The company was founded in 1936 by William C. McQuaide in Apollo, PA. The company moved its offices to Johnstown, PA in 1951 and was incorporated in 1957. From these roots as a flatbed steel carrier, McQuaide has evolved into a full service logistics provider with van, TL and flatbed service as well as other logistic services including warehousing, dedicated service, expedited service, storage trailer rental, truck and auto repair, air charter, pipeline contractor services and computer services.