What Gardewine does

Gardewine is a Canadian asset-based trucking and logistics company headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 1952 as Gardewine & Sons in Flin Flon, the company operates 34 terminals across Canada and serves 3,806+ communities from British Columbia to Quebec, employing 1,700+ professionals and maintaining a fleet of 2,000+ trucks and trailers. It operates as an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX: MTL), a diversified transportation conglomerate based in Okotoks, Alberta, following the acquisition that closed January 9, 2015.

The company runs seven integrated service divisions: General Freight (LTL/TL, Cold Chain, Ambient, Courier, and Expedited/Hot Shot), Dedicated contract hauling, Deck (open-deck LTL/TL including over-dimensional loads), Bulk commodity haulage, single-source Logistics with a global partner network, Warehousing and distribution, and Moving and Storage under an Allied Van Lines agency arrangement. A specialized Sealift service coordinates seasonal freight via the Port of Churchill to Kivalliq region communities in partnership with Arctic Gateway, NSSI, and NEAS. Multinodal Transload capability is anchored at Winnipeg with a 36-ton overhead crane and rail access via CN, CP and BNSF. The technology stack centers on GEOTAB fleet management, SpartanLync Temp Trac temperature monitoring, handheld shipment-status capture, dimensional and parcel barcode scanning, EDI integration for high-volume clients, and an online customer portal for shipment tracing and proof of delivery. In November 2022 the company added seven Ford E-Transit vans and one International MV series electric truck.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based transportation fees under the GWN Tariff 100 pricing schedule (with quote-based and surcharge mechanisms) for the LTL/TL/Deck/Bulk/Courier/Cold Chain business lines, supplemented by managed-services contracts for Dedicated fleet, Warehousing, and Logistics engagements. The company targets enterprise and mid-market B2B customers across eight named verticals: manufacturing, construction, agriculture, retail, wholesale, grocery, mining, and medical/pharmaceutical. Direct sales are executed through the terminal network, a centralized sales team in Winnipeg and Toronto, and online quote-request workflows. The company has executed roughly 30 acquisitions since 1961, most recently Westman Courier & Freight (closed October 1, 2024) and RS Harris Transport (closed June 30, 2021).

Name

Gardewine

Legal name

Gardewine Group Limited Partnership

Website

https://gardewine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gardewine is a Winnipeg-headquartered Canadian trucking and logistics company operating 34 terminals, 2,000+ trucks and trailers, and 1,700+ staff to deliver LTL, TL, deck, bulk, dedicated, warehousing, logistics, moving and sealift services to B2B customers across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec. It is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Mullen Group Ltd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Flatbed & Open-Deck TL Carriers (TLADADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

LTL Flatbed / Open-Deck & Over-Dimensional LTL Carriers (TLADAEAM), Intermodal Drayage TL Carriers (Port/Rail Ramp Drayage) (TLADADAF)

Keywords

• Freight transportation
• Less-than-truckload shipping
• Cold chain logistics
• Open-deck hauling
• Warehousing and distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices33 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. Less Than Truckload (LTL) Freight: Core LTL service handling freight for clients throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Quebec with comprehensive coverage.
2. Truckload (TL) Freight: Direct-delivery truckload service for quick and safe product transportation.
3. Deck/Open Deck Services: Open-deck LTL and TL hauling services coast to coast including over-dimensional loads. Fleet of 160+ trailers and 80 tractors.
4. Bulk Commodity Haulage: Transportation of bulk commodities including wood chips, mining products, sawdust, aggregates, refuse, salt, and grain.
5. Dedicated Fleet Services: Custom contract hauling with single and multi-temp reefers, heaters, dry vans, and intermodal container services.
6. Cold Chain Services: Temperature controlled transportation with refrigerated trailers and monitoring systems for perishable goods.
7. Courier and Expedited Services: Same-day and next-day courier service plus expedited/hot shot delivery using fleet from courier vans to 53-foot trailers.
8. Warehousing and Distribution: Racked and bulk storage, cross docking, distribution, container drayage, stuffing/de-stuffing, order pick and pack, and food grade warehousing.
9. Logistics Services: Single source logistics with global network, utilizing all modes of transportation through strategic alliances worldwide.
10. Moving and Storage: Full service moving for commercial, office, residential and specialty moves with Allied Van Lines partnership.
11. Sealift Services: Seasonal freight movement to northern communities via Churchill port to Kivalliq region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gardewine is a Canadian multi-modal trucking and logistics carrier providing LTL and TL freight transportation, dedicated contract hauling, open-deck/deck hauling, bulk commodity hauling, warehousing and distribution, third-party logistics, moving and storage, multimodal transload, and seasonal sealift service to remote northern communities. Operations run through 34 company-owned terminals, 2,000+ trucks and trailers, and roughly 1,700 professionals serving 3,806+ communities from British Columbia to Quebec.

Product overview

Gardewine operates as a multi-service transportation and logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of freight services through seven distinct divisions: General Freight (LTL/TL, Cold Chain, Ambient, Courier, Expedited/Hot Shot), Dedicated, Deck, Bulk, Logistics, Warehousing, and Moving & Storage. The company also provides specialized Sealift service to northern communities via Churchill and multimodal Transload capabilities. Core services are supported by technology tools including shipment tracking, warehousing customer login (via secure-wms.com), and freight claims processing. With a network of 34 terminals and 3,500+ communities served across Canada, the company operates over 2,000 trucks and trailers through a workforce of 1,700+ professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Winnipeg Moving & Storage: Moving and storage division of Gardewine, part of Allied van lines family, serving residential, commercial and specialty moves locally, regionally and across Canada.
• Traditional Moving
• Brandon Moving & Storage

Products and services

• General Freight LTL and TL freight transportation services spanning Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Quebec, including temperature-controlled options (Cold Chain and Ambient divisions), same-day and next-day Courier service, and Expedited/Hot Shot delivery using courier vans through 53-foot trailers. Built primarily for B2B freight customers in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, retail, wholesale, grocery, mining, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Dedicated Custom contract hauling service offering specialized long-distance and local cartage with a fleet of single- and multi-temperature reefers, heaters, dry vans, and intermodal container tractor and chassis service for shippers needing dedicated capacity.
• Deck Open-deck LTL and TL hauling coast to coast throughout Canada handling over-dimensional and oversized loads, with specialized equipment including Super B Trains, container chassis, tilt decks, and heavy haul trailers from a fleet of 160+ trailers and 80 tractors.
• Bulk Bulk commodity transportation for wood chips, mining products, sawdust, aggregates, refuse, salt, grain, and propane products, using specialized equipment and Distribution Resource Planning optimization to serve mining, forestry, agriculture, and industrial customers.
• Logistics Single-source third-party logistics service brokering full truckload, LTL, flat deck, bulk, ice roads, drayage, courier, expedited, transborder, intermodal, specialized heavy haul, cross-docking, and warehousing capacity through a global network of strategic alliances worldwide.
• Warehousing Racked and bulk storage, cross-docking, distribution, container drayage, container stuffing and de-stuffing, order pick and pack, and food grade warehousing with web-based inventory visibility through a secure WMS portal for inventory management and reporting.
• Moving and Storage Residential, commercial, and specialty moving services operating as an Allied Van Lines agent under the Winnipeg Moving & Storage, Brandon Moving & Storage, and Traditional Moving sub-brands, including local, long-distance, and international moves with full-service packaging, custom crating, storage, and vehicle shipping.
• Sealift Seasonal sealift service coordinating freight shipments from across North America through the Port of Churchill to Kivalliq region communities (Arviat, Whale Cove, Rankin Inlet, Chesterfield Inlet, Baker Lake, and Coral Harbour) in partnership with Arctic Gateway, Nunavut Sealink and Supply Inc. (NSSI), and Nunavik Eastern Arctic Shipping Inc. (NEAS).
• Transload Multimodal transloading facility with a 36-ton overhead crane, rail access, and dock-level and ground-level access enabling efficient transfer of freight between transportation modes to streamline logistics and reduce costs, leveraging connections to CN Rail, CP Rail, and BNSF Railway.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ years of continuous operation since 1952
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Partners in ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025Gardewine approved for membership in CBSA's Partners in Protection (PIP) program following site validation at Winnipeg facility. Certificate No. 21819. Enhances border and trade chain security as a certified highway carrier.
• Westman Courier & FreightcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Manitoba-based courier and freight company acquired by Gardewine Group Limited Partnership to expand service network in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. The acquisition closed October 1, 2024 with Westman's growth rooted in strong customer service.
• RS Harris TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2021Winnipeg-based open deck transport, transloading, distribution, and warehousing company acquired through parent company Mullen Group. With 125 transportation professionals, 50 trucks, and 165 trailers, plus 200,000+ sq ft warehouse capacity.
• Mullen Group Ltd.coreOthers · 9 January 2015Gardewine is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Mullen Group Ltd. of Okotoks, Alberta. The acquisition was announced November 24, 2014 and officially closed January 9, 2015. Mullen Group's Corporate Office provides certain services to Gardewine including support for Accessibility Plan development.
• Arctic GatewaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArctic Gateway owns and operates the rail line linking Thompson with the Port of Churchill - the only land connection to the port. Key partner in Gardewine's sealift service to Kivalliq region.
• Nunavut Sealink and Supply Inc. (NSSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSSI provides sealift carriage and related services to Nunavut's Eastern and Central Arctic communities. Partner in Churchill sealift service to Kivalliq region.
• Nunavik Eastern Arctic Shipping Inc. (NEAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEAS provides Eastern Arctic shipping serving northern destinations. Partner in Churchill sealift service to Kivalliq region.
• Allied Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational moving network partnership under which Gardewine operates as Allied agent, providing local, domestic, and international moving services.
• CN Rail, CP Rail, and BNSF RailwaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor North American rail lines serving Harris Transport's multimodal transload capabilities at Winnipeg facility.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Purolator: Canada Post-owned courier and LTL carrier operating nationwide. Comparable in Canadian LTL and courier/expedited segments, though more concentrated in time-definite parcel and urban final-mile.
• Mullen Group Ltd. Parent company of Gardewine, operating adjacent trucking, oilfield services, and logistics segments across Western Canada. Comparable as a diversified Canadian transportation platform, but not a direct operational competitor.
• TFI International: TSX-listed Canadian trucking and logistics conglomerate operating LTL, TL, dedicated, logistics, and fleet management across North America. Directly comparable as a multi-modal Canadian carrier, though substantially larger in scale and broader in geographic scope than Gardewine.

Direct peers

• Bison Transport: Manitoba-headquartered TL, dedicated, and logistics carrier with strong cross-border US-Canada lanes. Comparable in Prairies operating base and dedicated contract hauling model, though more TL-focused than Gardewine's LTL-heavy mix.
• Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines: LTL carrier serving Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes with terminal network and warehousing operations. Comparable as a regional LTL carrier in Eastern Canada with cross-modal capabilities.
• Day & Ross Transportation Group: New Brunswick-based LTL, TL, and logistics provider serving Eastern Canada and the US Northeast. Closely comparable to Gardewine in LTL network model, dedicated services, and Canadian regional focus.
• Yanke Group: Saskatchewan-based transportation and logistics provider offering LTL, TL, dedicated, warehousing, and intermodal across Western Canada. Closely comparable in Prairies regional footprint and asset-based service mix.
• Challenger Motor Freight: Ontario-based TL, LTL, intermodal, and logistics carrier with cross-border US operations. Comparable in asset-based multi-service trucking, dedicated capacity, and logistics brokerage offerings.
• Kleysen Group: Winnipeg-headquartered transportation, warehousing, and logistics provider serving Western and Central Canada. Closely comparable in Prairies LTL operations, dedicated hauling, and contract logistics.
• Manitoulin Transport: Ontario-headquartered LTL and TL carrier with the largest Canadian LTL terminal network. Directly comparable in dock-to-distribution LTL operations, warehousing, and cross-Canada service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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