# Canada Cartage / The GTI Group

> Asset-Based Carrier & Broker · Mississauga, ON · Founded 1914

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**Last updated:** 2026-05-08

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## Key facts

- Founded 1914 · headquartered in Mississauga, ON
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: **ACTIVE** (MC-855944)
- #87 on Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $171M per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, LTL, Flatbed

## About

Canada Cartage / The GTI Group is a Mississauga, Ontario-headquartered asset-based carrier and freight broker founded in 1914, formed in its current shape when Canada Cartage Corporation acquired The GTI Group on April 12, 2024 — Canada Cartage's first entry into the US market in its 110-year history. GTI was previously headquartered in Montreal, Quebec with US offices in Houston TX, Des Moines IA, and Franklin TN. The combined company expects to generate over C$1B in annual revenue. The GTI brokerage entity holds FMCSA broker authority MC-855944. The combined business ranks #87 on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms with $171M in gross brokerage revenue and $27M net (15.8% margin).

Per Transport Topics 2026, the combined company brokers LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, and drayage. GTI's product set adds asset-backed brokerage, open-deck asset-based trucking, freight forwarding (international ocean and air), and warehousing. GTI subsidiaries include Precision Specialized (heavy haul), Jetco, Nomade Transport, and Foxconn Logistics. Canada Cartage is backed by Mubadala (Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund), which provides growth capital for the company's North American expansion.

For shippers evaluating Canada Cartage / GTI, the strongest fit is companies with significant cross-border Canada-US freight, specialized heavy-haul or open-deck needs, or those wanting a single relationship spanning Canadian asset-based transportation and US-Canada brokerage. Combined service execution is still being integrated post-acquisition (April 2024); shippers should expect some service-consistency variability as systems and teams merge across the combined company.

## Load types

| Mode | Status |
|---|---|
| Dry Van TL | ● Primary |
| Refrigerated | ✓ Active |
| LTL | ● Primary |
| Intermodal | Not offered |
| Flatbed | ● Primary |
| Air / Expedited | Not offered |
| Bulk / Tank | Not offered |
| Parcel | Not offered |

Source: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages, 2026

## FMCSA & Licensing

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MC Number | MC-855944 |
| USDOT Number | N/A |
| Broker Authority | ● ACTIVE |
| Surety Bond | $75,000 BMC-84 · On File |

Verify status: https://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov

## Coverage

Canada · United States cross-border (post-GTI acquisition) · International forwarding via GTI

**Strongest lanes:**

- Canada ↔ US cross-border
- Ontario → Quebec
- Ontario → US Northeast
- Cross-border specialty heavy haul via GTI Precision Specialized

## Pros & Cons

**What shippers like:**

- Canada's largest transportation provider (Canada Cartage, founded 1914) combined with established US brokerage (GTI)
- Specialized capability via GTI subsidiaries — Precision Specialized for heavy haul, Jetco, Nomade Transport
- Cross-border Canada-US capability strengthened by combined entity
- Mubadala sovereign-wealth backing provides long-horizon growth capital
- Multi-modal: brokerage + asset-based trucking + freight forwarding + warehousing under one parent

**Common complaints:**

- GTI integration is recent (closed April 2024) — service consistency may vary as systems and teams merge
- No cross-border US/Mexico capability — Canada-focused
- No intermodal, air/expedited, or parcel coverage
- TT 2026 brokerage revenue ($171M) is mid-rank — smaller scale than Tier 1 cross-border specialists
- Brokerage is one segment within larger asset-based business — less product focus than pure-play 3PLs

## FAQ

### Is Canada Cartage / The GTI Group licensed and bonded as a freight broker?

The GTI Group brokerage operates under FMCSA broker authority MC-855944. Canada Cartage acquired GTI on April 12, 2024 — the combined company is Mississauga, ON-based. Verify current bond, DOT number, and authority status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering a load.

### What types of freight does Canada Cartage / GTI handle?

Per Transport Topics 2026, covers LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, and drayage. GTI subsidiary Precision Specialized adds open-deck heavy haul. Best fit: cross-border Canada-US freight or specialized heavy-haul.

### How do Canada Cartage / GTI rates compare to other freight brokers?

The combined business reported $171M gross / $27M net brokerage revenue in 2026 — a 15.8% margin, typical of asset-backed mid-market brokers. Pricing reflects the combined asset+broker model; benchmark via ShipperGuide before committing on cross-border or heavy-haul lanes.

## Best for

Shippers with significant cross-border Canada-US freight, specialized heavy-haul or open-deck needs, or those wanting one relationship spanning Canadian asset-based transportation and brokerage.

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## Sources

- Revenue and ranking: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages (annual list)
- FMCSA licensing: li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov — broker authority status verified at publication where possible
- Reviews: G2, Trustpilot, Google Business — shipper reviews only
- Listing assembled from public records. Brokers can claim/update via directory@shipperguide.com