Penner International semi-trailer driving in front of office building
Penner International semi-trailer driving in front of office building
OUR COMPANIES > PENNER INTERNATIONAL

TRUCKLOAD | CROSS-BORDER USA | INTRA-CANADA


A trusted name in trucking with nearly a century of service experience.


Although Penner International is a more recent acquisition of C.A.T. Group, joining in 2020, they have been serving their customers’ truckload needs for almost 100 years. Since opening their doors in 1923, they have been headquartered in Manitoba and have continued to expand with additional terminals strategically located across Canada and into the USA. Family-owned and operated with a strong emphasis on integrity, Penner is a go-to truckload carrier for customers seeking high quality and great value.


Customer-focused experts transporting your dry goods by the truckload.


Penner’s promises get delivered. As a customer-focused operation, the Penner team prioritizes transparency, communication, safety and visibility. They work with customers to create cost-effective truckload solutions within Canada and across the border, to and from the USA. All assets including power and trailers are GPS-equipped to provide real-time tracking and all equipment is rigorously maintained to maximize up-time and reduce impact on the environment. Penner’s eco-friendly approach to truckload extends to their LCV service offering, allowing them to double their freight capacity per tractor. When you work with Penner, you work with a team committed to hard work and quality service.

1923
Peter K. (PK) Penner starts Penner using 1 model T-Ford to haul freight between Winnipeg & Steinbech, MB.
1940
PK hires more drivers to manage heavier workload and passenger services offered during WW2.
1950
Penner becomes a long-distance trucking company after scoring contract with Ford Motor Co., expanding hauling routes into Windsor, ON, Regina, MB and Calgary, AB.
1983
Penner purchases Stordahl Truck Lines in the USA, establishing terminals in Minneapolis, Roseau and Thief River Falls, MN and Fargo and Grand Forks, ND.
1998
Allan Penner (3rd generation from PK) becomes President and CEO at 75-year milestone.
2013
Penner International earns recognition by the Steinbech Chamber of Commerce with the Business of the Year Award.
2015
Community of Steinbech gives Penner the Community Involvement Award.
2020
Penner International is acquired by C.A.T. Inc. and becomes a new valued member of the C.A.T. Group.
330

TRUCKS

775

53’ DRY AND HEATED VANS

100 %

GPS TRACKED EQUIPMENT

24 HOUR

FACILITY VIDEO MONITORING

100 %

ELD COMPLIANT

24 7247

ONLINE LOAD TRACKING

9.5 YEARS

AVG EMPLOYEE TENURE

37000

LOADS PER YEAR

PENNER INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS

THE C.A.T.
GROUP

C.A.T. Inc. logo

TRUCKLOAD, CROSSBORDER

CANADA-U.S.-MEXICO,

DOMESTIC

C.A.T. Global logo

LOGISTICS SERVICES,

INTERMODAL,

CANADA-U.S.-MEXICO

Penner International logo

TRUCKLOAD,

CROSSBORDER

CAN-U.S., DOMESTIC

Group Express logo

DEDICATED TRUCKLOAD,

CROSSBORDER CANADA-U.S.,

NORTH-EAST CANADA

ISI logo

LOGISTICS,

DEDICATED TRUCKLOAD,

INTERSTATE