Guilbault

What Guilbault does

Guilbault (legal entity: Transport Guilbault, dba Groupe Guilbault) is a privately held, family-owned freight transportation, warehousing, and logistics company headquartered in Boucherville, Quebec. Founded in 1929 by Paul Guilbault and now led by third-generation President Éric Gignac and Vice-President Nadine Guilbault, the company operates 13 terminals and 3 warehouses across Eastern Canada (Quebec, Ontario, Atlantic Canada), employing 1,070 people and handling more than 600,000 shipments and 40 million kilometers annually. Guilbault's services span less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) freight with temperature-controlled, hazardous-materials, and cross-border Canada-US capabilities, over 800,000 square feet of short- and long-term warehousing with cross-docking, and third-party logistics (3PL), intermodal, dedicated fleet, and consulting services.

The company's technology stack combines legacy proprietary systems — ISAAC real-time mobile communication, iBright temperature telemetry, the i3G goods management system, and a Warehouse Management System — with EDI standards (204, 990, 210, 214) for automated B2B data exchange. In March 2024 Guilbault transitioned from its in-house transportation management system to TMW Cloud's TruckMate TMS, launching a new web-based client portal. Guilbault monetizes via transaction-fee freight transport, managed-services warehousing, and professional-services logistics, with quote-based pricing handled through dedicated pricing agents and the client portal; customer segments are diversified across food and beverage, automotive, retail, construction, and pharmaceutical verticals.

Strategically, Guilbault has pursued growth through acquisitions (Idéal Solutions Logistiques in 2017, Transport Inter-Nord in November 2023) and infrastructure expansion (Rimouski terminal in 2017, 150,000 sq ft Boucherville warehouse in 2018), with cross-border operations enabled by C-TPAT, FAST, PEP, PAD, and ACE certifications. The company carries no disclosed debt or equity funding, maintaining third-generation family control through nine consecutive Best Employer Carrier awards and seven consecutive Shipper's Choice Awards, positioning it as the third-largest player in Quebec transportation.

Name

Guilbault

Legal name

Transport Guilbault

Website

https://groupeguilbault.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Guilbault is a privately held, family-owned Quebec trucking and logistics company operating 13 terminals and 3 warehouses across Eastern Canada, offering LTL/TL freight, temperature-controlled transport, 800,000+ sq ft of warehousing, and 3PL services to commercial customers in food, automotive, retail, construction, and pharmaceutical verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interregional/Long-Haul LTL Network Carriers (TLADAEAC), Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAB), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAC), Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIANAA)

Keywords

• Less-than-truckload freight
• Warehousing and distribution
• Third-party logistics
• Temperature-controlled transport
• Intermodal freight services

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

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. General Freight Transportation: Less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) freight transportation services across Canada and the US. Core revenue stream with temperature-controlled and ambient transport capabilities.
2. Warehousing and Distribution: Storage and distribution services with over 800,000 square feet of warehouse space. Short and long-term storage, handling, and cross-docking services.
3. Logistics Solutions: Third-party logistics (3PL), freight brokerage, dedicated transport, intermodal transport, and consulting services.
4. Specialized Transport Services: Temperature-controlled transport (refrigerated, heated, ambient), hazardous materials transport, and container transport services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Guilbault is a Quebec-based freight transportation and logistics company providing less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) freight transport with temperature-controlled capabilities, warehousing and distribution across 800,000+ sq ft of storage space, and third-party logistics services including intermodal transport, dedicated fleet, container transport, and 3PL consulting. The company manages over 600,000 shipments annually through 13 terminals and 3 warehouses across Eastern Canada.

Product overview

Guilbault is a Quebec-based freight transportation and logistics company offering a unified portfolio of transportation, warehousing, and logistics services. The core offering spans general freight transport (TL and LTL) with temperature-controlled capabilities, warehousing and distribution, and third-party logistics solutions including intermodal transport and 3PL consulting. The company operates 13 terminals and 3 warehouses across Eastern Canada, managing approximately 600,000 shipments annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Transport Services (Transport général) General and specialized freight transportation services including truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) transport, temperature-controlled shipping (refrigerated, heated, ambient), hazardous materials transport, and cross-border Canada-US service for commercial customers in manufacturing, retail, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
• Warehousing and Distribution (Entreposage et distribution) Warehousing and distribution services offering over 800,000 square feet of storage space across 3 warehouses (Boucherville, Lachine, Saint-Bruno), with inventory management via WMS, handling and transloading, order preparation, cross-docking, and both short-term and long-term storage options for commercial clients.
• Logistics Solutions (Solutions logistiques) Third-party logistics (3PL) services including logistics and freight brokerage, dedicated transport, intermodal transport, container transport (20, 40, and 53 feet), and 3PL consulting services for supply chain optimization, serving companies seeking outsourced logistics and carrier network solutions.
• Client Portal / Online Tools (Espace client) Online customer portal providing shipment tracking (Express tracking), pickup requests, rate requests, and access to documentation including bills of lading, terms and conditions, accessorial charges, and various certificates. Self-service platform for mid-market and enterprise customers.
• ISAAC Mobile Communication System Proprietary real-time mobile communication and data management system providing parcel traceability, email alerts for OS&D (Over, Short, Damage) reports, wait times, billing changes, and delivery confirmation/proof for freight transport customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ on-time delivery rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Transport Inter-NordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2023Acquisition of Transport Inter-Nord, a Saint-Jérôme-based LTL and TL freight company, from the McLaughlin family after 33+ years of ownership. The acquired company continues to operate as an autonomous unit with its existing management team in place, adding over 150 employees and strengthening Guilbault's LTL position in Quebec.
• Idéal Solutions LogistiquescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Acquisition of Idéal Solutions Logistiques, a major company specializing in warehousing, logistics, and transport with over 70 years of history in Quebec and Ontario. Added over 500,000 square feet of warehouse capacity, elevating Guilbault to third rank in the industry.
• YWCA QuébecminorOthersFive-year fundraising campaign partnership supporting women in difficulty and their children through housing and accompaniment programs.
• Club des petits déjeuners (Breakfast Club of Canada)minorOthersWeekly food collection and delivery partnership, transporting bread and baked goods to the Breakfast Club of Boucherville every Friday morning during the school year.
• Fondation pour la formation en transport routierminorOthersAnnual $1,000 scholarship to a transportation student to stimulate interest in the trucking industry among young people.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ArcBest Corporation: US-based LTL carrier (ABF Freight) complemented by integrated logistics and truckload brokerage. Comparable mix of asset-based LTL plus asset-light logistics, with overlap on cross-border and temperature-controlled freight segments.
• Mullen Group: Public Canadian trucking and logistics company operating a portfolio of regional LTL, TL, warehousing, and logistics businesses across Western and Eastern Canada. Directly comparable business mix, with a different geographic anchor but similar acquisition-driven growth model.
• TFI International: Public Canadian transportation and logistics conglomerate with LTL, TL, logistics, and package and courier segments including the TForce Freight LTL franchise. Much larger and broader than Guilbault, but a key competitor and acquirer of regional Canadian carriers.
• Saia Inc. US LTL carrier with a network spanning the Midwest, South, and Northeast. Comparable in service profile and target customers (industrial, retail) on cross-border freight flows, although without Guilbault's warehousing and 3PL scope.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Largest US LTL carrier by revenue, known for operational excellence and industry-leading margins. Competes with Guilbault on Canada-US cross-border freight and represents the operational standard regional LTL carriers are benchmarked against.
• Purolator: Canada's largest courier and parcel delivery company with significant LTL capability, majority-owned by Canada Post. Competes with Guilbault for time-sensitive and cross-border freight across the same Eastern Canada geography.
• XPO Logistics (now RXO for brokerage / XPO for LTL): Major North American LTL carrier with a substantial terminal network, competing for enterprise freight on the same Canada-US lanes. Serves as a benchmark for LTL density and economics in Guilbault's competitive set.

Direct peers

• Manitoulin Transport: Canadian LTL and logistics carrier operating one of the largest LTL networks in Canada, including refrigerated services. Comparable to Guilbault on LTL core, temperature-controlled transport, cross-border, and Canadian private-company scale.
• Day & Ross Transportation Group: Canadian LTL and truckload carrier headquartered in New Brunswick with terminal coverage across Eastern Canada. Directly comparable to Guilbault in LTL focus, Eastern Canada density, cross-border Canada-US service, and family/private ownership heritage.

Emerging players

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: One of North America's largest third-party logistics providers and freight brokerages, with substantial Canadian operations. Overlaps with Guilbault on freight brokerage, intermodal, and 3PL customers, though C.H. Robinson is primarily non-asset-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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