CSA Transportation

Freight Transportation and Logistics Servicescsatransportation.com

Company typePrivate
Founded1986
HeadquartersEtobicoke, Canada
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

CSA Transportation firmographics

Firmographics

Name: CSA Transportation
Legal name: CSA Transportation
Website: https://csatransportation.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1986
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

CSA Transportation industry classification

Industry

Product category: Freight Transportation and Logistics Services
NAICS: Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Other Support Activities for Transportation (48899)
SIC: Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)
akta.pro primary industry: Cross-Border LTL (US-MX/US-CA) (TLADAEAI)
akta.pro secondary industries: National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA), Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAB)

Keywords

LTL freight shipping
Cross-border trucking
Truckload shipping
Freight logistics services
Customs brokerage coordination

Where CSA Transportation is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Etobicoke
HQ country: Canada
HQ region: North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

CSA Transportation business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

LTL Freight Shipping: Less-than-Truckload freight services charging per pallet position based on weight, dimensions, and shipping distance. Covers shipments from single pallets to consolidated loads across the 15-terminal network.
Truckload (TL) Shipping: Full truckload services for larger shipments requiring dedicated trailer space, including dry van, flat bed, and intermodal options.
Accessorial Services: Additional services including fuel surcharges, inside pickup/delivery, power tailgate delivery, and other special handling requirements that add to base shipping costs.
Customs Coordination Services: In-house customs facilitation for cross-border shipments, including eManifest preparation and coordination with customs brokers for CBSA clearance.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Standard Pallet Rate: $150-$500+ per pallet
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Mini Pallet Discounted Rate
Other	Pay-as-you-go	Custom/Freight Quote

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

CSA Transportation product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CSA Transportation provides Less-than-Truckload (LTL) and Truckload (TL) freight shipping services from a single pallet to a full truckload across Canada and the USA through a 15-terminal network. The company specializes in cross-border shipping between Canada and the United States with in-house customs coordination, simplified per-pallet pricing without fuel surcharges, and same-day pickup availability. Services are accessible via Client Portal, phone, account managers, and a Freight API for brokers and 3PLs.

Product overview

CSA Transportation operates as a cross-border LTL freight shipping company with a 15-terminal network spanning Canada and the USA. The core offering consists of LTL (Less-than-Truckload) freight shipping with simplified pallet pricing, supplemented by Truckload (TL), Flat Deck, and specialized cross-border services including US-Canada and California-Canada routes. The technology platform includes a Client Portal providing instant quotes, online booking, and shipment tracking, connected via Freight API for TMS integration by brokers and 3PLs. The company processes over 700 consolidated loads monthly with in-house customs coordination capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

LTL Freight Shipping Service Less-than-Truckload (LTL) freight shipping service providing consolidated pallet shipping across Canada and USA with simplified per pallet pricing. Covers 90% of postal/ZIP codes with 700+ monthly consolidated loads. Targeted at businesses shipping pallets of freight that don't require full truckload capacity.
Truckload (TL) Shipping Service Full truckload shipping service for shipments requiring an entire truck, including dry van, flat bed, and intermodal options. For companies with large shipments requiring dedicated truck space.
Flat Deck Shipping Service Flat deck/flatbed shipping service for oversized or non-standard freight that cannot fit in enclosed trailers. Provides specialized equipment for shipments requiring open-deck trailers.
Cross-Border US to Canada Shipping Freight shipping service from US to Canada with customs coordination, in-house customs facilitators, and participation in Customs Self Assessment (CSA) Program for expedited border processing. For companies shipping freight from USA into Canada.
Cross-Border Canada to US Shipping Freight shipping service from Canada to US with customs documentation support and coordination with customs brokers for cross-border shipments. For companies shipping freight from Canada into the United States.
California to Canada Freight Shipping Specialized cross-border service from California to Canada with high volumes and competitive rates, featuring 2 terminals for full coverage and 50,000 sq ft LA shipping facility. For companies shipping freight between California and Canadian destinations.
Domestic Shipping in Canada Reliable, fast domestic shipping and LTL freight across Canada covering all major Canadian provinces and territories. For businesses shipping freight within Canada.
Client Portal Web-based online portal providing instant freight quotes for 90% of postal/zip codes, online booking, shipment tracking, access to BOLs and PODs, and shipment history with Excel export. Available 24/7 for CSA Transportation customers.
Freight API Integration Application Programming Interface enabling real-time integration with CSA Transportation's systems for LTL shipments. Supports live rate quotes, automated booking, real-time tracking, and digital document retrieval. Designed for logistics brokers and 3PLs to integrate with their TMS systems.

Quantifiable outcome

99.8% claims-free delivery rate
+3 more outcomes

Companies that use CSA Transportation

Customer profile

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

CSA Transportation technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

CSA Transportation partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

CSA Transportation competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Day & Ross Freight Services: Canadian LTL and TL carrier with cross-border US-Canada operations and a terminal network across Eastern and Central Canada. Directly comparable to CSA in cross-border LTL specialization and customer segments.
Rosenau Transport: Canadian LTL and truckload carrier operating Western Canada terminals with cross-border US service. Closely matches CSA's terminal-based LTL model and cross-border Canada-US focus.
Manitoulin Transport: Canadian freight and logistics company with LTL and TL services plus cross-border capabilities. Comparable to CSA in Canadian terminal density and cross-border US service offering.
Challenger Motor Freight: Canadian TL and LTL carrier with cross-border US operations and significant terminal presence. Comparable to CSA on Canada-US cross-border freight with shared customer base of mid-market shippers.

Broad incumbents

Purolator: Canada's largest parcel and freight carrier with extensive LTL operations. Broader incumbent in CSA's primary Canadian market, with overlapping LTL service offering but broader parcel focus.
TForce Freight (TFI International): Major North American LTL and logistics provider owned by TFI International, operating Canadian and US LTL networks. Larger incumbent serving similar cross-border LTL customers.
Old Dominion Freight Line: Largest US LTL carrier with national terminal network. While US-focused, ODFL competes for cross-border freight and represents the scale standard CSA must match to win enterprise accounts.
Saia LTL Freight: Major US LTL carrier with dense terminal network. Comparable on LTL core service line but lacks CSA's cross-border Canada specialization.
FedEx Freight: Largest US LTL carrier by revenue with extensive cross-border capabilities. Represents the national incumbent standard for LTL service quality and pricing.
XPO: Major US LTL carrier with national terminal network. Comparable LTL service offering but at much larger scale than CSA's regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

CSA Transportation financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

CSA Transportation leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

CSA Transportation funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

CSA Transportation M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about CSA Transportation

What does CSA Transportation do?

Is CSA Transportation a public or private company?

CSA Transportation is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was CSA Transportation founded?

CSA Transportation was founded in 1986. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is CSA Transportation based?

CSA Transportation is headquartered in Etobicoke, Canada, in the North America region.

How does CSA Transportation make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. LTL Freight Shipping is the primary driver. The others are truckload (TL) Shipping, accessorial Services and customs Coordination Services.

Who are CSA Transportation's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Day & Ross Freight Services, Rosenau Transport, Manitoulin Transport and Challenger Motor Freight. Broad incumbents are Purolator, TForce Freight (TFI International), Old Dominion Freight Line, Saia LTL Freight, FedEx Freight and XPO.

Does CSA Transportation have an API?

Yes. CSA Transportation offers a freight API integration for LTL shipments that enables real-time communication between systems. The API allows automation of tasks including quoting, booking, tracking, and managing shipping documents. Key capabilities include: live LTL rate quotes, automated shipment booking, real-time tracking requests, and digital BOLs and PODs. API integrations are described as ready within weeks, and work with TMS (Transportation Management Systems) in real time to transmit tracking updates, order entry, and spot quotes. The API is positioned for brokers and 3PLs, providing access to simplified all-in pallet rates across US and Canada with coverage of 90% of postal codes. Developer documentation is at www.csatransportation.com/client-portal-tracking-system?hlp=raa.

What industry is CSA Transportation in?

CSA Transportation's product category is Freight Transportation and Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLADAEAI, Cross-Border LTL (US-MX/US-CA), with a secondary code of TLADAEAA, National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers. Its NAICS code is 48851 and its SIC code is 4210.