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Vernon location helping The Salvation Army service our community

Earlier this spring, our Dawson International Truck Centres (DITC) location in Vernon became the new home for The Salvation Army’s clothing recycling trailer. The Salvation Army initially approached DITC early in 2024, as they were in search of a new location to house their donation trailer. “We had a very specific and important need for […]

Dawson Group’s blood donations help save lives

Whether you’re a frequent blood donor, someone that hasn’t donated in a while or you’re thinking about trying it for the first time, your efforts are cherished by the Canadian Blood Services and your donations will save lives. That’s why Karen Klinger, Accounts Payable with Dawson International Truck Centres and Dawson Idealease located in Vernon, was […]

Canadian History Week: Bloom and Sigalet

The historic, family-run truck shop that was known as Bloom and Sigalet, was founded by Charles Bloom in Lumby back in 1921. Two years later, Bill Sigalet bought into the garage and it was renamed from Bloom and Andre, to Bloom and Sigalet. They started by selling Federal and Essex trucks, but by 1928 they […]