History

It all began 50 years ago, in 1955, when a small trucking company named InterCity Express Ltd. was established to serve the Greater Vancouver area. At the time, Bill Blaney was driving trucks and starting his career with a major oil and gas company in northern Ontario. This experience was the foundation for the vision of what Bill believed it would take to be a leader in the tank truck industry: an unparalleled commitment to safety, dependability and exceptional customer service.

Bill purchased InterCity in 1972, which then boasted a fledgling tank division ripe for expansion. The company grew quickly, and by 1990, as International Chemical Express Inc., it had developed a solid reputation as a regional bulk carrier serving the pulp and paper, mining, chemical and oil and gas industries in Western Canada.

In 1996, with current President Tom Blaney at the helm, the company expanded into Alberta by acquiring a NGL tank truck business. This acquisition strengthened the company's regional service capabilities and marked a significant milestone in the evolution of the company that became known as Northwest Tank Lines.

Today, Northwest is recognized and respected as one of the safest and fastest growing tank truck companies in North America. This reputation is built on an absolute commitment to its core values: safety, dependability and exceptional customer service.