You might know Ray as Vice President of Sales & Corporate Development, here at Tippet-Richardson. However, something you may not be aware of is Ray Abbott’s history with Allied Van Lines.

MacCosham’s

Back in 1982, Ray worked as a Driver for MacCosham, in Edmonton, AB. At that time, the biggest Allied Agent in Canada was MacCosham. They had an astounding 48 operating offices across Canada. Below, we see Ray’s very own MacCosham truck – the first one he ever bought.

“For much of its first 100 years MacCosham was a moving and trucking company based in Edmonton, Alberta and operating a range of trucking services throughout western Canada. By the beginning of the 21st century the company had evolved into what it is today – a specialized service provider for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway’s Intermodal division operating yard management and chassis repair services.” – MacCosham

Allied Van Lines

MacCosham left Allied Van Lines, to become independent, in 1986. It was at this point that Ray moved across, to work directly for Allied. With this new role came a new truck – pictured below – emblazoned with Allied’s recognisable orange flare.

Ray’s driving career spanned 9 years and included plenty of good memories and interesting times. One exceptional job involved the installation of the below-pictured Noorduyn C-64 Norseman aircraft. This single-engine bush plane, hung inside the atrium of the Suncor Energy Centre (formerly Petro-Canada Centre) in Calgary, Alberta, for over 40 years. In 2024, it was removed to be displayed at the Hangar Flight Museum. Ray recalls climbing up and placing sandbags inside, to give the plane an aesthetically pleasing tilt to the side.

In 1989, Ray hopped into Sales, and he’s felt at home there ever since.

Tippet-Richardson

Today, you’ll find Ray here at Tippet-Richardson, proud Agent for Allied Van Lines. Ray is here, utilising his more-than-40 years of experience, as Vice-President of Sales & Corporate Development. Here are a few words from the man, himself:

“With a deep-rooted understanding of the domestic and international relocation industry, my journey at Tippet-Richardson has been marked by a commitment to fostering enduring corporate partnerships. Mastering the intricacies of relocation services, my focus encompasses the seamless execution of sales strategies and the cultivation of a robust operations framework.

At the heart of my approach lies the orchestration of our sales force, aiming to elevate the stress-free relocation experience for clients. Our team’s dedication to efficiency and customer satisfaction serves as the bedrock for Tippet-Richardson’s growth, underpinned by innovative solutions that resonate with our vision and corporate ethos.” – Ray Abbott

If you’d like to get in touch with Ray, please reach out to Tippet-Richardson or find him on LinkedIn.