Labranche Transport

What Labranche Transport does

Labranche Transport is a privately held Quebec-based trucking and logistics company operating an asset-based LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight network anchored by a modern terminal in Drummondville. Founded in 1997 originally as Transport Roger Labranche Express and acquired by Mr. Poliquin in 2004, the company employs approximately 130 staff (drivers, mechanics, warehouse, customer service, administration) and runs a fleet of 75 trucks maintained in-house. Its core service is general-merchandise LTL delivery with a stated 24-hour service standard to most major Quebec centers, supplemented by a partner network that extends coverage into Ontario, the Maritimes, and Western Canada. The wholly-owned Labratrans division (created 2006) provides cross-border logistics brokerage between Canada and the United States, including specialized equipment such as reefers, flatbeds, and curtain trailers.

The business generates revenue through transaction fees on freight transportation: LTL shipments in Quebec are priced per shipment based on characteristics and distance, additional services (hydraulic tailgate, dangerous materials, frost protection) carry surcharges, and Labratrans earns brokerage fees on cross-border and full/partial truckload bookings. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market combines a direct sales team (led by Felix Poliquin) and a self-service client web application for shipment submission, tracking, estimate requests, and document access (packing slips, invoices, proof of delivery). Customers are B2B shippers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers requiring reliable short-haul freight and cross-border logistics. Customer concentration is undisclosed; no named anchor accounts or contract revenue data are available.

The company has no public funding, no external institutional investors, and operates as a family-owned SME. After a 2013 fire destroyed its main terminal, the company rebuilt into a technology-equipped facility in 2015 and added a further installation in 2018. There is no evidence of meaningful AI/ML deployment, no proprietary routing or pricing algorithms disclosed, and no API or developer-facing integrations; the technology stack is essentially a modern web portal atop a conventional trucking operation.

Name

Labranche Transport

Legal name

Labranche Transport Inc.

Website

https://labranchetransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Labranche Transport is a privately held Quebec-based LTL trucking and logistics company operating a 75-truck fleet from its Drummondville terminal, serving B2B shippers with 24-hour Quebec delivery and cross-border Canada-USA logistics via its Labratrans division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Next-Day LTL Carriers (TLADAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA), Cross-Border LTL (US-MX/US-CA) (TLADAEAI)

Keywords

• LTL freight transportation
• Less-than-truckload shipping
• Cross-border logistics
• Truckload brokerage services
• Quebec freight delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Drummondville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LTL Transportation Services: Less-than-truckload freight transportation services for general merchandise with 24-hour delivery in Quebec. Revenue generated through transportation fees based on shipment characteristics, distance, and service requirements.
2. Logistics Brokerage (Labratrans): Logistics brokerage services for specialized transport including full truckload, partial load, open or enclosed trailers, and cross-border shipments. Revenue from brokerage fees and logistics coordination services.
3. Additional Transport Services: Additional services including hydraulic tailgate, small truck service, dangerous materials transport, appointment deliveries, pickup/delivery notices, and frost protection.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Labranche Transport provides Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight transportation services with 24-hour delivery across most major cities in Quebec, operating a fleet of 75 trucks from a strategic terminal in Drummondville. Through its wholly owned Labratrans division, the company offers international cross-border logistics between Canada and the United States, including specialized equipment transport (dry trailers, refrigerated trailers, platform trailers, curtain trailers) for partial or full loads, with customs and supply chain management.

Product overview

Labranche Transport operates as a unified transport and logistics platform offering LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight services as its core product, supplemented by the Labratrans international logistics division for cross-border operations. The company provides a client web application for self-service shipment management. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Drummondville, Quebec, the company serves Quebec, Ontario, the Maritimes, and Western Canada through a network of trusted partners, with international cross-border services to the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Labratrans: Logistics division offering international logistics services, specialized equipment transport, and cross-border shipping between Canada and the United States.

Products and services

• LTL Transport Service Less Than Truckload (LTL) transportation service providing 24-hour delivery of general freight to most cities in Quebec, with extended coverage to Ontario, the Maritimes, and Western Canada through trusted partner networks. Targeted at businesses shipping general merchandise and palletized goods on a regional basis.
• Labratrans Logistics Brokerage International logistics division of Labranche Transport providing cross-border transportation between Canada and the United States, including specialized equipment transport (dry trailers, refrigerated trailers, platform trailers, curtain trailers) for partial or full loads, with customs solutions and supply chain management for enterprise logistics buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour delivery in most major Quebec centers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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.

• Trusted Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of trusted partners enabling service extension beyond direct coverage area to Ontario, the Maritimes, and Western Canada. Partners provide long-distance transportation services under Labranche Transport's coordination.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson: North America's largest third-party logistics and freight brokerage provider. Directly comparable to the Labratrans division's cross-border freight arrangement and brokerage business, with similar customer segments in mid-market shippers.
• TFI International: One of Canada's largest transportation and logistics conglomerates, with significant LTL operations (TForce Freight) and logistics brokerage. Competes against Labranche in Quebec LTL and cross-border lanes, with vastly greater scale, terminal density, and capital access.
• RXO: Major North American freight brokerage and transportation services provider spun off from XPO. Comparable to the Labratrans brokerage business with similar focus on cross-border Canada–USA and US domestic freight arrangement.
• Purolator: Canada's largest parcel courier with substantial LTL and freight capabilities. Directly competes with Labranche in next-day Quebec shipping and has built a national service network that Labranche accesses only via partners.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Largest US less-than-truckload carrier, often cited as the gold standard for terminal-based LTL operations. Comparable to Labranche in terminal-centric service model but at vastly greater scale, density, and operating margin.

Others

• Landstar System: Asset-light freight transportation and logistics provider using a network of owner-operators and agents. Comparable to the asset-light extension of Labranche's partner network model for cross-Canada and cross-border freight where Labranche does not own capacity.

Direct peers

• Daylight Transport: US-based regional LTL carrier focused on next-day service in the Western US. Most directly comparable in scale and operating model to Labranche's Quebec regional LTL franchise.
• Manitoulin Transport: Canadian LTL and logistics provider with comparable service mix including general freight, expedited, and specialized transport. Operates a similar terminal-and-partner network model across Canada, making it a closely aligned mid-market peer.
• Saia LTL Freight: US regional LTL carrier with terminal-based next-day service similar to Labranche's Drummondville hub model. Closely aligned in customer segment (mid-market B2B shippers), service mix, and capital-efficient growth playbook.
• Day & Ross: Major Canadian LTL and freight carrier operating across Eastern Canada with next-day service and specialized equipment. Most directly comparable to Labranche in terms of regional LTL focus, cross-Canada partner-driven expansion model, and Quebec/Eastern Canada customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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