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Strategic Moves.
Reliable Delivery.

Alberta-owned. Safety-driven. Client-focused — delivering specialized freight with the reliability your operations depend on.

Who We Are

The STL Difference

Strategic Transportation Ltd. is an Alberta-based carrier specializing in oilfield, industrial, and cross-border freight. We serve energy companies, construction firms, manufacturers, and industrial contractors across Western Canada and into the United States.

Our tagline — Large enough to serve you, small enough to care — reflects our operational philosophy. We have the capacity and certifications for complex freight challenges, with the responsiveness and personal accountability that only a focused team can provide.

Every client has direct access to dispatch and management. Every driver operates under a documented Journey Management Plan. Every load is handled with the care and compliance it deserves.

Our Mission

"To exceed expectations and prevent losses by providing innovative, safe, and environmentally responsible transportation solutions in all aspects of our business."

— STL HSE Policy Statement

Goal Zero

Every STL employee and contractor operates with a goal zero mindset — no harm to people, environment, assets, or our reputation. This is not aspirational. It is operational standard.

Leadership

The Person Behind STL

Driven by a commitment to operational excellence and the belief that great logistics is built on trust, experience, and accountability.

Steve Fotheringham — Owner & Managing Director Since 2013
Steve Fotheringham
Owner & Managing Director

Steve Fotheringham is the founder, owner, and Managing Director of Strategic Transportation Ltd., having established the company in 2013 with a clear mandate: deliver specialized freight solutions that clients in the oil and gas, industrial, and construction sectors can genuinely depend on.

With over a decade at the helm of STL, Steve has built the company from the ground up — growing a dedicated team of dispatch professionals, drivers, and support staff who share his commitment to getting every load where it needs to go, safely and on time. His hands-on approach to leadership means clients have real access to decision-makers, not call centres.

Steve's background in Western Canadian transportation gives STL a practical, field-tested edge. He understands the demands of oilfield logistics — tight timelines, remote sites, regulatory complexity, and the high cost of delays. That knowledge shapes every policy, process, and partnership at STL.

Together with his growing team, Steve brings the right combination of experience, dedication, and regional expertise to serve your transportation and logistics needs well into the future. Whether it's a same-day hotshot to a SAGD site or a complex cross-border project haul, STL's leadership is personally invested in the outcome.

2013
Founded
12+
Years Operating
24/7
Direct Dispatch
AB + USA
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Our Values

The Five C's of STL Excellence

Our HSE culture is built on five foundational pillars that guide how we work every day.

C1

Competency

All employees and contractors receive HSE and safe practices training needed for their role. We track competency, not just course completion.

C2

Compliance

We meet or exceed all applicable laws, regulations, and policies — from Alberta OHS legislation to CBSA customs requirements.

C3

Conservation

Committed to protecting Alberta's environment in all operational areas, reducing resource use, and recovering usable products where possible.

C4

Consultation

Open communication with government, regulatory agents, Indigenous communities, and the public on all HSE matters affecting our operations.

C5

Continuous Improvement

Annual HSE program reviews, performance targets, and a culture that rewards identification of problems — not their concealment. Stop Work Authority is encouraged and protected.

Credentials

Certified, Compliant &
Ready to Work

All certifications required by Alberta's oil and gas, industrial, and transportation sectors — standard on every STL dispatch.

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CSTS

Construction Safety Training System

Required for entry to Alberta oilfield and industrial construction sites. All applicable STL personnel hold current CSTS.

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H2S Alive

Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Certification

Mandatory for all drivers working in oil and gas regions where H2S exposure is a risk. Standard on every oilfield dispatch.

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TDG

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Certified to handle and transport regulated dangerous goods under Transport Canada's TDG Act and Regulations.

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WHMIS 2015

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

All personnel trained in WHMIS 2015 GHS-aligned standards for safe handling of hazardous materials.

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Ground Disturbance

Ground Disturbance Level II

Required for work within 30 metres of buried pipeline infrastructure. All STL employees trained.

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WCB

Workers' Compensation Board — Alberta

All STL workers are covered under Alberta WCB for full compliance with contractor prequalification requirements.

Regulatory Standing

National Safety Code
& Alberta Transport

Strategic Transportation Ltd. operates under the National Safety Code — the federal/provincial framework governing commercial vehicle operators across Canada. Compliance with NSC standards is not optional; it is the foundation of our operating licence.

Our Safety Fitness Certificate is maintained in good standing with Alberta Transportation. Drivers comply with Commercial Vehicle Hours of Service Regulations, and all vehicles undergo mandatory pre-trip inspections per NSC Standard 13.

Key Regulatory Bodies

  • Alberta Transportation
  • Transport Canada
  • Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
  • Alberta OHS Act (Occupational Health & Safety)
  • Workers' Compensation Board (WCB Alberta)
  • National Safety Code (NSC)
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)