Manitoulin Group of Companies has acquired Martin Roy Transport (MRT), strengthening its presence and operations across Northern Quebec and Ontario. The deal took effect July 18.

“We are delighted to welcome Martin Roy and the entire MRT team to the Manitoulin Group,” Jeff King, president of Manitoulin Transport, said in a news release. “With a comparable terminal network footprint in many locations, there are significant opportunities to enhance our service in this important market. We look forward to collaborating with the MRT team in the coming months.”

Founded in 1988 by Martin Roy and his mother, Claire, MRT specializes in short- and long-haul freight movement across Canada and the U.S. It is headquartered in Rouyn-Noranda, Que., operates terminals in Val-d’Or, Dorval, Timmins, Mississauga, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, and Thunder Bay. The company provides both less-than-truckload and full truckload services, and has built a reputation serving industries that align with Manitoulin’s customer base, according to the release.

Martin Roy, president of MRT, said the acquisition marks an “exciting new chapter” for the company. “Our companies share the same values on hard work and integrity, and we are confident this partnership will benefit our customers,” he said.

This latest acquisition continues Manitoulin’s expansion strategy. The company says the move will improve operational efficiency while offering more flexible services for customers across both networks.