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Dawson Group at the 2024 Pride Parade in Kamloops, British Columbia

At Dawson Group, community is at the heart of everything we do. Across all our companies—Dawson Civil, Dawson Construction, Dawson Road Maintenance, Dawson Idealease, andDawson International Truck Centres— we are committed to creating lasting connections and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Whether we’re working on large-scale infrastructure projects, partnering with local organizations, or celebrating the hard work and dedication of our employees, we’re focused on fostering strong relationships with First Nations and the communities we serve throughout British Columbia.

We believe in the power of community, and that’s why we actively support initiatives that uplift and enrich the lives of those around us. From volunteering at sponsored events to donating time and resources to local causes, our teams are dedicated to building more than just infrastructure in British Columbia—they’re building stronger, more vibrant communities.

On this page, you’ll find updates on our latest projects, community initiatives, team achievements, and real-life examples of how our teams demonstrate our core values every day. Supporting non-profit events, championing safety, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainability in the workplace—each story reflects the positive impact Dawson Group is making. Together, we’re creating a better tomorrow—one project, one initiative, and one connection at a time.

Allan MacLaren played a key role in the growth of Dawson International Truck Centres

It took someone with a knack for relationship building, a desire for improvement and a wealth of knowledge with International Trucks to elevate the IRL International Truck Centres brand. Allan MacLaren’s career with IRL International Truck Centres, now known as Dawson Inter

Les Hubscher has delivered more than three decades of excellent customer service for Dawson International Truck Centres

Over the past 33 years, Les Hubscher has played an integral role with our Dawson International Truck Centres (DITC) Vernon location (and eventually all locations), balancing the need to support our customers and finding value for our company’s warranty coverages at the same ti

Ben Kazakoff’s leadership propels several of Dawson’s construction projects

Ben Kazakoff’s work through the 80s and deep into the new millennium paved the way for the next generation of highway travellers and other Dawson Construction employees. Construction work ran in the family prior to Kazakoff joining Dawson. Ben’s father, Mike and his broth

Dawson Group aims to make workplaces safer with new silica dust testing

Breath in, breath out – something we constantly subconsciously do and might take for granted. The simple act of breathing is now becoming safer thanks to some new research that Dawson Group’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) team is performing. Silica dust: an invisib