Davis Cartage Co
It all started in 1932 when a young Maurice Davis ventured off the family farm in Michigan’s Thumb Region to start what would eventually become Davis Cartage Co. Fresh out of high school with a generous $700.00 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 was able to quickly pay off his loan and expand his business by purchasing Semi Trucks and Trailers. In 1941, Davis Cartage Co. was incorporated, and expanded to a larger nearby facility in Saginaw-Michigan. Auto Parts, Retail Goods, and Agricultural Commodities soon fueled the growth of Davis Cartage, and we are proud to still work with the same business partners that 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. maintains the same diversification principles that were established by our founder in 1941. Principles that help us maintain a financially sound company that is a recognized leader in safety and service excellence. Much in our world has changed since a young Maurice Davis hauled that 1st load of sugar beets in his Chevy truck, but little has changed in our mission of providing timely best in class solutions to address your transportation and distribution needs.
As consumers continue to demand wider variety and faster solutions, we will continue to listen and build our service offerings to meet those needs.
Davis Logistics provides complete supply chain solutions by utilizing our assets in conjunction with our strategic partner assets for seamless delivery. We can accommodate anything from transactional business to designing complete engineered solutions. Our Logistics Team welcomes the opportunity to discuss your logistics challenges and assist you with your next shipment.
Davis Cartage Co. provides transportation services within Michigan & the Great Lakes Region. Established in 1941, Davis Cartage Co. is one of the oldest privately owned trucking companies still operating in Michigan. Our Service Centers are strategically located in lower Michigan to provide quick access to the Midwest and Canada. Our professional drivers are often recognized for their commitment to safety, and we are proud to boast that we are home to the 2020 MTA Truck Driver of the Year. Our valued customers recognize the Davis Team as a consistent and reliable partner to move their shipments on-time and intact. We are your one-stop multi modal solution provider! We will move your small carton across the globe, or your large 100,000 lb. shipment across the state.
SIMPLIFIED SOLUTIONS
ENGINEERED TO MEET YOUR STORAGE
& DISTRIBUTION NEEDS
Our solutions allow you to focus on your core manufacturing, engineering, and sales initiatives. Let us handle your storage and distribution needs at our strategically located distribution centers.
Our distribution centers provide you access to our assets as an extension of your business. With over 550,000 square feet of food grade distribution space, our 3PL warehouse solutions can support your long-term or short-term logistics projects.
What should I do with my jewelry and other valuable items?
Items of extraordinary value such as jewelry, money, antiques, and stamp collections
can be included in your shipment, provided that you notify your local moving representative
of these items before packing and moving day. It is strongly recommended that you carry
irreplaceable and expensive articles with you, or make alternate arrangements for their
transport.
In the moving industry, items worth more than $100 per pound are considered to be articles
of "extraordinary value.” To be assured that a claim involving these articles is not limited
to minimal liability, complete and sign your mover's high-value inventory form.
Also, be sure to sign the "Extraordinary Value Article Declaration" box, if applicable, on
your Bill of Lading.
Each mover has a slightly different procedure to follow as it relates to high-value items.
Ask your relocation specialist to provide you with an explanation of their company's process.
This is a confusing (but important) task, so be sure that you clearly understand the rules
prior to load day.
How do I prepare my appliances for moving?
Appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators must be disconnected, and the washer
must have a stabilizer installed. Again, your estimator can help you understand how these
items are properly serviced. All local moving companies have business relationships with
local service providers that handle this type of service, however full service moving
companies and national moving companies will also be able to provide all of the moving
services you require. Be sure you know who your mover will be using, as you will need to let
these people into your home to provide the service.
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