Bernières

What Bernières does

Groupe Bernières is a privately held, Québec-based transportation and logistics group founded in 1982 and operating across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The group runs roughly 200 employees and an asset base of approximately 400 vehicles comprising dry van trailers (48ft and 53ft), refrigerated multi-temperature trailers (53ft, 2- and 3-axle), and a mobile repair capability for refrigerated units. Operating under the Groupe Bernières umbrella are Transport Bernières Inc. (core trucking and cross-border freight), Bernières Logistique Inc. (LTL/TL, warehousing, freight management and multimodal coordination), Dolbec International (customs brokerage), Bernières Immobilier (logistics-adjacent real estate), and DÉLIVRO (delivery services). Trilingual (French/English/Spanish) dispatch operates 24/7, and the group maintains a portfolio of cross-border certifications including FAST, C-TPAT, PIP, ACE, PrePass, PAPS, FDA Prior Notice, and dual-jurisdiction bonded carrier status.

Technology is conventional fleet and freight management rather than AI-driven. All trucks are equipped with Omnitracs/CANCOM satellite tracking for real-time cargo location and direct driver communication. Customers access shipment visibility through the Zone Bernières client portal, built on TM4Web and available 24/7/365. Driver behavior is monitored weekly via black-box reports, truck speeds are capped at 95 km/h, and the fleet operates under an SAAQ-approved Preventative Maintenance Program. No proprietary AI/ML models, data flywheels, or research outputs are referenced in the disclosures.

The business model is asset-heavy transaction-based revenue across four primary streams: transportation services (TL/LTL, dry, refrigerated, specialized), logistics services (warehousing for non-perishable goods, logistics consultation, freight management), multimodal transportation (rail for Western Canada, air for urgent, maritime for overseas) accessed through partner networks, and customs brokerage provided through Dolbec International on a professional-services basis. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct: a phone-and-email sales desk (1-800-463-6722, [email protected]), online quote request forms, and a dedicated customer service layer for existing accounts. There are no public rate cards; pricing is quote-based, determined by shipment specifics, route, volume, and service requirements. Customer segments are concentrated in Quebec-based SMEs across retail/grocery, manufacturing (including paper and wood), import/export businesses, and food and beverage distributors, with outbound freight from Quebec reaching the 48 contiguous US states, and inbound refrigerated merchandise from US sea ports. The company is privately held under sole shareholder Daniel Bouchard (since 1994), with no institutional investment or public market listing.

Name

Bernières

Legal name

Transport Bernières Inc.

Website

https://bernieres.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Groupe Bernières is a Québec-based, privately held transportation and logistics group with 400 trucks and ~200 employees, providing refrigerated and dry LTL/TL freight, warehousing, multimodal transport, and customs brokerage across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation & Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigerated (Temp-Controlled) TL Carriers (TLADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA), Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAB)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Refrigerated truckload shipping
• Warehousing logistics
• Customs brokerage services
• Multimodal freight management

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Full truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services across Canada, United States, and Mexico including refrigerated merchandise, dry goods, and various commercial products
2. Logistics Services: Warehousing services (short and long-term for non-perishable goods), logistics consultation, and freight management including LTL and TL shipments
3. Multimodal Transportation: Rail transportation for Western Canada shipments, air transportation for urgent shipments, and maritime transportation for overseas shipments
4. Customs Brokerage: Customs brokerage services for international operations through subsidiary Dolbec International, including documentation, cargo insurance, and consultation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Groupe Bernières is a Quebec-based transportation and logistics group operating a fleet of approximately 400 vehicles across Canada, the United States and Mexico. It provides full-truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) road freight (including refrigerated and multi-temperature goods), short- and long-term warehousing for non-perishable goods, multimodal transport coordination (rail, air, maritime), and customs brokerage services through its Dolbec International subsidiary. The fleet is equipped with Omnitracs satellite tracking and customers access real-time shipment visibility through the TM4Web-based Zone Bernières portal.

Product overview

Groupe Bernières operates as a diversified transportation and logistics group offering three core integrated services: Transport Bernières Inc (freight trucking with 400 vehicles and satellite tracking), Bernières Logistique Inc (comprehensive logistics including LTL/TL, warehousing, and multi-modal transport), and Dolbec International (customs brokerage). The group also includes Bernières Immobilier and DÉLIVRO. The complementary companies enable a single-point-of-service approach for Quebec businesses across the supply chain. Client-facing technology includes the Zone Bernières TM4Web portal for real-time shipment tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dolbec International: Customs brokerage services for international operations, subsidiary of Groupe Bernières
• Bernières Logistique
• Transport Bernières
• Bernières Immobilier

Products and services

• Transport Bernières Inc. — Trucking and Freight Transportation Core trucking and freight transportation services operating 24/7 with a fleet of approximately 400 vehicles, including 48ft and 53ft van trailers (2-axle), 53ft multi-temperature refrigerated trailers (2- and 3-axle), and dry-goods trailers. Handles cross-border transport between Canada, the United States and Mexico of refrigerated merchandise, dry goods and various commercial products, with satellite tracking via Omnitracs (CANCOM) across the entire fleet.
• Berni\u00e8res Logistique Inc. — Multimodal Logistics and Warehousing Logistics services covering less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (TL) shipments across North America, short- and long-term warehousing for non-perishable goods, and transportation-logistics consultation. Features trilingual experts (French, English, Spanish) coordinating access to ground, rail, air and maritime transportation modes.
• Dolbec International — Customs Brokerage Customs brokerage subsidiary providing customs documentation, cargo insurance, consultation and training for international operations, available to clients of Bernières Logistique.
• Zone Berni\u00e8res (TM4Web) Customer Portal Online client portal for locating shipments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Built on the TM4Web technology platform and tied to Bernières' Omnitracs satellite tracking infrastructure for real-time shipment visibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Speed limit enforced at 95 km/h on highways for safety and fuel efficiency
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dolbec InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company providing customs brokerage services for international operations. Located at 361 rue des Entrepreneurs, Québec. Offers customs documentation, cargo insurance, consultation, and training services.
• North American Affiliated Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of affiliated partners throughout Canada, United States and Mexico enabling comprehensive logistics coverage for LTL and TL shipments across North America.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manitoulin Transport: Canadian TL/LTL carrier with cross-border US operations and warehousing services, serving similar SME and enterprise customers across North America. Comparable scale and integrated service model make it a close peer.
• Day & Ross: Canadian TL/LTL freight carrier (McCain subsidiary) with strong cross-border US lanes and dedicated capabilities. Highly comparable in customer mix, geography, and refrigerated/freight service offering.
• Kriska Holdings: Mid-sized Canadian TL carrier with cross-border refrigerated and dry van capability. Closely comparable in fleet size, refrigerated specialization, and cross-border lanes.
• Daylight Transport: US LTL/TL carrier with refrigerated and dry van service focused on similar customer verticals. Comparable service mix and asset-based operating model.
• Trimac Transportation: Canadian transportation services company with bulk, specialized freight, and logistics offerings. Comparable North American footprint and multi-service platform.

Broad incumbents

• TFI International: One of Canada's largest transportation and logistics conglomerates with TL, LTL, logistics, and package delivery across North America. Overlaps with Bernières on multiple service lines at meaningfully larger scale.
• Mullen Group: Western Canadian transportation and logistics provider with TL, LTL, warehousing, and specialized hauling. Similar diversified service model and Canadian operating base.
• Purolator: Canada's largest courier and integrated freight network with extensive LTL and logistics services. Competitor on Quebec SME and enterprise freight, especially on time-sensitive and cross-border parcels.
• Schneider National: Major US TL carrier with dedicated, intermodal, and refrigerated divisions. Comparable on refrigerated capability and US-Canada cross-border lanes, though at significantly larger scale.
• C.H. Robinson: Global freight broker and 3PL with strong North American truckload, LTL, and cross-border capabilities. Competes with Bernières Logistique on freight arrangement services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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