Robert's USA Transport

What Robert's USA Transport does

Groupe Robert (legal entity: Groupe Robert Solutions inc.) is a privately held, family-owned asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 1946 in Rougemont, Quebec, and headquartered in Boucherville, Quebec. The company operates an integrated transportation, warehousing, and supply chain platform across Canada and the United States, serving customers in four primary verticals: agri-food, aerospace, automotive, and metals. Its service portfolio spans full truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), specialized transportation (flatbed, bulk, hazardous materials via the Rollex sub-brand), intermodal transportation, distribution centers, warehousing with value-added services (kitting, packaging, labeling), customs brokerage, and logistics consulting.

The company operates a substantial physical asset base including 1,000+ trucks, 3,000+ trailers, 40+ distribution centers and terminals, and over 5 million square feet of warehousing space, supported by an automated distribution center in Varennes (a $150 million investment opened in 2023, the first of its kind in Quebec for a 3PL). Technology infrastructure includes a Warehouse Management System (WMS) for location and tracking, a GPS-based truck locator system integrated via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and a fleet of 157 LNG-powered trucks operational since 2011. The company holds extensive cross-border certifications (CTPAT, FAST, PIP, ACE, PARS) and food-safety certifications (HACCP, AIB, CFIA, FDA), supporting both complex border logistics and regulated cold-chain operations.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-fee transportation services (TL, LTL, intermodal, specialized) and managed-services warehousing contracts, with custom quote-based pricing for B2B enterprise customers. Go-to-market is sales-led through a dedicated enterprise field sales team and client portal. Headcount stands at approximately 3,500 employees, and the company has been a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 13+ consecutive years. Distribution is delivered through direct enterprise sales, a self-serve client portal, and channel partnerships with all six Class 1 North American railroads (CN, CPKC, CSX, NS, UP, BNSF) for intermodal services.

Name

Robert's USA Transport

Legal name

Groupe Robert Solutions inc.

Website

https://robert.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Groupe Robert is a family-owned, asset-based 3PL provider founded in 1946, offering integrated truckload, LTL, intermodal, specialized, and warehousing services across Canada and the United States for agri-food, aerospace, automotive, and metals customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Truck Transportation (484), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Warehousing and Storage (4931), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities) (TLAIAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold Chain Asset-Based Logistics (Reefer Fleet & Temp-Control Facilities) (TLAIAMAF), Automotive & Mobility (OEM, Tier Suppliers, Aftermarket) (TLAIALAA)

Keywords

• Truckload transportation
• Less-than-truckload shipping
• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Intermodal freight

Headquarters

HQ city

Boucherville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices11 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. Full Truckload (TL) Transportation: Full truckload transportation services across Canada and US for raw materials and finished products
2. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Transportation: LTL services including 48H service to US Midwest and Northeast from Canada
3. Distribution Centers and Warehousing: Warehousing and value-added services including processing, packaging, repackaging and kitting
4. Specialized Transportation: Specialized transport for bulk, flatbed and hazardous materials
5. Intermodal Transportation: Integrated freight solutions combining sea and rail transit with preferential access to North American distribution network
6. Brokerage Services: Brokerage services for supply chain optimization
7. Consultation Services: Consultation for supply chain efficiency and logistics optimization

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Groupe Robert operates as an asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering integrated transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management services across Canada and the United States. Its portfolio covers full truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation, specialized flatbed/bulk/hazardous transportation via the Rollex sub-brand, intermodal rail-and-sea solutions using Class 1 railroad partnerships, and 5+ million square feet of distribution centre and warehousing space with value-added services such as packaging, kitting, and customs clearance. The company supports the agri-food, aerospace, automotive, and metal industries using its owned fleet of 1,000+ trucks and 3,000+ trailers, complemented by an automated $150M distribution centre in Varennes, Quebec.

Product overview

Groupe Robert operates as an asset-based 3PL provider offering an integrated suite of transportation and logistics services spanning the full supply chain. The core portfolio includes Full Truckload (TL) and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) transportation across Canada and the US, complemented by a network of over 40 distribution centres and terminals with over 5 million square feet of warehousing space. Specialized Transportation (via the Rollex sub-brand) handles flatbed, bulk, and hazardous materials. Intermodal Transportation integrates sea and rail transit with Class 1 railroad partnerships. Warehousing and Value-Added Services provide processing, packaging, repackaging, kitting, and customs clearance. Logistics Solutions and Brokerage Services round out the offering, enabling end-to-end supply chain management from a single partner. The recent $150M Varennes automated distribution centre represents the company's most advanced facility investment, targeting fresh and frozen produce logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rollex Specialized Transportation: Specialized transportation services offered under the Rollex brand, covering flatbed, bulk, and hazardous materials transport in Canada and the US.

Products and services

• Full Truckload (TL) Transportation Asset-based full truckload transportation services covering Canada and the United States, executed with the company's owned fleet of 1,000+ trucks including LNG-powered units and temperature-controlled trailers for raw materials and finished products.
• Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Transportation Less-than-truckload transportation services between Canada and the United States, including a 48-hour service option to the US Midwest and Northeast from Canada. Recognized as Uber Freight Canadian Domestic LTL Carrier of the Year in 2025.
• Specialized Transportation (Rollex) Specialized transportation including flatbed, bulk, hazardous materials, and glass transport across Canada and the United States, operated under the Rollex sub-brand through Transport Robert Spécialisé Inc.
• Intermodal Transportation Integrated freight solutions combining sea and rail transit with preferential access to all North American Class 1 railroads (CN, CPKC, CSX, Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific, BNSF), leveraging proximity to the Port of Montreal for cross-border flows.
• Distribution Centres Asset-based distribution centre network with over 5 million square feet of warehousing across 40+ facilities in Canada and the United States, including the automated Varennes facility for fresh and frozen products and value-added services such as packaging, kitting, and assembly.
• Logistics Solutions and Supply Chain Consultation End-to-end supply chain management, consultation, and development services covering logistics organization, EDI-based proactive goods management, and tailored supply chain optimization for enterprise customers.
• Warehousing and Value-Added Services Comprehensive warehousing with processing, packaging, repackaging, kitting, light assembly, marking and traceability, and pallet management delivered across the Canadian and US distribution centre network.
• Customs Services Comprehensive customs clearance services including PARS certification, managed in partnership with shipping lines and freight forwarders, supported by CTPAT, ACE, FAST, PIP, and ACI certifications.
• Brokerage Services Transportation brokerage services that complement the asset-based fleet, providing supply chain optimization and capacity coverage across Canada and the United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000 tonnes reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2011 through LNG fleet adoption
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bolloré Logistics CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bolloré Logistics Canada and J2 to unify expertise in aerospace logistics, facilitating market entry for subcontractors and providing customized logistics support for aircraft assembly operations
• CN (Canadian National Railway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 1 railroad partnership providing intermodal transportation services with direct access to rail terminals for pickup and delivery
• CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 1 railroad partnership for intermodal transportation and North American distribution network access
• CSX TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 1 railroad partnership for intermodal solutions connecting North American markets
• Norfolk Southern RailwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 1 railroad partnership for comprehensive intermodal transportation network
• Union Pacific RailroadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 1 railroad partnership for US intermodal connectivity and distribution
• BNSF RailwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 1 railroad partnership providing western US intermodal network access
• Moisson Rive-SudminorOthersCommunity partnership with food bank providing warehousing, logistics and distribution services; helps distribute millions of kilos of food annually
• Club des petits déjeuners (Breakfast Club of Canada)minorOthersNational charity partnership delivering food pallets to support children's breakfast programs across Canadian schools
• J2 (Aerospace Logistics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace logistics partnership with Bolloré Logistics Canada for unified expertise in aerospace sector

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TFI International: Montreal-based publicly listed asset-based 3PL and LTL operator with significant Canada–US cross-border truckload, less-than-truckload, and logistics services — the most direct large-scale comparator to Groupe Robert in Canada.
• Day & Ross: New Brunswick-based asset-based carrier and 3PL offering LTL, TL, and dedicated logistics across Canada and the US — directly comparable to Groupe Robert's LTL and freight arrangement services.
• Mullen Group: Alberta-based publicly listed transportation and logistics provider with a diversified portfolio of trucking, warehousing, and supply chain services across Canada, comparable in asset-heavy model and multi-vertical exposure.
• Challenger Motor Freight: Canadian privately held asset-based carrier offering cross-border TL, LTL, intermodal, and logistics services between Canada, the US, and Mexico — directly comparable to Groupe Robert's cross-border asset-based offering.
• Manitoulin Transport: Canadian privately held transportation and logistics company providing LTL, TL, warehousing, and distribution services with nationwide terminal coverage — comparable to Groupe Robert's terminal network and asset-based distribution model.
• Kindersley Transport: Saskatchewan-based carrier with flatbed, heavy haul, and bulk services across Canada and the US — comparable to Groupe Robert's specialized (Rollex) flatbed and bulk offerings.
• Rosenau Transport: Western Canadian asset-based carrier and 3PL providing LTL, TL, and warehousing across Canada and the US — comparable geographic and service overlap with Groupe Robert.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Global 3PL offering road, air, sea, and contract logistics with extensive North American operations — a broader incumbent that competes for the same enterprise freight and contract logistics RFPs that Groupe Robert serves.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics and warehousing provider with significant Canadian operations — competes with Groupe Robert for multi-vertical, multi-site contract logistics and distribution center mandates.
• XPO (now part of RXO for brokerage; LTL spun as Old Dominion / etc.): North American asset-based LTL and brokerage platform that competes with Groupe Robert on cross-border LTL and freight arrangement services, particularly in the US Midwest/Northeast corridors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/grouperobert
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groupe-robert

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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