Home > About Us > Our History

Our History

Our History

A reputation built on response-ability

Incorporated in 1971, RST has grown from a bulk trucking company to an innovative transportation solution provider by believing in our values: Pride, Customer Service, Integrity and Safety. RST is now a recognized leader in safe, efficient, tank and flatbed transportation service throughout Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Quebec and the eastern United States.

RST has over 200 trucks, with 6 operating divisions, 8 terminals and 2 transload facilities. The size of our fleet today and the diversity of products we can handle ensure that we are always ready to move when you are.

Over the years, we’ve built a strong reputation for response-ability serving major retail petroleum companies, major oil companies, road building and construction, large chemical producers, pulp and paper companies, cement producers and logistics providers. We believe in partnering with our customers by providing transportation solutions such as inventory management, storage and reload capabilities, Rail Car, Transloading and Emergency Response Services.

In recent years, we’ve made strategic acquisitions and partnerships with companies that help strengthen our capabilities including:

  • R.E. and J.E. Friars Limited, May 2005 – Atlantic Dry Bulk
  • Turner Petroleum, July 2006 – Ontario Petroleum
  • Kem Oil Ltd., October 2008 – Ontario Petroleum

RST is a proud member of the Irving Group of companies. J.D. Irving, Limited is a family owned company with over 125 years of service in forestry, oil and gas, wholesale/retail operations, shipbuilding and transportation services.

Get on the road to exceptional value - call us today at 1-800-463-8551 or email at sales@rsttransport.com.


J.D. Irving, Limited

J.D. Irving, Limited

J.D. Irving, Limited is a diverse family owned company with operations in Canada and the United States. For over 125 years, our focus has been on providing quality service and products to customers around the world. Dedicated to using the best practices to make the best products. Learn more about J.D. Irving, Limited.

Transport Services

Transport Services

RST has the rigorously trained people, disciplined processes, and advanced fleet technology to move your products safely and efficiently. It all adds up to outstanding value every step of the way. Find out how RST’s full range of transport services can benefit you.

Terminal Locations

Terminal Locations

RST’s head office is located in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, with terminals in Dartmouth, NS, Levis and Montreal, PQ, Innisfil, ON, Toronto, ON, and North York, ON. In addition, we have over 100 partnerships with aligned over the road carriers and rail/reload operations. Find out more about RST’s strategic locations.

At RST – pride, customer service, integrity and safety are values we live by.