South Mountain Co. named best managed

A JED Express truck next to the bridge to the United States. JED Express was named one of Canada's best managed companies for 2015. (JED Express via Newswatch Group)

TORONTO – A South Mountain shipping company has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2015.

JED Express was cited for excellence in business performance and its ability to increase business volume and profit while not adding to its fleet of 43 trucks.

“This is a huge honour for everyone here at JED Express, and we couldn’t be more proud,” said JED Express President Edwin Duncan. “We’ve worked really hard on continually improving our processes, making our operations more efficient, and embracing technology and innovation from every angle. This award is certainly rewards the efforts of our entire team.”

Canada’s Best Managed Companies – which is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Smith School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums – recognizes businesses with revenues over $10 million and their strategies for growth.

The freight forwarding company has been in business since 1993, with shipping routes across Canada and the United States.

JED Express and all the other award winners will formally get their recognition at a Toronto gala April 12, 2016.