About Us

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Our Story
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1988

Cobourg Cartage is founded by Lorne Stewart.

Cobourg Cartage is founded by Lorne Stewart.

1999

Cobourg Cartage changes name to National Shunt Services Limited and is incorporated.

Cobourg Cartage changes its name to National Shunt Services Limited and becomes incorporated. NSSL moves from a regional to a national solution.

2005

NSSL adds supplemental services (Trailer Rentals, Warehousing, Broker Services)

NSSL adds supplemental services (Trailer Rentals, Warehousing, Broker Services).

2008

First version of Shuntware launched.

The first version of Shuntware is launched.

2011

Shuntware v2 launches.

Shuntware V2 launches. Temperature control was added. The first large-scale, multi-site implementation occurs. We weren’t just checking in/checking out trailers. Customer-relevant reference fields such as purchase orders were added. NSSL is working with the HBC transportation manager who was overseeing multiple locations. He wanted to see multiple locations in one view (still multiple sessions required) for comparison.

2013

Gatehouse security services added.

Gatehouse security services are added.

January 2014

NSSL averages over 100,000 moves per month.

NSSL averages over 100,000 moves per month.

April 2015

First U.S. customer.

NSSL partners with its first U.S. customer.

May 2015

Formalized quality management program called SEE ME

A formalized quality management program called SEE ME is implemented to standardize and improve driver safety checks.

2017

Top Fleet Designation is awarded to NSSL.

Top Fleet Designation is awarded to NSSL.

2017

Shuntware v3.

Shuntware V3. The platform features better stability and is now cloud-based/cloud-hosted. V2 stored data on a server that NSSL maintained, and is now using virtual machines. The software becomes more intuitive. User capabilities were added. Multiple layers of security for user access become availlable. Multiple yards on one screen (only one session required) are launched as a feature.

2017

Launched SeeMe Safety & Quality Program.

SeeMe (Safe. Efficient. Execution. Maintaining. Excellence.) program is launched.

2018

Implements formalized Account Management program

NSSL mplements formalized Account Management program and customer satisfaction surveys to measure performance.

2018

Second consecutive Top Fleet Designation is awarded to NSSL.

A second consecutive Top Fleet Designation is awarded to NSSL.

2018

NSSL team grows to over 400 employees.

The NSSL team grows to over 400 employees.

2019 & 2020

Top Fleet Designation awarded to NSSL for third and fourth consecutive years.

2019 and 2020 are the 3rd and 4th consecutive years of earning the Top Fleet Award at NSSL.

2021

NSSL Team grows to over 500 employees.

NSSL team grows to over 500 employees (and growing).

2021

Top Fleet Designation for 5th consecutive year awarded to NSSL.

NSSL earns the Top Fleet Designation Award for the 5th year in a row.

1988

Cobourg Cartage is founded by Lorne Stewart.

1999

Cobourg Cartage changes name to National Shunt Services Limited and is incorporated.

2005

NSSL adds supplemental services (Trailer Rentals, Warehousing, Broker Services)

2008

First version of Shuntware launched.

2011

Shuntware v2 launches.

2013

Gatehouse security services added.

January 2014

NSSL averages over 100,000 moves per month.

April 2015

First U.S. customer.

May 2015

Formalized quality management program called SEE ME

2017

Top Fleet Designation is awarded to NSSL.

2017

Shuntware v3.

2017

Launched SeeMe Safety & Quality Program.

2018

Implements formalized Account Management program

2018

Second consecutive Top Fleet Designation is awarded to NSSL.

2018

NSSL team grows to over 400 employees.

2019 & 2020

Top Fleet Designation awarded to NSSL for third and fourth consecutive years.

2021

NSSL Team grows to over 500 employees.

2021

Top Fleet Designation for 5th consecutive year awarded to NSSL.

Achieving Operational Excellence

Beginning with our free yard audit, NSSL takes a calculated, individualized approach to yard management services not previously seen in the industry. Our unique combination of ongoing data collection and first-hand experience in the day-to-day operation of a busy facility ensures consistent operational excellence throughout your entire supply chain.

Step 1 Yard Audit
Step 2 Operational Plan
Step 3 Implementation
Step 4 Monitor Operational Plan
Step 5 Optimize Plan

Our Mission

To be a dependable, trustworthy, flexible, and cost-effective integrated support system within our clients' operations, while maintaining best-in-class safety and environmental standards.

Our Vision

To help customers realize their true logistics operational potential by continually understanding their changing needs and enhancing our services with innovative solutions.

Our Values

The principles that guide our every action facilitate not only long-term partnerships with our clients, but the best possible yard operation.

Be forward thinking. View problems as an opportunity to introduce a solution.
Be a true partner. Provide visibility. Take accountability and responsibility.
Be knowledgeable. Listen first to understand the operational challenges and motivations of our clients and fellow NSSL-ers.
Be absolutely needed. Focus on continuous improvement of service and the achievement of results.
Be reliable and vulnerable. View every opportunity as a moment to earn the respect and trust of our clients and fellow NSSL-ers.

Solutions

Be forward thinking. View problems as an opportunity to introduce a solution.

Honesty

Be a true partner. Provide visibility. Take accountability and responsibility.

Understanding

Be knowledgeable. Listen first to understand the operational challenges and motivations of our clients and fellow NSSL-ers.

Necessary

Be absolutely needed. Focus on continuous improvement of service and the achievement of results.

Trust

Be reliable and vulnerable. View every opportunity as a moment to earn the respect and trust of our clients and fellow NSSL-ers.
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Canada

Strategically headquartered in Toronto Ontario, NSSL offers an expansive reach and various points of contact to aid in your firm's journey to develop its supply chain. With additional ample physical presence east of Toronto, and advanced satellite field operations covering the western provinces, NSSL can efficiently service a plethora of needs locally or nationally.

United States

Aligning with the growth of our customers, NSSL identified a need for differentiated yard management south of the border. Through consistent and calculated process mapping, NSSL now offers presence through the Mid-Atlantic and New England areas of the United States with a very strong presence in New York’s Hudson Valley region.

Success Stories

Investing in Future Growth: Making More Strategic Moves with a Fortune 500 Retailer

The customer is an American multinational department store chain that operates warehouses in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to supply its nearly 500 stores across Canada. The company is a leading retailer for off-price fashions and home goods, boasting more than $33 billion in annual revenue and employing 235,000 people worldwide.

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