experience a higher standard
Like many great stories, ours begins in the 1970’s. And we are here more than 40 years later and continuing to grow because we offer only the highest quality, state-of-the-art products and services.
1978
THE BEGINNING
First Truck Centre in Lloydminster, Alberta opens for business.
1992
BRANCHING OUT
First Truck Centre joins forces with Edmonton Freightliner Ltd. to better serve the central and northern Alberta transportation industry.
1996
EDMONTON SOUTH
A new satellite branch strategically located to better meet the needs of the commercial trucking sector in south Edmonton as well as the RV market.
1996
EDMONTON BODY SHOP
The addition of the Body Shop allows Velocity Truck Centres to be a one-stop service provider for all its customers’ commercial vehicle needs.
2008
VANCOUVER, BC
The acquisition of the Surrey-based Freightliner operation allowed Velocity Truck Centres to bring its customer-centric approach to the lower BC mainland again offering one-stop service offering including sales, service, parts and body shop repairs.
2014
EDMONTON SOUTH NEW LOCATION
To meet the needs of the ever-growing commercial and RV vehicle market in south Edmonton, Velocity Truck Centres relocates to a facility that tripled its operational footprint.
2017
ABBOTSFORD, BC
With the opening of this full service location, Velocity Truck Centres clearly states its commitment to servicing the needs of the commercial and RV markets throughout the lower BC mainland.
2019
BC NORTH
Acquired James Western Star Truck and Trailer giving us locations in Williams Lake, Prince George, and Fort St. John.
2022
PREMIUM TRUCK & TRAILER
Acquired Premium Truck & Trailer giving us additional locations in Williams Lake and Prince George as well as locations in Kelowna, Terrace and Kamloops British Columbia.
2023
VELOCITY TRUCK CENTRES
Acquired by Velocity Vehicle Group, First Truck Centre becomes Velocity Truck Centres on November 1, 2023, expanding its global reach into Canada.
P&R Truck Centre joins Velocity Truck Centres Canada on December 18, 2023 to create 18 dealerships in Western Canada across British Columbia and Alberta
