Mackie Moving Systems Corporation acquired by Canada Cartage

OSHAWA (ONTARIO),  June 14, 2022 – Mackie Moving Systems is pleased to announce the company has been acquired by Canada Cartage effective June 14th, 2022.

“For five generations and over 94 years, our family has proudly offered quality, diverse service offerings to our clients across Canada and the United States. Over the course of 10 decades we have been extremely fortunate to have formed long-standing partnerships with our customers, employees and drivers – all instrumental to the growth of our business” stated Scott Mackie, CEO of Mackie Moving Systems.

Canada Cartage was founded in 1914 and offers customers a range of transportation and logistics services. “With a stellar reputation for delivering excellent customer service, we feel very confident our customers will continue to receive the same type of service for years to come” cited Norm Mackie, Chairman of Mackie. “Their resource base and cultural fit were very important factors in our decision.”

Norm and Scott Mackie will continue to be actively engaged in the operation of the business along with employees, drivers and contractors. The business will continue to operate under the Mackie Moving Systems brand.

“We are excited about the acquisition of Mackie Moving Systems and look forward to helping their team to grow throughout Canada and the United States.”, said Canada Cartage President & CEO Jeff Lindsay.  “Mackie has a very solid customer base, many long-term staff and drivers, and an outstanding safety and service record.  We’re confident that our combined services will help both their customers, and ours, to enjoy enhanced transportation and logistics solutions”.

About Canada Cartage

Founded in 1914, Canada Cartage group of companies is one of the country’s largest transportation and logistics providers. Under the brand names of Canada Cartage, CCLS, Stalco, Kore Logistics, and Speedee Transportation, they provide dedicated contract transportation, general freight, managed transportation services, fulfillment and distribution, and home delivery services. The company has over 3,500 employees at locations across the country.  For more information, visit www.canadacartage.com

About Mackie Moving Systems

Established in 1928, Mackie Moving Systems is an Atlas Van Lines agent and the operating company for CRST Specialized Transportation in Canada. Mackie provides first and final mile delivery solutions, home delivery, household goods moving, and warehousing and distribution services on a national scale. For more information visit www.mackiegroup.com