What Canada Cartage does

Canada Cartage is a Canadian transportation and logistics provider founded in 1914, operating as a privately held, PE-backed company (Nautic Partners and Mubadala Capital) with 3,500+ employees and 4,000+ tractors and trailers. It offers five integrated service lines: dedicated fleet management and contract carriage (core offering), general freight via the Speedee Transport brand (LTL, FTL, temperature-controlled, specialty), fulfillment and distribution via CCLS Logistics (B2B/B2C, healthcare, direct selling, automotive), managed transportation and transborder services, and home delivery for large-format consumer goods via Final Mile. Specialized capabilities are delivered through subsidiaries including Coburn's Transportation (flatbed, heavy machinery, crane lifts), GTI Group (US logistics), and acquired brands Rapid Delivery, Laurentien Transport, and Cam-Scott Transport.

The company operates an owned national infrastructure footprint — 10+ transportation terminals and 8+ warehouse/fulfillment centers spanning every major Canadian market from Vancouver to Montreal, with US nodes in Iowa, Ohio, Texas, and Tennessee through GTI Group. Its proprietary Radius Fleet Technology platform provides real-time GPS tracking, asset and temperature monitoring, delivery alerts, driver safety monitoring, and Transport Canada ELD compliance, functioning as both an internal operations platform and a customer-facing visibility layer. Certified under SmartWay and holding Health Canada site licenses with NHP/GMP compliance for healthcare logistics.

Commercially, Canada Cartage sells custom-quoted enterprise contracts via direct field sales targeting large retailers, manufacturers, and CPG brands. Revenue is generated through managed-service fees (dedicated fleet, fulfillment, managed transportation) and transaction-based fees (general freight, home delivery). Its customer base includes Canadian Tire, Walmart Canada, Home Depot, Dollar Tree, Loblaw, Sobeys, Shoppers Drug Mart, TJX Canada, Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, LCBO, Mondelez, Cargill, Ford Motors Canada, GM, Praxair, and various healthcare systems. Pricing is contractually negotiated with weekly invoicing and 30-day payment terms. The company pursues an aggressive roll-up strategy, completing multiple acquisitions since 2017 and scaling headcount, fleet, and geographic reach in tandem with PE capital infusions.

Name

Canada Cartage

Legal name

Canada Cartage Group of Companies

Website

https://canadacartage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Canada Cartage is a Canadian transportation and logistics provider offering dedicated fleet management, general freight, fulfillment and distribution, managed transportation, and home delivery services to large enterprise customers across retail, food and beverage, automotive, healthcare, and industrial verticals through an owned national terminal and warehouse network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Freight Trucking, Local (48411), General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Dedicated / Contract Carriage Brokerage (Shippers’ Managed Capacity) (TLACACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail Distribution Centers (Store Replenishment DCs) (TLALAEAA), Foodservice / Restaurant Supply Distribution Centers (TLALAEAJ), Subscription Box & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Parcel Delivery (TLAAAFAK)

Keywords

• Dedicated fleet management
• General freight services
• Managed transportation
• Fulfillment distribution
• Home delivery logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices31 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dedicated Fleet Management / Fleet Outsourcing: Private fleet management and dedicated contract carriage. Canada Cartage acquires equipment, hires and manages drivers, and is responsible for all fleet management including maintenance, licensing, insurance, regulatory compliance, and fuel. Revenue is generated through contracted fleet management fees, typically priced as a monthly service based on fleet size and scope.
2. General Freight Services: LTL (Less-Than-Truckload), FTL (Full Truckload), temperature-controlled, and specialty freight moves across Canada via Speedee Transportation brand. Revenue from per-shipment freight charges.
3. Fulfillment & Distribution: Nationwide network of full-service fulfillment centers for customized B2C and B2B fulfillment and distribution through CCLS Logistics brand. Revenue from fulfillment and warehousing fees.
4. Managed Transportation: Engineered transportation solutions across multiple carriers and couriers to drive faster deliveries, lower costs, and enhanced customer service through CCLS Logistics brand.
5. Home Delivery Services: Coast-to-coast network of home delivery professionals specializing in appliances and other large-format consumer goods through Final Mile brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Canada Cartage provides dedicated fleet management, general freight transportation, fulfillment and distribution, managed transportation, and home delivery services across Canada through an integrated multi-brand portfolio. The company operates a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, supported by a proprietary Radius fleet technology platform offering real-time visibility, tracking, and compliance.

Product overview

Canada Cartage is a logistics and transportation services provider offering a multi-brand portfolio built around dedicated fleet management as its core offering. The main Canada Cartage brand provides dedicated contract carriage and fleet outsourcing, which is supplemented by specialized sub-brands: CCLS Logistics handles fulfillment, distribution, and managed transportation; Speedee Transport manages general freight and temperature-controlled shipping; Final Mile covers home delivery for large-format products; and Coburn's Transportation provides flatbed and specialized trucking. The company also offers Radius, a proprietary fleet tracking technology platform that provides real-time visibility, GPS tracking, and ELD compliance for customers. The portfolio operates as an integrated national network with terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Radius: Fleet tracking and technology platform providing real-time visibility, driver safety monitoring, and fleet performance reporting
• Radius Fleet Technology

Products and services

• Dedicated Fleet Management Private fleet management, fleet outsourcing, and dedicated contract carriage services across Canada. Canada Cartage acquires equipment, hires and manages drivers, and is responsible for all fleet management including maintenance, licensing, insurance, regulatory compliance, and fuel. Available 24/7/365 with 98%+ on-time delivery. Designed for large enterprise customers across retail, food and beverage, healthcare, automotive, gas and chemical, and building and construction verticals.
• Speedee Transport (General Freight) General freight and temperature-controlled services across Canada including LTL (Less-Than-Truckload), TL, FTL (Full Truckload), and specialty freight moves. Operated under the Speedee Transport brand with national coverage across British Columbia and all major Canadian markets. Serves mid-market and enterprise customers requiring flexible, per-shipment freight transportation.
• CCLS Logistics (Fulfillment, Distribution & Managed Transportation) Nationwide network of full-service fulfillment centers for customized B2C and B2B fulfillment and distribution. Includes managed transportation solutions that engineer multi-carrier and courier routing for faster deliveries and lower costs. Healthcare facilities hold Health Canada site licenses and are NHP/GMP compliant. Serves direct selling, natural healthcare products, healthcare and medical devices, e-commerce, consumer packaged goods, retail, and automotive customers.
• Final Mile (Home Delivery) Coast-to-coast network of home delivery professionals specializing in appliances and other large-format consumer goods. Provides B2B final mile and high-value/specialty products supply chain solutions with delivery update technology. Serves retailers and manufacturers needing last-mile delivery into consumer homes across Canada.
• Coburn's Transportation (Specialized Flatbed) Specialized flatbed and trucking solutions including heavy machinery transport, Hiab crane lifts, over-dimension loads, millwright services, and telecom/electronics distribution. Serves building and construction, industrial, and specialty freight customers with custom-spec'd equipment and professional drivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ on-time delivery rate for carrier partner operations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Walmart CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2025Canada Cartage signed an agreement to acquire Walmart Fleet, the transportation division of Walmart Canada. The acquisition will add employees and enhance network optimization for Canada Cartage while allowing Walmart Canada to focus on store and supply chain expansion.
• PurolatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPurolator partners with Canada Cartage for dedicated fleet services, using Canada Cartage's national terminal network to expand market reach in Canada.
• Canada PostminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanada Post partners with Canada Cartage for last-mile and dedicated fleet services, leveraging Canada Cartage's national network.
• GuilbaultminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuilbault uses Canada Cartage's dedicated fleet services and national network for Canadian market coverage.
• Loomis ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLoomis Express partners with Canada Cartage for regional LTL pick-up and delivery services across Canada.
• BourretminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBourret partners with Canada Cartage for transportation services in the Canadian market.
• VitranminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVitran uses Canada Cartage's network for transportation and logistics services in Canada.
• Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMTA partnered with Canada Cartage to create a series of 17 driver safety micro-learning videos to help truck drivers stay safe on the road and in the yard. Most videos are under 2 minutes long.
• SmartWay Transport PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanada Cartage is a member of the SmartWay Transport Partnership, a North American program to help businesses move goods efficiently while keeping fuel costs and environmental impact at a minimum.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TFI International: One of Canada's largest transportation and logistics companies with LTL, truckload, dedicated, logistics, and fleet management divisions. Directly comparable as a publicly traded Canadian peer with overlapping dedicated carriage, LTL/FTL freight, and logistics services across North America.
• Mullen Group: Western Canada-based provider of specialized trucking and logistics services including dedicated contract carriage, LTL, warehousing, and oilfield transportation. Closely comparable to Canada Cartage's mix of dedicated fleets and general freight with a Canadian operating base.
• Day & Ross: Canadian LTL carrier and dedicated transportation provider serving Atlantic Canada and national accounts, owned by Dayforce parent. Competes head-to-head in Canadian LTL, dedicated, and truckload freight with similar enterprise-customer focus.
• RXO: North American dedicated transportation, truck brokerage, and last-mile provider spun out from XPO. Comparable in dedicated contract carriage and managed transportation, and the most direct US-listed pure-play analog to Canada Cartage's core model.
• Schneider National: Large US-based carrier with dedicated, intermodal, truckload, and logistics services. Competes for North American dedicated contracts that Canada Cartage also pursues, especially with US retailers cross-border into Canada.
• Werner Enterprises: US publicly traded carrier with dedicated, one-way truckload, and logistics. Directly comparable in dedicated contract carriage economics, technology investment, and large-enterprise customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Purolator: Canada's largest courier company, owned by Canada Post, offering domestic parcel, freight, and logistics services. An incumbent channel partner that already uses Canada Cartage for dedicated capacity and competes for similar retail and B2B parcel volumes.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Diversified US carrier with dedicated contract services, intermodal, and ICS brokerage. An incumbent comparable in scale and dedicated-carriage focus, particularly for shippers with North American network requirements.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest US truckload carrier with a large dedicated division following the 2017 Swift acquisition and ongoing M&A. Comparable as a large, multi-mode, dedicated-heavy platform competing for the same enterprise RFPs.

Others

• TransForce (now TFI International subsidiary): Predecessor Canadian logistics platform acquired by TFI International; included for completeness as part of the same competitive set Canada Cartage faces for Canadian enterprise contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/canadacartage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canada-cartage

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A7 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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