Cimtran Transportation Services

What Cimtran Transportation Services does

Cimtran Transportation Services Inc. is a privately held Canadian third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, that provides cross-border freight services across North America (Canada, United States, and Mexico). The company's service portfolio is structured around five interconnected product lines: Dry LTL/FTL freight, Temperature Controlled LTL/FTL freight with real-time monitoring, Flatbed LTL/FTL freight, Asset-Based Transportation using owned equipment (53ft, 32ft, straight trucks, reefers, flatbeds, lift gate, specialized units), and Logistics and Supply Chain Services including customs brokerage, cold storage, and CFIA re-inspection. Cimtran operates a hybrid capacity model, combining an owned asset fleet with an extensive third-party partner carrier network recruited through a formalized 'Partner With Us' onboarding program.\n\nThe company runs continuous 24/7/365 dispatch operations and supports quote-based transaction pricing across Economy, Expedite, and Special Handling service tiers. Customer acquisition is sales-led, executed by Account Representatives with direct outreach and inbound quote requests funneled through the company website ([email protected]). Target customer segments include cross-border Canada-US shippers, temperature-sensitive freight shippers in food/dairy/pharma, and industrial/construction companies requiring flatbed capacity. The company is privately held with no identified institutional investors, no public listing, and no disclosed funding rounds; ownership appears founder- or small-group-controlled, with Shawn Tipping serving as General Manager.\n\nThe technology footprint is operational rather than differentiated: real-time temperature monitoring for reefer shipments and around-the-clock dispatch are the primary technical capabilities, with no disclosed AI/ML features, APIs, or proprietary software platforms. The company is actively scaling through hiring in Mississauga and Montreal and through expansion of its carrier partner network, with service descriptions referencing import/export operations extending into Mexico.

Name

Cimtran Transportation Services

Legal name

Cimtran Transportation Services Inc.

Website

https://cimtran.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cimtran Transportation Services is a privately held Canadian 3PL providing cross-border LTL/FTL freight (dry, refrigerated, and flatbed) and asset-based fleet services across Canada, the US, and Mexico for shippers in food, pharma, manufacturing, and construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cross-Border Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

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

Cross-Border LTL (US-MX/US-CA) (TLADAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dedicated Transportation & Private Fleet Operations (Asset-Based) (TLAIAMAA), Interregional/Long-Haul LTL Network Carriers (TLADAEAC), Specialized Equipment Transport (Flatbed, Step-Deck, Lowboy, Car Carrier) (TLAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Cross-border freight transportation
• Temperature-controlled trucking
• Less-than-truckload services
• Flatbed freight shipping
• Asset-based fleet services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Cimtran generates revenue through providing Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Full-Truckload (FTL) freight transportation services across North America. Revenue is earned on a per-shipment basis, charging for transportation of goods from origin to destination, with pricing based on freight type, weight, dimensions, distance, and service level (economy, expedite, or special handling).
2. Asset-Based Fleet Services: The company operates owned trucks and equipment (53ft, 32ft, straight trucks, temperature controlled units, flatbeds, lift gate, specialized equipment) to provide dedicated transportation capacity, generating revenue through dedicated freight moves with exclusive equipment use options.
3. Logistics and Supply Chain Services: Additional revenue streams include import/export logistics, customs brokerage, cold storage, and supply chain management services for cross-border shipments between Canada, USA, and Mexico.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cimtran Transportation Services is a Canadian-based, full-service cross-border third-party logistics (3PL) provider that moves Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Full-Truckload (FTL) freight across North America. The company combines its own asset-based fleet (53ft, 32ft, straight trucks, refrigerated units, flatbeds) with an extensive partner carrier network to deliver dry, temperature-controlled, and flatbed freight services between Canada and the United States, supported by customs brokerage, cold storage, and supply chain management.

Product overview

Cimtran Transportation Services is a full service cross border transportation company offering a portfolio of interconnected freight services. The core offering includes Dry LTL/FTL Freight, Temperature Controlled LTL/FTL Freight, and Flatbed LTL/FTL Freight services for Less-Than-Truckload and Full-Truckload shipments across North America. The Asset Based Transportation service provides dedicated fleet capabilities (53ft, 32ft, straight trucks, temperature controlled units, flatbeds) for when customers need guaranteed equipment availability. The Logistics and Supply Chain Services division handles customs brokerage, cold storage, and supply chain management for import/export operations spanning Canada, USA, and Mexico. Together these services address the full spectrum of transportation needs from LTL to FTL, dry to refrigerated to flatbed, and standard to expedited delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry LTL/FTL Freight Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Full-Truckload (FTL) dry freight shipping services across North America with regional, national, and cross-border capabilities. Includes load booking, freight tracing, tracking, routing, proof of deliveries, bill of lading preparation, and safe delivery reporting for businesses shipping general dry goods between Canada and the United States.
• Temperature Controlled LTL/FTL Freight Refrigerated LTL/FTL transport for temperature-sensitive commodities including dairy products, produce, chilled foods, meats, poultry, and pharmaceuticals. Offers ambient, cool, frozen, and 'Protect from Freezing' conditions with real-time temperature monitoring and tracking for cold chain integrity.
• Flatbed LTL/FTL Freight Flatbed trucking services for specialized freight such as machinery, construction equipment, building materials, steel, and pre-cast concrete. Utilizes step decks, double drops, curtain sides, rack and tarp, and RGN equipment, supported by 24/7 dispatch and an extensive partner network for seamless flatbed transportation.
• Asset Based Transportation Dedicated transportation fleet with owned trucks including 53ft, 32ft, straight trucks, temperature controlled units, flatbeds, lift gate, and specialized equipment. Provides guaranteed equipment availability with economy, expedite, and special handling service tiers available 24/7.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Services Full-service cross-border logistics including import/export services across Canada, USA, and Mexico, customs brokerage, cold storage, CFIA re-inspection, palletizing and labelling, and supply chain management. Supports plant/packer pickup, direct delivery, re-distribution, aging, freezing, and storage requirements for cross-border shipments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7/365 availability ensures shipments are never delayed due to operational closures
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Partner CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCimtran maintains an extensive network of partner carriers to supplement its own asset-based fleet. The company actively recruits quality partner carriers to compliment client business requirements. Carriers interested in partnership submit carrier packages including operating authorities, insurance certificates of insurance, company contacts, and lanes they operate in.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• FreightWaves (SONAR):

Direct peers

• Pride Group Logistics: Canadian-based asset-based carrier with dedicated, LTL, refrigerated, and flatbed services, including cross-border lanes to the US. Comparable to Cimtran in equipment breadth and cross-border positioning.
• Challenger Motor Freight: Canadian asset-based carrier offering LTL, FTL, flatbed, refrigerated, and cross-border services across North America. Closely aligned with Cimtran on equipment diversity, service mix, and Canada-US specialization.
• Day & Ross Freight: Canadian-based LTL and freight carrier with cross-border Canada-US services and asset-based fleet. Highly comparable to Cimtran in geographic focus, service mix (LTL, FTL, specialized), and cross-border expertise.
• Kriska Holdings: Canadian transportation and logistics provider offering dedicated, LTL, refrigerated, and cross-border services between Canada and the US. Comparable asset-based, multi-mode model and customer base.
• TForce Freight (TFI International): Major North American LTL carrier with significant Canada-US cross-border operations. Directly competes with Cimtran on LTL lanes and offers comparable specialized and refrigerated services.

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Large North American LTL and freight brokerage operator offering LTL, FTL, and specialized services across the US and cross-border. Comparable to Cimtran on LTL/freight services but at materially greater scale.

Regional players

• Seaboard Transport Group: Eastern Canadian asset-based carrier with cross-border US services including flatbed, refrigerated, and LTL offerings. Comparable operating model and equipment focus to Cimtran.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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