Company Profile

Hillman's Transfer Limited located in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada was founded in the early 1900’s by E.J. Hillman. In the early beginnings of the company, E.J. utilized horse and wagon as the main mode of transportation, establishing a local market transporting dry goods from Sydney to Glace Bay. E.J. prided himself in providing impeccable service to his customers and worked many long hours to realize his business goals. As a result, he built a solid reputation for excellence in customer service and satisfaction. When E.J. retired, his son Harry took over the business until 1966, when tragically he was killed in a motor vehicle accident. Present day owner, Eddie Hillman, then took over the management of the company.

To this day, Eddie Hillman maintains the business practices and principals established through the hard work and determination of the three generations that preceded him. Always courteous and accommodating, Eddie is well-versed with regards to industry trends and developments and maintains a hands-on approach to management. Eddie has the belief that the customer is a vital key to company success and always stresses to employees the importance of treating them with courtesy and fairness. His personal contact with customers, staff, drivers, mechanics and dispatchers guarantees a job well-executed with on-time delivery to all points in Canada and the United States.

Over the generations, Hillman's Transfer has experienced tremendous growth and has celebrated many achievements. A pivotal moment for the company occurred during the mid 1970's, when market demands directed Hillman’s to take the business to the next level. The company expanded its fleet of trucks, adding temperature-controlled refrigeration units to transport perishable goods. Today, Hillman’s Transport is one of Cape Breton’s strongest success stories, employing over sixty people and transporting perishable and non-perishable goods across the Maritimes, central Canada and eastern US.