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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 […]

Our Lady of the Assumption Elementary School partnered with Southland International Trucks to give a presentation to students about the transportation and trucking industry on Monday. Southland brought a truck and trailer to the schoolyard for the students to explore and learn, getting a hands-on experience to go with their education. “Over the last three […]

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 […]

A few days ago, George Kirkham and Southland International were featured in a Lethbridge Herald article about inspiring youth to enter the trades and how it is key to industry success. As a strong believer and active participant in the Registered Apprenticeship Program, George is always excited to take advantage of any opportunity to help […]

Southland International took advantage of welding classes this past summer, which were offered by Lethbridge College. The class was instructed by Donald Charlebois, who has a wealth of experience in the trade. As a firm believer in continued education throughout our staff, our team had service technicians of all different experience levels in attendance. This […]

Southland International hosted the Readymade 4-H Multi Club last week for a student education night focused on learning about the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). The program empowers students with hands-on work experience within trades of their choosing. George Kirkham, owner of Southland International Trucks, gave students and parents a full business tour highlighting key trades-related […]

June 14th, 2022 was an exciting day for us at Southland International as we celebrated an important milestone – 4000 Doepker trailers sold. Representatives from Doepker arrived to hand out a commemorative plaque during lunch with the entire Southland team. The meal would not have been complete without a cake stylized in the form of […]

TREVOR SLINGERLAND April 2022 Winner Navistar is pleased to announce the winners of the Technician of Influence Award for the month of April. The individuals listed have demonstrated their commitment to pursuing continuous improvement and delivering the highest level of customer service. TREVOR SLINGERLAND SERVICE TECHNICIAN Trevor is worthy of the nomination because of his […]

Southland International Trucks LTD at in Lethbridge, is very involved with technical schools, high schools, and middle schools. Over the years they have built a strong relationship and are very engaged with the future workforce. Their goal is to get them engaged with the trucking industry at an early age. They collaborate with them to […]