What KAG Canada does

KAG Canada is the Canadian operating division of The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. (KAG), North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider. Founded in 1964 as Westcan Bulk Transport in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and acquired by KAG in November 2013, the company operates 23 terminals spanning every Canadian province and provides long-haul bulk transportation of liquid and dry commodities (petroleum, asphalt, sulfur, NH3, LPG, food-grade products, merchant gases, fertilizer, grain) using a specialized fleet of Super-B, hopper, pneumatic, live bottom, sulfur, fuel, and Code 331 pressure vessel trailers. Integrated offerings include product handling and warehousing with rail-to-truck transload at five western Canadian facilities, a B620-certified public repair shop in Winnipeg, and RTL Construction's civil and industrial construction services in northern Canada, including sonar-assisted winter ice road operations supporting diamond mines via the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, multi-year enterprise contracts with petroleum and energy producers (Shell, Suncor, UFA, Cenovus), agricultural customers, food manufacturers (Kosher-certified), merchant gas distributors, mining operators, aviation fuel customers, and construction clients. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, organized regionally with a Director of Canadian Sales, a Business Development Manager for Eastern Canada, an Account Manager for Dry Bulk and Agriculture, and an Executive Vice President of North American Sales covering US cross-border activity. KAG Canada has executed an aggressive M&A program, completing acquisitions in 2020 (Les Distributions Carl Beaulac, Paul's Hauling), 2021 (Kentrax), 2022 (Connectrans Logistics, Valley West), 2024 (Sylvain Simard), and 2025 (Pro-N2, Fisher Transport), with a dedicated SVP of Mergers, Acquisitions and Integrations.

The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people, maintains a Central Learning Centre for driver training, deploys Lytx cameras and a digital observation program fleet-wide, and operates a 24-hour personal safety line. Sustainability metrics include an 18% CO2 reduction over five years through fleet-age reduction and capital investment. KAG Canada is privately held as part of KAG, holds Transport Canada B620 dangerous goods certification, and has received consecutive Top Fleet Employer Honours with Distinction (2016-2023) along with Canada's Safest Employers Gold (2018).

Name

KAG Canada

Legal name

Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.

Website

https://kagcanada.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

KAG Canada is the Canadian division of North America's largest tank truck transporter, operating 23 terminals coast-to-coast to provide bulk liquid and dry commodity transport, warehousing, transload, and northern civil construction services to enterprise customers in petroleum, agriculture, food, gas, mining, and construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bulk Truck Transportation

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) Pipeline Transportation (EUALADAC)

Keywords

• Bulk trucking services
• Tank truck transportation
• Warehousing and transloading
• Civil construction services
• Specialized freight hauling

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bulk Transportation Services: Core revenue stream from transporting liquid and dry bulk commodities across Canada and into the USA using various trailer configurations including Super-B's, Hoppers, Asphalt, Sulfur, Live Bottom, Pneumatics, Poodles, Fuel, NH3, and LPG trailers.
2. RTL Construction Services: Civil and industrial construction services including water and sewer, road building, winter road construction, crushing, mine site remediation, and site services.
3. Product Handling and Warehousing: Short-term product warehousing and product handling services across facilities in Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie, Saskatoon, and Yellowknife, with rail-to-truck transload capabilities.
4. Public Repair Shop Services (Winnipeg): Full-service heavy-duty mechanical services including B620 certified repairs, engine overhauls, product equipment installs, and wash facilities offered to both companies and individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KAG Canada is a bulk transportation and logistics company that transports liquid and dry bulk commodities across Canada and into the USA using a specialized fleet of trailers (Super-B's, Hoppers, Asphalt, Sulfur, Live Bottom, Pneumatics, Fuel, NH3, LPG). The company also provides product warehousing and handling services with transload capabilities, civil and industrial construction services via RTL Construction (water/sewer, road building, winter road construction, crushing, mine site remediation), and operates a public heavy-duty tractor/trailer repair shop in Winnipeg. KAG Canada operates as the Canadian service group of The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc., with 23 locations across Canada serving petroleum, renewable fuels, specialty products, food, merchant gas, agriculture, mining, and construction sectors.

Product overview

KAG Canada is a comprehensive bulk transportation and logistics company offering a multi-service platform centered around bulk transport (liquid and dry commodities), product handling and warehousing, and civil/industrial construction. The core offering is Bulk Transport using various specialized trailer configurations serving industries including petroleum, agriculture, food, mining, and industrial gases. The company operates through its subcompanies including RTL Construction (civil/industrial construction), Les Distributions Carl Beaulac (Quebec operations), Kentrax Transport, Connectrans Logistics, Valley West Transport, Sylvain Simard, and Pro-N2. Additional services include seasonal hauls (ice road, winter roads, fertilizer, asphalt), a public repair shop in Winnipeg, and product warehousing with transload capabilities. The portfolio also reflects recent acquisitions including Fisher Transport (2025) for Atlantic Canada expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bulk Transport
• Product Handling & Warehousing
• RTL Construction
• Winnipeg Full Service Tractor & Trailer Repair Shop
• Ice Road / Winter Road Operations
• Summer Asphalt Haul
• Spring & Fall Fertilizer Haul
• Manitoba + Northern Ontario Winter Roads

Quantifiable outcome

• 18% reduction in CO2 emissions over the past 5 years through fleet age reduction, capital investments, and technology advancements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic and core.

• Irving OilminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 December 2025Irving Oil is the presenting sponsor of MADD Saint John and Area's Project Red Ribbon launch event. KAG Canada participates in the Project Red Ribbon campaign which distributes ribbons and decals across Canada through January 2026.
• IFS (Industrial Food & Supply) and Major Heavy-Duty FleetsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2022IFS and major heavy-duty fleets collaborate to advance the use of hydrogen fuel in heavy-duty trucks. KAG Canada participates in this collaboration as part of its sustainability strategy.
• MADD CanadacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKAG Canada is a national sponsor of MADD Canada's School Assembly Program and a corporate sponsor of MADD Canada's Project Red Ribbon campaign. KAG Canada has placed MADD Canada decals on several trailers visible on highways across Canada, supporting impaired driving awareness. The partnership was expanded in June 2023.
• Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Winnipeg public tractor/trailer repair shop is a partner with the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA). KAG Canada's Winnipeg shop partners with MTA for industry collaboration and networking.
• Shell, Suncor, UFA, CenovuscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKAG Canada conducts engagement calls with major energy sector customers including Shell, Suncor, UFA, and Cenovus as part of its safety and customer relationship management programs.
• AvettaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAvetta is a safety compliance partner providing contractor safety management services. KAG Canada is listed as a member/customer of Avetta for contractor prequalification.
• ComplyWorksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerComplyWorks is a compliance management partner providing contractor prequalification and workforce management services. KAG Canada maintains membership for safety compliance.
• ISNetworld (ISN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerISNetworld is a safety and compliance partner providing contractor management and verification services. KAG Canada maintains membership for industry compliance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mullen Group: Mullen Group is one of Canada's largest providers of specialized transportation and logistics services, including bulk hauling across Western Canada. Compares directly to KAG Canada on bulk trucking model, Western Canadian footprint, and energy/agriculture customer overlap.
• TFI International: TFI International is a leading North American transportation and logistics company with significant bulk and tank truck operations across Canada and the US. Directly comparable to KAG Canada on bulk freight, dedicated enterprise customers in energy and industrial sectors, and multi-modal logistics services.
• Trimac Transportation: Trimac is a Canadian bulk trucking and tank truck services company focused on industrial chemicals, petroleum, and dry bulk. Closely comparable to KAG Canada on bulk tank trucking, hazardous materials handling, and Canadian service territory.
• Bison Transport: Bison Transport is one of Canada's largest carriers with bulk, flatbed, and dedicated services across North America. Comparable to KAG Canada on Canada-wide bulk freight capabilities and enterprise customer base, though Bison has broader general freight exposure.
• Erb Group of Companies: Erb Group is a Canadian-based carrier offering bulk, refrigerated, and dedicated trucking services across Ontario and Eastern Canada. Comparable to KAG Canada on Canadian bulk services and overlap in agricultural and food-grade customers, particularly via the recently acquired Les Distributions Carl Beaulac and Fisher Transport.
• Hunt Transportation: Hunt Transportation (formerly Hunt Differential) operates a North American bulk hauling fleet including pneumatic, liquid, and flatbed services. Comparable to KAG Canada on dry/liquid bulk capacity and US-Canada cross-border trucking.

Broad incumbents

• Werner Enterprises: Werner Enterprises is a large US-based carrier with significant dedicated and one-way trucking capacity. Comparable as a broad incumbent in North American trucking, although Werner's core focus is dry van rather than bulk/tank service.
• Schneider National: Schneider National is a leading US-based multimodal transportation and logistics provider with a sizable truckload and intermodal fleet. Broad incumbent comparison to KAG Canada on scale of North American freight, although Schneider operates across many more modes.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt is one of the largest North American transportation and logistics companies with intermodal, dedicated, and truckload services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in North American freight, though its bulk/tank exposure is limited relative to KAG Canada.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is the largest truckload carrier in North America across dry van, refrigerated, and bulk tanker segments. Comparable as a broad incumbent with North American scale; its bulk tanker division is a closer functional overlap with KAG Canada's tank truck operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kagcanada
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kagcanada
• Instagraminstagram.com/kagcanada

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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