Routes Transport Group

What Routes Transport Group does

Routes Transport Group is a privately held North American freight management and third-party logistics provider founded in 1991 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with a stated workforce of 101-250 employees. The company delivers point-to-point surface transportation, international air and ocean freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution, expedited freight, project management for oversized/overweight loads, and supply chain consulting. Its operating model combines owned operations with a vetted carrier partner network spanning hubs in 14 US cities and 4 Canadian cities, plus a global partner network for international shipments.

The technology foundation is a proprietary IT system with flexible integration into customer systems, supported by warehouse management systems (WMS), temperature and location tracking, and a Customer Online Services Dashboard. A differentiated offering is RTG Cargo Protection, which provides automatic $2/lbs coverage on every shipment without declared-value paperwork. Operational credentials include HACCP-certified warehouses, CFIA inspector-compliant facilities, and SmartWay Carrier Program participation, with vertical-specific capabilities concentrated in temperature-controlled cold chain for food and beverage, just-in-time and cross-border flows for automotive, and secure white-glove handling for healthcare and retail/cosmetics.

Revenue is generated transactionally per shipment (freight management, international forwarding, cargo protection premiums) and via managed-service fees for storage, pick-and-pack, cross-docking, and fulfillment. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers; customers engage via a 24/7 toll-free line, online rate request forms, or assigned account managers. The go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, with the website serving as the primary digital surface and a self-serve portal supporting existing-customer interactions. The named enterprise customer roster includes Hormel Foods, Sony Music, SYNNEX, Vertiv, Pepsi Bottling Group, and Lush, with no disclosed revenue figures, funding rounds, M&A, or institutional ownership on file.

Name

Routes Transport Group

Legal name

Routes Transport Group

Website

https://routestransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Routes Transport Group is a privately held North American freight management and 3PL provider founded in 1991, offering surface transportation, international air/ocean forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain services to enterprise customers across food, automotive, electronics, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Management Services: Core revenue from managing freight transportation including FTL (Full Truckload), LTL (Less-than-Truckload), cross-border North American shipping, and expedited freight services. Revenue is transaction-based, earned per shipment with pricing determined by weight, distance, service level, and special requirements.
2. Warehouse and Distribution Services: Short and long-term storage, cross-docking, order fulfillment, pick & pack, and special handling services. Temperature-controlled storage available. Revenue generated through storage fees and handling/fulfillment charges.
3. International Shipping (Air & Overseas): Global freight forwarding services including drayage, LCL (Less than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load), air charters, international customs brokerage, and storage. Revenue from international shipping fees, customs handling, and transit services.
4. Cargo Protection Plans: Optional cargo insurance and protection coverage providing additional protection beyond standard carrier liability. Revenue from insurance premiums charged per shipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Routes Transport Group is a privately held North American Freight Management provider offering point-to-point surface transportation, international shipping, warehouse and distribution, and end-to-end supply chain solutions. Services include cross-border US-Canada freight (FTL/LTL), expedited freight, project management for oversized or high-value cargo, air and overseas shipping via a global partner network, HACCP-certified cold storage, and a proprietary RTG Cargo Protection plan. Customers are predominantly enterprise shippers across food & beverage, automotive, electronics, healthcare, retail/cosmetics, and manufacturing verticals.

Product overview

Routes Transport Group is a freight management and logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of services. The core portfolio includes Cross-Border North American Freight, Expedited Freight, Warehouse and Distribution, Supply Chain/Retail, Project Management, Freight Management, Air and Overseas shipping, and RTG Cargo Protection. Industry-specific solutions are provided for Food/Beverage, Automotive, Electronics, Healthcare, Retail Cosmetics, and Manufacturing sectors. The company also provides a Customer Online Services Dashboard for portal access. Services are delivered through a network of vetted partners across North America with transportation hubs in major cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary. Founded in 1991, the company has over 30 years of experience in global supply chain management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cross-Border North American Freight Cross-border freight solutions for shipping across the US, Canada, and North America with FTL/LTL trucking, road and rail options, temperature control, and specialized equipment, designed for shippers needing integrated US–Canada logistics.
• Expedited Freight Fast, reliable, safe and compliant freight solutions with 24/7 on-call service, air chartered service, teams service, and customized solutions for time-sensitive shipments requiring urgency.
• Warehouse and Distribution Short and long-term storage, cross docking, order fulfillment, pick and pack, special handling, temperature-controlled storage, and tracking systems for temperature and location, plus assistance with importation licensing and customs brokerage.
• Supply Chain / Retail International and national DC and store distribution services with order fulfillment, pick and pack, trade shows, and white glove services delivered through secure nationwide partner facilities for retail and consumer goods shippers.
• Project Management Freight management for oversized, overweight, and high-value shipments with on-time, safe, secure, and on-budget delivery including pre-planning recommendations, documented costing, and order coordination.
• Freight Management Comprehensive freight management services with flexible IT system integrations, customized reports, KPI and KFI measurement, best practice recommendations, supply chain evaluation, workflow design and optimization, carrier compliance reporting, claims reporting, and least cost routing.
• Air and Overseas International shipping services including drayage, LCL and FCL shipping, air charters, international customs clearance, and storage through a global partner network for worldwide freight forwarding.
• RTG Cargo Protection Cargo protection coverage providing automatic $2/lbs coverage on every shipment with no declared value required, with additional coverage available for high-value or fragile shipments, and a dedicated claims department.
• Customer Online Services Dashboard Customer online portal providing login and registration for managing shipping and transportation logistics, with password recovery capabilities for existing and new customers.
• Food and Beverage Logistics Specialized supply chain solutions for food and beverage including temperature-controlled and dry van equipment, secure cold storage, consolidated and cross dock compliant services, CFIA inspector-compliant facilities, temperature monitoring and reporting, and HACCP certification at all warehouse locations.
• Automotive Logistics Worldwide supply chain solutions for automotive including cross-border freight management, FTL, LTL, expedite, air charter, plant transfers, and 24/7 service to maintain production and keep supply chains running smoothly.
• Electronics Logistics Efficient, consolidated logistics solutions for electronics including international DC and store distribution, order fulfillment and pick and pack, returns handling, trade shows, and white glove service.
• Healthcare Logistics Specialized logistics for healthcare including secure warehousing, WMS, consolidated LTL shipments, and international distributions for hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and assisted living homes.
• Retail Cosmetics Logistics Retail delivery solutions including expedited service during peak season, temperature control, warehousing, white glove debris removal service, and 24/7 customer service for appointment management.
• Manufacturing Logistics Industrial manufacturing logistics including keeping production lines moving, global solutions for raw materials from overseas, inventory management, specialized carbon emission reports, and plant production transfers.

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SmartWay Transport PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoutes Transport Group participates in the EPA SmartWay Carrier Program, an environmental sustainability initiative. The company ensures that all carrier partners used in their network are also part of this program, demonstrating commitment to reducing carbon footprint and environmental responsibility in freight operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TFI International: Canadian-headquartered transportation and logistics conglomerate with major LTL, truckload, and logistics segments. Directly comparable to Routes on cross-border US-Canada freight and Canadian enterprise relationships, but operates its own asset-heavy fleet.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Comparable to Routes' Air & Overseas service line and customs handling, but at substantially larger scale and asset-light model.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest North American non-asset-based freight broker and 3PL. Closely comparable to Routes in arranging FTL/LTL, cross-border, and supply chain services for enterprise shippers, but at vastly greater scale and with a public-market tech stack (Navisphere).
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader. Comparable to Routes on the international air & ocean forwarding and customs brokerage segments, but at global scale with much broader geographic coverage.
• RXO Inc. Pure-play tech-enabled freight brokerage spun off from XPO Logistics. Comparable to Routes as a non-asset-based freight broker in NA, but with significantly larger scale and a more digitized platform.
• NFI Industries: Privately held North American supply chain solutions provider with dedicated trucking, warehousing, and brokerage. Comparable to Routes on cross-border NA freight and integrated warehousing services, with deeper asset ownership.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics provider with strong North American road freight and international forwarding. Comparable to Routes across FTL/LTL, cross-border, and international forwarding, but at much larger scale following recent acquisitions.

Emerging players

• Echo Global Logistics: Tech-enabled North American freight broker with truckload, LTL, and managed transportation. Comparable to Routes' freight management and brokerage offering, but with a more digitally native platform and post-2021 private ownership under The Jordan Company.

Direct peers

• Day & Ross: Canadian freight transportation, logistics, and last-mile provider owned by McCain Foods. Closely comparable to Routes as a Canadian-based freight and logistics provider with cross-border US-Canada capabilities serving enterprise shippers across multiple verticals.

Regional players

• Purolator: Canada-focused courier, freight, and logistics provider owned by Canada Post. Comparable to Routes on Canadian enterprise freight and cross-border capabilities, but with a Canadian-centric network rather than Routes' balanced US-Canada footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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