About
Company History
Roger Jacobson started the business in the late 1980’s; having extensive experience as a farmer and livestock producer in Alberta he was in tune with the needs of our customer’s. The desire to have a quality company that gives unparalleled service, allowing us to steadily grow to 20 trucks. With a fleet of Peterbilt trucks and Doepker Super B bulker trailers along with quality customers our dreams were realized. The addition of professional partners and competent staff have brought Vision Truck Lines to where it is today a thriving, dedicated, service oriented trucking company.
Company Information
Our office is located just south of Lacombe, Alberta on Highway 2A. We are a second generation locally owned company proud to have served Western Canada since the late 1980s. Our specialty is agricultural products; grains, oil seeds, fertilizers, potatoes, beet pulp, feed pellets, sand and other varieties of product that can be hauled in our Super B grain bulk trailers.
Roger Jacobsen
Roger started his trucking business in the late 1980's; in 1991 he partnered with Nellis Sargent another farmer and friend from the Lacombe area, together they started Vision Truck Lines. Having extensive experience as a farmer and livestock producer in Alberta Roger was in tune with the needs of our customer's. His desire to have a quality company that gives unparalleled service has set the strong foundation for Vision Truck Lines Inc. to continue to thrive under his competent guidance as General Manager.
Tim Polson
Prior to Tim becoming a partner here at Vision Truck Lines in 1992, he was a farmer and livestock producer as well as truck driver and his knowledge of farming and trucking has made him a tremendous asset to Vision. He is still involved in the farm operations with his eldest son. Tim has played many roles in the company, but his main focus now as Operations Manager is to our customers, employees and oversee logistics. A lot of things have changed through the years and the company has grown, but Tim says with the continuity, and care that comes with having key, long term employees we have been able to keep the same DNA of customer service that the company was founded on.
Shane Wilkie
Shane joined and became a partner in Vision Truck Lines in 2000. His background as a journeymen parts person was the perfect fit. His fresh approach and knowledge has helped Vision move forward in the areas of technology and business. Stepping up to each new task that arises, including becoming a Heavy Duty Technician, he has been a huge asset to the company. IT, maintenance of equipment and buildings, supervising shop staff are just a few of his duties that fall under his title of Maintenance Manager.
Graeme Neufeld
History and bio coming soon.
Sara Desilva
Sara joined Vision Truck Lines in 2018 as an office manager. Her background in administration, safety and transportation has been a valuable asset to the company. As Office Manager overseeing the day-to-day operation of the office and to keep it running smoothly.
Our shop and equipment in the yard
With a fleet of trucks and Super B bulker trailers along with quality customers our dreams were realized. The addition of professional partners and competent staff have brought Vision Truck Lines to where it is today a thriving, dedicated, service oriented trucking company.
Community Service
We work with and support several local non-profit organizations. We are proud to be involved with the Canadian Food Grains harvest for over 20 years. We sponsor and support, local rodeo's, numerous hockey teams and curling bonspiels to name but a few.