BERT BAXTER TRANSPORT:
A business built on quality service
The founder and namesake Mr. Wilbur
The privately owned, family-operated
Transport knows how important it is
Baxter, also known as Bert, joined the
company provides general freight
to maintain the fleet; that is why they
transportation business in the 1920s
services to all Canadian provinces
also provide assistance and emergency
with one truck and some big dreams.
and 43 states, and has a proud history
repairs for truckers that may find
After establishing roots in Estevan,
of providing high-quality service to
Saskatchewan, Bert Baxter Transport
its customers. Bert Baxter Transport
themselves needing a hand on the way
incorporated in 1957 and established
places special emphasis on providing
their first location at 301 Kensington
service to the oil industry and has many
Bert Baxter Transport has been a
Avenue. Over the years, this location has
years of experience with transporting
proud sponsor of many cultural and
seen many expansions and is in still in
and handling oilfield equipment and
recreational organizations within the
operation today.
materials. The company is well-known
city of Estevan and surrounding area.
for providing 24-hour personalized
They pride themselves on community
service — and it doesn’t stop there.
involvement focusing mostly on minor
Oilfield services extend to include
recreational teams and facilities that
loading, unloading, and hauling of all
house them.
In 1977, after 50 years of service, the Baxters decided it was time to retire, so they sold the business to two of their employees, Graham Shirley and Elmer Vicary. In 1981, Mr. Vicary sold his shares to Graham’s wife Nancy. Today, the company is operated by Graham and
manner of pipe; specialized equipment
through town.
is available to handle steel and fibreglass
Bert Baxter Transport would like to
products.
thank their valued customers for their continued support over the past 60-plus
Nancy’s three sons, Vaughn, Darryl, and
With special emphasis on service to the
Todd as they enjoy their well-earned
oil industry, the company brings many
retirement. In October 2011, Graham
years of experience in the handling and
and Nancy, and their sons received an
the transportation of oilfield equipment
For more information about Bert Baxter
award from the Saskatchewan Trucking
and materials. In addition to a diverse
Transport, please see their website at
Association for their dedication to the
number of transport services, Bert
www.bbaxtertransport.ca.
industry.
Baxter Transport acts as a custodian
In 1988, a branch office was opened in Edmonton to facilitate the daily runs from the supply depots in Alberta to
for several pipe suppliers and steel companies, maintaining several pipe storage facilities in Estevan.
years. They look forward to serving you in the many years to come.
Head Office – Estevan 301 Kensington Avenue Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 2L7 (306) 634-3616
oilfields of Southeastern Saskatchewan,
The company also maintains mechanic
Manitoba, and the United States.
and welding facilities in Estevan that is
Branch Office - Leduc
In 2008, a new and larger modern
well-equipped and staffed to handle any
3902 75th Avenue
facility was built in Leduc to further
number of repairs. With a fleet of over
Leduc, Alberta T9E 0M7
accommodate these services.
60 trucks and 100 trailers, Bert Baxter
(780) 980-2066
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