Craler Logistics

What Craler Logistics does

Craler Logistics is a Canadian freight management and transportation services company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Bois-des-Filion, Quebec. It provides integrated freight logistics services including full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) transport, intermodal freight, specialized transport for oversized, hazardous, and bulk cargo, temperature-controlled refrigerated transport, customs brokerage, and dedicated managed fleet services. The company is licensed as a customs broker in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, enabling single-provider cross-border clearance across North America. It operates through a B2B enterprise sales model with dedicated account managers serving clients in retail, distribution, food products, industrial, and construction verticals.

The company's technology layer includes a real-time shipment tracking platform, wireless temperature monitoring and data recording for cold-chain cargo, and a multi-modal management platform integrating road, rail, marine, and air transport with coordinated scheduling and documentation. Craler operates an asset-plus-broker hybrid model: it deploys company-operated fleet assets for dedicated contracts while leveraging a curated network of carrier and warehousing partners for spot and overflow capacity. Pricing is quote-based and customized to cargo type, distance, volume, and service requirements, with multi-year contracts common for dedicated fleet engagements.

Since 2019, Craler has operated as a wholly-owned division of TFI International, one of North America's largest publicly traded transportation and logistics companies. The parent relationship provides access to broader carrier networks, terminal infrastructure, and capital, while Craler retains its operational identity and Quebec-based headquarters. The company markets primarily through its bilingual (English/French) website, a LinkedIn corporate presence, direct account management, and membership in major North American trucking industry associations (TIA, QTA, OTA, ATA). With 101-250 employees, Craler sits in the mid-market logistics segment and competes on cross-border capability, multi-modal breadth, and dedicated fleet customization rather than scale alone.

Name

Craler Logistics

Legal name

Craler Logistics

Website

https://craler.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Craler Logistics is a Quebec-based freight management company providing FTL/LTL, intermodal, specialized, temperature-controlled, customs brokerage, and dedicated fleet services across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Founded in 1997 and operating as a division of TFI International since 2019.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk & Tanker Road Freight Forwarding (Dry Bulk, Liquids, Chemicals) (TLACACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Perishables & Fresh Produce Forwarding (Food/Seafood/Floral) (TLACAJAA)

Keywords

• Freight management services
• Logistics transportation
• Customs brokerage
• Intermodal freight
• Specialized transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Bois-des-filion

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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. Freight Transportation Services: Full truckload (FTL) and less-than truckload (LTL) transport services across Canada, United States, and Mexico. Revenue generated through transportation fees based on distance, weight, and cargo type.
2. Freight Brokerage and Customs Clearance: Customs brokerage services for goods transiting through Mexican, American or Canadian border crossings. Licensed broker in all three countries, generating revenue through brokerage fees.
3. Dedicated Transport Management: Fleet management services where Craler builds and manages a dedicated truck fleet exclusively for client operations. Includes hiring, training drivers, maintenance, and distribution center management for a comprehensive fee.
4. Specialized Transport Services: Transportation of liquid goods, oversized cargo, hazardous materials, and bulk goods requiring specialized equipment and expertise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Craler Logistics is a freight management and transportation services company providing full truckload (FTL) and less-than truckload (LTL) transport, intermodal freight across road, rail, maritime, and air, specialized transport for liquid, oversized, hazardous and bulk cargo, customs brokerage across Canada, U.S., and Mexico, and dedicated fleet management services for clients across North America.

Product overview

Craler Logistics operates as a comprehensive freight management and transportation services platform offering five core integrated services: Freight Logistics (FTL/LTL), Intermodal Freight, Specialized Transport, Freight Brokerage, and Dedicated Transport. The company also provides temperature-controlled transport as a specialized sub-service. These services are designed to work together as a one-stop solution for North American supply chain and distribution needs, covering Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The company was founded in 1997 and acquired by TFI International in 2019.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freight Logistics (Logistique de transport) Comprehensive freight management covering full truckload (FTL) and less-than truckload (LTL) transport, distribution, warehousing, and supply chain management across North America, including Canada, U.S., and Mexico.
• Intermodal Freight (Transport intermodal) Combines road, rail, maritime, and air transport modes to optimize delivery efficiency, costs, and flexibility for long-distance shipments across North America.
• Specialized Transport (Transport spécialisé) Handles complex freight including liquid goods, oversized/non-standard loads, hazardous materials, and bulk goods that require specialized equipment and expertise.
• Freight Brokerage (Courtage) Customs brokerage services licensed in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, enabling rapid and compliant clearance of goods transiting through Mexican, American, or Canadian border crossings.
• Dedicated Transport (Transport dédié) Craler builds and operates a dedicated truck fleet exclusively for a client's delivery and distribution operations, including driver hiring and training, equipment, maintenance, and distribution center management under a managed-services fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Streamlined cross-border logistics with customs clearance in Mexico, US, and Canada
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)minorOthersIndustry association representing transportation intermediaries in all disciplines of national and international trade. TIA provides a voice for transport intermediaries among shippers, carriers and government officials.
• Quebec Trucking Association (QTA) / Association du camionnage du Québec (ACQ)minorOthersThe QTA/ACQ provides the main voice of the trucking industry with government authorities and professional training institutions to review and defend the interests of its members and the issues of the transport industry.
• Ontario Trucking Association (OTA)minorOthersOTA represents all segments of the Ontario transport industry—for-hire carriers, private carriers, intermodal, suppliers, etc. OTA provides the main voice for the trucking industry among government authorities.
• American Trucking AssociationsminorOthersMajor industry association representing the trucking industry in the United States.
• Carrier and Distribution PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraler has established agreements with shipping, warehousing, and distribution partners selected for their effectiveness and efficiency. These partners meet performance and excellence criteria and enable full market coverage across North America.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Major North American trucking, intermodal, and logistics provider with dedicated, brokerage, and cross-border services—comparable breadth of multi-modal and dedicated fleet offerings to Craler's.
• DSV: Global freight forwarder with significant NA road, air, and ocean forwarding operations following its Schenker acquisition—comparable in customs brokerage and multi-modal forwarding, though far larger and globally focused.
• TFI International: Craler's parent and one of North America's largest transportation and logistics holding companies, operating multiple divisions across LTL, truckload, logistics, and fleet services. Comparable as Craler's strategic umbrella and as a peer at the operating-segment level.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Large US-based 3PL and freight transportation operator with dedicated, intermodal, and brokerage services across North America—comparable in service breadth (especially dedicated contract services) though materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Day & Ross: Canadian freight management company (division of McCain Foods) offering LTL/FTL, dedicated, logistics, and customs across NA—a near-mirror of Craler's integrated service mix and Canada-anchored footprint.
• RXO: Pure-play North American freight brokerage spinoff from XPO, arranging truckload, LTL, and last-mile—directly comparable to Craler's brokerage offerings with a brokerage-only focus.
• Echo Global Logistics: North American technology-enabled freight brokerage arranging truckload, LTL, and intermodal across NA—directly comparable to Craler's brokerage and freight arrangement role, with greater digital maturity.
• Manitoulin Transport: Canadian transportation and logistics provider with LTL/FTL, specialized, and warehousing services across Canada, the US, and Mexico—comparable in scale, scope, and North American cross-border positioning to Craler.
• Coyote Logistics: Digital freight brokerage owned by UPS arranging truckload and LTL capacity across North America—directly comparable to Craler's freight brokerage function though with a distinct asset-light, digital-first model.

Regional players

• Challenger Motor Freight: Canadian-based asset-based carrier offering LTL, FTL, and logistics with NA cross-border service—comparable in Canadian base and cross-border capabilities but more asset-heavy than Craler.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/craler-transportation-services-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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