Westwood Cartage, Inc.

Our History

The Trans-Lease Group, Inc., a third generation operation, has been consistently in business for over 125 years, having been started by the late John J. McCarthy, Jr.’s grandfather, Joseph J. McCarthy, with horse and buggies delivering coal and ice to families and businesses in the Brockton and Easton areas of MA. The Trans-Lease Group, Inc. is the parent Company of Westwood Cartage, Inc.

Upon the death of his father, at age 14, John J. McCarthy, Sr. took over day to day operations of the business, turning it into American Transport Associates, the largest privately held trucking company in the US. He later sold a large portion of this Company In the early 60’s to Ryder Transportation, helping them become the force in trucking that they are today.

Over sixty years ago, Westwood Cartage, Inc. was established to handle both long and short haul, driver leasing, dedicated transportation and government contracts. John J. McCarthy. Jr, became the third generation as he took over the Company. Today, there are two divisions of Westwood Cartage … the Cranston, RI division handling long and short haul for many Fortune 500 companies and the Springfield, MA, division handling the Post Office contracts.

In July, 2009, John J. McCarthy, Jr. passed away suddenly. His spouse, Carol Gray McCarthy, immediately took over as Chairman/CEO, a role she still maintains. The Company was able to continue with business as usual, keeping the same loyal management, staff and clientele.

Today, Westwood Cartage, Inc. continues to grow to new heights while maintaining the same principles upon which it was founded over 125 years ago.

Postal Division

William Vershon, Vice President

The Postal Division operation based in Springfield, MA. It deploys 43 tractors and 20 trailers employing an estimated 125 drivers contracted to the USPS.

We operate to South Kearny and Newark, NJ; Manhattan and Queens, NY; and Wallingford, CT from Bangor, ME; Portland, ME; Springfield, MA; Boston, MA; Brockton, MA; North Reading, MA; and Burlington, VT.

Trucks are based in the Massachusetts cities of Springfield, Boston, Brockton, and North Reading as well as Portland, ME.

For more information, contact 413-733-1791 or email bvershon@transleasegroup.com.
Westwood Cartage Over the Road Division

The Westwood Cartage, Inc. over the road division is based in Cranston, RI at our 32 door terminal.

Employing 70 drivers and with 125 53′ air ride trailers, we service all 48 contiguous states.

Our primary truckload focus is on the area east of the Mississippi River.

Special services available:

Cross dock
Ramp deliveries
Blanket wrap

Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 6am to 5pm with 24 hour “on call” dispatch.

Call or email for truckload and heavy LTL quotes