IN 2001, Dave Christie took the lessons of hard work, dedication and discipline that he developed from his time serving his country, and applied them to serving his family and employees when he founded CMAC Transportation in Brownstown. Twenty-five years later his company has become a national logistics heavyweight, with more than 100 trucks, 400 trailers, and 1 million square feet of warehouse space in the Detroit area. A certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), CMAC Transportation continues to put its foot on the gas with even higher expectations and goals to become bigger and better. “My goal was to run an honest, disciplined, customer-first transportation company rooted in the values I learned during my time in the service,” Christie said. “Twenty-five years later, I am proud to say we have done that and more. I believe my military background has shaped CMAC's culture of precision, reliability and accountability – and why it still shows in every load.” This milestone anniversary isn't just a number – it's a story about what happens when military discipline meets entrepreneurial grit, and how a southeast Michigan company quietly became an indispensable part of the regional supply chain, serving automotive giants, industrial manufacturers and beyond. Today, CMAC's leadership team – including Scott Christie, Stephen Tripp, Jacob Christie, and Brad New – reflects the company's values of trust, teamwork and long term relationships. "It's been a long run for us," said Scott Christie, president/CEO. "When we started we had five trucks and 15 people. Over the years, we have been fortunate to have good customers, good business relationships and partnerships and some of the best people in the trucking industry working for us. And it's these people who have driven this company to where it's at right now." The business has earned a truck load of accomplishments, honors and accolades over the past 25 years, including Brownstown Township Business of the Year, Yanfeng Automotive Supplier Excellence Award, Ford Motor Company Leadership Profile, Expeditors Supplier of the Year, VOBRT Lifetime Achievement Award (Dave Christie), SmartWay Transport Partner, and Certified SDVOSB | Women-Owned via MSH Logistics (WBENC). CMAC Transportation, which provides domestic and international warehousing, consolidation, transportation, and logistics, took delivery in late 2022 of an all-electric, zero-emissions semi-tractor to haul auto parts within Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The company was selected by the state for this FTP grant project because of their longstanding reputation and commitment to technology and driver safety. "We are continuously pushing the bar as far as technology in our organization,” Scott Christie said. “We have been in business for 25 years with one mission, and have grown from a local carrier to a national logistics provider while staying true to our small-business roots.” Roughly 20 percent of the CMAC workforce is made up of veterans, with over 265 years of combined military service across the company. For more information, visit cmactrans.com.