What TRANSPORT INC does

Transport Inc is a privately held Canadian trucking and freight transportation company headquartered and operating across Canada with multiple dispatch locations, anchored by an Alberta-area-code primary contact line. The company provides B2B freight services through six specialized trailer types: Dry Van (enclosed trailer for dry goods), Temperature Controlled/Reefer (refrigerated trailers for perishable foods and pharmaceuticals), Flat Bed (open trailers for oversized cargo), Step Deck (drop-deck trailers for tall loads), Double Drop (lowboy trailers for heavy-haul oversized industrial equipment), and Super B (double-trailer combinations for high-volume dry goods and bulk commodities). These core capabilities are complemented by custom freight tiers — LTL (less than truckload), TL (truckload), and Over Dimensional truckload services — allowing the carrier to serve shipments ranging from small parcels to permit-required oversized loads.

The business model is asset-based and transaction-fee-driven: revenue is generated through per-shipment or contract-based transportation fees, with quote-based pricing determined by cargo type, weight, distance, and trailer specifications. Customer acquisition is sales-led and direct, executed through inbound outreach via phone and a generic dispatch email address, with no disclosed digital marketing infrastructure, social presence, or app-based booking channel. The customer base is described as horizontal B2B freight shippers across verticals including packaged foods, electronics, textiles, perishable foods, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, machinery, large equipment, bulk commodities, and oversized industrial loads.

Transport Inc differentiates on fleet versatility (six trailer types under one operator), Canada-wide geographic coverage, and a stated emphasis on safety and on-time delivery. No information on management team, ownership structure, institutional investors, fleet size, revenue, headcount, or third-party endorsements (awards, certifications, partnerships) is disclosed in the source material, which materially limits due diligence depth. The website is active as of 2024 and positions the company as an independent, relationship-driven carrier rather than a digitally-enabled logistics platform.

Name

TRANSPORT INC

Legal name

Transport Inc

Website

https://transportinc.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Transport Inc is a privately held Canadian trucking company providing B2B freight transportation across Canada using six specialized trailer types — dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, step-deck, double drop, and Super B — plus LTL, TL, and over-dimensional services for diverse cargo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trucking and Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dry Bulk (Hopper/Pneumatic) TL Carriers (TLADADAE), Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Transport (RVs, Trucks, Buses) (HSAKAFAH)

Keywords

• Trucking services
• Freight transportation
• Less than truckload
• Heavy haul trucking
• Refrigerated transport

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Trucking and logistics services providing transportation of various cargo types across Canada. Revenue generated through per-shipment or contract-based transportation fees for dry goods, bulk commodities, oversized cargo, and temperature-sensitive freight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Transport Inc provides trucking and freight transportation services across Canada using a diversified fleet that includes dry van, temperature-controlled (reefer), flatbed, step-deck, double drop, and Super B trailers. The company offers LTL (less than truckload), TL (truckload), and over-dimensional truckload services to businesses shipping dry goods, perishable items, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, machinery, and oversized industrial loads.

Product overview

Transport Inc is a trucking and logistics company offering a fleet of specialized trailer types as its core product portfolio. The company operates six distinct trailer types: Dry Van (enclosed trailer for dry goods), Temperature Controlled/Reefer (refrigerated trailers for perishable goods), Flat Bed (open trailer for oversized cargo), Step Deck (drop deck trailer for tall cargo), Double Drop (lowboy trailer for heavy-haul oversized loads), and Super B (double-trailer combination for high-volume freight). These products are complemented by custom services including LTL (less than truckload), TL (truckload), and Over Dimensional truckload services. The company operates Canada-wide with a focus on providing tailored transportation solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Van Enclosed trailer transportation service for shipping dry goods such as packaged foods, electronics, and textiles that do not require temperature or humidity control. Targeted at businesses requiring reliable enclosed-trailer freight movement across Canada.
• Temperature Controlled (Reefer) Refrigerated trailer transportation service equipped with integrated refrigeration or heating systems to maintain precise temperature conditions for perishable foods, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive cargo. Serves businesses in food, pharmaceutical, and other industries requiring strict climate control.
• Flat Bed Open, flat, and level trailer transportation service without sides or roof, used for hauling oversized, heavy, or awkwardly shaped cargo such as construction materials, machinery, and large equipment. Targeted at industrial and construction businesses.
• Step Deck Specialized flatbed trailer with a lower front deck and elevated rear deck for transporting taller cargo without violating height regulations, commonly used for construction equipment, machinery, and oversized loads. Serves businesses needing drop-deck hauling solutions.
• Double Drop Heavy-haul lowboy/lowbed trailer with two deck levels designed to transport oversized and tall cargo such as large machinery and industrial equipment that exceed standard trailer height constraints. Targeted at industrial and heavy-equipment businesses.
• Super B Truck combination service using a tractor unit pulling two shorter semi-trailers for transporting dry goods, bulk commodities, and other high-volume freight where combined trailer length is permitted by regulations. Serves businesses requiring large-volume long-distance hauling.
• Over Dimensional Truckload Services Custom trucking service for transporting oversized and over-dimensional freight loads that exceed standard size limits, requiring specialized equipment and regulatory compliance handling.
• LTL (Less Than Truckload) Less than truckload shipping service for smaller freight shipments that do not require a full trailer, allowing multiple shippers' cargo to be combined. Targeted at businesses with smaller freight volumes.
• TL (Truckload) Full truckload shipping service for shipments that require an entire trailer, providing dedicated capacity for high-volume shippers. Targeted at businesses moving large freight volumes.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Fastfrate Group: Canadian LTL and truckload provider with cross-dock and intermodal services, primarily serving Ontario and Quebec. Comparable in offering LTL/TL freight services in Canada, though with a more regional footprint and heavier LTL tilt.

Direct peers

• Manitoulin Transport: Canada-wide LTL and freight carrier with extensive terminal network serving B2B shippers. Comparable in its Canadian domestic B2B freight model and emphasis on LTL/TL service mix.
• Day & Ross: Canadian LTL and truckload carrier serving Atlantic and central Canada with general and specialized freight. Comparable to Transport Inc in its Canadian-only B2B freight orientation and overlapping LTL/TL service mix.
• TransX Group of Companies: Canadian-based trucking and logistics provider with TL, LTL, intermodal, and specialized services across North America. Direct peer given the shared general-and-specialized freight trucking model and Canadian operational base.
• Bison Transport: Canadian truckload carrier operating across Canada and into the U.S. with cross-border and specialized freight. Directly comparable to Transport Inc as a B2B freight carrier using multiple trailer types (dry van, reefer, flatbed) serving Canadian shippers.

Emerging players

• J&R Hall Transport: Canadian flatbed and specialized trucking carrier focused on heavy-haul and oversized loads. Comparable to Transport Inc's Double Drop and Step Deck offerings, but smaller in scale and more concentrated in specialized freight.

Broad incumbents

• TFI International: One of Canada's largest transportation and logistics companies with LTL, truckload, and logistics services across North America. Comparable as a domestic Canadian motor carrier with both general and specialized freight capabilities, though at vastly greater scale.
• Mullen Group: Major Canadian provider of trucking, logistics, and oilfield services with a diversified fleet including flatbed, LTL, and specialized equipment. Comparable as a multi-segment Canadian carrier offering both general and specialized freight, but operating at much larger scale across many verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 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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