Prior to joining Day & Ross, Doug had been with McCain Foods Limited for over fifteen years in various leadership roles. As Vice President, Supply Chain for McCain Foods (Canada), Doug led the production planning, customer service, logistics, distribution, purchasing, and agronomy departments. In this role Doug was very familiar with transportation, and the critical role it plays in supply chains. As Vice-President of Global Procurement, he was tasked with creating a Centre Led Global Function supporting the company's Sustainable Cost Advantage strategy, implementing global category management – of which transportation was one - and establishing a Global Procurement Council.
"I am excited about the opportunity to lead Canada's largest Less-than-Truckload (LTL) carrier and I take the trust that the senior leadership of Day & Ross Inc. and my team place in me very seriously", said Tingley. "We have collectively done some very good things to move the business forward over the last few years and I am committed to continuing to build on that foundation. My focus is shifting towards setting the strategic direction of the company and ensuring our future is one of sustainable growth that will support all of our stakeholders for many years to come," continued Tingley.
Commenting on Doug's appointment, Bill Doherty, President and CEO of Day & Ross Inc. said "With Doug's appointment, I am confident that Day & Ross Freight has the right leader to continue to drive growth for the company. His significant experience in supply chain and operations, complemented by his strategic thinking and customer advocacy will continue to position Day & Ross Freight as the carrier of choice for North American shippers."
Doug has an MBA from Queen's University and a B.A. from Saint Francis Xavier University. He continues to be based in Hartland, New Brunswick, and will report to Bill Doherty, President and CEO, Day & Ross Inc.
About Day & Ross
From humble beginnings in the 1950s to a comprehensive suite of transportation and logistics services, The Day & Ross Transportation Group has grown to become one of the largest transportation companies in Canada. With over 5,500 employees and owner operators, The Day & Ross Transportation Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of McCain Foods Limited, has become a dominant player in cross-border and TL/LTL transportation, continuing to offer a diversified portfolio of transportation and logistics solutions for our client base.
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