Kindersley Transport

Name

Kindersley Transport

Legal name

Kindersley Transport Ltd.

Website

https://kindersleytransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight & Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flatbed & Open-Deck TL Carriers (TLADADAC), Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI), Intermodal Drayage TL Carriers (Port/Rail Ramp Drayage) (TLADADAF), Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAB)

Keywords

• Less-than-truckload shipping
• Full truckload freight
• Flat deck transport
• Heavy haul logistics
• Warehousing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Transportation: Shipments up to 10,000 lbs or 640 cubic feet. Revenue generated through freight charges based on weight, dimensions, freight class, and distance, plus accessorial charges.
2. Full Truckload (TL) Transportation: Shipments of 10,001+ lbs or 641+ cubic feet. Revenue from truckload freight charges based on distance, equipment type, and commodity.
3. Specialized Transportation Services: Flat deck, heavy haul, and drayage services for over-dimensional loads, construction, mining, forestry, and agriculture industries. Revenue from specialized hauling charges.
4. Storage & Warehousing: Warehouse and yard space available for rent and temporary storage. Distribution capabilities. Network in Calgary, Edmonton, Lloydminster, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.
5. Third-Party Logistics & Transportation Management: Transportation management services, load brokerage, and software solutions for supply chain management. Multimodal approach including TL, LTL, and intermodal.
6. Fleet Maintenance Services: Full maintenance fleet service provider supporting transportation companies with 2,000 vehicle assets. Over 100 technicians at strategically located maintenance facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kindersley Transport Ltd. is a Canadian transportation company providing truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services across Canada, supplemented by specialized offerings including flat deck, heavy haul, drayage, storage and warehousing, third-party logistics/transportation management, and fleet maintenance. The company operates more than 600 climate-controlled trailers and supports 2,000+ vehicle assets through its parent Siemens Transportation Group, with services delivered via owned fleet and a contract carrier network from eight Canadian branch locations.

Product overview

Kindersley Transport is a Canadian transportation company offering a comprehensive suite of logistics and freight services. The core portfolio includes Full Truckload (TL) and Less Than Truckload (LTL) as primary service lines, supplemented by specialized services: Flat Deck for over-dimensional cargo, Heavy Haul for oversized loads, Drayage for intermodal container transport, and Storage & Warehousing across eight Canadian locations. The company also provides Logistics & Transportation Management Solutions (3PL) and Fleet Service for equipment maintenance. Technology offerings include a Customer Web Access Portal for shipment management, Transportation Management Software (TMS), and Warehouse Management Software (WMS) that integrate to provide end-to-end supply chain visibility. The company operates more than 600 climate-controlled trailers and handles dangerous goods under Responsible Care Program guidelines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Truckload (TL) Service Truckload transportation for shipments of 641+ cubic feet, 10,001+ pounds, or 10.1+ lineal feet, operating 24/7 with dedicated switches, regular schedules, satellite-tracked equipment, LCV capability, and reefer/heater/dry van options.
• Less Than Truckload (LTL) Service LTL transportation for shipments up to 640 cubic feet or 10,000 pounds, including single-skid and multi-skid shipments, consolidation and deconsolidation programs, and temperature-controlled heated service across Canada.
• Flat Deck Service Specialized flat deck transportation for over-dimensional loads using diverse equipment configurations, serving construction, mining, forestry, and agriculture customers.
• Heavy Haul Service Heavy haul transportation for significant payloads exceeding normal weight and measurement regulations, from 5-axle to 13-axle configurations, handling transformers, wind towers, and project cargo with route surveys, pilot cars, and permits.
• Drayage Service Intermodal container transport carrying freight containers over short distances, handling containers at warehouses, rail terminals, ocean ports, and harbors; Winnipeg facility offers loaded container lifting capability.
• Storage & Warehousing Service Long and short-term warehouse and yard space for rent, distribution capabilities, and temporary storage across Calgary, Edmonton, Lloydminster, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.
• Logistics & Transportation Management Solutions Third-party logistics provider offering supply chain solutions, load brokerage, and multimodal transportation management including intermodal, TL, LTL, and Express options.
• Fleet Service Full maintenance fleet service supporting 2,000+ vehicle assets for transportation companies, with over 100 skilled and licensed technicians at strategically located maintenance facilities and emergency road side service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dedicated TL customer service group ensures satisfaction
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• Siemens Transportation Group Inc. (STG)coreOthersKindersley Transport is a subsidiary/part of the Siemens Transportation Group Inc., an international transportation operation spanning North America. STG encompasses specialized transportation companies providing total supply chain solutions. The Group includes Kindersley Transport, Edge Transport, HW Transport, Quill Transport, and STG Fleet Services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mullen Group: Mullen Group is a Western Canadian-based transportation, logistics, and warehousing conglomerate offering LTL, TL, specialized hauling, warehousing, and 3PL. Highly comparable to Kindersley as a diversified Canadian carrier with similar service breadth and a strong resource-sector vertical exposure.
• Day & Ross Freight Services: Day & Ross is a Canadian LTL/TL carrier and a subsidiary of TFI International with national terminal coverage including Atlantic Canada. Directly comparable to Kindersley's LTL/TL service lines, terminal-network model, and cross-border capabilities.
• Manitoulin Transport: Manitoulin Transport is one of Canada's largest LTL carriers with national LTL/TL coverage, warehousing, and cross-border capabilities. A direct LTL/TL competitor to Kindersley with comparable service portfolio and Canadian footprint.
• TFI International: TFI International is a Canadian-headquartered multi-mode transportation and logistics conglomerate operating TL, LTL, logistics, and fleet services across North America. It is directly comparable to Kindersley/Siemens Transportation Group in scope (TL, LTL, 3PL, intermodal, dedicated, fleet maintenance) and Canadian market focus, and is referenced in Kindersley's own website footer.
• Challenger Motor Freight: Challenger Motor Freight is a Canadian asset-based TL and LTL carrier with national and cross-border operations, plus logistics services. Direct peer to Kindersley's TL and LTL service lines with similar cross-border LCV and reefer capabilities.
• Arrow Transportation Systems: Arrow Transportation Systems is a Canadian-based, family-owned transportation company offering TL, LTL, flatbed, heavy haul, and logistics services across Western Canada and cross-border. Comparable to Kindersley's specialized service lines (flat deck, heavy haul) and Western Canadian concentration.

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: C.H. Robinson is the largest North American third-party logistics provider and freight broker. Comparable to Kindersley's 3PL/transportation management and load brokerage business, but as an asset-light broad incumbent rather than an asset-based carrier.
• XPO Logistics: XPO is a major North American LTL and transportation services provider with continental terminal coverage. Comparable to Kindersley in LTL and brokerage services but operates as a large broad-based incumbent, relevant as a benchmark for LTL scaling economics and as a competitor on cross-border lanes.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt is a large North American TL, intermodal, and dedicated carrier with brokerage and final-mile services. Comparable to Kindersley's TL and drayage/intermodal service lines, with broader scale and US-centric operations making it a relevant broad-incumbent benchmark.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Old Dominion is a US-focused LTL carrier with national terminal coverage and a best-in-class operating model. Comparable to Kindersley in LTL core service but operates at materially greater scale and as an LTL pure-play, making it a broad incumbent benchmark for LTL economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kindersley-ltd

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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