What McCollister's Transportation Group, Inc. does

McCollister's Transportation Group, Inc. (legal entity: McCollister's Global Services, Inc.) is a family-owned, privately held, asset-based transportation and logistics company founded in 1945 in Burlington, New Jersey. The company operates 15 US locations with 1.8 million square feet of warehouse capacity and a self-owned fleet, providing integrated transportation, warehousing, logistics brokerage, and specialized installation services. Its go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, with dedicated account management and a direct sales motion supplemented by the UniGroup/United Van Lines/Mayflower Transit van line network of 500+ agents spanning the US and Canada.

The company's revenue model spans five streams: transportation services (FTL, LTL, expedited, temperature-controlled, intermodal, over-dimensional, auto transport, air cargo), warehousing and storage (WMS-tracked, cross-docking, fulfillment), freight brokerage through a vetted 3PL carrier network, installation services (fitness equipment, ATMs, data centers), and heavy haul/specialized transport for aerospace and medical cargo. All pricing is customized and quote-based, with billing options including COD, prepaid, and National Account 30-day terms. Customer concentration is spread across aerospace, aviation, automotive (including the Horseless Carriage Carriers subsidiary acquired in 2022), finance/banking, fitness (via McCollister's Fitness Systems, claimed as the largest fitness installation team in the US), technical services/data centers (via McCollister's Technical Services subsidiary), and commercial/residential relocation.

The technology platform combines third-party tools—Samsara for GPS fleet monitoring, SkyBitz for satellite asset tracking, a WMS for inventory, and EDI for invoicing—into a "control-tower" operational model providing real-time visibility, single-point-of-contact accountability, and proactive shipment updates. Certifications include ISO 13485 (medical devices), ISO 14001 (environmental), EPA SmartWay, BBB A+, and WCAG 2.2 website compliance. Disclosed operational metrics include a 98.8% on-time delivery rate, a 0.15% claims ratio, 222,222,222 cumulative fleet miles, and 18% year-over-year supply chain emissions reduction. Recent strategic moves include the September 2022 acquisition of Horseless Carriage Carriers, October 2022 automotive retailer technology enhancements, the February 2025 acquisition of A-Mrazek Moving Systems, and an Orlando, Florida facility opening targeting aerospace and advanced manufacturing logistics. The company is led by CEO Ray Conlin and Chairman Daniel H. McCollister II, remaining under McCollister family control with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or public ownership.

Name

McCollister's Transportation Group, Inc.

Legal name

McCollister's Global Services, Inc.

Website

https://mccollisters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

McCollister's is a family-owned, asset-based US transportation and logistics company founded in 1945, operating 15 locations and 1.8M square feet of warehouse capacity to deliver specialized transportation, warehousing, installation, and freight brokerage services to enterprise clients across aerospace, automotive, finance, fitness, and technical verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking (4841), Warehousing and Storage (493), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Value / Fragile Bulky Goods Delivery (Art, antiques, pianos) (TLAAAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM), Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Transport (RVs, Trucks, Buses) (HSAKAFAH), Truck & Trailer Parking/Storage Yards (TLALAKAB)

Keywords

• Specialized freight transportation
• Asset-based logistics services
• Warehouse storage solutions
• Final mile delivery
• Industrial installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Revenue from moving freight via owned fleet and contracted carriers, including FTL, LTL, expedited, dry van, temperature-controlled, intermodal, over-dimensional, air cargo, and enclosed/ open auto transport services.
2. Warehousing & Storage: Revenue from providing secure warehouse storage, inventory management, cross-docking, fulfillment, and distribution services across 1.8 million square feet of capacity.
3. Freight Brokerage: Logistics services coordinating transportation through a vetted 3PL carrier network to extend geographic reach and capacity flexibility.
4. Installation Services: On-site installation services for fitness equipment, banking/retail ATM systems, data centers, and technical services including rigging, assembly, and calibration.
5. Heavy Haul & Specialized Transport: Over-dimensional and heavy-haul freight transport for aerospace, medical, and mission-critical cargo requiring specialized equipment and routing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Asset-based transportation, warehousing, logistics, and installation services for high-value, time-sensitive, and mission-critical shipments across aerospace, automotive, aviation, fitness, finance/banking, and technical services industries. The company operates a nationwide fleet of company-owned trucks and 1.8 million square feet of warehouse space across 15 US locations, with specialized divisions including McCollister's Fitness Systems and McCollister's Technical Services (MTS).

Product overview

McCollister's Transportation Group is a family-owned, asset-based transportation and logistics company offering a unified platform of integrated services. The core portfolio includes Transportation, Warehousing, Logistics, and Installation services, supported by specialized divisions: McCollister's Technical Services (MTS) for data center projects, and McCollister's Fitness Solutions for fitness equipment installation. The company operates 15 locations with 1.8 million square feet of warehouse capacity, providing specialized handling for aerospace, auto transport, aviation, commercial and residential relocation, finance/banking equipment, and medical devices. Services range from standard FTL/LTL freight to white-glove final-mile delivery, heavy haul, and mission-critical logistics for high-value cargo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• McCollister's Technical Services (MTS): The IT professional services division providing data center relocation, physical migration, consolidation, decommissioning, secure data destruction, cabling services, and IT asset disposition (ITAD).
• McCollister's Fitness Systems

Products and services

• Asset-Based Transportation Services Nationwide transportation using company-owned trucks and trailers for high-value, time-sensitive, and mission-critical freight across industries including aerospace, automotive, aviation, fitness, finance/banking, and technical services.
• Warehousing and Distribution Services 1.8 million square feet of warehouse space across 15 US locations providing storage, inventory management, and distribution services via the company's Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Installation Services Specialized installation services for fitness equipment, technical equipment, medical devices, and other complex equipment requiring expert assembly and setup at the customer's site.
• McCollister's Fitness Solutions Specialized division providing logistics, transportation, warehousing, and installation services for fitness equipment manufacturers and commercial fitness facilities.
• McCollister's Technical Services (MTS) Specialized division providing high-touch technical logistics, installation, and project management for data centers, medical devices, solar equipment, and other technology products.
• Final-Mile & White-Glove Delivery Premium delivery service for high-value items requiring specialized handling, inside placement, debris removal, and customer experience focus.
• Specialized Auto Transport Vehicle transportation services offering Platinum, Gold, and Silver package tiers for individuals and businesses, including enclosed and open transport.
• Commercial Relocation Services Office and corporate relocation services for businesses relocating their facilities, equipment, and operations.
• Residential Relocation Services Household goods moving services for individuals and families, operated through the UniGroup van line network.
• Variable-Cost / 3PL Brokerage Capacity Vetted third-party logistics (3PL) carrier network providing variable-cost, on-demand capacity to supplement the company's asset-based fleet for peak demand and specialized projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.8% on-time delivery rate across complex, high-value logistics operations
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• UniGroup, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniGroup, Inc. is the parent company of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, two of the nation's leading van line brands. McCollister's affiliation with UniGroup strengthens its national network while maintaining personalized service and operational accountability. McCollister's Chairman, Daniel H. McCollister II, serves on UniGroup's board, and H. Daniel McCollister previously served as Chairman of UniGroup.
• United Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Van Lines is one of the nation's most recognized moving brands and part of the UniGroup network. McCollister's became a United Van Lines agent in 1950 and became a stockholder in 1953, enabling the company to establish a nationwide service network while maintaining strong regional execution.
• Mayflower TransitsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMayflower Transit is a national van line brand under UniGroup. McCollister's affiliation with Mayflower Transit extends its national service reach as part of the broader UniGroup network.
• Vetted 3PL Carrier PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcCollister's operates a network of carefully vetted third-party logistics (3PL) carrier partners that haul on its behalf. These businesses undergo thorough vetting including verification of appropriate insurance coverage, DOT compliance, and internal best practices. They exhibit the same dedication, values, and commitment to excellence as McCollister's internal asset-based fleet.
• 500+ Agent NetworksecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrough its UniGroup affiliation, McCollister's supports coordinated services across the United States and Canada via a network of 500+ agents and 300+ partner agents. These agents enable McCollister's to extend its geographic footprint and serve customers nationally.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Global freight forwarder specializing in high-value, complex shipments across aerospace, medical, and technology verticals. Directly comparable niche focus on mission-critical freight and specialized handling.
• Estes Express Lines: Family-owned asset-based LTL carrier with warehousing and logistics services. Similar family-ownership structure, asset-heavy model, and focus on US domestic freight with multi-vertical customer base.
• ArcBest: Asset-based LTL carrier with integrated logistics solutions including warehousing and final-mile services. Comparable in offering asset-based transportation with adjacent supply chain services and serving enterprise customers with specialized requirements.
• NFI Industries: Family-owned, asset-based integrated logistics provider with dedicated transportation, warehousing, and brokerage. Highly comparable business model to McCollister's with similar family-ownership heritage, owned fleet, and multi-vertical specialization across US operations.

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Large publicly traded LTL and transportation provider with significant North American footprint. Overlaps with McCollister's in LTL, last-mile, and warehousing but operates at materially larger scale with broader portfolio.
• Schneider National: Large asset-based trucking, intermodal, and logistics company. Comparable in owning fleet and serving enterprise supply chains but with significantly larger scale and more diversified freight mix.
• C.H. Robinson: Largest North American freight brokerage with managed services and global forwarding. Comparable in arranging transportation for shippers and offering supply chain services but operates asset-light vs. McCollister's asset-based model.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Diversified publicly traded transportation and logistics provider with dedicated, intermodal, LTL, and final-mile services. Comparable to McCollister's specialized freight offerings but at significantly larger scale and broader service breadth.

Emerging players

• Craters & Freighters: Specialty packaging, crating, and shipping company focused on high-value, fragile, and oversized items. Comparable niche focus on white-glove handling of high-value/fragile cargo for enterprise and B2B customers.

Others

• UniGroup: Parent company of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit and McCollister's network partner. Directly connected through McCollister's long-standing affiliation and family board representation; also a peer in residential/commercial moving services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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