemplary customer service.
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Chris, Robert (not shown) and Melanie Sutherland founded Sutco in 1995 with two logging trucks and a vision of operating a family-oriented business dedicated to meeting the transportation needs of their customers in the Kootenay region of Southern British Columbia, Canada. Doug Sutherland joined the company in 2009 working across the organization.
Armed with dedication, determination and a strong work ethic, Sutco Transportation grew quickly based on developing open and honest relationships with their customers. Sutco is committed to evolving in order to continue to be a strategic partner in transportation initiatives and maintain their reputation as transportation and logistics specialists.
Today, wood residual transportation, flat deck freight, van freight, heavy haul, log hauling and third party logistics / freight brokering have become the mainstays of the business. These transport services play a leading part of the Sutherland Group of Companies, complemented by full-service offerings designed to create a complete network of support for heavy industry partners through integrated management solutions.
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Sutco’s Corporate History
Founded Sutco Transportation with two Logging Trucks
Started Residual Division
Opened New Headquarters in Salmo, BC
Acquired Shoreline Transportation merging with Sutco
Started Brokerage division
Joined BCTA Board
Top 20 under 40 by Today’s Trucking
Joined CTA Board
Chris and Melanie Sutherland
Top 20 under 40 by Today’s Trucking
Top Fleet Employers Trucking HR Canada
COR Certificate of Recognition Achievement of Excellence
Top Fleet Employers Trucking HR Canada
Achievement of Excellence Employee Engagement Trucking HR Canada
Top Fleet Employers Trucking HR Canada
Achievement of Excellence Employee Engagement Trucking HR Canada
Achievement of Excellence award for Workplace Diversity from Trucking HR Canada
CTA Blue Ribbon Task Force Chairperson – Doug Sutherland
Top Fleet Employer of Distinction 5+ years Trucking HR Canada
Top Fleet Employers Top Medium Fleet Trucking HR Canada
Started Lease Operators Program
Top Fleet Employer of Distinction 5+ years Trucking HR Canada
Achievement of Excellence Workplace Culture Trucking HR Canada
Top Fleet Employer of Distinction 5+ years Trucking HR Canada
Achievement of Excellence Workplace Wellness and Mental Health.