Transports PELÉ

What Transports PELÉ does

Transports PELÉ is a family-owned French road freight transport and logistics group headquartered in La Martyre, Finistère (Brittany), operating as Groupe Pelé through four wholly-owned entities: Transports Pelé (founded 1995 by Patrick Pelé, the core industrial/ADR/agri operator), Transports Guivarc'h (founded 1969 in Bodilis, industrial and refrigerated), Transports Gendron (founded 1920 in Étrelles, transport plus a 13,000 m² warehousing and logistics platform), and P2G Services (established 2022, in-house heavy goods vehicle maintenance). The group employs approximately 80 people including 70 drivers and operates a fleet of more than 180 truck engines across Brittany, with national French routes into Bourgogne, Auvergne, Rhône-Alpes, PACA, Île-de-France, Grand Est, and Pays de la Loire, plus European reach into Germany, Benelux, Italy, and Switzerland.

The company generates revenue through six discrete service lines sold on a quote-based, transactional fee model: industrial goods transport in full and half lots (tautliner and platform), temperature-controlled cold-chain transport for meat, produce, dairy, and frozen goods, ADR-certified dangerous goods transport across all classes including explosives (class 1), exceptional transport category 1 for oversized and heavy loads up to 16.5m and 44 tonnes, palletized messagerie (1-6 pallets) distributed through the Volupal network, vehicle rental with driver across Brittany, and managed logistics/storage services at Étrelles. Direct transport is positioned without transfer breaks for enhanced security and traceability. Distribution is primarily direct B2B sales via phone, email, and website quote requests, supplemented by channel partnerships through the Evolutrans groupement (100+ French carriers) and Volupal network, plus event-driven lead generation at trade shows such as Top Transport Saint-Malo.

The company is privately held by the Pelé family (legal entity SI Miles 88), with leadership now in the second generation (Guillaume and Pauline Pelé following founder Patrick Pelé). Reported annual revenue is approximately €10 million (FY2024, per the company website). The company holds ADR, GDPR/RGPD, and exceptional transport category 1 certifications, participates in the Objectif CO2 environmental initiative, and is piloting a 100% electric Scania tractor as of June 2026 as part of a sustainability exploration.

Name

Transports PELÉ

Legal name

SI MILES 88

Website

https://transport-pele.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Transports PELÉ is a family-owned Brittany-based road freight and logistics group operating ~180 trucks across four entities, serving industrial, agri-food, and dangerous goods shippers in France and Europe with industrial, refrigerated, ADR, and exceptional transport plus 13,000 m² of warehousing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

La Martyre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Transport: B2B transport of industrial goods in lots and half-lots, tautliner and platform services, covering regular routes between Brittany and Burgundy, Auvergne, Rhône-Alpes, Pays de la Loire, and Paris region
2. Cold Chain / Frigorifique Transport: Temperature-controlled transport of fresh and frozen products (meat, produce, dairy, fish) for food industry, 1-33 pallet capacity
3. Dangerous Goods (ADR) Transport: Certified transport of explosive materials (class 1) and all ADR danger classes across Europe
4. Palette Distribution / Messagerie: Palletized cargo delivery of 1-6 pallets via Volupal network, France 24-48h, Europe 48-72h
5. Vehicle Rental with Driver: Flexible vehicle rental with professional driver, covering Brittany region (Finistère, Côtes-d'Armor, Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine) with various truck types
6. Logistics and Storage: Warehousing services with 13,000 m² storage capacity at Etrelles, order preparation, conditioning, EDI flux management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Transports PELÉ is a family-owned French road freight transport and logistics group operating since 1995, providing industrial freight transport, refrigerated cold chain transport, ADR dangerous goods transport, exceptional oversized transport, vegetable/fresh produce transport, palletized delivery through the Volupal network, vehicle rental with driver, and 13,000 m² of warehousing and order preparation. The group serves industrial, agri-food, agricultural, construction, and dangerous-goods shippers across Brittany, France and Europe via four entities and a 180+ truck fleet.

Product overview

Transports PELÉ is a family-owned transport and logistics group operating as a platform of four entities: Transport Pelé (core industrial/dangerous goods transport), Transports Gendron (transport and 13,000 m² logistics hub), Transports Guivarc'h (industrial and refrigerated transport), and P2G Services (in-house fleet maintenance). Together they offer industrial transport, refrigerated transport, dangerous goods (ADR classes 1-9), exceptional transport, vegetable transport, palletized shipping via the Volupal network, vehicle rental with driver, and logistics/storage solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Volupal: A pallet delivery network operated through Evolutrans membership, offering 1-6 pallet deliveries across France and Europe in 24-48 hours domestically and 48-72 hours internationally
• Evolutrans

Products and services

• Industrial Transport Road freight transport of industrial goods in full and partial loads, serving regular routes between Brittany and Burgundy, Auvergne, Rhône-Alpes, Pays de la Loire, and Paris region for manufacturing and construction clients.
• Refrigerated Transport Cold chain road transport of fresh and frozen food products (meat, produce, dairy, fish) with 1-33 pallet capacity, continuous temperature sensors, documented temperature curves, and strict hygiene protocols including daily vehicle cleaning.
• ADR Dangerous Goods Transport Certified road transport of ADR dangerous goods including explosives (class 1), gases, flammable liquids, radioactive and other hazardous materials across Europe, with trained drivers, a dedicated safety advisor, and compliant vehicles.
• Exceptional Transport Category 1 Road transport of oversized and heavy loads exceeding standard limits (up to 16.5m length, 2.55m width, 44 tonnes) for construction, industry, nautical, defense, aeronautics, environment, leisure, and agricultural sectors.
• Vegetable Transport Fresh produce road transport from Brittany to Île-de-France, Grand Est, Germany, and throughout France, with real-time shipment tracking and cold chain compliance for vegetables.
• Pallet Delivery (Messagerie Palette) Palletized cargo delivery of 1-6 pallets via the Volupal network, with 24-48h delivery in France and 48-72h in Europe using distributed platforms across the territory for fast and eco-responsible transport.
• Vehicle Rental with Driver Vehicle rental with professional driver across Brittany (Finistère, Côtes-d'Armor, Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine), offering tautliners, light vehicles, refrigerated trucks, flatbeds, and equipment carriers on a flexible basis.
• Logistics and Warehousing Storage and logistics services at the 13,000 m² Étrelles warehouse, including order preparation, conditioning/packaging, EDI flux management, secure storage, and climate-controlled facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of expertise in transport and logistics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OTMSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Partnership for Top Transport Saint-Malo 2026 event (June 10-11). Groupe Pelé exhibited on OTMS stand 125 for one-to-one business meetings and to present transport and logistics solutions.
• ScaniaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Transports Pelé tested a 100% electric Scania tractor during local distribution routes to evaluate electric truck feasibility, autonomy, driving comfort, and operational performance for future sustainable transport options.
• P2G ServicescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2022Internal company established 2022 providing maintenance and repair services for the group's truck fleet. Located at La Martyre workshop and Bodilis headquarters, ensuring daily fleet performance and reliability.
• EvolutranscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGroupe Pelé is a member of the Evolutrans groupement, a network of over 100 selected French transporters and logisticians meeting strict quality criteria. This membership enables comprehensive transport services across France and Europe with optimized logistics.
• VolupalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdherence to the Volupal network allows palette delivery of 1-6 pallets throughout France (24-48h) and Europe (48-72h). The network uses distributed platforms across the territory for mutualized, fast, and eco-responsible transport solutions.
• Objectif CO2minorOthersGroupe Pelé participates in the Objectif CO2 initiative, committing to sustainable logistics by optimizing consumption and reducing emissions as part of their environmental responsibility approach.
• Le Monde du Transport RéuniminorOthersSupport for association founded by Patrick Pelé to promote transport professions, highlight industry workers, and restore visibility and pride to this essential sector.
• Ambassadeur de l'emploi du Transport et de la LogistiqueminorOthersActive commitment to employment in transport and logistics sector by strengthening job attractiveness, supporting talent career development, and creating lasting connections between candidates and companies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Groupe Charles André (GCA): GCA is a French family-owned transport and logistics group specializing in bulk liquids, industrial gases and chemicals. Directly comparable to Groupe Pelé in ADR/dangerous-goods expertise, family ownership and pan-European industrial customer base.
• STEF: STEF is the leading French temperature-controlled transport and logistics group, listed on Euronext. It is highly comparable to Groupe Pelé's cold-chain / refrigerated transport arm (Transports Guivarc'h) and competes for the same agri-food and retail shippers in western France.
• Deret Transport & Logistics: Deret is a French family-owned group with road transport, warehousing and dedicated logistics services. Similar in size, family culture and vertically integrated offering to Groupe Pelé, including ambient and temperature-controlled distribution.
• Heppner: Heppner is a privately held French transport and logistics group with a strong regional base and multimodal capabilities (road, express, overseas). Closely comparable to Groupe Pelé in scale (mid-size French family/SME), regional anchoring and service breadth including industrial and specialized freight.
• Transalliance: Transalliance is a French road transport group offering multimodal (road, rail, fluvial) bulk and industrial logistics with pan-European coverage. Comparable to Groupe Pelé in industrial freight focus, regional French roots and partnership-driven service extension.

Broad incumbents

• Dachser: Dachser is a German-headquartered global logistics provider with a strong European road freight and contract logistics network. Comparable to Groupe Pelé in road-transport and warehousing offering, but operating globally.
• Geodis: Geodis is the SNCF-owned global logistics operator with full contract logistics, freight forwarding and road transport in France. Overlaps with Groupe Pelé across road, warehousing and ADR but operates at vastly greater scale and scope.
• XPO Logistics: XPO is a major European and US road transport and logistics provider with significant less-than-truckload and truckload capacity. Competes for the same industrial freight shippers as Groupe Pelé but at pan-European scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders with significant European road transport and overland capabilities. Broad incumbent competing for industrial and specialized freight customers that Groupe Pelé also serves.
• DB Schenker: DB Schenker is a global logistics provider with a strong European land transport network. Comparable broad incumbent competing in industrial road freight, ADR/dangerous goods and contract logistics across the same European geographies as Groupe Pelé.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=gMaWIcarnMg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transports-pele

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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