TransForce Names New CFO

Transportation industry veteran to commence duties immediately


MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 4, 2015) - TransForce Inc. (TSX:TFI)(OTCQX:TFIFF), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, today announced it has named Gregory W. Rumble Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Rumble is currently the President of Contrans Group Inc., a position he has held since 2003. He has been with Contrans in an executive capacity since 1988. Contrans Group Inc., a specialized truckload and logistics company, was acquired by TransForce in November 2014. Mr. Rumble will continue in this role as President of Contrans Group Inc. while assuming his new duties. He began his career at the accounting firm of Clarkson Gordon before transitioning to the transportation industry in 1985 and is a 1976 graduate of the Ivey Business School at Western University.

"We are delighted that Greg will assume these additional responsibilities. He brings his extensive experience to our Executive team and importantly, possesses a thorough knowledge of the transportation industry. Greg has already proven to be an effective team player as President of Contrans. He has integrated well with our executives and I am convinced Greg will be an excellent fit with the TransForce entrepreneurial culture," said TransForce Chairman, President and CEO Alain Bédard.

ABOUT TRANSFORCE

TransForce Inc. is a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry operating across Canada and the United States through its subsidiaries. TransForce creates value for shareholders by identifying strategic acquisitions and managing a growing network of wholly-owned operating subsidiaries. Under the TransForce umbrella, companies benefit from corporate financial and operational resources to build their businesses and increase their efficiency. TransForce companies service the following segments:

  • Package and Courier;
  • Less-Than-Truckload;
  • Truckload;
  • Waste Management;
  • Logistics and Other Services.

TransForce Inc. is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:TFI) and the OTCQX marketplace in the U.S. (OTCQX:TFIFF). For more information, visit http://www.transforcecompany.com.

Contact Information:

Investors:
Alain Bedard
Chairman, President and CEO
TransForce Inc.
(647) 729-4079
abedard@transforcecompany.com

Media:
Rick Leckner
MaisonBrison Communications
(514) 731-0000
rickl@maisonbrison.com