NEW HAMBURG, ON – December 10, 2025 — Lactalis Canada honoured The Erb Group with the 2025 Extra Mile Award during its second annual Carrier Awards Ceremony on November 28 at the Lactalis Oshawa Distribution Centre. The award recognizes The Erb Group’s exceptional capabilities, strong service performance, and commitment to supporting Lactalis’ complex network of production facilities across Ontario and Quebec. The event brought together carrier partners from across the region to celebrate the organizations that excel at delivering high-value, time-sensitive freight. The event brought together carrier partners from across the region to celebrate the organizations that excel at delivering high-value, time-sensitive freight. Kevin Erb, Vice President of Truckload; Marty Otten, Vice President of Sales; and Sanjay Wadhwa, Short Haul Truckload Fleet Manager, accepted the award on behalf of The Erb Group. This acknowledgment emphasizes Erb’s ability to provide reliable, responsive, and scalable service across multiple plant locations. With its extensive fleet and broad terminal network, The Erb Group delivers the flexibility and operational strength required to support Lactalis Canada’s dynamic supply chain, reinforcing the trust and collaboration that define their long-standing partnership. The Extra Mile Award follows The Erb Group’s achievement as Carrier of the Year in 2024, showcasing the company’s consistent performance and ongoing commitment to going above and beyond for its clients.

“Once again, we have earned recognition for our superior capabilities and willingness to go the extra mile for our customers,” said Marty. “We take great pride in supporting Lactalis Canada’s operations and ensuring their products reach Canadian households safely and efficiently.”

As a leader in temperature-controlled transportation for over 65 years, The Erb Group continues to strengthen partnerships across the food and beverage industry by providing dependable service, innovative refrigerated solutions, and a long-standing dedication to delivering excellence across Canada and North America.

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À Propos du Groupe Erb

Fondée en 1959, Le Groupe Erb is one of North America’s largest privately-owned refrigerated transportation providers. The Erb Group specializes in the timely, protected distribution of temperature-controlled perishable goods across Canada and the U.S. The Erb Group is a family-owned business, hosting over 1,500 employees, 1000 trailers and 600 power units. Its head office is based in New Hamburg, Ontario, with additional Canadian terminals in Baden, Toronto, Thunder Bay, North Bay, Ottawa, Montreal, Trenton, Winnipeg and a U.S. terminal in Elverson, PA. Find The Erb Group on LinkedIn, Facebook et Instagram.