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Shelby Kirkham Graduates From American Truck Dealers Academy We are happy to announce Shelby Kirkham, Assistant General Manager at Southland International Trucks Ltd., on her recent graduation from the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Academy. Hosted in Tysons, Virginia, ATD Academy brought together like-minded individuals with the goal of increasing the reliability and efficiency of their […]

Southland International Trucks Ltd. Participates in EPIC DAY Southland International Trucks Ltd. participated in EPIC (Exploring Possible Industries & Careers) a program that takes grade students on a large-scale career exploration event. George and Shelby Kirkham spent the day touring groups of grade school students through the world of parts, service, sales and administration. Not […]

Southland Apprentices Strike Gold and Silver at Skills Competition Southland International Trucks Ltd. is proud to celebrate Bodie Braun and Emmit Decillia, who earned gold (Bodie) and silver (Emmit) at the 2025 Career Transitions SW Regional Skills Canada Competition held at Lethbridge Polytechnic. As RAP students, Bodie and Emmit are accelerating their early careers while […]

Despite the rain, the S13 Mobile Tour brought the heat! Southland International Trucks Ltd. hosts the International S13 Mobile Tour. On June 20th, 2025. Southland International Trucks Ltd. Hosted the S13 Mobile Tour presented by International. The tour is still currently on-going as the International LT equipped with the S13 Integrated Powertrain makes its way […]

We had a great night hosting the R.A.P. Information Night at the Kirkham International Motor Truck Collection! It was the perfect backdrop for an evening all about trades and career exploration. The event was geared toward students in grades 7 to 12 who are interested in working trades and want to get a jump-start on […]

As 2025 begins, Southland International Trucks Ltd. celebrates a major milestone, 40 years of continuous operation in Lethbridge, a first for any locally owned truck dealership in Lethbridge. Founded by George Kirkham in 1985, the company has grown from a small shop into a cornerstone of the community. Southland’s story isn’t just one of business […]

Legacy in Motion: Lethbridge County highlights Southland International Trucks Ltd. For 40 years, George Kirkham has built Southland International Trucks into a trusted dealership and is now the last locally owned truck dealership in Lethbridge. With 40 years of ownership George is ready to slowly transition towards retirement, his daughter Shelby Kirkham, recently promoted to […]

Corny Friesen June 2023 Winner On behalf of Navistar, we are proud to announce that Corny Friesen has been awarded the 2023 Technician of Influence Award – Veteran Division.  In recognition of his exemplary performance as a professional technician, we are pleased to present him with this award. Corney has demonstrated his commitment to pursuing […]

Southland Idealease Truck & Trailer Rentals Renting a semi-trailer from our one-stop-shop can provide many benefits for trucking companies. For example, having a replacement trailer on hand can be helpful if your current unit breaks down unexpectedly. Instead of having to wait for repairs, you can quickly swap into a rental and keep your business […]

This month, we hosted four high school students, Will, Brayden, Taylan, & Mac. They all got to try being heavy-duty mechanics for the night. Thank you to all the local businesses, school districts, Lethbridge College, students, and their parents/guardians for participating in this unique night that gives young people the opportunity to find a career […]