HI-WAY 9 Group of companies

What HI-WAY 9 Group of companies does

HI-WAY 9 Group of Companies is a privately held Western Canadian transportation and logistics platform, founded in 1969 in Alberta by John H. Kohut and currently operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mullen Group Ltd. The company provides less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload freight services to 450+ communities across Alberta and British Columbia, operating through three coordinated divisions: Hi-Way 9 Express Ltd. (core expedited dry, heated, and refrigerated LTL and truckload, with overnight and same-day options), Deck-Way (specialized flat-deck LTL and truckload with 23'-53' flat decks, Super B trains, and drop decks), and Streamline Logistics (courier, final-mile, and white-glove delivery in Calgary, Edmonton, and the Kootenay, BC area). Customer-facing technology is limited to a real-time shipment tracking system, a PRO bill tracker, and the My-Way 9 customer portal (hosted on webmti), with no mobile app, public API, or disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

The business is monetized through transaction-based freight fees with quote-based pricing and a publicly disclosed fuel surcharge (tiered by shipment weight). Go-to-market is sales-led, B2B, and regional: customers request quotes and schedule pickups through the website, toll-free numbers, or direct email, and can self-serve through the My-Way 9 portal. The customer base is a mix of local and regional SMBs, mid-market regional companies, international brands requiring Western Canadian distribution, and produce/grocory/flower suppliers requiring heated or refrigerated capacity. Hi-Way 9 holds EPA SmartWay, Alberta Safety Fitness Certificate of Operating Authority, and Partners in Injury Reduction certifications, and is headquartered at 711 Elgin Close, Drumheller, Alberta, with warehouse and courier operations in Calgary, Edmonton, and the Kootenay region. The most recent material event is the April 22, 2025 launch of a fully redesigned website; no revenue, headcount, or financial figures are disclosed.

Name

HI-WAY 9 Group of companies

Legal name

Hi-Way 9 Express Ltd.

Website

https://hi-way9.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HI-WAY 9 Group of Companies is a Western Canadian LTL, truckload, flat-deck, courier, and white-glove freight carrier serving 450+ communities across Alberta and British Columbia, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mullen Group Ltd. through Hi-Way 9 Express, Deck-Way, and Streamline Logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (49221), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Transportation Services (4700), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

LTL Flatbed / Open-Deck & Over-Dimensional LTL Carriers (TLADAEAM)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Less-than-truckload shipping
• Flat deck trucking
• White glove delivery
• Warehousing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Drumheller

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LTL & Truckload Freight Services: Less-than-truckload and full truckload transportation services serving 450+ communities across Alberta and British Columbia. Services include dry, heated, and refrigerated freight handling including mail items, produce, groceries, flowers, and retail supplies.
2. Flat Deck Transportation: Specialized flat deck services through Deck-Way division offering LTL and truckload flat deck solutions with various equipment types including 23'-53' flat decks, tandem/tri-axle, Super B trains, and single/double drop decks.
3. Courier & White Glove Services: Express final mile and white glove delivery services across Central/Southern Alberta and Kootenay, BC area. Includes personalized services with dunnage removal, assembly, and residential/commercial unit delivery through Streamline Logistics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HI-WAY 9 Group of Companies provides freight transportation, trucking, warehousing, logistics and distribution services across Western Canada through three operating divisions: Hi-Way 9 Express Ltd. (LTL and truckload expedited dry and heated freight), Deck-Way (flat deck LTL and truckload services with specialized equipment), and Streamline Logistics (courier and white glove final mile delivery). The company serves 450+ communities across Alberta and British Columbia with overnight, same-day, and time-critical shipping, supported by a hub-and-spoke distribution network and real-time shipment tracking.

Product overview

HI-WAY 9 Group of Companies operates a multi-divisional transportation and logistics platform serving Western Canada. The company consists of four distinct divisions: Hi-Way 9 Express Ltd. (core LTL and truckload services), Streamline Logistics (white glove and custom distribution), Deck-Way (flat deck transportation), and Courier Services. These divisions work together to provide comprehensive freight solutions from dry van and heated trailer transport to specialized flat deck and final-mile delivery, covering 450+ communities across Alberta and British Columbia. The company also offers customer-facing digital tools including a web-based tracking system and My-Way 9 online portal for order management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Streamline Logistics: Custom distribution and white glove services across Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta regions
• Deck-Way
• Streamline Logistics (White Glove)

Products and services

• Hi-Way 9 Express Ltd. (LTL & Truckload Services) Expedited dry and heated LTL (less-than-truckload) and full truckload freight services serving 450+ communities across Alberta and British Columbia, with overnight and same-day delivery options. Handles dry, heated, and refrigerated freight including mail items, produce, groceries, flowers, and retail supplies.
• Streamline Logistics (Courier & White Glove Services) Custom distribution and white glove final mile delivery services across Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta regions, and the Kootenay, BC area. Offers personalized delivery to recipient's doorstep with extra assistance including dunnage removal, assembly, and special delivery time accommodation. Includes full-service warehousing facilities and courier fleet supporting overnight and same-day service times.
• Deck-Way (Flat Deck Services) Specialized flat deck transportation services throughout Alberta and British Columbia offering LTL and truckload flat deck options. Equipment includes 23'-53' flat decks, tandem axle, tri-axle, Super B trains, and single/double drop decks for shipments not suitable for dry vans. Combines hybrid local cartage and direct linehaul services.
• My-Way 9 Customer Portal Online self-service customer portal for accessing complete order details, tracking shipments in real-time, and managing freight logistics accounts for Hi-Way 9 customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily overnight services to Central/Southern Alberta with deliveries by 8am
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dacota Freight ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic acquisition of Dacota Freight Service enabled Hi-Way 9 to establish full-service warehousing facilities and courier fleet in Central/Southern Alberta and Kootenay, BC area to meet final mile requirements of loyal customers.
• Deck-Way (Internal Division)coreOthersDeck-Way service division provides specialized flat deck LTL and truckload services through hybrid local cartage and direct linehaul operations. Equipment includes 23'-53' flat decks, tandem/tri-axle, Super B trains, and single/double drop decks.
• Streamline LogisticscoreOthersStreamline Logistics provides custom distribution and white glove services across Calgary and Edmonton regions. Specialists deliver directly to recipient's doorstep with extra assistance including dunnage removal, assembly, and special delivery time accommodation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manitoulin Transport: Canadian transportation and logistics company offering LTL, TL, and specialized freight across Canada. Comparable mid-market regional LTL/TL carrier with similar customer profile.
• Day & Ross: Canadian LTL and truckload carrier operating across Canada, part of TFI International. Direct competitor to Hi-Way 9's LTL/truckload business across similar mid-market and enterprise customer segments.
• Rosenau Transport: Western Canada-based LTL and logistics provider serving Alberta and British Columbia. Most direct geographic peer given overlapping service territory and similar LTL specialization.
• ATS Healthcare: Canadian courier, logistics, and healthcare distribution company. Comparable final-mile courier and time-sensitive delivery services with Canadian footprint.
• Fastfrate Group: Canadian transportation and logistics company specializing in LTL, TL, intermodal, and warehousing. Comparable mid-market carrier with similar service mix.

Others

• Canada Post: Crown corporation providing postal and parcel delivery across Canada. Adjacent ecosystem participant in mail/package delivery serving overlapping SMB and enterprise customers.

Broad incumbents

• Purolator: Canada's leading integrated freight and parcel solutions provider. Comparable in courier, final-mile, and time-sensitive delivery services with national footprint.
• Mullen Group Ltd. Publicly traded parent company of Hi-Way 9 with diverse portfolio of trucking, logistics, oilfield, and specialized services subsidiaries across North America.
• FedEx Freight Canada: LTL freight carrier serving Canadian and U.S. markets as part of FedEx. Comparable LTL/truckload service offering with national/international network advantage.
• TForce Freight: LTL carrier and subsidiary of TFI International, operating across North America with significant Canadian LTL presence. Larger scale competitor with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hi-way-9

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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