Overland West

Name

Overland West

Legal name

Overland West Freight Lines Ltd.

Website

https://overlandwest.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)

Keywords

• LTL freight services
• Truckload transportation
• Deck freight services
• Regional freight carrier
• Western Canada shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Freight Services: Cost-effective shipping for smaller freight shipments. Revenue generated through weight-based and distance-based charges with fuel surcharges applied.
2. Truckload (TL) Services: Dedicated trailers for large or time-sensitive shipments. Revenue based on full trailer rates.
3. Deck & Specialized Freight: Flat deck and specialized equipment for oversized or unconventional freight including heavy machinery and equipment for mining and construction sites.
4. Value-Added Services: Additional services including tailgate delivery, after-hours delivery, appointment delivery, dangerous goods handling, heat services, prebooked appointments, private home pickup/delivery, Saturday/Sunday delivery, COD, excess value coverage, and tarping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Overland West is a regional freight carrier providing Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), full Truckload (TL), and Deck & Specialized Freight transportation across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and Northwest Territories) via a network of 20 service centres. The company supports these freight services with an integrated suite of online shipping tools (rate quoting, BOL generation, shipment tracking, transit time calculation, EDI integration) accessed through the MyOW customer portal.

Product overview

Overland West operates as a regional freight carrier offering a unified transportation platform with three core freight services (LTL, Truckload, and Deck/Specialized Freight) complemented by an integrated suite of online shipping tools accessed through the MyOW customer portal. The core product portfolio consists of physical freight transportation services including Less-Than-Truckload consolidation shipping, dedicated full truckload transport, flat deck and specialized equipment handling for oversized freight, and tailgate delivery services for locations without docks. These core shipping services are supported by a comprehensive digital platform comprising rate quoting tools (Combined Quote-BOL-Pickup, Spot Quote), shipment management utilities (Tracking, Search, Movement Analysis), document generation (Prepopulated BOL, Online Statements), and EDI integration for enterprise customers. The MyOW portal serves as the central hub allowing customers to customize their tools experience and manage multiple accounts from a single login. Transit Time Calculator and Cube Calculator provide辅助 planning capabilities, while Real-Time Delivery Notifications via RSS enable proactive shipment monitoring. The company leverages its network of 20 strategically located service centres across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and Northwest Territories) to deliver these services, operating as part of the larger Reimer Group network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Freight Cost-effective shipping solution for smaller freight shipments that do not require a full trailer, providing efficient consolidation of multiple shippers' goods into shared trailer space across Western Canada.
• Truckload (TL) Freight Dedicated trailer service for large or time-sensitive shipments requiring exclusive use of a full truck, providing direct transport without consolidation stops across Western Canada.
• Deck & Specialized Freight Flat deck and specialized equipment transport for oversized or unconventional freight including heavy machinery and equipment that cannot fit in standard trailers, targeted at mining and construction sites.
• Tailgate & Local Delivery Flexible delivery options for locations without loading docks, providing liftgate service to handle shipments at facilities without standard loading infrastructure.
• Value-Added Freight Services Additional freight services including tailgate delivery, after-hours delivery, appointment delivery, dangerous goods handling, heat services, prebooked appointments, private home pickup/delivery, Saturday/Sunday delivery, COD, excess value coverage, and tarping.
• EDI Integration Service Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capability enabling automated exchange of shipping documents and data with Overland West's systems for customers with established EDI infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 strategically located service centres enabling faster transit times, fewer handling points, and greater shipment reliability

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Reimer GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOverland West is a proud member of the Reimer Group network. The Reimer Group provides network backing and coordination across regional carriers, enhancing Overland West's service capabilities across Western Canada.
• Comox Pacific ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOverland West Freight Lines works alongside Comox Pacific Express to provide reliable freight service across Vancouver Island and Western Canada. The combined network delivers seamless LTL transportation and dependable regional coverage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Day & Ross: Subsidiary of TFI International and one of the largest LTL carriers in Canada, operating across Eastern and Western Canada. Directly comparable as a Canadian LTL general freight carrier with terminal networks and similar B2B customer segments.
• Manitoulin Transport: One of Canada's largest national LTL and truckload carriers with extensive terminal coverage. Comparable as a multi-service freight carrier offering LTL, TL, and specialized freight across Canada, including remote-region service.
• Bandstra Transportation Systems: Western Canada-based LTL, TL, and logistics provider headquartered in BC. Closely comparable as a regional competitor serving similar mining, forestry, and industrial customers in British Columbia and Alberta.
• Quik X: Western Canada LTL carrier operating across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Directly comparable as a regional LTL general freight carrier with overlapping service lanes and customer segments.
• Rosenau Transport: Western Canada LTL and logistics carrier operating across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Comparable as a regional LTL general freight peer with overlapping mining, construction, and retail customer segments.
• Gardewine Group: Western Canada LTL and truckload carrier operating across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and BC. Comparable as a regional LTL peer serving similar resource and retail customers with multi-terminal networks.

Broad incumbents

• TForce Freight Canada: Canadian LTL operation of TFI International (formerly UPS Freight). Comparable as a broad LTL incumbent with national network, broader product portfolio, and stronger digital infrastructure than regional carriers.
• Mullen Group: Diversified Canadian trucking and logistics conglomerate with significant Western Canada LTL and specialized freight exposure. Comparable as a larger, diversified parent of multiple regional carriers serving resource-sector customers.
• Purolator: Canada-wide parcel and freight network with national LTL and courier capabilities. Comparable as a broad Canadian freight incumbent with national reach and stronger digital tooling than regional carriers.

Regional players

• Loomis Express: Canadian LTL and courier carrier serving business shippers nationally. Comparable as a Canadian LTL/freight carrier with B2B focus, though operating more heavily in Eastern Canada with less concentration in Western resource sectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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