Arpin Group is celebrating a major milestone this year as it reaches 125 years in the transportation world. Instead of throwing a big internal celebration, the Rhode Island-based company chose to highlight the occasion by giving back to the communities that helped it grow from a single horse and cart to a global mobility brand.
“We salute and give honor to the generations before us. Including many of our global employees who have been with us for decades,” said Peter Arpin, president. “Though 125 years in existence, we do not feel old. In fact, today, as we focus more than ever on delivering value and having a positive impact on our world, Arpin is more nimble and innovative than ever.”
To put action behind those words, Arpin is donating 125,000 dollars to charity. The company says giving back more than they take has always been part of its identity, and this anniversary offered the perfect opportunity to demonstrate that commitment on a larger scale.
“Since its founding in 1900 by the Arpin family, the company has remained a privately held, family-owned, and operated business,” the company said. “From humble beginnings delivering coal and ice with a single horse and cart, the company has grown from a small, local operation to a trusted, globally recognized transportation brand with offices in the USA, EMEA, and APAC regions, achieving milestones that have shaped the industry and impacted the communities where our customers live and work.”
To recognize the anniversary, Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee presented Arpin with a Certificate of Special Recognition for serving thousands of families, creating jobs, strengthening the state’s economy, and expanding Rhode Island’s presence on the global stage. Inside the company, several employee appreciation efforts are underway to spotlight the people who have carried the Arpin name through five generations.
“Through its commitment to providing a customer-focused service approach, innovative and flexible programs, and investment in the communities where our customers live and work, Arpin has created a solid platform for success, earning recognition as the top choice for domestic and international moving,” the release said. “With an eye towards the future, the fifth generation is charting its path forward by continuing to build on its legacy while leveraging cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of the global mobility industry, furthering strategic partnerships, and investing in its greatest strength, its employees.”
For truck drivers watching the broader transportation industry evolve, Arpin’s approach shows how long-standing companies stay relevant by doubling down on people, technology, and community-centered initiatives.
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