About us

Our History

In 1944 my grandfather on father’s side Hank, started a bus company transporting passengers from city to city. He began with one bus and managed to grow his business to a fleet of 8. Quite the accomplishment given his limited resources and the era he was in back in Persia where we are from. He did it for 48 years until the day he left this world in 1992.  My father grew up in the business and was only natural for him to continue following his dad’s footsteps. Between them, our family has been in the transportation industry for over 80 years. As we immigrated to Canada it didn’t take long for our family tradition to continue and keep on going. My father joined the trucking industry and began working as a driver and eventually becoming an owner operator for more than 20 years until him and I decided to start High Park International. To say that this company would ever exist without my father and grandfather is an understatement. 

Our Philosophy:

At High Park International, we pride ourselves on a straightforward philosophy built on three core principles:

01.

Driving Safe

Prioritizing safety for our drivers, cargo, and everyone on the road.

02.

Being Organized

Ensuring smooth, efficient operations with clear communication and precise scheduling.

03.

Competitive Pricing

Offering cost-effective solutions without compromising on service quality.

Where we are today

We are a trucking company based in Ontario, Canada. We service Canada and the USA with our focus on Reefer and Dry van loads. Our model is to pick up on time and deliver on time. To communicate along the way with all parties involved and updating everyone accordingly on everything.   Utilizing tracking systems and efficiently communicating with our drivers, we always know where your shipments are.  Getting a hold of us is easy. Whatever method of communication you choose we respond immediately. You call us and we answer right away. No confusing phone systems with lots of options. No answering machines. No waiting and being put on hold. A live person able to answer all your questions will answer every single time. No language barriers, no miscommunication. Call us Mon- Fri 6 am - 10 pm. Weekends and after hours please email and reserve phone calls only for emergencies. We are here for you either way. 24/7. That’s it. Bob’s your uncle.  

Our Mission

Our mission is to solve transportation industry problems, such as

  1.  Communication between shippers, receivers, carriers, and all involved parties.
  2.  Safety and Cargo protection.
  3.  Reducing transportation time and cost by strategically planning routes and travel times and creating a one stop scenario where all your logistics, transportation and administrative needs including border crossing and customs clearance are met. Therefore helping you, your company and your customers save money, and reduce your headaches. 

Our Vision

Our vision is to conquer the transportation industry as a whole in three different sectors. Trucking, Ocean and Air freight. Hence our company logo and consequently becoming a global leader creating jobs and business opportunities for our staff, partners, community, city, and economy. It is a matter of time 

Management team

John Jahan

Head of Safety and Fleet

With his Father being in the transportation industry for 48 years, it was only natural that he would follow his father’s footsteps and take over the family business. 

That he did for over 20 years. Lack of freedom and limited opportunities to further grow his business made him decide to move to Canada with the dream of providing a better future for his children. Shortly after immigrating he decided to join the trucking industry and has never looked back. Having been an owner operator and a business owner with a fleet of trucks, John is a crucial entity in this business as he oversees all driver activity, including their training, safety and compliance as well as the management and maintenance of our fleet. 

Pari Shahani

Executive Assistant

With a background in the hospitality industry Pari brings in a unique perspective when it comes to customer service and company culture. With the core belief that happy staff members take better care of customers and perform better as a result, she takes on the duty of an executive assistant to the managers in our company. With over 30 years experience she takes care of all internal administration and communication, as well as interdepartmental policy making and overseeing all staff scheduling and payroll. Nicknamed “ mom “ a day without Pari in the office is just not the same.  

Parisa Jahan

Head of Marketing

With 29 years experience in retail, automotive sales and real estate, she brings in valuable experience with advertising to the table. In her 5 years in the auto industry as a sales and marketing coordinator and over 10 years doing the same in real estate she was responsible for company visibility in all media platforms, from radio and newspaper to google, internet, social media and direct mail. Today as the head of marketing with us she develops and implements strategies to introduce High Park International to an array of companies and businesses and therefore creating opportunities by generating leads, coordinating meetings, proposing dedicated run scenarios and actively pursuing new business partners. 

Michael king

Managing Director

Started in the sales industry at the age of 14 by taking a door to door sales job. In his 26 year sales career he took on various roles in different companies ranging from sales representative, team leader, finance manager, to sales and general sales manager in fields such as telemarketing, retail sales and automotive franchises. After 19 years in the auto industry he decided to leave the dealership world and start a new venture with his father John. Having worked for manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda, GM, Chrysler, Acura, and Hyundai he brings in a corporate structure and management style with a philosophy that is often lacking in the trucking industry specifically designed to focus on results, efficiency and improving the bottom line. As the managing director he oversees all departments, primarily focusing on sales, generating revenue, establishing new relationships with business partners and growing the operation.