Highlight Motor Group

About Highlight Motor Group

Highlight Motor Group Inc. operates as a North American transportation and distribution company, providing logistics services across Canada and the United States. The company was founded in 2007 by Kirk Kalinitchenko, who serves as the President and CEO. Mr. Kalinitchenko's journey began at the age of 25 as a driver and owner-operator of a single truck. His direct experience in the field for four years fueled his vision to build a transportation company focused on service, style, and reliability, aiming to improve upon the shortcomings he had observed in the industry.

The company's business model is centered on offering a comprehensive suite of transportation, warehousing, and distribution solutions. This includes Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and full truckload services, with specializations in temperature-controlled and hazardous material transport. Revenue is generated by providing these freight services to a diverse client base, with no single customer accounting for more than 6.5% of its revenue, indicating a well-distributed client portfolio. The company has demonstrated significant growth, repeatedly ranking among Canada's fastest-growing companies. A major milestone was securing a C$55 million minority stake investment from private equity firm Crédit Mutuel Equity in 2020 to accelerate its North American expansion.

Highlight Motor Group manages an extensive asset base, including a fleet of over 2,000 pieces of equipment and multiple state-of-the-art facilities with over 350,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space. These facilities, located in key hubs like Toronto, New Jersey, Chicago, and Los Angeles, offer services such as short and long-term storage, cross-docking, and local cartage. The company provides specialized transport options like expedited services with tailgates for curbside deliveries and is a Hazmat certified carrier. A core part of their strategy involves a "transportation-in-style" philosophy, which emphasizes nicely branded, clean equipment and uniformed drivers focused on customer service.