The Extra Mile

Employee Recognition

Employee of the Quarter is awarded to an employee who has gone above and beyond in some way during the course of their work. These employees are nominated by their coworkers and/or ATS customers. At the end of the year one of these employees will be chosen to be Employee of the Year.

West Law

2025 Employee of the Year

West treats the equipment he uses with the utmost respect and care, and truly has a passion for truck driving. West was also the company’s highest miler in 2025. Well done and well deserved West!

Nick Kammenos

2024 Employee of the Year

Congratulations to the employee of the year for 2024 – Abbotsford Transloader & Dispatcher Nick Kammenos. Nick was voted by his coworkers due to his hard working attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to do whatever is asked of him. Congratulations, Nick!

Dean Nichols

2023 Employee of the Year

Congratulations to the employee of the year for 2023 – Armstrong shop foreman Dean Nichols. Dean was voted as the employee of the year by his fellow employees of the month for 2023. Dean’s hard working attitude, great customer service, and willingness to help at any time really exemplifies our values. Great work, Dean!

Shawn Beaver

January – March 2025

Shawn was nominated via a customer of ours, who commended his hard work and professionalism while offloading at their mill. Congratulations, Shawn! We love to hear this comments from our customers.

Alex Eaton

April – June 2025

Alex was nominated by his coworkers for his great work ethic and professionalism. Alex has stayed late and come back into work after his day was already finished, with no complaints. Since coming onboard, Alex caught on easily and has become a great employee and coworker. Congrats, Alex!

West Law

July – September 2025

Congratulations to our employee of the quarter for July – September, super B driver West Law! West regularly puts in some of the most miles at ATS. He also clearly takes pride in the equipment he drives and has a true passion for truck driving. Keep it up, West!

TBD

October – December 2025

Photo Contest

All employees can submit a photo for the photo contest.  Monthly winners get their photo in the ATS Calendar as well as a gift card.  At the end of the year a winner will be chosen for the cover photo and wins a $200 Visa gift card!

Phil Aconley

2025 Photo Contest Winner

Congratulations to Phil for winning the 2025 photo contest with this beautiful shot. Phil’s picture is the cover photo of our 2025 desk calendar.

Current 2026 Photo Contest Monthly Winners:

John Senn

December 2025

Dean Nichols

November 2025