Becoming a Top Auto Transporter in Canada
Founded by Chris Johnson and Joey Gagne. Abrams Auto Transport is a leading provider for Canada & U.S. auto transport services.
Our company has more than 40 years of experience in car hauling, vehicle transportation and cross-border services, which means we know how to get the job done right.
Our fleet of trucks offers a full range of state-of-the-art delivery services both to local and long-haul destinations. We are equipped and ready for any size job – from sedans to full-size pickup trucks. We do it all.
Meet Our Team of Expert Transporters
Chris Johnson
President & Founder
A partner since 2016. As President, he’s provided a foundation of auto transportation knowledge and is a well-known and respected member of the industry.
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Chris is an auto transportation alumni with 35+ years in the business. He has been a car hauler and owner-operator as well as a tow truck operator for the majority of his career.
As a Managing Director of Johnson & Johnston towing for over 15 years and J&J Auto Transport, he was instrumental in building their vast network of business partners and the customer base. Chris instills Abrams Auto Transport’s vision of being a great place to work and sees customers as partners to mutual growth and success. His friendly approach and ability to relate with all types of people are recognized and valued throughout the auto transportation business.
Outside of work, Chris is a doting father of two children and spoils two grandchildren at every opportunity. He loves all things cars and trucks and is in the process of building his own classic pickup.
Joey Gagne
Treasurer
From humble beginnings, Joey Gagne had the vision to bring change and revolutionize the towing industry.
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In the fall of 1984, Joey bought his first tow truck and has turned his dream into a reality as the largest fleet in Ontario with over 150 assets, employing over 200 people. Joey’s passion has also translated into extensive reform of the tow truck industry, crafting Bill 15; Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act and lobbying Parliament to get it passed.
Joey is also passionate about giving back to the community and is heavily involved in many philanthropic causes from the Ontario March of Dimes, Crime Stoppers, Juvenile Diabetes, Sick Kids Hospital, Children’s Wish Foundation, and Toronto Food Bank to coaching and contributing to the Minor Hockey League and various local sports teams.
Presently, Joey is working on bringing change to the Ontario Provincial government to enact legislation that would dramatically change existing laws regulating the towing industry. He adds an invaluable level of experience to Abrams Auto Transport with his business acumen and unwavering dedication to the towing and transport industry.
Rick Rodney
Director of Business Development
As the Vice President of Sales, Rick Rodney enthusiastically generates momentum for Abrams Auto Transport focused on prudent and sustainable growth.
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Rick’s experience in the trenches of the auto transport industry provides a unique perspective for targeting key partnerships for Abrams Auto Transport that are mutually profitable and fulfilling.
Rick is a respected veteran of car hauling and has extensive knowledge of applicable regulations and the vast and various interconnected systems that support the trucking industry throughout North America. Rick’s objective is to generate a balanced network of customers that supports the company vision to be a great place to work and do business.
When Rick is not at work, he gets out on the road in his ‘59 Chevrolet Impala, enjoys attending car shows and is a proud father to his daughter.
Want to Join the Abrams Team?
We’re always looking for qualified individuals to join us!
