Super Bowl is always an exciting time at CTR! We have football squares, prop bets, and a legendary play off pool! This year the Rams and Bengals did not disapoint so shout out to the professionals on the field and to our professional winners at CTR!

Here is Christine with her #1 Stafford - she won the prop bets with 14 out of 20 correct! Well done girl!!!

More shout outs going to....

Svetlana, 2nd place prop bet with 13 out of 20 correct

Jon E, playoff pool winner

Kenneth, MJ and Rod for taking the wins on the football squares

We can't wait for NFL this fall....thank you to Scotty Mac and Chelsea for organizing these events, all the teasing and bragging rights are just too much fun!!

We are recruiting for Toastmasters! If you are interested in joining as a guest, our next Google Meet is Feb 24th 6:15-7:30 PM. Shout outs to our special guests (pictured here) this week Mark Yakimishen, Reza Fazel Darbandi, Christine Bourrier and Jenny Wuckert from CTR!! You were fantastic!!

#continuousimprovement #publicspeaking #toastmastersinternational

At CTR, we encourage our team members to participate in personal development courses such as Toastmasters and Dale Carnegie. Both programs have proven to be very successful for our team; public speaking, speaking on the fly, engaging customers, and learning human relations are just a few of the perks – oh! And CTR covers all costs, that’s definitely a bonus! #empowerment

www.toastmastersinternational.com

www.dalecarnegie.com

Introducing Jon! He has been with CTR for a total of 13 years as our Service Manager for CTR Carrier.

Jon came from Purolator before winding up at CTR. He started at CTR on a part time basis in Grade 12. When he is not busy working at CTR, he can be found snowmobiling or riding his motorcycle. 

Favorite Car: 1968 Ford Mustang 

Favorite Pizza: Combo

 Be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

Payday Friday!! Our long-standing tradition of our infamous “Payday Pool” is still a big hit here at 986 Wall Street.

Congratulations to winner Reza!! Looks like a big win and it’s very cool that one of our newer employees scored the “W” even though he had no idea what was happening…our CSA; Christine Bourrier asked Reza “Do you have any money?!”, Reza says “Yeah….why….?!”, she says “Come with me!” and the rest is history!

Ya hoooooo Reza, looks like you might have enough for a nice lunch or Tim’s coffee for a week ?

#funatwork #winning #payday

CTR’s monthly birthday celebrations continue! No matter we have going on, we always make sure we get our sugar rush and this month our thanks go out to CTR’s In-House Baker …Chelsea Lachica!

Thank you Chels for the amazing treats - your homemade cookies definitely started the week off right!! Cheers and sending Happy Birthday Wishes to our CTR birthday babies!!!

Snow day!!! Our mobile team is in full swing today reaching across city limits. Here's some shots of our headquarters at 986...notice those green lights on those reefers???? Green means GOOD TO GO!

Have you heard of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada? This is a non-profit organization that promotes women in the transportation industry, whether in the office, under the hood, or behind the wheel. Despite it’s name, this group welcomes anyone who is positive and supportive of women today and in future generations who are interested in these types of careers.

Visit https://www.womenstruckingfederationofcanada.net/ for more information.

Thank you to everyone in the transportation industry, CTR appreicates your dedication to the supply chain on a local and global level.

#essentialworkers #trucking #diversity

Burr! CTR is sending our best wishes to all the truck drivers and refrigeration technicians who are outside during these challenging temperatures. We are grateful for your support and providing us with these essential services, no matter what the thermometer reads!

#trucking #refrigeration #essentialworkers

Get your hands on the right gloves for the right projects! 

We have a variety of gloves in stock at CTR ranging from nitrile to lined or coated, leather, water and oil resistant and much more. Our team is able to source what you need, when you need it – no joke!

Our Automotive & Industrial team has 10 parts specialists and our Carrier team has 2 parts specialists to support your automotive, transport refrigeration, heater, and APU needs.

Three ways to reach us…come on down, give us a call or shop online to save time www.ctrautoparts.ca

Meet Christine Bourrier!

Christine joined CTR 16 months ago and she has made a huge impact in our Carrier service department. Bringing years of customer service experience as a Customer Success Agent for West Jet; Christine is an asset to our team.

Recently, Christine has taken on a larger role of running the 8:00 AM stand-ups with our techs, business development managers, and parts specialists. Christine brings a positive energy to our group; you know when she is in the office as there are many laughs with peers while ensuring our customers’ needs are of top priority.

Favorite Store: The Bakery

Favorite Snack: Chocolate

Winter Hobby:  Tobogganing and bonfires with my crew.

Thank you, Christine, for your efforts and for making CTR a place that is fun to be at and where our customers feel valued, welcomed, and appreciated.

Seen here: Christine with peers: Craig and Mark!

This past Thursday, TikTok explained that Tim Hortons cups are a scam. They stated size large cups are the same size as size XL, stating just the shape of the cup is different...well this seemed "fishy" so our Carrier crew put TikTok to the test at Friday's 8:00 AM stand-up...guess what! TikTok lied! Tim Horton's XL cups holds an extra 3 ounces!!

Carrier's win for the day....don't believe everything you see on TikTok!

Hahah! Fortunately Carrier had many more important wins this past Friday; the boys hammered out service work in the shop at 986 Wall St and the road warriors reached customers at every end of the the city. Way to go CTR, and thanks for starting the weekend off with a smile!

Seen here: Mark, Kyle and Wes testing TikTok!

Meet Kate! She has been with CTR since April 2021, as an internal sales representative for our CTR Northern Division. 

Kate came all the way from Nova Scotia, where her family owned and operated an automotive garage for decades. She gained a great amount of automotive part knowledge while working for her family and before moving to Nunavut where she lived for ten years. In spring of 2021, her husband accepted a job transfer which brought her to us at CTR. 

Favorite Car: 1971 Dodge Charger 

Favorite Pizza: Deluxe with Dill Pickles 

Call and talk to Kate for any of your parts needs through our CTR Northern Division and be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!