Who we are

The Erb Group of Companies is a leading refrigerated transportation carrier in the food industry, providing transportation and logistics services across North America.

The Erb Group is known for its commitment to family and community initiatives. The Erb Group has earned recognition as ‘2023 Best Fleets to Drive For and ‘ 2022 Top Fleet Employers.

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What's in a name?

The Erb Group of Companies is a family-owned business founded by Vernon Erb which evolved from a one-man company in 1959, to a reputable trucking company with over 1,500 employees and owner-operators. 

With a network of 10 terminals, we are a reliable and efficient partner for businesses in Canada and the United States looking for temperature-controlled shipping of their time-sensitive goods. We are dedicated to excellence and continuously invest in the best technology, equipment, and people to ensure we remain a leader in the refrigerated transport industry.

 

Our Story

OUR VISION

As a transportation industry leader, we are committed to making a difference for our employees, customers, and communities. We understand the importance of having engaged employees who strive to provide the best customer service possible. This approach not only leads to happy customers, but also to business growth and profitability.

01.

integrity

We conduct our business with uncompromising ethics and integrity

02.

sustainability

We are focused on, and committed to environmental sustainability

03.

diversity

We encourage diversity and recognize different perspectives as a strength

04.

safety

We are committed to provide a safe work environment for all our team members

05.

respect

We have respect and trust for our team members

06.

teamwork

We achieve our common objectives through teamwork

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excellence

We demonstrate excellence in everything we do

Employee focused

We strive to create a safe, rewarding and professional work environment where each team member is able to grow and succeed.

Customer focused

Our focus on the customer is reflected in our commitment to accuracy, on-time delivery and maintaining the correct temperature for all shipments.

Business focused

We are driven to consistently improve our processes and efficiencies while remaining profitable and cost-effective.

WE ARE AWARD WINNERS!

Top Fleet Employers

2014 - 2023

Top Fleet Employer 10+ Years

2018 - 2023

Best Fleets to Drive for

2009 - 2024

TOP COMPANY FOR WOMEN
IN TRANSPORTATION

2022-2023

TMSA Purpose Awards

2022-2023

TRUCKLOAD CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

2004 - 2020

Wendell Erb

President and CEO

Under Wendell’s guidance, The Erb Group has developed modern best practices and brought a fresh perspective to the goal of “profitability through superior service”. The company has grown from one truck to one of the largest family-owned refrigerated trucking companies in North America, with a distribution network of ten terminals, over 1,500 employees, and a fleet of more than 800 power units.

Wendell is also Chairman of the Board of The Erb Group of Companies and has won various awards for the company’s HR, safety, and inclusivity practices. He continues to help guide the company to be industry-leading and push the industry to continue to improve and evolve.

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A proud recipient of the ‘2023 Best Fleets to Drive For’ and the ‘2023 Top Fleet Employer’ Award, The Erb Group is committed to putting our employees first.

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