TFI International
Canadian transportation and logistics group providing truckload, less-than-truckload, parcel, courier, and logistics-management services across North America.
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Overview
TFI International is a Canadian transportation and logistics company headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Montreal. It operates primarily in Canada, the United States, and Mexico through four broad business segments: less-than-truckload transportation, package and courier services, logistics, and truckload transportation. The group serves commercial and industrial shippers through a portfolio of operating companies that retain substantial regional and service specialization. The company began in 1957 as Cabano Transport, a regional trucking business founded by Reno and Réal Émond in Cabano, Quebec. It expanded through acquisitions across Quebec and the Maritime provinces, later adding Ontario and United States operations. A sequence of corporate names reflected this expansion, including Groupe Cabano-d’Anjou, Cabano Expeditex Group, Cabano Transportation Group, and Cabano-Kingsway. In 1999, the company adopted the name TransForce Inc., which it used during a period of particularly aggressive diversification. Since the late 1990s, acquisitions have been the central mechanism of TFI’s growth. Rather than consolidating every acquired operation under a single consumer-facing identity, the group has generally allowed subsidiaries to continue operating under established local or specialist brands. This model has enabled TFI to participate in many freight niches, including general freight, specialized truckload, flatbed, heavy haul, parcel delivery, warehousing, brokerage, intermodal transport, energy-related hauling, and transportation management. The approach also gives operating companies autonomy while providing access to the parent group’s capital, network, and management resources. Important expansion steps included the acquisition of Canpar Courier in 2002, Canadian Freightways’ assets in 2004, ICS Courier in 2007, Dynamex in 2010, DHL Express’s domestic Canadian business in 2011, Contrans Group in 2015, and the truckload division of XPO Logistics in 2016. TFI acquired DLS Worldwide from R. R. Donnelley in 2020 and purchased UPS Freight in 2021. The UPS transaction substantially increased TFI’s scale in North American less-than-truckload transportation; the acquired operations were rebranded TForce Freight, while truckload activities were reorganized among TFI’s other businesses. TFI changed its corporate name from TransForce to TFI International in December 2016, citing the broader geographic scope of the business. Its network includes company-operated power units, owner-operator tractors, trailers, straight trucks, terminals, warehouses, and brokerage resources. The company’s customers include manufacturers, retailers, distributors, industrial companies, and other commercial shippers. The group continued expanding in 2024 through acquisitions including Hercules Forwarding, Daseke, Entreposage Marco, and Groupe CRS Express. In February 2025, TFI announced a proposed headquarters move to the United States, citing the increasing importance of its U.S. operations, but later abandoned the plan following shareholder opposition. TFI remains an active publicly traded North American transportation group, with its identity defined more by a federation of operating companies and service brands than by a single consumer product.
History
TFI International traces its origins to Cabano Transport, founded in 1957 by Reno and Réal Émond in Cabano, Quebec. The company initially served regional trucking markets and grew through acquisitions in Quebec and the Maritime provinces. In 1985 it purchased D’Anjou Transport and adopted the name Groupe Cabano-d’Anjou. Two years later, acquisitions of Groupe Expéditex, Groupe Brazeau, and Expeditex enlarged the fleet dramatically, although the resulting business experienced financial pressure and undertook a restructuring program. The company recovered during the early 1990s. In 1990 it acquired the general-freight operations of Clarke Transport Routier and changed its name to Cabano Transportation Group. In 1992, the acquisition of Kingsway Transports and its U.S. operations created Cabano-Kingsway, giving the company a substantial presence in eastern Canada and several northern U.S. states. A management and strategy shift followed the operational disruption caused by a 1996 strike. Beginning in the late 1990s, the company emphasized efficiency, cost control, diversification, and the purchase of smaller transportation businesses. In 1999 it became TransForce Inc. The new acquisition-led model combined a growing corporate platform with continued autonomy for many subsidiaries. In 2000, TransForce acquired TST Solutions, the parent of TST Overland Express, expanding its U.S. less-than-truckload presence. TransForce converted to an income fund in 2002 and acquired Canpar Courier the same year. In 2004 it purchased the assets of Canadian Freightways after Consolidated Freightways entered bankruptcy. The transaction added less-than-truckload, truckload, warehousing, brokerage, and related logistics capabilities. Courier expansion continued with the 2007 acquisition of ICS Courier and its parent company. In 2008, the income fund structure was reorganized and the company again operated as TransForce Inc. The group broadened its service portfolio through the purchase of ATS’s Retail Solutions Division in 2009, later renamed TForce Integrated Solutions. In 2010 it acquired Speedy Heavy Hauling and an equity interest in EnQuest Energy Services, combining Speedy with Hemphill Trucking to create Hemphill-Speedy. TransForce also entered the U.S. parcel market through its acquisition of Dynamex in 2010. In 2011, it acquired DHL Express’s domestic Canadian business, which became Loomis Express. Energy-related transportation assets were consolidated in 2012 under TForce Energy Services. The acquisition of Contrans Group was completed in January 2015 after a contested approach. Contrans brought a collection of Canadian truckload and specialty-truckload businesses. In October 2016, TransForce acquired XPO Logistics’ truckload division and renamed it CFI, restoring the historical operating name associated with the business. In December 2016, the parent company adopted the name TFI International to reflect its broader North American footprint. TFI acquired DLS Worldwide from R. R. Donnelley in November 2020. The business was renamed TForce Worldwide and later TFWW. The largest subsequent expansion was the purchase of UPS Freight, announced in January 2021 and completed in April. The transaction added a major LTL network and a smaller truckload business. TFI renamed the LTL operation TForce Freight, invested in fleet renewal, and transferred the acquired truckload activities into other TFI businesses. In 2022, TFI sold CFI’s U.S. truckload and Mexican logistics operations to Heartland Express, retaining dedicated truckload and brokerage activities. It acquired Vedder Transportation Group in 2023. In 2024, TFI added Hercules Forwarding, Daseke, Entreposage Marco, and Groupe CRS Express. In 2025, a proposed relocation of the corporate headquarters to the United States was abandoned after shareholder opposition. Throughout its development, TFI has remained an acquisition-oriented transportation group whose subsidiaries cover regional, national, cross-border, and specialized freight markets.
- 2025
U.S. headquarters proposal withdrawn
[1]TFI abandons a proposed headquarters relocation to the United States after shareholder opposition.
- 2024
Daseke and other acquisitions
[1]TFI expands its specialized and truckload platform through several acquisitions, including Daseke.
- 2022
CFI divestiture
[1]TFI sells CFI’s U.S. truckload and Mexican logistics operations to Heartland Express.
- 2021
UPS Freight acquisition completed
[1]TFI completes its US$800 million purchase of UPS Freight and rebrands the core LTL business TForce Freight.
- 2016
CFI acquired and TFI name adopted
[1]TransForce buys XPO Logistics’ truckload division, renames it CFI, and changes the corporate name to TFI International.
- 2015
Contrans Group acquired
[1]TFI adds a large collection of Canadian truckload and specialty-truckload operations.
- 2010
Dynamex acquired
[1]The acquisition expands TransForce into U.S. and Canadian parcel delivery and logistics.
- 2004
Canadian Freightways assets acquired
[1]The company acquires Canadian Freightways’ assets, strengthening its Canadian LTL and logistics network.
- 2002
Canpar Courier acquired
[1]TransForce enters a larger role in domestic parcel delivery through the acquisition of Canpar Courier.
- 1999
TransForce name adopted
[1]Cabano-Kingsway changes its name to TransForce Inc.
Products and positioning
Diversified North American transportation and logistics platform built around specialized operating companies and acquisition-led expansion.
Less-than-truckload transportation · 2021
TForce Freight
The principal LTL freight operation created from the former UPS Freight business. TForce Freight provides regional and long-haul freight transportation, terminal-based distribution, and related commercial-shipping services in the United States.
Parcel and logistics · 2010
TForce Logistics
The former Dynamex business, providing parcel delivery and logistics services in the United States and Canada, including services for commercial and time-sensitive shipments.
Parcel and courier · 1976
Canpar Courier
A Canadian parcel-delivery business acquired by TransForce in 2002. Canpar provides domestic Canadian delivery and cross-border services through interline relationships.
Parcel and courier · 2011
Loomis Express
The brand used for DHL Express’s acquired domestic Canadian business. Loomis Express focuses on Canadian parcel and courier services while offering international access through an alliance with DHL Express.
Third-party logistics and brokerage · 2020
TFWW
The successor to DLS Worldwide, acquired from R. R. Donnelley in 2020. The business provides transportation-management and freight-brokerage services from its U.S. platform.
Retail and supply-chain logistics · 2014
TForce Integrated Solutions
The renamed Retail Solutions Division acquired from ATS Andlauer Transportation Services. It serves retail and supply-chain requirements, including transportation and distribution coordination.
Truckload transportation
Truckload and specialized transportation
TFI’s truckload portfolio covers dry-van, dedicated, flatbed, tank, intermodal, energy-related, and heavy-haul services delivered by multiple specialized subsidiaries across North America.
Brand decisions
2025
Withdrawal of proposed U.S. headquarters relocationStrategyBackground
TFI proposed moving its headquarters to the United States, citing the fact that approximately 70% of its operations were located there.
Action taken
After shareholder backlash, TFI abandoned the proposed relocation.
Aftermath
The company retained its Canadian headquarters structure and ended the proposed move.
2022
Sale of CFI operationsM&ABackground
TFI reviewed the fit of its truckload and Mexican logistics activities within its post-UPS portfolio.
Action taken
TFI sold CFI’s U.S. truckload unit and CFI Logistica to Heartland Express while retaining CFI Dedicated and CFI Logistics.
Aftermath
The divestiture sharpened TFI’s portfolio while preserving selected dedicated and brokerage capabilities.
Sale price. US$525 million (August 2022)
2021
Purchase of UPS FreightM&ABackground
TFI sought to expand its North American LTL scale and acquire a major U.S. freight network from UPS.
Action taken
TFI agreed to acquire UPS Freight for US$800 million, completed the transaction in April 2021, rebranded the LTL business TForce Freight, and planned substantial fleet investment.
Aftermath
The acquisition nearly doubled TFI’s scale and made it one of the largest trucking companies in North America.
Acquisition price. US$800 million (Announced January 2021; completed April 2021)
Recent events
TFI International names Paul Hoelting to lead TForce Freight[3]
Reported:
TFI International announced that Paul Hoelting would lead the new TForce Freight unit beginning May 1. The article identifies TForce Freight as the rebranded name of the former UPS unit.
TFI International announces acquisition of Grammer Dry Bulk[4]
Reported:
TFI International announced that it had acquired Grammer Logistics’ dry bulk business, which will become part of its BTC East operating company within the Truckload segment.
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