ENTREPOSAGE BOURRET INC.

What ENTREPOSAGE BOURRET INC. does

Entreposage Bourret Inc. (operating as Groupe Bourret) is a privately held, family-owned logistics and transportation company headquartered in Drummondville, Quebec, founded in 1928 by Ludger Bourret. The company operates three core service lines: Transport Bourret (less-than-truckload trucking across Quebec, Ontario, and the U.S. Northeast), Entreposage Bourret (warehousing and inventory management totaling 405,000 sq ft), and Bourret International (cross-border logistics to the United States with hazardous materials certification). It serves general commerce and industrial shippers, cross-border customers requiring C-TPAT/PIP-certified hazmat transport, and mid-market to enterprise freight shippers across Quebec, Ontario, and the U.S. Northeast border states. The company operates a fleet of 300+ trucks and 700+ trailers, processes 6,000 pallets per day at its transshipment dock, and employs 600 workers including drivers, warehouse staff, mechanics, and dispatchers.

The proprietary ZONE Bourret platform, in operation for over a decade and used by hundreds of customers, provides real-time freight cost and transit-time calculation, automated bill of lading and labeling, shipment tracking with timestamps, and EDI integration for automated order processing with customer systems. Warehousing operations are supported by computerized inventory management that automatically tracks goods upon receipt and manages restocking for just-in-time delivery. Distribution is executed through a sales-led inside sales model with dedicated customer service agents and a toll-free line (1-800-567-1470), complemented by the self-serve ZONE Bourret platform and online quote request forms.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based fees across LTL transport, warehousing/storage, and cross-border logistics services, with pricing varying by shipment weight, distance, service type, and volume commitments. The company is family-owned across multiple generations, with no external investors, private equity, or venture capital involvement and no disclosed M&A activity. It holds C-TPAT, PIP, and Canadian hazardous materials certifications, won five consecutive LTL Shipper's Choice Awards (2016-2020), and approaches its 100th anniversary as one of Quebec's oldest continuously family-owned transportation companies.

Name

ENTREPOSAGE BOURRET INC.

Legal name

Transport Bourret Inc.

Website

https://bourret.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Entreposage Bourret Inc. is a family-owned Quebec-based logistics company offering LTL trucking, warehousing, and cross-border shipping across Quebec, Ontario, and the U.S. Northeast, operating 300+ trucks and 405,000 sq ft of warehouse capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LTL Freight Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional Next-Day LTL Carriers (TLADAEAB), Interregional/Long-Haul LTL Network Carriers (TLADAEAC)

Keywords

• LTL freight transportation
• Warehousing distribution services
• Cross-border logistics
• Shipping management platform
• Hazardous materials transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Drummondville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LTL (Less-than-Truckload) Transportation: Core revenue stream involving consolidated freight shipping where multiple clients share truck space. Serves Quebec, Ontario, and U.S. Northeast routes with 24-hour delivery guarantees within Quebec. Revenue is transaction-based, charged per shipment or per weight/distance.
2. Warehousing & Storage Services: Provides short- and long-term storage in strategically located distribution centers totaling 405,000 sq ft. Services include cargo receiving, inventory management, packaging, and order fulfillment. Revenue generated through storage fees and handling charges per pallet or order.
3. International/Logistics Services: Cross-border logistics support for U.S. shipments including customs documentation, hazardous materials certification (C-TPAT, PIP), and specialized cargo handling. Revenue from logistics service fees and freight charges on international routes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ENTREPOSAGE BOURRET INC. provides less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation, warehousing and inventory management, and cross-border logistics services primarily serving Quebec, Ontario, and the U.S. Northeast. The company operates a fleet of 300+ trucks and 700+ trailers out of its Drummondville, Quebec headquarters and Mississauga, Ontario terminal, supported by 405,000 sq ft of strategically located warehousing capacity and the proprietary ZONE Bourret online shipping platform.

Product overview

ENTREPOSAGE BOURRET INC. operates as a logistics and transportation company offering three core services: Transport Bourret (LTL trucking across Quebec, Ontario, and U.S. Northeast), Entreposage Bourret (405,000 sq. ft. warehousing with computerized inventory management), and ZONE Bourret (online shipping management platform for real-time quotes, order placement, and shipment tracking). Bourret International handles cross-border logistics with hazardous materials certification, while Full Truckload Services address larger dedicated shipments. The company, founded in 1928 and approaching its 100th anniversary, is headquartered in Drummondville, Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transport Bourret (LTL Trucking) Less-than-Truckload (LTL) freight transportation service using a fleet of 300+ trucks and 700+ trailers to ship consolidated freight across Quebec, Ontario, and U.S. Northeast markets, with 24-hour delivery within Quebec and 24-48 hour delivery to U.S. Northeast border states. Targeted at commercial and industrial shippers requiring frequent, smaller-than-truckload shipments.
• Entreposage Bourret (Warehousing) Warehousing and storage service totaling 405,000 sq ft of capacity across strategically located distribution centers, offering short- and long-term storage, cargo receiving, computerized inventory management, packaging, order fulfillment, and just-in-time restocking for businesses shipping industrial cargo (liquid or solid) near major thoroughfares and the U.S. border.
• ZONE Bourret (Online Shipping Platform) Proprietary web-based platform that lets customers calculate transport costs and transit times in real time, place orders, generate official bills of lading and identification labels, track shipment status 24/7 with timestamps, and exchange data via EDI integration with customer systems. Serves shippers who prefer self-serve digital ordering and high-volume shippers with automated processing needs.
• Bourret International (Cross-Border Logistics) Cross-border logistics service specializing in shipping to and from the United States, holding C-TPAT, PIP, and Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration certifications. Includes customs documentation, hazardous materials handling with annual driver training updates, and specialized cargo handling for U.S. Northeast markets.
• Full Truckload Services Full truckload shipping service for larger shipments requiring dedicated truck capacity, serving destinations throughout Canada and the United States as an extension of the LTL network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour delivery to most towns and cities across Quebec and the Greater Toronto Area
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CFTR (Centre de formation professionnellecss)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBourret partners with CFTR as part of a work-study program (alternance travail-etudes) in collaboration with Camo-Route. CFTR provides classroom instruction for aspiring Class 1 truck drivers, while Bourret provides practical on-the-job training within its fleet.
• Camo-RouteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamo-Route collaborates with Bourret and CFTR on a work-study program to train new truck drivers. The program combines classroom learning with practical apprenticeship at Bourret, enabling participants to earn while obtaining their Class 1 license.
• Rail Network PartnersminorOthersBourret's warehouses are directly connected to the rail network, enabling intermodal shipping solutions. This partnership extends Bourret's service capabilities beyond road transport.
• Carrier Partner NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBourret maintains a vast network of carrier partners that extends its coverage beyond its own fleet, particularly in Ontario where partners enable broader regional reach.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Challenger Motor Freight: Canadian privately-held carrier offering LTL and truckload services across Canada and into the U.S. Comparable asset-based operating model with cross-border capabilities and similar mid-market customer profile.
• Day & Ross: One of Canada's largest LTL and TL carriers, operating across Eastern Canada and into the U.S. with a similar mix of LTL transportation, warehousing, and cross-border services. Directly comparable regional LTL peer with overlapping Quebec/Ontario/U.S. Northeast lanes.
• Manitoulin Transport: Canada-wide LTL and logistics provider with warehousing and cross-border U.S. service. Closely comparable in service mix (LTL + warehousing + logistics) and Canadian family-operated heritage.
• TForce Freight: TFI International's LTL arm, operating one of the largest LTL networks in Canada and the U.S. with extensive Quebec/Ontario coverage. Direct competitor on every core lane Bourret serves, with broader scale and density.

Broad incumbents

• Mullen Group: Diversified Canadian transportation and logistics provider with LTL, warehousing, and logistics services across Western and Eastern Canada. Comparable asset-based model with broader geographic footprint.
• Saia Inc. U.S.-focused LTL carrier expanding into Northeastern U.S. lanes that overlap with Bourret's U.S. Northeast service area. Comparable LTL business model with public-market discipline.
• ArcBest (ABF Freight): Asset-based LTL (ABF Freight) plus integrated logistics services. Competes in cross-border LTL and asset-light logistics segments where Bourret also operates.
• XPO Inc. Major North American LTL carrier operating a national network with cross-border lanes between Canada and the U.S. Northeast. Sets the competitive benchmark on density, technology, and lane pricing.
• Purolator: Canada's largest parcel and courier network, owned by Canada Post. Competes in Quebec/Ontario expedited and time-sensitive freight, with broader geographic reach and larger capital base.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Largest U.S. LTL carrier with industry-leading margins and density. Comparable in core LTL service but operates at much greater scale; sets the operational standard for mid-sized LTL operators like Bourret.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/bourretca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transport-bourret-inc-

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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