Velocity Truck Centres is pleased to announce the merger of Prince George Western Star and Prince George Freightliner into a single, state-of-the-art facility located at 1015 Great Street, Prince George. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing our operational efficiency and providing a more cohesive and collaborative environment for our employees and clients. The new facility will offer numerous benefits, including enhanced collaboration, improved efficiency and a great client experience.
The newly merged facility will bring together the best features of both buildings, offering an unparalleled experience with 29 service bays, an expansive parts showroom, and improved sales support. This space exemplifies our dedication to growth and excellence. Additionally, the building will soon feature a state-of-the-art Hydrogen/CNG bay, advancing Hydrogen vehicle initiatives in British Columbia. This cutting-edge bay is set to open by the end of Summer 2024.
The Bay, provided by Innovate BC, will support the maintenance of Hydrogen vehicles, building and supporting the Hydrogen corridor between Prince George and Prince Rupert.
The consolidation process began in early May and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2024. During this transition period, we are committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for our employees, clients, and partners.
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We would like to extend our gratitude to all our employees, clients, and partners for their continued support as we embark on this exciting new chapter.
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“We are thrilled to bring together the strengths of our Prince George team’s offerings under one roof. This merger reflects our dedication to continuous improvement and our vision for a more unified and dynamic organization. The new facility will not only improve our operational capabilities but also foster a stronger sense of community among our team.” – Rod Graham, President of Velocity Truck Centres Canada.
“Our BC North operations bring with it a diverse talent. By merging the two buildings and combining our resources, we will have a better sense of teamwork with enhanced knowledge potential as the sharing of ideas amongst our team will drive customer uptime. We have successfully maintained a highly qualified employee base and look forward to continuing the growth of our organization in the northern region.” – Murray Grayson, General Manager of BC North.
“This news is really exciting for the business, their customers, and our city. Having everyone in one place will create many chances to work together and grow. We look forward to the upcoming launch of the hydrogen vehicle bay, highlighting Prince George’s role as a pioneer in hydrogen initiatives.” –Mayor Yu, City of Prince George
“Innovate BC is proud to collaborate with Velocity Truck Centre, which serves as a leader in our province’s emerging hydrogen economy. The team at Velocity Truck Centre in Prince George have an instrumental role in our recently-announced Heavy Duty Zero Emission Trucking Project, providing maintenance, repairs and mechanical expertise as we work to reduce emissions and sustainability in British Columbia’s transportation sector, and I look forward to seeing their operations advance through the development of this new facility.” -Peter Cowan, CEO, Innovate BC
About Velocity Truck Centres:
With 17 locations across Alberta and British Columbia, Velocity Truck Centres provides unparalleled support by offering various sales, vehicle maintenance, parts, collision, and financing services. The Velocity Vehicle Group has over 100 branches globally spanning the USA, Canada, Mexico and Australia. Visit velocitytruckcentres.ca for more information.