Remorquage S.O.S. Saguenay inc

What Remorquage S.O.S. Saguenay inc does

Remorquage S.O.S. Saguenay inc, operating under the trade name S.O.S Remorquage, is a privately held Quebec corporation providing towing, roadside assistance, vehicle recovery, mechanical, goods transport, and impound lot services in Northeastern Quebec. Founded circa 2002 (formerly Remorquage et transport SOS, restructured in 2021) and headquartered at 1480 Boulevard du Royaume Ouest in Chicoutimi, the company serves the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Côte-Nord, Chibougamau, and Chapais regions. Its core customer base comprises individual light-vehicle owners (motorcycles, snowmobiles, passenger cars, light trucks) and commercial operators of heavy vehicles — tractor trucks, semi-trailers, school buses, dump trucks, and construction equipment — plus customers requiring goods transport of fishing shacks and construction trailers. Three SAAQ-affiliated impound lots (fourrières) on Saguenay territory provide regulated storage for seized, accidented, or remised vehicles.

Operations run on a 24/7 dispatch model via a primary phone line (418 818-1818) and a website contact form. The company employs 80+ personnel, including Wreckmaster-certified recovery specialists trained for rollovers, ditch extractions, and extreme-condition recoveries, and operates a fleet of 100+ specialized tow trucks, service vehicles, and platform trucks. Underlying technology is operational rather than software-defined: there is no proprietary platform or AI/ML system; service delivery depends on physical fleet assets, professional recovery equipment, and an in-house garage for mechanical work.

The business model is transaction-fee based across five revenue streams — emergency roadside services, light/heavy towing, impound lot storage, goods transport, and mechanical services — with quote-based pricing that varies by vehicle type, service rendered, and distance. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-fleet with no intermediary channels, supported by local brand recognition built over 20+ years and coordinated emergency response partnerships with regional police forces.

Name

Remorquage S.O.S. Saguenay inc

Legal name

REMORQUAGE S.O.S SAGUENAY INC.

Website

https://remorquagesos.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Remorquage S.O.S. Saguenay inc is a Quebec-based towing and roadside assistance operator serving the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Côte-Nord, Chibougamau, and Chapais regions with light/heavy towing, Wreckmaster-certified recovery, mechanical services, goods transport, and three SAAQ-affiliated impound lots, available 24/7 via phone dispatch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Towing & Roadside Assistance Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Towing (48841), Motor Vehicle Towing (488410)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Towing, Recovery & Vehicle Removal Services (TLAJAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accident Recovery, Winch-Out & Towing Services (Light/Heavy) (TLAKAFAH), Towing, Impound & Vehicle Relocation Services (BPABAKAJ)

Keywords

• Towing services
• Roadside assistance
• Heavy vehicle recovery
• Vehicle impound lot
• Light vehicle towing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicoutimi

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Emergency Roadside Services: One-time service fees for emergency roadside assistance including tire changes, battery jump starts (survoltage), door unlocking, and mechanical repairs. Services are charged per incident based on the type of service rendered.
2. Towing Services: Fees for light-duty and heavy-duty towing services, including recovery operations. Pricing varies based on vehicle type and distance. Emergency recovery services and Wreckmaster-certified operations available.
3. Impound Lot (Fourrière) Services: Storage fees for vehicles held at three impound facilities affiliated with SAAQ for seized, accidented, or stored vehicles.
4. Goods Transport Services: Platform transport of goods including construction site trailers, fishing shacks, and other cargo within the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.
5. Mechanical Services: Vehicle repair and maintenance services including oil changes, tune-ups, inspections, exhaust systems, brakes, and tire changes performed at their garage facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Remorquage S.O.S. Saguenay inc provides towing and roadside assistance services in the Saguenay region of Quebec, including light and heavy vehicle towing, on-site mechanical assistance (battery boost, tire change, lockout), goods and equipment transport, and impound lot services. The company serves both individual motorists and commercial heavy-vehicle operators (trucks, buses, construction equipment) on a per-incident basis.

Product overview

Remorquage S.O.S. Saguenay inc is a roadside assistance and towing service company operating in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Côte-Nord, Chibougamau, and Chapais regions of Quebec. The company offers a unified suite of complementary services centered on vehicle recovery and transport: light and heavy towing, emergency recovery with Wreckmaster-certified personnel, comprehensive roadside services (unsticking, jump-starting, door unlocking, tire changes), mechanical repairs, specialized goods transport, and impound lot management. With a fleet of over 100 vehicles and 80+ employees available 24/7, the company formerly operated as Remorquage et transport SOS before splitting in 2021 into SOS Remorquage (focused on heavy and light vehicle breakdowns, road services, and goods transport) and Intervan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Light vehicle towing Towing service for cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and other light vehicles that have broken down or been involved in an accident, intended for individual motorists in the Saguenay region.
• Heavy vehicle towing Towing and recovery for trucks, school buses, construction equipment, and other heavy vehicles requiring specialized heavy-duty tow trucks and recovery operators.
• Roadside assistance On-the-spot help for stranded drivers including vehicle lockout, flat-tire change, battery boost, and fuel-related assistance.
• Mobile mechanical services Field mechanical interventions dispatched to the vehicle location to address minor repairs and get the vehicle moving without a shop visit.
• Goods and equipment transport Short-distance haulage of rolling cargo and equipment such as construction trailers and fishing shacks using the company's tow/haul fleet.
• Impound lot services Secure storage of impounded or towed vehicles at the company's lot, with release/retrieval coordinated through the operator.

Quantifiable outcome

• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• +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

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAAQ (Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal affiliation with SAAQ for operating three impound lots (fourrières) on Saguenay territory. These facilities handle seized, accidented, or stored vehicles under regulatory oversight, providing exclusive regional coverage.
• Police Forces (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with various police corps for coordinated emergency response during accidents, vehicle recovery, and emergency situations requiring law enforcement coordination.
• IntervanminorOthersSister company established in 2021 from the split of Remorquage et transport SOS. Intervan handles different services (likely van-based transport services). Logos displayed on partner pages.
• IntercarminorOthersPartner company with logo displayed on the S.O.S Remorquage website. Intercar is a transportation company operating in Quebec.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• AMA (Alberta Motor Association): Alberta's largest auto club providing roadside assistance, towing, and driver services. Comparable roadside/towing product but geographically distinct; serves as a relevant regional benchmark for service pricing and dispatch models.
• BCAA (British Columbia Automobile Association): A Western Canadian auto club offering roadside assistance, towing, and member services through affiliated providers. Comparable membership/roadside service model but operates in BC, not Quebec; useful proxy for member-based service dynamics.
• CAA Atlantic: Atlantic Canadian auto club offering roadside and towing services through a partner network. Comparable member-based roadside assistance model and Canadian operating context, but distinct geography.

Broad incumbents

• CAA-Québec: Québec's largest automobile club, providing roadside assistance and towing through a network of contracted providers. Overlaps with Remorquage S.O.S. on consumer roadside service but operates a broader insurance/club model rather than direct tow operations.

Direct peers

• Remorquage Martin & Fils: A regional Quebec towing and roadside service operator covering similar light/heavy towing and recovery use cases. Comparable service portfolio and target customers, though it does not appear to have the same impound-lot footprint in Northern Quebec.
• Remorquage Express Quebec: A Quebec-based towing company offering light and heavy towing, roadside assistance, and recovery services. Directly comparable in service mix, customer base, and operational model to Remorquage S.O.S., serving overlapping regions in Quebec.
• Remorquage M.T.L. (Montreal): Montreal-based light and heavy towing operator with impound and roadside assistance services. Comparable service menu and Quebec operating context; differs in that it serves an urban core rather than Northern regions.

Others

• Intercar: Corporate partner displaying logo on Remorquage S.O.S. website; a Quebec transportation company. Operates in adjacent ground transport services rather than towing/recovery, making it a comparable ecosystem participant.
• Intervan: Sister/affiliated company created in the 2021 split of Remorquage et transport SOS; handles van-based transport services. Operates alongside Remorquage S.O.S. in Quebec with shared branding and customer base.

Emerging players

• Remorquage 24/7 (Quebec): A smaller Quebec-based 24/7 towing and roadside assistance operator. Comparable service hours and product mix but likely smaller fleet and geographic footprint than Remorquage S.O.S.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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