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Latest Updates 2021

Introducing Dustin!

Dec 30th 2021

Meet Dustin! He has been with CTR since July of 2021, as an inside sales team member.

Dustin has been in the car parts industry for over 11 years. He has also received formal training at MITT (formerly Winnipeg Technical College) through their Automotive Service Technician program.

Favorite Car: Anything with garishly straight body lines, from his classic Vauxhall to modern Scion XB.
Favorite Pizza: Pineapple/Chicken/Italian Sausage

Come on down or call and talk to Dustin for any of your parts needs and be sure to watch this page to meet more of our CTR employees as we roll out more introductions!

Snow Time Promos

Dec 29th 2021

We knew the snow would come and stick around...little late but CTR is ready for the snowflakes and automotive accessories. As seen here, we are currently featuring Canadian Energy batteries, Pico booster cables and several brands of winter snow brushes.

Please note: our mascot Vada is NOT for sale 😊

Our winter offerings don't end here, call for shovels, scrapers, ice melt & more. You need it? We supply it!

Happy Holidays & New Year's Hours

Dec 28th 2021

Happy Holidays Everyone!
We hope you had a wonderful and safe holiday season that was filled with love and laugher. Stay safe and we look forward to working for you in 2022! Our New Year's hours are the following:

Closed Dec 31 - Jan 2
Open regular hours Jan 3

Merry Christmas

Dec 25th 2021
Merry Christmas to all of you! CTR is grateful for your support, especially these past two years when the world has shifted in unimaginable ways. CTR is proud to continue to push through as an essential business, for essential folks like you. We are sending our customers, our employees, our family and friends the absolute best for this holiday season and in the new year. Stay strong. Stay safe.

Attention Last Minute Shoppers!

Dec 23rd 2021
Two days till Christmas! Looking for last minute gift ideas? I'm sure our CTR Automotive & Industrial team has something for the DIY'er in your family! We supply everything from tools to equipment to anything you could possibly need for a shop, garage or around the yard. Call us today!

CTR's 2021 Holiday Staff Lunch & Raffle

Dec 22nd 2021
Happy Holidays from CTR! We had an amazing COVID safe holiday lunch and raffle of 55 awesome prizes. Thank you to our sponsors for the gifts and cheers to the employees who created the most amazing potluck lunch we ever had!

Spreading a Lil' Bit of Holiday Cheer

Dec 21st 2021
Shout out to our team mates; Jenny & Chelsea for delivering our Christmas Cheer Board hamper on Monday. Fantastic work CTR on your generous donations and contributions to a family in need. CTR is on-point and always wanting to pay-it-forward. Happy holidays to our friends and family near and far.

Northern Holiday Lunch

Dec 20th 2021
Happy Holidays from our Northern groups at 13 Penner Road! We are grateful for our loyal customers, fantastic suppliers, and amazing employees! Great lunch today filled with laughter and positive energy. Stay tuned for pictures of our lunch at 986.

Jets Raffles!

Dec 17th 2021
Congratulations to MJ and Jenny for winning our CTR Winnipeg Jets draws this month! You both deserve a special night out on the town. Happy holidays to you and #gojetsgo

Tis' the Season

Dec 16th 2021
CTR's annual Christmas Cheer Board collections are happening! Thank you to Jen Shepherd, Jody Corrigan, and Chelsea Lachica for organizing, collecting, shopping, and wrapping. Amazing work from everyone at CTR who is donating to such a deserving cause - proud of you CTR!

If anyone has 4 spare hours, call CTR and ask for Trish for the Cheer Board volunteer schedule, lots of spots to fill before Santa arrives

Did you know?

Dec 15th 2021
Did you know that the average life expectancy or suggested replacement time of a car battery is 5 years? You can often find a sticker on your battery that gives you the month and date that the battery was manufactured. With more cold weather quickly approaching, make sure to check your car battery! CTR is always ready to help with any winter needs!

GO BLUE!!!

Dec 14th 2021
Congratulations @WinnipegBlueBombers on such a triumphant Grey Cup victory!!! You have made your city proud with two consecutive championships. Thank you for keeping us at the top of the CFL map!!!

Chelsea Is Here

Dec 1st 2021
Welcome Chelsea to our Carrier crew! Chelsea has joined to support our warranty and customer service center at CTR. Thank you Chelsea for your positive energy and commitment to learning our transport refrigeration world. You are an awesome addition on our team!

Yeah Kate!

Nov 30th 2021
Congratulations Kate, 98% on Dangerous Goods training!!! Our CTR team is proud of you, and we appreciate your passion to grow with our Northern team. As you continue to strive forward, we are confident our Nunavut customers are in great hands!! Thank you for a job well done!

We are LIT UP!

Nov 29th 2021

And we are officially lit!!! Life just got a whole lot better at 986!

Here is a before and after shot of our new shop lighting (honestly the pictures don't do it justice, but what a difference!)

Our team is loving the upgrade.

Before

After

Introducing CTR's New Mascot!

Nov 26th 2021

Look at Vada! She is 100% happy for winter runs and jumping in snow banks!!! How happy are you for winter? Call us at CTR for snowbrushes, emergency car kits, winter windshield wipers, ice melt, lock de-icer, fuel conditioners and more!!! If you are lucky, you'll also get to meet Vada while she shops at 986 😊 If you prefer to have your parts delivered, no issues, call the team and we'll hook you up!

Offering Amsoil

Nov 25th 2021

Call us for your AMSOIL needs!

AMSOIL synthetic lubricants deliver wear protection, engine cleanliness and fuel efficiency conventional oils simply can't match. They help your vehicles run better and last longer. Click on this link for more info: www.amsoil.ca

CTR Northern's New Digs!

Nov 23rd 2021

Seen here, Northern has made themselves right at home with Janssen Equipment Repair (JER) at 13 Penner Road (off of Fermor Ave, close to Tinker Town).

Thank you to our new roommates at JER for this exciting new chapter. Many opportunities on the rise and the JER / CTR relationship is on the right path as we close out 2021.

New Jackets for CTR!

Nov 22nd 2021

This just in! New jackets for all CTR employees! Looking great everyone and thanks Will Wiebe for treats like these. We are a lucky crew!

Our Northern team has moved

Nov 18th 2021

Our Northern team has moved to a new location: 13 Penner Road. CTR Northern is sharing space with Janssen Equipment Repair, off of Fermor Ave, close to Tinker Town. Congrats Northern! We are excited for this new chapter!

Brakleen Promotion ON NOW!

Nov 15th 2021

Check out our latest promo! Brakleen P/N 75088, 396 g, Non-Chlorinated Brake Part Cleaner $2.85 per can.

Offer valid until Dec 31, 21
Click here to order

Sea Foam!

Nov 12th 2021

What does CTR stock that will help your engine?

SEE.......FOAM.......Get it.......?

SEA FOAM motor treatments and additives, starting at $9.49.

CTR "The last stop on Wall; We're sure to have it All!"

In Remembrance

Nov 11th 2021

Thank you to those who have fought for our freedom. Lest We Forget. We are sending our support and strength to all the troops and their loved ones on this Remembrance Day.

eRail Safety Training

Nov 4th 2021

Shout out to our team members who've successfully completed their eRail safe training this week! CN Rail is a very important customer of CTR's and being rail compliant is our highest priority.

CTR Flu Shot Clinic

Nov 3rd 2021

CTR is doing our part to make this world a safer place. We are offering our company an onsite flu shot clinic on Nov 9th. Shout out to Notre Dame Pharmacy for providing these services. You've made this experience effortless!
www.notredamepharmacy.ca

Halloween 2021

Nov 1st 2021

Check it out! Halloween 2021 at CTR! We had a blast! Our carving contest was another success, and we have some very talented employees at 986 Wall Street 😊 Thanks for Christine and Lisa for decorating and spoiling us with so many sweet treats!

Congratulations Ed! 20 Years!

Oct 26th 2021

Congratulations are in order to Ed Zurawski for 20 amazing years at CTR! Ed has been our longest standing Parts Delivery Representative and he demonstrates our core values every single day. Ed is honest, reliable, flexible, hard-working, and truly understands the value of a positive customer experience. Cheers to you Ed and THANK YOU for your 20 years of service.

Seen here is Ed's celebration lunch, shout out to Quiznos & Olive Garden for a fantastic staff lunch!

NFL is BACK at CTR

Oct 22nd 2021

NFL is back! And so is CTR's weekly pool, $5 to enter, pick the winning teams and take the cash for most correct wins. We've come to realize we have a lot of competitive people at CTR so out comes the betting on NFL, CFL and NHL. It's great when you win cash but the bragging rights mean soooo much more. Shout out to Scotty Mac for organizing (seen here), we appreciate you taking the time to make sure everyone who wants to play, plays. Best wishes to all participants.

Winter is Coming!

Oct 21st 2021

Winter is around the corner, I know, we said the "W" word! Call us today to place your Power Services Diesel 911 and Prestone Celsius order to make sure you are ready for what mother nature has in store for us. With over 850 product lines and 2-million-part numbers, our product offering for winter supplies, safety items, and industrial shop needs is best thing this city has seen. For over 52 years, CTR Auto/Industrial has proven to be reliable, dependable, efficient, and the benchmark for customer service.

Join CTR and the Young Professionals Toastmasters Club

Oct 15th 2021

CTR team members are recruiting new members to join the Young Professionals Toastmasters virtual club. Everyone is welcome!!! You can join in via Google Meets on the 1st and 4th Thursday of every month as a guest to try out the format. Trust us, it's very laid back BUT it's an awesome experience to practice "public" speaking in the virtual world of Zoom, Google Meets, and Facebook Messenger. Our new normal during these past 20 months has been navigating meetings online and we know this is not going to change as we get past this pandemic. Take this opportunity to practice! Call / text Trish at (204) 772-2481 for more info!

Toastmasters International

Winning! Jen and Jenny Duo!

Oct 14th 2021

Looking great gals! Seen here is Jennifer Shepherd with trainee Jenny Wuckert, and they are hard at work! It's so fantastic to have so many A Players at CTR who honestly bring such a positive energy to our group. While training, Jenny spent time with Marshall, Jennifer and Colleen, learning the ropes, customer needs and our POS system. Thanks to our trainers, well done! What a great team effort on cross training and peer growth. CTR is proud to have a diverse, unique, and compassionate team that supports each other day in and day out.

Winning! Jen and Jenny Duo!

Congratulations MJ!

Oct 12th 2021

MJ had been promoted to Intermediate Accountant! During her time at CTR, MJ has provided exceptional service and has demonstrated growth with furthering her education in the CPA program. MJ has recently taken over payroll, new employee set ups, Group Source benefits, AP review, and warranty processing!

We appreciate you taking on these new functions - very important to us all and we are excited for your promotion!!

Well done MJ!

Congratulations MJ!

Happy Thanksgiving

Oct 7th 2021

In spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, CTR is sending our best wishes to you and your loved ones. Please stay safe and follow the COVID restrictions in place. We acknowledge it has been a difficult year and a half of pandemic life, but CTR is thankful for our loyal customers who continue to stand by us and shop local. We appreciate you and look forward to many more years of providing excellence in customer service, speedy delivery service, and sourcing skills for everything from nuts and bolts to engines, tires, power-steering assemblies, and more!

Welcome Jody Corrigan!

Oct 6th 2021

Please join us in welcoming Jody Corrigan to our Carrier team! Jody comes to CTR with a strong background in customer service and administration experience. We are excited to have you! Special shout out to her trainers; Christine Bourrier and Angela McConnell, thanks for showing Jody the ropes. Well done!

Jody Corrigan

Going the Extra Mile

Oct 5th 2021

Thank you to our drivers who are not only customer service super stars but they are hardworking, loyal and dependable. Our team goes the extra mile (pun intended!) and no matter what the ask, our drivers get your parts to you quickly and with a smile :)

CTR Offers City Wide Parts Delivery

Oct 3rd 2021

Hello Northern Neighbors! Are you visiting us in Winnipeg? Or do you have friends visiting us in town that will carry your parts orders back for you? Call us to place your order and we will deliver your parts for free (city wide, free delivery!). CTR Northern will get your parts to locations such as the Health Sciences Centre, Canad Inns, Kivalliq Inuit Centre, and to both of Winnipeg's isolation hotels. Stay safe everyone, we are here to help.

Every Child Matters

Sep 30th 2021

On this National day of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge and support everyone affected by residential schools across Canada. Every child matters.

Another Load On Its Way!

Sep 29th 2021

Another load on its way! Our CTR Northern team has had a fantastic season of sourcing and sending supplies up North. Here is a recent pic of a load full of building materials, construction and shop materials, and household items. This shipment's final destination is the Kivalliq region via ship from Becancour, Quebec. Thank you to our Northern customers for your continued support.

CTR Northern At YOUR Service

Sep 24th 2021

Hi Northern Friends! Check this out! Happy Friday! You can use your NTI card towards shipping with Calm Air. After you place your order with CTR Northern, call Calm Air to get this into action! Our Northern team has you covered for everything and anything. For more information, please call CTR and ask for Kate (204) 772-2481 ext. 350.

Happy Birthday CTR!

Sep 23rd 2021

Happy Birthday to all of our CTR September babies! Thank you Vicki for taking such great care of us with these delicious cookies and pies. What a great day!!

Winter is Coming!

Sep 18th 2021

Winter is around the corner, I know, we said the "W" word! Call us today to place your Power Services Diesel 911 and Prestone Celsius order to make sure you are ready for what mother nature has in store for us. With over 850 product lines and 2-million-part numbers, our product offering for winter supplies, safety items, and industrial shop needs is best thing this city has seen. For over 52 years, CTR Auto/Industrial has proven to be reliable, dependable, efficient, and the benchmark for customer service. Call now or shop online at www.ctrautoparts.ca

Truck Technology - CTR Can Help

Sep 17th 2021

Truck related technology...what are your thoughts? Isn't it amazing how telematics data will help solve your fleet's maintenance problems? With the data captured, your business can refine and define your trucking priorities. Information is knowledge so call us today for information on telematics platforms. Offering two data platforms, CTR has the power to get you that information you are missing. We can help you sustain your fleet from your data recordings, to your PM services, with our best-in-class YARD CHECK PROGRAM. We customize your needs to ensure your downtime is as minimal as possible.

Northern Team is Rockin!

Sep 14th 2021

Our CTR Northern team is hard at work! This week we are sending plumbing pipe to our loyal customers in Nunavut. Keep up the great work Northern team - no matter what the ask, you folks get it done!

CTR's 1st Ever Whopper Wednesday!

Sep 8th 2021

Whopper Wednesday! What a hit! We all enjoyed Whopper meals last week which was a nice change to our monthly staff BBQ's. Never (ever) did we think we'd need to order 80 Whoppers but our team is growing and our employees deserve treat days like these!

Happy team = happy customers :)

Best of Luck Carter & Ethan!

Sep 3rd 2021

Shout out to our 2021 summer students Carter Lupkowski and Ethan O'leary! You have been excellent additions to our CTR team. Thanks for jumping right in and taking each new task as a learning opportunity. We are going to miss your positive energy.

Best of luck to Carter, entering 3rd year Computer Science and Ethan, high school senior, you?re going to be amazing in every role you take on!

Congratulations West Hawk Marine!

Sep 2nd 2021

Congratulations West Hawk Marine in Lac Du Bonnet! CTR had a blast helping out at your Open House event on Saturday Aug 28th. Best of luck Tyler Matthes and team in your new adventure serving the Lac Du Bonnet Area. You have an amazing group and your service is best in class. For more information on West Hawk Marine's parts, rentals, service, test riding, and financing offerings, please visit: www.westhawkmarine.com

Seen below are some event pics - what a great day!

Thanks, Tyler, for letting us showcase our product lines and options for customized marine winterizing kits. CTR is excited to supply you with our vast selection of auto, industrial, and marine products.

Monday Funday!

Aug 23rd 2021

Working hard on a Monday! Shout out to Angela McConnell in our Carrier service office for processing approximately 40 work orders yesterday on the CN portal. Feeling accomplished? Feeling relieved? Feeling proud? All of the above! Keep it up! What a great start to a great week!

Monday Funday! - Angela Cheering

Rain Day!

Aug 20th 2021

Rain! We have rain! Have no fear - your auto parts are near!

Rain or shine, we have you covered. Call us today for anything automotive, industrial, shop supplies, tools, equipment, chemicals, lubes... the list is endless! Happy Friday

CTR Baby News!

Aug 20th 2021

Introducing CTR's newest team member and future V.P. of Operations! Celeste Ramos was born on Aug 5th, and we couldn't be happier for parents Gherald and Danica for this wonderful arrival.

Gherald is one of our internal / external sales leads and now holds the official title of "Dad"

Norton Training!

Aug 18th 2021

"Thanks CTR and Norton rep; Dan Polinsky, for the great training last night! Shout out to Marshall Storm for co-ordinating the training for our new employees. We learned about the current promo for Quantum3 Cut-Off and Grinding Wheels. It was a great night so call us with your next Norton order!!

Norton Quantum3 technology sets a whole new bar for the performance of your grinding and cutting wheels - but with a distinct advantage to the user. These aggressive wheels are specifically designed to deliver industry leading, relentless grinding and cutting action with the highest operator comfort."

Click here to open

Farewell Eugene!

Aug 13th 2021

Canmore Alberta is lucky to get this man, Eugene, you will be missed at CTR! A fabulous worker, loyal, dedicated, and always willing to help our customers to ensure our delivery times are as scheduled. Cheers on your next adventure Eugene & Colette!

Eugene & Colette

MTA 50/50 Raffle!

Aug 11th 2021

The Manitoba Trucking Association has partnered with United Way Winnipeg on ta 50/50. Click on the link below and you could take home $5,000!! The raffle is for all Manitoban's and the draw is Sept 10th at noon. Good luck and well done MTA / United Way. CTR is proud to support your projects!

https://www.fundingchange.ca/united-way-winnipeg/YKakWPlN_X0oba9m

Hiring! A.P. Clerk!

Aug 10th 2021

We are hiring! Looking for an A.P. Clerk to join our team ASAP :) Please send your resume to trish.seens@ctrgroup.ca

Seeking someone looking for a long term career as there are several opportunities (to come) as this position is the backbone to our operations.

Rain Day! No Problem!

Aug 9th 2021

It's raining! Finally some moisture for our much needed dry fields, gardens, and pastures! Our delivery team is still out there though - don't you worry! Call today for your parts orders or for our mobile service trucks for your reefer breakdowns. CTR has you covered - you are in the best hands!

Violence & Bullying in the Workplace for Managers

Aug 4th 2021

Thanks to all the managers at CTR for completing your Violence & Bullying in the Workplace certificate. It's important to understand what violence, harassment, and bullying look like especially when something just doesn't feel right. At CTR, Empowerment & Investment are two of our core values and this certificate exemplifies just that. www.worksitesafety.ca

Workplace Safety Compliance Centre

Violence in the Workplace for Managers

Continuous Improvement at CTR - A Core Value in Every CTR Operation

Jul 30th 2021

Over the years we've tried to re-vamp our training program for the internal sales position, and it has been quite the journey. Marshall Storm, recently promoted to Training & Development Lead has been hard at work, seen here with our newest recruit, Dustin Anderson. The guys are doing a great job reviewing product lines, supplier contacts, and our POS system.

As Ben Franklin once said, "If you are failing to plan, you are planning to fail."

At CTR, continuous improvement is a core value, and we are excited to get our training program on the right path for future sales members. Shout out to Marshall, you are doing a great job partner!

Carrier Crew! Staff Meeting!

Jul 29th 2021

Check this out! Our Carrier staff meeting, distanced, in the sun, and it felt great to have the team together. Shout out to Ethan Apostle for another awesome presentation. The team is growing, and Ethan keeps us in the know for what's up and coming at our CTR headquarters.

Our Carrier team provides service, parts, reefer and APU sales, and warranty for the world of transport refrigeration. Our Carrier story began in 1969 and today we remain as Manitoba's ONLY Carrier dealership for transport. Ethan Apostle, our Operations Manager, oversees all aspects of the business and continues to showcase his loyalty towards customer service and quality control in every repair, service, and scheduled installation.

Staff Appreciation Day!

Jul 28th 2021

CTR employee appreciation lunch! Shout out to Jessie's Kitchen - highly recommend you check them out! Each month our team is treated to a catered and / or bbq'd lunch and as always, we are excited to support local www.jessieskitchen.ca.

CTR Northern's 2021 Sealift Season

Jul 23rd 2021

It's sealift season and here we are packing up sea cans to send to Nunavut! Special delivery and includes everything from tires to building supplies to furniture - even vehicles. With over 25 years experience, we source and ship everything and anything for our Northern partners. Reach us at ctr.northern@ctrgroup.ca or (204) 772-2481 ext. 3

Manitoba Trucking Association Golf Day

Jul 22nd 2021

Thank you Manitoba Trucking Association for the great golf tournament yesterday! We had a blast hosting the 7th hole and it felt amazing to see so many familiar faces, it's been far too long. We had a bit of rain but that didn't stop anyone from having a fantastic time. Job well done MTA! We are drawing for prizes soon! Stay tuned!!

Open Ears & Open Minds!

Jul 15th 2021

"At the end of the day, people won't remember what you said or what you did, they will remember how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

At CTR, we value our customers and our intention is to listen with open ears and and open minds. Whatever our customers need, we are here to source all your requests for every market segment. We are not just automotive parts, we are shop supplies, PPE, tools, equipment, heavy-duty, chemicals, lubricants, and more!

Thank You, Loyal Customers

Jul 14th 2021

Feeling fortunate. Pandemic life has definitely changed the way we operate on a day-to-day, but our new "normal" and "improved" future has shown our resilience and our appreciation towards our teammates, our business partners, and our amazing customers continues to grow. CTR is essential and so are our customers.

Christine and Angela Hearts in Office

Our Core Values

Jul 7th 2021

"I like the impossible because there is less competition" - Walt Disney
At CTR, our team's core values are respect, customer focus, honesty & integrity, continuous improvement, investment & empowerment, and communication. Our team is driven and ready for your call. Order parts today over the phone or online.

Auto Team Outside the building

On the Move!

Jul 6th 2021

Let's send a shout out to our driving team today! We are pumping out the orders and our drivers are always up for the challenge. Drive safe team and thanks for being so efficient every single day.

Richard and the Car

APU Rebate is BACK!

Jul 2nd 2021

Our team at CTR is working with the Red River College on a provincial rebate for fuel saving devices in your fleets. If you have questions and wonder how to apply - (204) 788-4344 ext. 2 and Trish will fill you in! Happy to help and get lots of money in your pockets!

Global View on Happiness

Jun 29th 2021

Are you happy? How is happiness measured? Which countries are happier than others?

At CTR, we are feeling happy and feeling fortunate to work with awesome team members and service fantastic customers 6 days a week!!!

Sharing a link from our senior accountant; Svetlana Mikhaylova, CPA, CAPM® on mapped global happiness in 2021:

https://lnkd.in/g-w8jUX

CTR Provides Dale Carnegie Training!

Jun 24th 2021

Thank you CTR for our Dale Carnegie Human Relations & Leadership training. 12 weeks of amazing opportunities and jumping out of my comfort zone. Ethan, Merv, Nick and myself highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to be bigger and better in their relationships both in the office and in your home. Cheers! Grateful for CTR!

Happy Father's Day!

Jun 21st 2021

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing fathers and father figures who work so hard for their loved ones. At CTR, we have amazing fathers who are loyal to not only their CTR commitments but to their family commitments as well. Cheers to all the Dads, we hope it was an awesome day!

June is Safety Month!

Jun 16th 2021

June is safety month! At CTR, our team carries down a lot of heavy parts from our upstairs warehouse and our rule is: ONE PART AT A TIME. With careful handling, your parts are in the best hands and our employees are safe and sound.

Construction? No problem!

Jun 15th 2021

Wall street construction is still in full swing but we are excited to SOON have the best street in the West End!!

To better serve your needs, please call us for both residential & commercial delivery of your automotive & industrial parts needs. We will come to you! Stay cool Winnipeg! CTR makes life easy.

Welcome Chris Poitras!

Jun 11th 2021

Introducing our new Purchasing Leader for our CTR auto/in team! Chris Poitras has been with us for three months and he's been a great addition, learning the ropes and bringing lots of new ideas which is always a great step forward! Welcome!

Northern's New Location!

Jun 9th 2021

Our Northern team has moved over to Canadian Energy at 1520 Inkster Blvd! Exciting times! By freeing up yard space at our 986 headquarters, this was a safety decision to reduce traffic in our parking lot and to provide more customer parking.

Round 2 Baby!

Jun 4th 2021

CTR is ready for game 2 tonight, round 2 vs the Canadians!!! GO JETS GO!! Hoping for a better game tonight!

Cheers to Angela, Jennifer, Kate, Mike, Pat, Lisa, Svetlana, Merv, Chris, Steve, Carson & Trish for supporting your JETS!!

Free Delivery!

Jun 1st 2021

We are offering free residential parts delivery with all online orders over $100!

Does your business want to join us with a Wholesale account? Call Trish to set up your account today! (204) 471-5771 - Happy to help!!

With over 850 product lines, CTR has everything you need, whether it's for your vehicle or shop. We even supply cleaning products, safety gear / clothing / lighting and paper supplies such as paper towel, tissues and toilet paper. Remember wave one when toilet paper was the hot seller??? That seems like a very long time ago. Stay safe Winnipeg.

Captains of Change!

May 28th 2021

At CTR, we are Captains of Change! On May 14-24 we raised $1896 for the Children's Hospital Foundation by walking, running and biking with our families. With COVID still prevalent, our team decided to give back to a deserving charity and to focus on our wellness, positive mental health and sharing time with our loved ones and bubble partners.

Day 8 "Wise to be Well" Fitness Challenge!

May 23rd 2021

CTR is on a roll! On day 8 of our "Wise to be Well" fitness challenge is going great!! We've raised over $1000 and we still have the whole long weekend to get our KM's in! Bikes, hikes, runs & walks - all for the amazing Children's Hospital Foundation!!

FAST supports CTR Wellness Challenge!

May 21st 2021

Thank you Kirby and Christine from FAST for our amazing speed training for our "Wise to be Well" fitness challenge! We had a blast and learned a lot (we ran 2 KM an hour!)

www.fastsst.ca

So far CTR has completed over 900 KM's in just 6 days! Proceeds go to the Children's Hospital Foundation!

GO TEAM GO!!!

Visit change.org to protect your rights!

May 18th 2021

As an aftermarket automotive parts supplier, CTR is encouraging our employees, family members, and CTR stakeholders to sign a petition that will protect North American vehicle owners' personal information as well protect our right to sell aftermarket parts instead of auto dealers holding the exclusive rights to parts sales.

Aftermarket parts are cheaper and keep CTR employed.

Click on the orange link at the very bottom to JOIN THE FIGHT to give vehicle owners access to and control of the data generated from their vehicle.

YOUR CAR KNOWS ABOUT YOU
Cars today gather enormous amounts of data - data about the vehicle, its driver, and important maintenance and repair information. This valuable data helps drivers make smarter decisions about how to repair and maintain their cars.

WHO HAS ACCESS TO THIS DATA? HINT: NOT YOU!
Currently, data is transmitted wirelessly to automakers, giving them full control over how it is used and who to share it with. Without direct access to and control of this data, vehicle owners could face higher costs and have fewer options for who maintains and repairs their vehicles, restricting their ability to choose more affordable repair options.

WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE:
Giving access to and control of valuable vehicle data of the vehicles they own is the only way to ensure consumers have a choice in where they repair their vehicle. Vehicle owners deserve the right to direct where their vehicle data goes so that they can make their own choices.

WHAT CAN YOU DO:
Sign this petition and share it with as many other vehicle owners you know! The more government hears from YOU, the more they will be forced to act and give you access to your car's data.

WHAT GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO DO:
The introduction of new legislation by the federal government acknowledges the importance of data ownership and portability. Data control and consent, transparency, portability and a level playing field have all been highlighted as core principles of the federal government's data and privacy agenda. In the interest of consumer choice and control, the government needs to extend these principles to personal access and control over car owners' vehicle data.

JOIN THE FIGHT - SIGN THE PETITION and demand access to, and control of, your vehicle data. Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.

It's your car. It should be your data. Join your fellow Canadians and demand access to your car's data.
Sign the petition today!

International Nurses Week!

May 13th 2021

CTR is sending heartfelt gratitude to our Canadian nurses and frontline health providers.

Fun fact: International Nurses Week lands on the same week as Florence Nightingale's birthday (May 12), founder of modern nursing.

Here we are sending shout outs to two special modern-day Florence's. Thank you to Nurse Lisa and Nurse Chelsea and to ALL the nurses who go above and beyond to put other's needs before their own to ensure our families are safe and sound.

Employee Testimonial

May 11th 2021

Grateful to all the people in CTR. You are all wonderful and amazing. It feels like a family here. People are very approachable, generous, joyful and nice to work with. Happy, thankful and proud for being part of CTR.

Marites Ramos, hired March 2021

CTR Wellness Training!

May 10th 2021

We are four days away from starting our first ever "Wise to be Well" Fitness Challenge and Fundraiser! We are training hard and excited to announce our charity of choice is The Children's Hospital Foundation!!!!! Can't wait to call them to tell them they won our staff vote!! Thank you to all the staff who casted a vote for this fundraiser.

Celebrating CTR's Mothers

May 7th 2021

Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the wonderful mom's at CTR!! Our co-pilots are amazing mothers and they still manage to have the energy to be rock stars in the office!! Shout out to our girls; Angela, Svetlana, Angie, Lisa, Christine, Tes and Trish

Fitness Challenge Training!

May 3rd 2021

CTR's "Wise to be Well" Fitness Challenge / Fundraiser is May 14 - 24 and our staff is training hard! Our goal is to raise funds for a deserving local charity that the staff is voting on as we speak!! For every KM we walk or run, CTR is donating $1.00 to the chosen charity and for every KM we bike, CTR will donate .50 cents over the 10 day challenge. We are excited as we have over 70 employees registered for our event so we anticipate a successful challenge where we are getting fit and paying it forward.

CTR's culture to be our best versions of ourselves is important in the office and at home. Our dedication to our families and loved ones shines through in all we do. Cheers to our Project Manager; Svetlana Mikhaylova for creating this event for CTR. Svetlana is our Senior Accountant who also manages our payroll, RRSP's and benefits programs. Thank you Svetlana for all your help in keeping our team strong, healthy, and happy!

Stay safe everyone and be well.

CTR BBQ Day!

Apr 28th 2021

Staff Appreciation BBQ day! Thank you CTR for staying 6 feet apart while we built your burgers in our Subway style production line! Even our meals are efficient :)

"Wise to Be Well" - CTR Fitness Challenge!!

Apr 23rd 2021

Exciting News! CTR is making a commitment to physical activity for charity! Our "Wise to be Well" fitness challenge is in motion and we will walk, run, or bike May 10-24 and every kilometer = $$$$ for the charity with the most votes. We are voting on our favorite charity today!!!

Download our flyer

Happy Anniversary Brunswick!

Apr 20th 2021

Congratulations to our friends at Brunswick Steel for celebrating 50 years!! This is an incredible milestone and our group at CTR is sending our best for your next 50!

Shout out to our team member Kim Rasmussen for the customized treats and banner. Atta girl!

Fridays at CTR!

Apr 16th 2021

We are having a great Friday and we hope you are too! Have a safe and happy weekend everyone! Seen below is Vicki Harder spoiling us with sugar, sugar, sugar!! Also shown is Merv Enns, Trish Seens, and our CTR mascot: Mr. Fred who are sporting their true team colors! Jersey day and birthday treat day are long standing traditions around here

Teamwork!

Apr 15th 2021

A day in the life! Busy day over here at 986 Wall Street. We have such a great team. We are proud to be a part of such a cool organization!!! GO CTR GO!!! 😊😊😊😊

Spring Supplies!

Apr 8th 2021

Stocked for spring! Call today for all your oils, chemicals, lubricants, coolants, greases & cleaners! We are ready for all your needs!!
(204) 772-2481

Staff Appreciation Lunch!

Apr 5th 2021

Year one with a pandemic has not been easy but CTR is determined to have a team that feels appreciated and supported every step of the way. Here's how CTR roles...

CTR provided extra paid time off for those who had to quarantine while waiting for test results in 2020 until government programs kicked in.
CTR employees were given 2 extra paid days off that can be used for COVID testing or mental recharge.
CTR provides an excellent benefits program (health benefits, RRSP's, sick days). Starting 2021 health benefits even improved and are now cheaper to employees.
CTR continues to support those who are taking courses for personal and/or professional development: Dale Carnegie, Toast Masters, and Red River College.
CTR has continued with employee appreciation events and traditions - COVID safe lunches, CTR "All Star" shirts, and birthday treats each month are just a few examples!

Thank you, CTR. You deserve to be treated like the stars you are! Shout out to the Silver Heights restaurant for yesterdays pulled pork, home fries and coleslaw, individually wrapped for each of us!!! Delish!

Easter Long Weekend!

Apr 1st 2021

Think happy! Happy long weekend everyone!

"It isn't what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it."
- Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People

Sean and Marshall with Masks

Brunswick Steel Award

Mar 30th 2021 Guess what! Brunswick Steel has awarded Kim and the CTR crew a Service Excellence Award!!! Thank you for this honor Brunswick! Here is what they had to say:

Kim is the best salesperson that I have ever dealt with in my 30+ Years in business.
On Time Delivery as close to 100% as we can track.
Able to get understand what we need and offer expert advise with little communication. (eg. Anti Fatigue Matting)
Charging directly to GL accounts without the need for a PO# (big soft cost savings at our end).
Actively looking for ways to improve our business. (eg. Taking on Messer Hypertherm parts and setting them up for VMI)

This is fantastic and a job well done! Kim, Colleen, Gherald - thank you for taking such great care of our loyal customer and thank you for acknowledging the CTR TEAM who helps get the orders out the door and into Brunswick's hands.

Congratulations Marshall!

Mar 25th 2021

This just in! Marshall Storm has been promoted to CTR's Auto Industrial Training & Development Lead!!!
Marshall has been a CTR team member since 2017, he started in picking, moved to dispatch and then joined the counter sales team, this path is known as "CTR Home Grown" 😊

Marshall continues to demonstrate fantastic customer service and sourcing skills for his customers, as well, he does a great job with onboarding and teaching the new folks at CTR, so now he has an official title of Training & Development Lead! Best of luck Marshall and cheers on a job well done!

Seen here, Marshall in training mode with our newest sales member Patrick Coronado!! Welcome aboard Patrick! We are very happy to have you join our team and look forward to your future at CTR.

Congratulations Marshall

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Mar 17th 2021

Shamrock Shakes for staff! Another fun day filled with Irish tunes and silly hats! CTR is celebrating as usual!!

Cheers to McDonald's for their super-fast service and delicious treats.

Happy St. Paddy's Everyone!!

Carrier ComfortPro APU

Mar 16th 2021 Now is the time to purchase an Carrier ComfortPro APU! Rebates are being approved as we speak for up to $10K back!! Call Trish for information or visit www.efficienttrucking.ca

Why do you need an APU?

1. Reduced fuel consumption
2. Less idling hours
3. Minimized wear and tear on your truck's electrical system

AND MORE! CALL TRISH OR ETHAN TODAY 204-788-4344 EXT. 2

International Employee Appreciation Day!

Mar 12th 2021

International Employee Appreciation Day - Mar 5, otherwise known as CTR ALL STAR DAY!!! Thank you to the T-Shirt Connection on Taylor Ave, you did an awesome job at pumping out 80 shirts in less than three hours. We'll use you again for our next staff treat😀

Support local!
tshirtconnectionwpg@gmail.com

Team Northern

Mar 9th 2021

Team Northern!

CTR has three teams! Three groups! Three partners! And all of us are located at 986 Wall street! Check out this video from a few years back...

CTR Northern came onto the scene in the mid 90's as there was a need for our sourcing experts to support communities in Nunavut. With over 25 years of sourcing and shipping experience, our team is ready to support any request large or small. Visit www.ctrgroup.ca for more details or call us at 204-772-2481 and ask for Mike, Drake or Pat.

International Woman's Day!

Mar 8th 2021

In the past 9 years the CTR female population has quadrupled and with today being International Woman's Day we feel it's the perfect time to celebrate this awesome news!

Shout outs to Angela McConnell, Colleen Sixsmith, Krysta Nitychoruk, Kim Rasmussen, Jessica Butler, Maryjean Esguerra, Svetlana Mikhaylova, Vicki Harder, Jennifer Shepherd, Christine Bourrier and Trish Seens!!!
In their words...

When asked about the pictures below...

"Great pictures ladies. Love the empowerment I see...so proud to be apart of our team."
- Christine Bourrier, Customer Success Agent, hired September 2020

"These are great people! Hard working, dedicated, helpful, honest, and sincere. I feel fortunate to learn from them every single day."
- Trish Seens, Marketing & Communications, hired July 2012

When asked what you learned in your 20's, 30's, 40's...

"I learned in my 20's that if you let people walk all over you, they will. I am in my 30's (and I plan to stay there lol) that life is precious and being kind is so valuable. You never know what someone is struggling with that day. So just be nice."
- Jennifer Shepherd, Parts Specialist, hired June 2020

When asked about what is great about CTR...

"I love that we do team building exercises - summer BBQ's, chili cookoffs, tomato growing contests, and I also love the little treats that we get from time to time from Will. Overall, I think CTR is a really fun place to work - we work hard, and we have fun at the same time."
- Angela McConnell, Warranty Warrior, hired April 2019

"I love that we have summer BBQ's, fun games like NFL and prize draws. I love the communication between the team and I appreciate all the things Will does - like CAKE DAY! I love that we get to have fun while working hard - great place to work!"
- Krysta Nitychoruk, Accounts Payable Auditor, hired August 2019

From CTR - Cheers to all of the amazing women in the world. Stay safe and stay strong.

International Women's Day

Quality Control - Easy Peasy!

Mar 5th 2021

At CTR, we are proud of our prompt delivery times. our goal is to deliver your order to anywhere in the city in 80 mins or less. Our speedy delivery times depend on several team members from the time your order is placed either on the phone or at our 986 Wall St headquarters.

Here's the scoop...for the parts stocked on site....the sales specialist prints the open ticket, the pickers gather from the warehouse, orders are checked by our quality control team and then either given to dispatch for delivery or placed on the sale teams' shelves for customer pickup.

For parts stored off site, the sales specialists print open PO's for dispatch to arrange the required pickups, drivers bring the parts to 986 for approval from our quality control group and then parts are either sent out for delivery or placed in the customer pick up staffing area.

Canadian ELD's for Federally Governed Carriers

Mar 3rd 2021

The Canadian trucking industry's ELD regulations come into effect on June 12, 2021.

Here is a check list to make sure you meet the deadline:

If already using an ELD, make sure it is compliant with both Canadian and U.S. ELD regulations and schedule time for hardware modifications [if required]. Some systems may only require a software upgrade. Ask your provider ASAP.
If a software upgrade is required, ask your provider about the process and if there will be operational downtime. Do not assume all software upgrades are automatic or over-the air.
If not yet using an ELD, do your research and schedule time for hardware installation if required.
Make sure your ELD is third-party certified to be compliant in Canada. U.S. ELD's allow for self-certification, this is not the case in Canada.
Ask your provider about training needs. Should training be completed in person and what is the typical time frame to ensure your team is comfortable with the changes before the deadline.
Test your ELD early to ensure you are well positioned by June 12th.
Ensure you have proper communication with your team prior to implementation. Communication is key for a smooth transition.

(Western Canada Highway News, Winter Edition, p. 29-30)

Dry Feb

Feb 26th 2021

Support Canadians Affected by Cancer

Support Canadians Affected by Cancer

Recently you might have seen on your social media feeds something called Dry Feb and what this means is no alcohol consumption in February in an effort to raise money for cancer research. CTR has a few team members embarking on this challenge and so far they've raised almost $6000! Kudos team and best of luck for your next two weeks alcohol free!!! If anyone is interested in donating please visit www.dryfeb.ca

Go Dry This Feb

Festival Du Voyageur!

Feb 19th 2021

Festival Du Voyageur

Christine Bourrier, our Customer Success Agent, has been in festive gear all week in honor of her French Canadian heritage. She even gave Fred (our mannequin!) a matching belt to salute the Festival Du Voyageur which is Winnipeg's largest winter festival since 1970. The mission of the festival reads:

"Promote joie de vivre and extend the reach of French language and culture throughout the year through artistic, educational, historical and cultural experiences inspired by the voyageur era."

This year the festival is hosting 8 days of virtual concerts and the city is filled with beautiful snow sculptures created by some of our city's finest artists. Visit www.heho.ca for more information about Festival Du Voyageur

Merci Mademoiselle Christine for bringing us some warmth in the midst of a cold snap!!!

Festival Du Voyageur Christine

Feb 15th 2021

Exciting news and steps in the right direction! Recently a few CTR employees have joined a local Toastmasters club for public speaking and leadership skills training. At CTR, one of our core values is CONTINUOS IMPROVEMENT so cheers to the employees who are taking advantage of these learning opportunities. Over the past decade, CTR has offered coverage for training and post-secondary education to all employees and the results have proven advantageous across the board.

Thank you CTR for leading by example, providing employees with the gift of education is a tremendous offering. Finding a work-life balance can be difficult, adding in a training course, joining a speaking club or a running club or a cooking class - all of these are important to health and happiness inside the office and inside the home.

Feb 12th 2021

Svetlana treated CTR with sweets from Tim's!!! Thank you Svetlana! Such a kind gesture! We are calling it...best co-worker ever!😀

Svetlana is our senior accountant and CTR team member since 2020. Great hire for many reasons! Svetlana is hardworking, dedicated, intelligent and she works very well supporting our customers. Keep it up girl! Thank you!

Burrr!

Feb 9th 2021

Wowza! Winter weather!!! CTR is thinking about our neighbors in the North. We probably sound like wimps compared to the ambient temperatures of Nunavut and surrounding areas - and it is true! We are not the best at embracing these low temps and higher winds, but we are sending our best wishes to the North and we hope the sun is shining warm and bright!

CTR Northern was created in 1995 as there was a demand for our products and sourcing skills up North. For more information please visit us at www.ctrgroup.ca or contact one of our team members as we have Mike, Drake and Pat on the phones and ready for your next order!

CTR Northern Team

Super Bowl Weekend!

Feb 5th 2021

CTR loves betting! This week we bet on the Super Bowl and next week we bet on Chili...around here stakes are high! We play for money and for super fancy [plastic] trophies but the best prize of all is BRAGGING RIGHTS!!!

Cheers to all the Buccaneer Fans and Chiefs Fans - it is going to be an amazing game! With COVID restrictions, no parties... but that doesn't mean no to plates of chicken wings and nachos! YUMMMM!

Super Bowl

Winnipeg is in its second cold snap for 2021

Feb 5th 2021

Manitoba is showing its true colors! Winnipeg is in its second cold snap for 2021 and we are feeling it! Call us wimps but this mild winter has turned us soft! Give us a call for your cold weather needs! We supply batteries, starters, and alternators for all makes and models. Our team can also supply shop and household needs - we have ice melt, shovels, winter gloves, balaclavas and all your PPE and safety gear from face masks, glasses, hand sanitizer and more. Stay safe and stay warm Winnipeg!

Marsha and Jan at the Front Door

Winter outside at CTR

Winter outside at CTR

CTR's Special Visitor!

Jan 22 2021

Well, you don't say! Look who came to CTR today? If it isn't American Senator Bernie Sanders and his infamous mittens! Haha! Big week for Bernie this week, he's been everywhere!

Happy Friday everyone! Stay safe and best wishes for a great weekend.

Blue Monday! What is that?

Jan 18th 2021

Who knows what Blue Monday is? Blue Monday (today Jan 18th) is considered "the most difficult day of the year". It is a time where many people feel down as the holidays are over, credit card bills have come in from holiday spending, New Year's resolutions might be slipping, and winter weather is in FULL swing...

Well, CTR is here to say HAPPY MONDAY! The only thing blue over here is the beautiful bright blue sky! Yes, it is a bit chilly today (compared to the rest of this balmy winter) but we are in great spirits at 986 Wall Street so if you need a pick-me-up, call our team! We are here to help supply you with all of your winter automotive and shop needs.

Jan 11th 2021:

Welcome Kevin Gowrie! CTR is excited to introduce our newest internal sales member! Kevin comes to us with a vast mechanical background and years of customer service experience. Kevin's customers have followed his career over the years and they are excited to find him on his new adventure at CTR. Kevin can be reached at kevin.gowrie@ctrgroup.ca or on our main line 204-772-2481. Cheers & Welcome Kevin!

Jan 7th 2021:

Early risers at CTR! Here's some pics to capture our Carrier technicians at the start of their day. Shout out to Chad and George for our early morning photo shoot. Pictured below, our crew is hard at work with pre-delivery inspections on our newest installs before loading up their service trucks for a full day on the road. For more information on Central Transport Refrigeration please visit www.ctrgroup.ca or call us at 204-788-4344 ext. 2. We are proud to be Manitoba's ONLY Carrier Transicold dealership.

For those who are new to CTR, we have three teams all wrapped into one fantastic group! We are Central Transport Refrigeration, CTR Auto / Industrial and CTR Northern. We are located at 986 Wall Street, with six shop bays and over 18,000 square feet for our Carrier reefer, heater and APU installations, repairs and services.

Please call any time, day or night, for emergency road side service and break down repairs on your refrigerated equipment. Our team is ready 24/7 365!

Dec 31st 2020

CTR's Remote Workstations

Since the beginning of the pandemic, to reduce the number of employees on-site, CTR employees have been given the option to work from home. It is hard to believe that it has been 9 months of working from home for some of our staff, but everyone is safe, and the joys of technology allow us to be equally efficient off-site and from the comforts of our home offices. We would like to send a shout out to the following folks who are doing their part during these hard few months...

To Krysta, Angela, Colleen, MJ, Bryan, Jessica, Kim and Pat - we miss seeing you in the office and working by your side but thank you for all your work as your contributions to the team and to our customers haven't skipped a beat. We look forward to having you back at our CTR World Headquarters (haha) when the time is right.

Here are some pictures of our staff's home offices...

Staff Gifts for CTR!

Dec 29th 2020

In recent years, it has become a CTR holiday tradition for all employees to receive either a chicken, turkey, or ham for their family gatherings. This year the tradition continues and with a bit of a twist as we are not permitted to have large gatherings during code red restrictions. This year, each employee received one small chicken and a small ham to accommodate two meals per household.

Shout out to our suppliers Toledo Foods and Granny's Poultry!! We appreciate your support; we can always count on you for an amazing meal during the holiday season.

CTR encourages everyone to shop local this holiday season and to stay safe. Best wishes from your CTR crew and cheers to a fresh start in 2021.

Staff Gifts for CTR

Staff Gifts for CTR

Dec 21st 2020

Each year, CTR employees are encouraged to spend one business day volunteering at a registered charity such as the Christmas Cheer Board, Habitat for Humanity, Siloam Mission, or The Winnipeg Humane Society (to name just a few). When employees spend a day volunteering with the charity of their choice, CTR covers their wage to encourage our team to give back and step up for those in need. Winnipeg is known for its big heart and we are fortunate to have so many amazing outreach programs whose missions are to make our community as strong as it can be.

Over the years, CTR has become a proud supporter of the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, Winnipeg Harvest, The Christmas Cheer Board and The Siloam Mission - all these groups are incredibly deserving, and their efforts fill our hearts. We are proud to encourage our team members to do their best in paying it forward for those who could use a little extra help.

If you are interested in volunteering, please visit: www.canadahelps.org

Most of the organizations on this list are in high demand for volunteers, so please do your part and please stay safe Winnipeg.

The Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba

Siloam Mission

Winnipeg Harvest Inc.

Christmas Cheer Board

Tis the Season!

Dec 16th 2020

Shout out to our partner Mr. Glenn Gulak (our infamous Carrier Parts Specialist) who treated the staff with "Ready to Serve" Hot Chocolate Reindeers this week and in not ONE but in THREE flavors! We had no idea Glenn was so creative and crafty during this festive season, but we appreciate seeing this side of him Glenn gave us the option of mint chocolate, salted caramel, or the OG - straight up old-fashioned hot cocoa.

Happy Holidays to Glenn and his three little elves who helped CTR celebrate the season with these delicious and super cute beverages topped with marshmallows and chocolate / caramel / mint chips. YUMMMMM!

Thank you Glenn!

Dec 11th 2020

CTR donated 2640 cans of Farmery Hand Sanitizer to the Siloam Mission today!

The Siloam is a deserving group and has been a part of Winnipeg's culture for many years, here is their mission:

"As a Christian humanitarian organization, Siloam Mission connects the community in order to alleviate hardships and provide opportunities for change for those affected by poverty and homelessness."

If you can, please take a minute to visit siloam.ca. It's a beautiful site with a fantastic message to "give a hand up" during this holiday season.

Did you know....?

Dec 2nd 2020

Electric vehicles and lithium battery usage will triple by the year 2025 and then by 10x by 2030.

Click here for more information:

We're Going to Need More Lithium (bloomberg.com)

In preparation for these skyrocketing numbers, we have increased our stock levels on lithium batteries, and we will continue to do so to keep up with our customer's demand.

Nov 4th 2020:

Congratulations Bob and thank you for 10 years of service at CTR! You've always been such an easy team member to have on board, dedicated to customer service and supporting your peers on every shift! CTR appreciates your hard work and driving services over the years. We are happy for this new chapter in your life and you will be missed by your CTR family.

Cheers to you Bob!!!

Oct 30th 2020:

Friday October 30th was a spooky day at CTR! We had witches, cats, Superheroes and monsters came in all shapes and sizes to join us for our festivities! We started the day with a staff pumpkin carving contest for both customers and employees to cast their votes which was then followed by a wonderful lunch from Soups, Sandwiches & More!

Congratulations to Johnathan for winning best pumpkin and for coming disguised as a "Stranger Thing"!

Costume shout outs go to Vicki (our cowgirl), Colleen (our belly dancer), Christine (our witch) and to Trish (tribute to our driver Bob). It was a fun day!!!

Welcome Jennifer to our CTR family!

Oct 9th 2020

Jennifer is a recent addition to our family as she only started in June; however, that has not stopped her from becoming a central player in our CTR team. She comes to CTR with 22 years of knowledge and experience in the automotive world. As one of our trusted parts specialists, Jennifer loves the fast-paced environment at CTR and appreciates being able to learn something new everyday! You can get a hold of her Monday through Friday at CTR by calling: (204) 772-2481 or stop by for a visit at 986 Wall St. Winnipeg!

Fun Fact: Jennifer loves her pet cat, who she dresses up in a Jets jersey for game days!

Northern Star of the Month!

Sep 30th 2020

Introducing Mike Aney!

Mike is our CTR Northern Star of the Month!

Mike started with CTR in the spring of 2013 and has become a key player over the years. Mike came to us with over 20 years of automotive and industrial sourcing skills and experience. Mike started his career in parts picking, shipping and receiving and external outbound sales before finding his permanent role in an internal sales position at CTR.

When Mike joined CTR he was predominantly auto / industrial focused, but he has turned his full attention to our Northern needs to support communities in northern Manitoba, northern Ontario, and Nunavut. During his career at CTR, Mike has built strong connections with our Northern team members, suppliers, and valued customers.

Today we would like to thank Mike for his 7 (going on 8!) years of service. You are a front line and essential employee who is important for expediting customer's calls and emails to ensure their needs are met efficiently and accurately.

Cheers Mike on a job well done!

Proud New Additions

Sep 25th 2020

CTR is happy to announce a few new additions to our growing product family! The triplets Tobeq, TRUX, and Tuff Grade have joined our line up and are available for order now. Tobeq prides themselves on their 100% Canadian owned wholesale distribution of tools and automotive parts. TRUX will brighten up your day with its brand new line of heated projector headlights while Tuff Grade will provide you with security as each part is tested by professionals for quality results every time.

Give us a call (204) 772-2481 or visit our website: ctrautoparts.ca so we can start introducing you to our newest members

Jersey Friday's with Fred

Sep 11th 2020

Last week CTR decided to bring back the time-honoured tradition of Jersey Fridays. Fred, our stand in bodyguard, has taken Jersey Friday's to a new level as he is decked out in a different team's gear each week. Last week, the glorious green of his Green Bay Packers jersey could be seen for miles. This week, Fred is up in flames...Calgary Flames. There may be no end to Fred's switching sides as we anticipate yet another team's takeover.

Excelling at Improvement

Sep 4th 2020

One of our core values at CTR has always been continuous improvement. We extend this belief to our employees as well - whether it be in their careers or personal life. This past week, we hosted a Microsoft Excel Basics training evening for our CTR employees. Focused on developing and enhancing CTR staff's basic Excel skills, the training covered the ability to enter and format data, calculate totals and summaries through formulas, chart creation, and understanding the importance of keyboard shortcuts and productivity tricks. The valuable skills learned for Excel are the type of continuous improvement opportunities we strive to offer our employees on a regular basis. Continuously improving can seem like a monumental task at times. At CTR however, we endeavour to make employee self-improvement as convenient and practical as possible. We believe that growth, either personally or professionally, is extremely valuable.

Tasty Tarts at CTR

Aug 7th 2020
Already August has proven to be a busy month and what better way to celebrate a busy start then with a baked treat! These mouth-watering pastries came from Goodies and are this month's birthday celebration. Offering them to every department at CTR we strive to make our employees happy and reward them for a hard day's work.

Growing Team!

Aug 5th 2020
We have recently added two new delivery vehicles to our fleet, making our total fleet size 15 cars, 1 flat deck ½ ton truck, and a cube van for larger deliveries. With new vehicles means new employees! Welcome to the team Richard, Len, Vicki, Drake, Miguel, Johnathan, Jenna, and Jennifer!

Recent Posts

Dec 30th 2021: Introducing Dustin!
Dec 29th 2021: Snow Time Promos
Dec 28th 2021: Happy Holidays & New Year's Hours
Dec 25th 2021: Merry Christmas
Dec 23rd 2021: Attention Last Minute Shoppers!
Dec 22nd 2021: CTR's 2021 Holiday Staff Lunch & Raffle
Dec 21st 2021: Spreading a Lil' Bit of Holiday Cheer
Dec 20th 2021: Northern Holiday Lunch
Dec 17th 2021: Jets Raffles!
Dec 16th 2021: Tis' the Season
Dec 15th 2021: Did you know?
Dec 14th 2021: GO BLUE!!!
Dec 1st 2021: Chelsea Is Here
Nov 30th 2021: Yeah Kate!
Nov 29th 2021: We are LIT UP!
Nov 26th 2021: Introducing CTR's New Mascot!
Nov 25th 2021: Offering Amsoil
Nov 23rd 2021: CTR Northern's New Digs!
Nov 22nd 2021: New Jackets for CTR!
Nov 18th 2021: Our Northern Team has moved
Nov 15th 2021: Brakleen Promotion ON NOW!
Nov 12th 2021: Sea Foam!
Nov 11th 2021: In Remembrance
Nov 4th 2021: eRail Safety Training
Nov 3rd 2021: CTR Flu Shot Clinic
Nov 1st 2021: Halloween 2021
Oct 26th 2021: Congratulations Ed! 20 Years!
Oct 22nd 2021: NFL is BACK at CTR
Oct 21st 2021: Winter is Coming!
Oct 15th 2021: Join CTR and the Young Professionals Toastmasters Club
Oct 14th 2021: Winning! Jen and Jenny Duo!
Oct 12th 2021: Congratulations MJ!
Oct 7th 2021: Happy Thanksgiving
Oct 6th 2021: Welcome Jody Corrigan!
Oct 5th 2021: Going the Extra Mile
Oct 3rd 2021: CTR Offers City Wide Parts Delivery
Sep 30th 2021: Every Child Matters
Sep 29th 2021: Another Load On Its Way!
Sep 24th 2021: CTR Northern At YOUR Service
Sep 23rd 2021: Happy Birthday CTR!
Sep 18th 2021: Winter is Coming!
Sep 17th 2021: Truck Technology - CTR Can Help
Sep 14th 2021: Northern Team is Rockin!
Sep 8th 2021: CTR's 1st Ever Whopper Wednesday!
Sep 3rd 2021: Best of Luck Carter & Ethan!
Sep 2nd 2021: Congratulations West Hawk Marine!
Aug 23rd 2021: Monday Funday!
Aug 20th 2021: Rain Day!
Aug 20th 2021: CTR Baby News!
Aug 18th 2021: Norton Training!
Aug 13th 2021: Farewell Eugene!
Aug 11th 2021: MTA 50/50 Raffle!
Aug 10th 2021: Hiring! A.P. Clerk!
Aug 9th 2021: Rain Day! No Problem!
Aug 4th 2021: Violence & Bullying in the Workplace for Managers
Jul 30th 2021: Continuous Improvement at CTR - A Core Value in Every CTR Operation
Jul 29th 2021: Carrier Crew! Staff Meeting!
Jul 28th 2021: Staff Appreciation Day!
Jul 23rd 2021: CTR Northern's 2021 Sealift Season
Jul 22nd 2021: Manitoba Trucking Association Golf Day
Jul 15th 2021: Open Ears & Open Minds!
Jul 14th 2021: Thank You, Loyal Customers
Jul 7th 2021: Our Core Values
Jul 6th 2021: On the Move!
Jul 2nd 2021: APU Rebate is BACK!
Jun 29th 2021: Global View on Happiness
Jun 24th 2021: CTR Provides Dale Carnegie Training!
Jun 21st 2021: Happy Father's Day!
Jun 16th 2021: June is Safety Month!
Jun 15th 2021: Construction? No problem!
Jun 11th 2021: Welcome Chris Poitras!
Jun 9th 2021: Northern's New Location!
Jun 4th 2021: Round 2 Baby!
Jun 1st 2021: Free Delivery!
May 28th 2021: Captains of Change!
May 23rd 2021: Day 8 "Wise to be Well" Fitness Challenge!
May 21st 2021: "FAST supports CTR Wellness Challenge!"
May 18th 2021: "Visit change.org to protect your rights!"
May 13th 2021: "International Nurses Week!"
May 11th 2021: "Employee Testimonial"
May 10th 2021: "CTR Wellness Training!"
May 7th 2021: "Celebrating CTR's Mothers"
May 3rd 2021: "Fitness Challenge Training!"
Apr 28th 2021: "CTR BBQ Day!"
Apr 23rd 2021: "Wise to Be Well"
Apr 20th 2021: Happy Anniversary Brunswick!
Apr 16th 2021: Fridays at CTR!
Apr 15th 2021: Teamwork!
Apr 8th 2021: Spring Supplies!
Apr 5th 2021: Staff Appreciation Lunch!
Apr 1st 2021: Easter Long Weekend!
Mar 30th 2021: Brunswick Steel Award
Mar 25th 2021: Congratulations Marshall!
Mar 17th 2021: Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
Mar 16th 2021: Carrier ComfortPro APU
Mar 12th 2021: Employee Appreciation Day!
Mar 9th 2021: Team Northern
Mar 8th 2021: International Woman's Day!
Mar 5th 2021: Quality Control - Easy Peasy
Mar 3rd 2021: Canadian ELD's
Feb 26th 2021: Dry Feb
Feb 19th 2021: Festival Du Voyageur

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