People and Passion Mark a Legacy of Success
Today, The Driving Force Group of Companies operates across Canada and the United States, leveraging our size, broad coverage and decades of experience to solve the world’s transportation challenges. We’ve come a long way in our over four decades of operation, but we’ve never lost sight of our core values and our founding focus: to help people, businesses and communities get further.
1978
Grove Rentals and Leasing Opens
On March 17th 1978, Grove Rentals and Leasing opens its doors atop a service station in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada.
1989
Grove Rentals and Leasing becomes Driving Force
Grove Rentals and Leasing officially changes its name to become Driving Force.
1996
Hino Central Joins
Hino Central joins the Driving Force family in Edmonton, Alberta.
2003
25 years in business
Driving Force celebrates 25 years in business.
2013
35 years in business
Driving Force celebrates 35 years in business as expansion continues across Canada.
2016
Paramount Truck Sales Joins
Paramount Truck Sales joins the Driving Force family in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
2018
40 years in business
Driving Force celebrates 40 years in business.
2019
The Driving Force Group of Companies
The Driving Force Group of Companies is formed.
2019
Eledone Management Joins
Eledone Management joins the Driving Force Group of Companies
2019
Alata Joins
Alata joins the Driving Force Group of Companies
2021
TDF Fleet Joins
The Driving Force Group of Companies expands into the United States, as TDF Fleet joins the family.
2021
Hino Central in business for 25 years
Hino Central celebrates 25 years of business.
Leading the Way
With a can-do attitude and people-first culture, we’ve grown into an industry leader, operating across Canada and the United States. Since day one, our values of integrity, respect, commitment and passion have led our growth. To us, they’re more than words, they’re a self-guiding system and core to our success.
Move Your Career Forward
A true force in transportation, our growth and success are rooted in nurturing the talents and ambitions of every member on our team. Here, you can count on professional development, competitive wages, wellness programs, ongoing employee engagement and more. We pride ourselves on promoting from within, so you can pursue career ambitions with us.
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