Association du camionnage du Québec

What Association du camionnage du Québec does

The Association du camionnage du Québec (ACQ) is a non-profit industry trade association founded in 1951, headquartered at 6450 rue Notre-Dame Ouest in Montréal. It represents Quebec's for-hire trucking sector, with over 500 member companies whose combined operations account for nearly 80% of for-hire transport in Quebec and approximately $2.5 billion in collective annual revenue. ACQ segments its membership into public carriers (transporteurs publics), private carriers (transporteurs privés), and supplier members, and serves them through four interlocking revenue streams: recurring membership dues, unit-priced sale of bilingual compliance publications (driver daily logs, vehicle inspection booklets, hours-of-service and dangerous-goods guides, cross-border driver and vehicle registries), recurring training programs (hours of service, dangerous goods, cargo securement, harassment prevention delivered in-person and through partner LMS platforms), and event participation/sponsorship anchored by a 650–700-attendee annual Congress plus Golf Day, Industry Evening, Grand Dinner, and partnership tiers with sponsors such as Burrowes, Northbridge, ISAAC Instruments, and Harnois Énergies.

ACQ's core product line consists of regulatory compliance publications rather than software. The catalogue includes the Ronde de sécurité (vehicle inspection booklet compliant since November 2016), the Fiche journalière du conducteur (driver daily log), the Registre d'activités du conducteur (driver activity register with carbon copies), electronic Registre conducteur and Registre du véhicule guides for Québec/Canada and Canada/US operations, a combined Driver + Vehicle Combo product, the Guide des heures de service, and the Guide du transport des marchandises dangereuses par camion. Products are tier-priced by quantity and by membership status (transporteur membre / fournisseur membre / non-membre), with explicit volume discounts ranging roughly from $1.75–$6.50 per unit. The product layer also includes e-guides with interactive forms for driver file management, developed in collaboration with regulatory consultants including Jean-Jacques Alary Plus Inc. ACQ does not expose a public API, SDK, or MCP integration; there is no proprietary software platform underpinning these offerings.

The business and go-to-market model is membership-based and event-driven: member acquisition occurs through direct engagement, industry events, and a marketing mix that combines the carrefour-acq.org website (news, member directory, event registration, training enrollment, product e-commerce), email newsletters, media relations led by President Marc Cadieux, and direct government relations with Quebec and federal ministries. Advocacy is a core non-revenue service that anchors member value — most visibly around the Chauffeur inc. worker-misclassification fraud scheme, mandatory Class 1 driver training, SAAQ behaviour evaluation policies, and Quebec–federal tax harmonization. Distribution is fully domestic to Quebec, with some product offerings extending into US cross-border compliance documentation. ACQ operates with 11–50 employees, is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors (public carriers hold seven reserved seats on the 2026–2028 board), and is led by President and CEO Marc Cadieux.

Name

Association du camionnage du Québec

Legal name

Association du camionnage du Québec

Website

https://carrefour-acq.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Association du camionnage du Québec (ACQ), founded in 1951 and headquartered in Montréal, is a non-profit trade association representing over 500 Quebec trucking carriers and suppliers. It provides regulatory advocacy, compliance publications, training, and member-benefit programs covering approximately 80% of for-hire trucking operations in Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from transporteur public (public carriers), transporteur privé (private carriers), and membre fournisseur (supplier members). The association represents over 500 member companies.
2. Products and Publications: Sale of regulatory compliance products including driver logs, safety inspection booklets, vehicle records, driver records, and regulatory guides. Products are sold in quantities with tiered pricing based on membership status.
3. Training Programs: Educational programs on hours of service, dangerous goods transport, cargo securement, vehicle weights and dimensions, harassment prevention, and compliance topics. Training offered in various formats including in-person sessions and virtual events.
4. Event Participation: Revenue from industry events including the annual Congress, Golf Day, Industry Evening, Grand Dinner, and Conference Breakfasts. Partnership opportunities are also offered to sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Association du camionnage du Québec (ACQ) is a non-profit trade association that advises, defends, and promotes Quebec's trucking industry. It sells regulatory compliance publications (driver logs, vehicle inspection booklets, vehicle and driver registries, hours-of-service and dangerous-goods guides), delivers training programs on safety, hours of service, dangerous goods, and compliance, organizes industry events and networking, and provides member-exclusive benefits (group insurance, fuel discounts, AI dashcam discounts, training discounts, immigration legal consultation, US toll transponders, and occupational health and safety services).

Product overview

The Association du camionnage du Québec operates as a non-profit industry association offering a portfolio of compliance-focused publications and member services rather than a unified software platform. Its core product line consists of regulatory compliance guides and forms: the Ronde de sécurité (vehicle inspection booklet), Fiche journalière du conducteur (driver daily log), Registre d'activités du conducteur (driver activity register), Registre du véhicule (vehicle registry), Guide des heures de service (hours of service guide), and Guide du transport des marchandises dangereuses (dangerous goods transport guide) — all available in French, English, or bilingual editions and often bundled as combo products. These are complemented by member-exclusive benefits including group insurance (Burrowes), AI dashcams (ISAAC Instruments), fuel discounts (Harnois Énergies), training (Via Prévention, Centre Patronal SST), legal consultation (Cain Lamarre), and US toll transponders (Bestpass). The Association also organizes annual events including the Congrès annuel, Semaine Nationale du Camionnage, La Soirée de l'Industrie, and the Grand Dîner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ronde de sécurité (Vehicle Inspection Report) Bilingual vehicle inspection booklet compliant with Quebec regulations since November 2016, containing the mandatory 19-component checklist for daily safety rounds, available in French and English versions. Sold to Quebec trucking carriers with tiered pricing based on membership status and quantity.
• Fiche journalière du conducteur (Driver's Daily Log) Bilingual daily log for drivers, compliant with Quebec driving and rest hour regulations, 30 sheets per booklet, with tiered pricing for members and non-members.
• Fiche journalière du conducteur + Ronde de sécurité (Combo)
• Registre d'activités du conducteur (Driver Activity Register)
• Registre conducteur Québec/Canada
• Registre conducteur Canada/États-Unis
• Driver's Record Canada/USA
• Registre du véhicule
• Vehicle Registry
• Registre combiné - Conducteur et véhicule Québec/Canada
• Registre combiné - Conducteur et véhicule Canada/États-Unis
• Combo Driver's Record and Vehicle Registry Canada/USA
• Guide des heures de service (Hours of Service Guide)
• Guide du transport des marchandises dangereuses par camion
• Transporting Dangerous Goods by Truck
• Burrowes Group Insurance Benefit Exclusive group insurance program offering discounted rates on collective insurance for ACQ member carriers through Burrowes Insurance Brokers, launched July 1, 2021.
• ISAAC Instruments AI Camera Discount
• Harnois Énergies Fuel Savings
• Via Prévention Training Discount
• Cain Lamarre Free Legal Consultation
• Bestpass Toll Savings
• Centre Patronal SST Services
• Training Programs
• Annual Industry Events

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Burrowes Courtiers d'assurancesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance broker offering group insurance programs to ACQ members. Burrowes serves as Major Partner for ACQ events including the annual Congress. Members receive preferential rates on insurance programs.
• ISAAC InstrumentscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology provider offering AI-powered camera systems for trucking. ISAAC provides exclusive member discounts on their InView AI camera system monthly payments. Platinum Partner for ACQ events.
• Harnois ÉnergiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFuel distributor offering energy solutions to ACQ members. As Quebec's largest independent private petroleum products distributor, Harnois provides fuel products through nearly 400 service stations across Quebec under Harnois, Pétro-T, and Esso brands.
• Via PréventioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealth and safety training provider offering 25% discount on all training and consulting services to ACQ members under federal jurisdiction who do not already have access to similar services through their sector association.
• Cain LamarrecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm providing free 30-minute immigration law consultations to ACQ carrier members to help with international recruitment strategy and immigration process understanding.
• BestpassminorGTM or Marketing PartnerToll transponder provider enabling faster toll payment on US highways. ACQ members can save up to 35% on US toll costs compared to cash tolls.
• Centre patronal SSTminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealth and safety training and expertise grouping of approximately 100 employer associations. ACQ members gain access to the full range of services at advantageous rates.
• Northbridge AssurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance provider serving as Platinum Partner for ACQ events including the annual Congress.
• Transport RoutiercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry media and communications partner serving as Diamond Partner for ACQ events.
• ÉnergirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy company serving as Diamond Partner for ACQ events.
• AttrixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology/transportation services company serving as Diamond Partner for ACQ events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association: Regional trucking association covering Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador). APTA is a directly comparable sister trade association under CTA, providing same-class services but in a smaller regional market rather than Quebec.

Direct peers

• Private Motor Truck Council of Canada: Canadian association specifically for private fleet trucking operators (transporteurs privés), which is one of ACQ's three named member segments. PMTC provides a near-perfect segment match for ACQ's private-carrier membership base and offers directly comparable advocacy and member services in the same Canadian regulatory environment.
• Canadian Trucking Alliance: National federation representing the Canadian trucking industry through provincial associations including ACQ. CTA is the closest analog as it operates at the federal level with similar advocacy, training, and policy-shaping functions, but operates nationally rather than province-by-province. ACQ is a CTA member.
• Manitoba Trucking Association: Provincial trucking association serving Manitoba's carrier community with advocacy, training, and compliance support. Direct structural analog to ACQ operating within the CTA federation across the Prairies.
• Alberta Motor Transport Association: Provincial trucking association serving Alberta's carrier base with advocacy, training, and member benefits. AMTA is a direct provincial-equivalent peer to ACQ in the Western Canadian market and competes for member mindshare among carriers that operate across multiple provinces.
• Saskatchewan Trucking Association: Saskatchewan's provincial trucking association providing similar member services, industry advocacy, and training programs. It is a sister association within the CTA federation and a direct geographic peer to ACQ at the provincial level.
• Ontario Trucking Association: Provincial trucking industry association for Ontario, Canada's largest trucking province. OTA offers highly comparable membership services — advocacy, training, compliance products, industry events — and competes for many of the same national carrier relationships that operate across both provinces.
• BC Trucking Association: Provincial trucking industry association serving British Columbia. BCTA offers an essentially identical value proposition to ACQ — advocacy, training, member services, events — at provincial scope, and is a sister member of CTA, making it a structural analog in a different regional market.

Broad incumbents

• American Trucking Associations: The largest national trade association for the U.S. trucking industry, providing federal-level advocacy, training, compliance products, and member benefits. ATA is a broader incumbent operating across the much larger U.S. market, with overlapping institutional functions but a vastly larger scale than ACQ's Quebec-only footprint.

Others

• Trucking HR Canada: National HR-focused industry association for the Canadian trucking sector, and an active ACQ content/training partner (delivers harassment prevention training to ACQ members via LMS). Trucking HR Canada is thematically related but not a direct competitor — it serves as an enabling organization providing services that ACQ members consume.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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