After many years of struggling, Provincial Transport Services has established itself as a premium trucking, freight and logistics company. Our commitment to our customers is unparalleled. Our service is top notch.

Provincial’s story is that of a grateful family, immigrating to Canada and immediately starting to work hard and build for their future. John and Teresa Curry and their eight children came to Ontario from Ireland in 1968 and lived for many years in a three-bedroom townhouse. While the older children looked after their younger siblings, both parents worked at Charterways. John worked long hours, often seven days a week, starting as a bus washer and soon earning promotions to dispatcher and driver.

In 1975, John was offered a position as a manager at Checker Cab, London's largest cab company at the time. Shortly thereafter, he founded his own company, Curry Transit, which provided limousine service to and from the airport and for special occasions. As the children grew, they helped out in various ways but eventually pursued their own careers, making marks in their chosen fields.

In the early 1980's, John branched out again, starting to ship freight, initially for just one manufacturing client. He changed the company name to Provincial and drove a cube van between London and Exeter to begin with. It wasn’t long before clients asked him to deliver larger shipments over longer distances. He purchased a larger truck and soon hired a second driver. Business was steady, if not booming.

At this point his children began coming back to the business, often leaving successful careers to join their family in his enterprise. Daughter Evelyn left an insurance company and began helping with dispatch and other work. Son Paul left his insurance sales position to help as well.

The late 1980's were difficult times for many trucking companies, Provincial included. Banks did not like the company’s prospects and refused further loans. The Curry home was fully mortgaged and business was slow. The deregulation of trucking industry introduced perils and opportunities, and Paul headed south, determined to turn new rules into an advantage for the firm. He drove a truck during the night and pitched the company’s services during the day. Evelyn anchored the office, and John drove another truck while worrying about the future of his company and his family.

It was during these dark days that the company learned the value of customer service above all else. Desperate to succeed, Provincial quickly developed a reputation as a shipper that would do anything to make its customers happy: answering calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or driving on Christmas day to ensure goods arrived on time.

Business started to pick up in 1990, and more of John's children joined the business. Daughters Ann and Lilian, along with son John Jr. came aboard and freed up Paul to travel throughout the U.S., aggressively seeking business. Financing was still a struggle and several family members racked up significant personal debt to get through.

The 1990's have been an unqualified success for Provincial. The hard work and sweat created a foundation on which the company now operates, with offices in Detroit and Tampa as well as the head office in London, Ontario.

Today, the company manages logistics for numerous large manufacturers, including Ford, Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Engine Co., and Walker Manufacturing. From modest beginnings, Provincial Transport Services grew to become a force in the freight and logistics business. But it wasn’t always easy getting there.

Company profile 1999

Today…

Provincial has expanded to a new terminal that directly accesses one of the busiest highways for freight movement in the world. It has locations in both Canada and the United States, including Peoria Illinois, and of course, our headquarters in London Ontario Canada.

We are proud to be part of the logistics network for many Fortune 500 companies and to win awards year after year. With great anticipation, Provincial looks forward not only to serve our customers but also the communities we live in.