OUR HISTORY

Helpfast was established in 1991 and operated as a small family run business. In 2001 our current owners, Derek and Ellen Ramkissoon purchased the company. Since then, the company has grown from thirty full and part time employees to over two-hundred and fifty full time employees and another one-hundred-and fifty part time employees.

The company started with a small footprint servicing a hand full of common carriers within the GTA. By the end of 2003, Helpfast had increased its portfolio by adding several blue-chip companies.

The company had always provided private fleet services to a small group of companies but in 2003 expanded this service by being awarded private fleet supplier to one of Canada’s largest retailers.

Helpfast expanded service to offer warehouse and administrative staffing services and now has more than fifty administrative staff working in the field for our customers working in Customer Service, Dispatch, and clerical positions as well warehouse employees' servicing our customers ranging from forklift and material handling operating to general labour and security.

MEET THE TEAM

Owner and President

Derek Ramkissoon

Derek started with Helpfast in the position of Dispatcher some twenty-five years ago. When the original owner looked to sell the company, Derek took a leap of faith and purchased Helpfast where he remains the company's President and leader to this day.

Vice President and General Manager

Paul McCaul

Paul has worked in the transportation and logistics industry for over thirty years. In the early days of his career, Paul started as an AZ driver and held numerous ground level positions until he moved into management rolls and eventually holding positions on executive teams.

Operations Manager

Harpal Mangat

Harpal joined Helpfast through the acquisition of CDR in 2017. Harpal is responsible for the day-to-day activities including Operations, Safety and Recruiting.