Stock Transportation, the Canadian arm of North American school bus contractor National Express Corporation, announced it acquired 23 routes and 30 drivers in purchasing the student transportation division of McLellan Transportation Co., Ltd.
McLellan operates out of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, and has been in business since 1923.
“We are pleased to have Stock Transportation take over the business from us, they are professionals in our industry and our drivers and students will be in good hands.” said Andy Wright owner of McLellan Transportation.
For now, the McLellan buses will continue to operate under the McLellan name. However, Stock added in a statement that parents will eventually see Stock Transportation buses driving their children to and from school. The acquired McLellan division will operate out of its existing bus facility, which will be led by Stock General Manager Luc Charlebois and Regional Manager Greg Shand.
Kim Worster, Stock Transportation’s chief operating officer, said the acquisition was a “great fit,” as Stock already services McLellan customers Grande Rivieres Board and the Tri-Board.
“We welcome the McLellan employees and look forward to providing the families they serve with the same safe, reliable student transportation for which Stock is known,” she added.
National Express Corp. also operates Durham School Services in the U.S.
