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SickKids Foundation believes that fighting for the health and wellbeing of children is one of the most powerful ways to improve society. And that starts with supporting the hospital.
By fundraising in support of the hospital’s Precision Child Health initiative, we are realizing our vision – we are healing the future.
An integral part of Burlington since 2002, Carpenter Hospice is committed to providing support services for those going through life’s transitions.
The Globe and Mail announced the ranking for ‘Canada’s Top Growing Companies,’ with CS-1 Transportation claiming the 377th spot amidst 416 contenders.
Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease. Movement is normally controlled by dopamine, a chemical that carries signals between the nerves in the brain. When cells that normally produce dopamine die, the symptoms of Parkinson’s appear.
Indigenous Women’s Fund of Canada support a range of programs for Indigenous women’s education, empowerment, micro-loans, healing centres, museums and other important activities.
Empowering women for a brighter future.
Ugly Potato Day, is an event started by the Heppell potato farming family two years ago, also as a way to help reduce the number of edible potatoes that go to waste as a result of their odd shape, growth cracks and bruises.
The YMCA of Hamilton-Burlington-Brantford is a charitable organization that creates spaces for individuals above all to belong. In addition they promote healthy living for people at all stages of life as well as offer other programs and services.
Halton Women’s Place firstly opened its doors in Milton in October 1980. At least in the first two years of operation more than 500 women and children were accommodated and more than 700 crisis calls were received.
During 2012 they opened their doors called “Next Door Social Space” seeks to be good neighbours. While gathering together for meals and social activities all in all to build a community of trust and respect, which is welcoming to everyone.
This journey represents – a beacon of light for those struggling with mental health and the opportunity to raise $1 million for Team RWB.
Together we can feed the hungry in our community. The Burlington Food Bank is a place where anyone from Burlington can receive at least help with putting food on their table.
January was mental wellness month. CMHA has 330 community locations and is a nationwide organization that promotes basically mental health as well as supporting people recovering from mental illness.
“We love kids and believe that is where we should put our efforts and money” says Scotty, USA Operations Manager.
The Challenge: Detail-oriented and efficiency with freight
The Strategy: In a two-day span, one of our customers placed (3) concurrently separate shipments with us.
For instance, in December, our Customer Service team selected “Burlington Humane Society”
“CS-1 employees are big on animals. What better way to share our passion and love of animals then donating to a local charity that is dedicated to helping stray and abandoned animals in Burlington” says Kaitlyn, Customer Service Supervisor.
The Challenge: One of our clients specifically required CS-1 Transportation Inc. to move (2) two high-value products in early October from Toronto to California.
The Strategy: Therefore, this required a lot of attention to detail and in fact took approximately 5-months of preliminary work with the client, and multiple carriers.
Wellington Square United Church offers a safe, inclusive environment to explore your faith, and share what they have with the community. They offer a Community HUB and Lunch believing that compassion is as important as ever.
On August 1, 2023, at the Eagles Nest Golf Club for a spectacular day on the golf course, an evening of cocktails, a contemporary gourmet dining experience and an exciting live auction, all hosted by the brilliant and hilarious Daniel Stolfi.
In other words, they are here because Gilda believed people should have exceptional, comprehensive, and evidence-based psychosocial cancer support.
July Donations – Children’s Miracle Network
In July, our customer service team for instance unanimously selected “Children’s Miracle Network“
“CS-1 Transportation is a family run business. A majority of us have children so when our team was asked which charity did we want the company to donate to this month? The answer was simple, Children’s Miracle Network” ~ Esther, Customer Service Manager
Case Study: Team Driver Rushed to Hospital
The Challenge: A large gaming manufacturer and dealer have been a loyal client of CS-1 Transportation for years. However, all of their freight must be strapped in, blanket wrapped, and loaded into a sealed trailer. Learn More.
June Donations – Bark At The Moon Animal Rescue
In June, our employees unanimously selected Bark At The Moon Animal Rescue
“BATM is very near and dear to my heart as my family is no stranger to rescues. Animals have warmed both my parents and my in laws homes for years. My love for animals and compassion for the ones that need help but have no voice is the reason I support such causes that can give that life line to the little ones that so desperately need it.” ~ Matt, Logistics Coordinator
In May, our employees unanimously selected Carpenter Hospice towards Team Pat O’Day
In May 2023, one of our dedicated employees had a close family member, Pat O’Day, passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer. However, Pat’s final weeks were spent at Carpenter Hospice in Burlington, where he was part of the volunteer family for 10 years. Learn More
The Challenge: For instance, one of our clients contacted us on a Friday night, around 7:30pm in a panic because a carrier had bailed. They required a round trip from Rochester, NY to Detroit, MI for a loading the next day, Saturday at 8am.
The Strategy: One of our seasoned Logistic Coordinators answered the call and took the details. Learn More.
In April, our Management team selected Ride or Stride for Claudio
CS-1 Transportation is a proud supporter of the Ride or Stride for Claudio, a fundraiser event that raises money for the SickKids Lymphoma Research Fund. This fund supports the Division of Haematology/Oncology at Toronto’s SickKids Hospital, and one of the largest divisions in the Department of Paediatrics, in addition it focuses on understanding how this disease develops, progresses, is diagnosed and ultimately how to treat and care for children with this cancer. Learn More.
For instance in March, our Accounting department selected the The Princess Margaret D.I.Y. to Conquer Cancer
The Princess Margaret has the expertise to treat over 200 types of cancers including the rarest forms of the disease and it is home to the largest clinical trials program in Canada. Learn More.
The Challenge: Our Logistics team received a unique request to submit a quote (1) one month in advance. The requirements to submit the quote were quite extensive. Requesting information from the driver license number down to their eye and hair colour. Most importantly, we needed to ensure that the driver had a crystal-clear criminal driver record. Learn More.
In February, our Dispatch – Team 2 selected the McMaster SickKids
McMaster SickKids aims to raise funds for the SickKids Foundation and The Hospital for Sick Children through fundraising and charity events.
The Challenge: A client in world class architectural design required our services to ship their product from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City to the NBA All-Star 2023 Utah event. Originally the client requested one 26’ straight truck. However, upon arrival they realized that the truck requested would not be large enough for their product. Learn More.
In January, our Customer Service Department choose The Burlington Food Bank.
The Burlington Food Bank is a non-profit organization in Burlington providing food and personal care items for low-income households in Halton Region. Therefore providing fresh produce, meat, non-perishables, dairy, baby products, pet food and seasonally available locally grown produce from community gardens and trees. Since COVID, the local need has increased 60% in 2020 and has continued to increase 20% per year since.
CS-1 Transportation is proud to be “Celebrating 15 Years” in the transportation industry. In October 2008, Steve Cooper, General Manager of CS-1 started the company believing customer service, customer satisfaction, and communication, were all undervalued assets in the freight brokerage industry. The vision for CS-1 Transportation was to provide the highest level of customer service in the transportation industry.
CS-1 Transportation is proud to be celebrating 10 years in the transportation industry! Above all, it is Steve’s belief that customer service is a key differentiator customers would appreciate, that he named the company Customer Service First Transportation, CS-1 for short. CS-1 also represented other guiding principles that have shaped the company today.
For a third straight year, CS-1 Transportation is proud to announce being recognized in Growth 2019 by Canadian Magazine as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in Canada. This accomplishment follows being awarded this honour in both 2017 & 2018. CS-1 was listed as the 173rd fastest growing company in Canada with a 5 year growth percentage of over 500%. Learn More.
A thriving automotive company approached CS-1 Transportation to assist in their time sensitive shipments delivering into a major OEM in South West, Ontario. In addition, the newly implemented ELD’s team drivers were sometimes required to ensure there would be no down time. Due to the large amount of pick ups, all deliveries were being run direct and costing the company a ton of money. Learn More.
Burlington, ON (September 13, 2018) Canadian Business and Maclean’s today ranked CS-1 Transportation number 218 on the 30th annual Growth 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Produced by Canada’s premier business and current affairs media brands, the Growth 500 ranks Canadian businesses on five-year revenue growth. Learn More.