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Company History
A Brief Look at One of Canada's Oldest Movers
Proudly Serving Canada Since 1922
Since 1922, the O'Donnell family has provided high value relocation and storage services with an unprecedented focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement. Customer satisfaction is an essential component of King's ongoing success. These days, the entire King's team understands that only a total commitment to customers and excellence will enable the company to grow and prosper.
1910
William "Willy" O'Donnell arrives by ship from Ireland in January 1910.
1922
After returning from Europe at the end of WWI, William purchases carriages and horses and opens "King's Transfer Cartage".
The early business focuses on the transportation of hay, snow and dry goods.
1928
Business grows slowly as the depression nears.
1935
The company takes a king-sized step forward with the acquisition of a motorized 1929 Ford Truck which is modified for commercial relocation.
1940
King's Transfer continues to grow, although many employees go overseas to fight in World War 2 and never return.
1950
Twenty-three year old Gerald (Gerry) O'Donnell drives his first truck and establishes valuable contacts that leads to King's Transfers' rapid growth in the Montreal's residential and commercial relocation.
1960
Gerald O'Donnell takes over the operation of the company from his father and quickly becomes Montreal's largest commercial mover.
1961
Gerald O'Donnell patents the logo KING OF THE MOVERS.
1962
Kings moves The Beatles between Dorval Airport and the Montreal Forum.
1963
Along with seven other top movers, Gerald O'Donnell initiates Atlas Van Lines (Canada) and becomes one of the first Board of Directors.
1964
King's moves many clients into Montreal's newly opened Place Ville Marie. King's relocates its head office from its original site on Duke Street to its current location on Eleanor St. (formerly St.Anns Day Nursery).
1970
The company successfully relocates 1500 families.
1972
With business booming in the busy Highway 401 corridor, King's opens a fully operational Toronto office and warehouse.
1978
William O'Donnell passes away, leaving the family business to Gerald, and his two sons Charlie and William.
1990
Gerald O'Donnell passes away. His son William is appointed President, while other son Charlie takes over as Senior VP Operations.
1994
King's wins its first ever ATLAS Canada NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD.
1995
King's opens King's Transfer Ottawa.
1997
King's continues its domination of the Canadian relocation market by winning the prestigious ATLAS Canada NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD and continues winning this award, as well as the ATLAS Canada NATIONAL PACKING AWARD for the next eight straight years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004.
1999
King's goes world-wide with the opening of King's Transfer International and its new state-of-the-art warehouse in LaSalle, Quebec.
2003
King's opens King's Transfer Calgary.
2005
King's President & CEO, William O'Donnell, selected as Montreal's IRISH MAN OF THE YEAR.
2006
King's Transfer Van Lines is recognized by CJAD (Standard Broadcasting) as their longest running advertiser.
2007
King's opens a new regional office in Winnipeg.
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