It all started in 1932 when a young Maurice Davis ventured off the family farm in Michigan’s Thumb Region to establish what would eventually become Davis Cartage Co. Fresh out of high school and with a generous $700 loan from his grandfather, Maurice purchased a Chevy truck and began hauling sugar beets from the farm to a nearby sugar mill.
As success came early for Maurice, he quickly paid off his loan and expanded his business by purchasing semi-trucks and trailers. In 1941, Davis Cartage Co. was incorporated and moved to a larger facility in Saginaw, Michigan. The growth of Davis Cartage was fueled by the transportation of auto parts, retail goods, and agricultural commodities. We are proud to continue working with the same business partners who were the foundation of our beginnings.
Over the decades, our business has transitioned ownership from family members to the current members of our executive management team. We currently maintain corporate offices in Corunna, Michigan, with additional service centers at various locations in lower Michigan.
With over 100 team members, Davis Cartage Co. upholds the diversification principles established by our founder in 1941. These principles have enabled us to maintain a financially sound company that is recognized as a leader in safety and service excellence. While much has changed since Maurice Davis hauled his first load of sugar beets in a Chevy truck, our mission remains steadfast: to provide timely, best-in-class solutions for your transportation and distribution needs.
As consumers continue to demand a wider variety and faster solutions, we will continue to listen and expand our service offerings to meet those needs.
