Manitoulin Transport has purchased Kluane Freight Lines Ltd.’s book of business and formed a joint venture with Chief Isaac Group of Cos., according to a Manitoulin news release.

Manitoulin Group of Cos., a Toronto-based transportation and logistics company, recently announced a pair of acquisitions, one marking its first foray into the U.S. market, as it continues to expand in North America.

A consolidation trend among Canadian trucking companies continues, with Manitoulin Transport completing its purchase of intermodal carrier Direct Right Cartage, and Groupe Robert announcing plans to combine its heavy-haul business with QSL Group and Express Mondor.

Manitoulin Transport has acquired less-than-truckload carrier Duckering’s Transport, based in Red Deer, Canada, to continue its expansion in Western Canada. Terms of the deal weren’t released.

Manitoulin Global Forwarding, a unit of the Manitoulin Group of Companies transportation business, announced the acquisition of M.A.P. International Freight, another Canadian company, to add capabilities for international forwarding of refrigerated container cargo.

Canadian carrier Manitoulin Transport has purchased the less-than-truckload division of Hi-Way 13 of Camrose, Alberta, continuing its push to expand its coverage in western Canada.

Manitoulin Global Forwarding has acquired Vancouver, British Columbia-based Canfleet Logistics. Terms were not disclosed.

Manitoulin Transport announced that it has acquired the less-than-truckload and van freight business of Edmonton-based Westcan Freight Systems. Terms were not disclosed.

Manitoulin Transport has purchased Jomac Transport of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Terms were not disclosed.