Trimac expands specialized services
Trimac Transportation recently acquired Searcy Trucking, an open-deck and heavy-haul carrier based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The acquisition strengthens Trimac’s growing position in flat deck, LTL, and specialized services across Western Canada and the U.S. Midwest, Trimac reported.
Founded in 1969, Searcy has grown into one of the largest open-deck carriers in the region. Its fleet of more than 120 trucks and 170 trailers supports multiple industries, including construction, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing. In addition to transportation, Searcy offers transloading, warehousing, and distribution through its Universal Reload division.
“Searcy Trucking has built a strong reputation in the market and we are excited to welcome them into the Trimac family,” Matt Faure, Trimac president and CEO, said in a news release. “Searcy’s reputation for safe operations, integrity, and specialized expertise aligns with our core values: live safety, do the right thing, and rise to the challenge. By combining strengths, we are creating even more value for customers and expanding what is possible for our teams across North America.”
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Searcy brings several specialized capabilities to Trimac. Its Universal Reload division, based in Winnipeg, provides transloading and warehousing services with 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor storage and direct rail access. It also operates a logistics division offering transportation management and both heated- and dry-storage options. Searcy owns one of the largest private fleets of removable gooseneck trailers in Western Canada, including up to nine-axle configurations that allow it to handle oversized, complex freight. The company has received multiple industry safety awards and maintains top-tier safety ratings from both Canadian and U.S. regulators.
The company will retain the Searcy name and continue operations from its locations in Winnipeg and Altona, Trimac said. The leadership team will remain in place to ensure continuity for employees, customers, and partners.
“For more than 50 years, our team at Searcy has built something we’re proud of. Strong relationships, a reputation for quality and a culture where people matter,” said Norm Blagden, Searcy president. “Becoming part of Trimac allows us to carry that legacy forward with a partner who respects where we’ve come from and shares a vision for where we’re going. This is the right next step for our employees, our customers, and the future of specialized transportation.”
This acquisition follows Trimac’s recent purchase of Watt & Stewart and continues the tank truck company’s focus on building a leading platform in flat-deck and heavy-haul transportation.