Mission

About American Cartage: Marine Container Delivery

American Cartage specializes in handling containers to and from the Port of Vancouver. Good communication between the drivers and the office is the key to the efficient handling of these containers. We dispatch via a two-way radio system. The drivers all have cell phones so we can stay in touch when they are outside their vehicles.

At present, our fleet consists of eighty (80) owner-operators who are members of the Teamsters Union, Local 31. During peak periods we also use the services of outside trucking companies as backup to ensure we do not have any service failures. Many of our regular drivers have been with us for many years so are able to help educate newcomers and backup drivers when they are here at American.

Our drivers are our best salesman and we are extremely grateful for their excellent customer service.

History

American Cartage, a privately owned company, was incorporated in British Columbia in March, 1954. Reginald Vander Schaaf started the company while working as a Vancouver City police officer. After resigning from the force, Reg opened his first office and spent the rest of his life in the trucking industry. In 1970, Reg was joined at American by his wife, Gloria Vander Schaaf, who currently serves as President of the company.

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