What Makes a Logistics Partner Actually Professional (and Why It Matters)
Businesses run smoother when logistics work the way they should. Deliveries land on time. Communication stays clear. You work with a team that understands your pace and your pressures. That’s what manufacturers, distributors, and retailers count on from The RS Group every day.
The RS Group has been serving Manitoba businesses since 1994 through RS Distribution Services and since 2010 through RS Express. We’re located at our 150,000 square foot facility at 175 Plymouth Street in Winnipeg, serving over 575 clients with approximately 160,000 deliveries annually.
We maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management and ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety. Not all carriers bring the same level of service—a real logistics partner supports your entire supply chain. When timelines tighten or volumes shift, that difference shows up fast.
Reliability You Can Actually Count On
You get steady, predictable delivery windows because dispatch, routing, and maintenance all work together. We track performance carefully and adjust routes based on real-world conditions. When Highway 1 experiences closures or construction, we have alternative routes planned and ready.
As an RPM Trucking Industry Safety Certified carrier, we maintain strict safety protocols that protect your goods and ensure reliable service even in challenging conditions. During significant weather events, we adjust departure times proactively and communicate with clients before delays happen. We’ve been maintaining service through Manitoba winters for over 30 years.
A Fleet Built Around Your Needs
Our fleet consists of varying combinations of cars for urgent delivery, vans for smaller freight, five-ton trucks for mid-size loads, and tractors for larger shipments. With our team of in-hour red seal mechanics, we have well maintained and reliable equipment.
We are authorized for Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Transport Canada, giving us capability to handle specialized freight. Every truck goes through regular inspections and preventive maintenance based on usage patterns rather than waiting for problems to develop.
Clear, Straightforward Communication
Professional logistics partners don’t make you chase information. Our tracking systems provide visibility throughout the delivery process. If weather, road conditions, or loading delays change the schedule, you hear about it right away—in time to adjust your plans.
With The RS Group, you work with someone who understands your business, your receiving hours, and your delivery patterns. Our most senior operations team member has been with the company for 17 years. That kind of retention means institutional knowledge stays with your account.
Experience That Actually Matters
We’ve served Manitoba businesses for over 32 years across automotive, building materials, beverages, construction, consumer electronics, food products, furniture, manufacturing, medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and more.
We are US FDA Registered for food and handling, maintain a Manitoba Food and Food Handling Establishment license, and operate a Customs Bonded Warehouse through the Canada Border Services Agency. These certifications reflect our deep understanding of regulated industries.
Our drivers know Manitoba’s roads thoroughly and represent your business professionally at every delivery site. This protects your goods and your reputation.
Flexibility and Technology
Supply chains rarely stay the same for long. If your order volume shifts or production runs long, we adjust. You get support for same-day requests, off-hours deliveries, and emergency runs. As your business grows, we scale right along with you.
Our WMS provides real-time inventory visibility with full EDI capability and systems integration. Smart routing reduces delays. Digital documentation keeps your team organized with less paperwork. We invest in systems that improve service.
Local Knowledge and Safety Culture
We understand Manitoba’s roads, weather patterns, and traffic corridors because we’ve run them every day for over 30 years. Our drivers know optimal routes through Winnipeg, timing for CentrePort deliveries, rural highway conditions, and how to adjust for school zones, construction, and seasonal factors.
We maintain ISO 45001:2018 certification for occupational health and safety and RPM Trucking Industry Safety Certification. These represent our daily commitment to protecting people and property.
Why It Matters
With The RS Group, you get predictable arrival times, fewer delays, better productivity, clear communication, and a partner who treats your business like their own.
As one manager from an adhesive products distributor shared: “We have been with RS since they were a much smaller company. I have seen them grow exponentially over the several years. I have always enjoyed working with RS.”
We’re a locally owned, family-run business that’s been serving Manitoba for over 32 years. We strive to achieve our promise of “Delivering on your promises.”
Ready to work with a professional partner? Contact The RS Group today: RS Express at 204-632-1660 or RS Distribution Services at 204-697-3902, or visit thersgroup.ca.