Manitoulin Group of Companies is a 100% Canadian-owned, privately held family business providing freight transportation and logistics services across Canada and into the United States. Founded in 1960 when Doug Smith acquired Hills Transport in Gore Bay, Ontario - a small-town trucking operation - the company has grown over six decades into one of North America's largest transportation networks.
The group operates more than 85 terminals across Canada and provides access to over 300 U.S. service centers, enabling coast-to-coast and cross-border freight movement for businesses of varying scales. Its service offering spans trucking, freight shipping, and supply chain logistics, supported by advanced tracking and logistics systems designed to improve operational efficiency.
Growth has been driven by a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, while the company's structure has remained privately held throughout. Core operational priorities include customer satisfaction, on-time and safe delivery, and what the company describes as a commitment to operational excellence.
Beyond transportation, Manitoulin Group engages in philanthropy and sustainability initiatives as part of its broader community commitments. The company traces its founding principles back to its small-town Ontario origins and describes those values as central to how it continues to operate today.