After obtaining his general transportation permit, Pierre Morneau founds the company that would become Groupe Morneau.
About
With a fourth generation Morneau at the head of the company, Groupe Morneau is proud of its family legacy. A local company with international scope, we have been criss-crossing the province and the country to deliver your freight since 1942.
The Morneau culture ?
For our employees
It takes more than roads to connect 23 terminals, it takes solid collaborators that help drive growth. Being a part of the Morneau team means being part of a culture where collective intelligence, trust and empowerment are highly valued.
For our clients
We excel at our mission of adapting to the needs and realities of our customers. We want our customers to feel like they are a part of our team, with the same spirit of trust we embrace every day. By building on our internal culture, we succeed in showing our valued customers that we do everything possible to help them achieve their goals.
Our values
Respect
We respect everyone who works with us, in all capacities, no matter who they are or where they come from. We value individual voices and identities.
Excellence
To excel in one’s field you need to know how to innovate and adapt. Each and every day. That’s why we strive to offer our employees an optimal working environment. Year after year, we improve our offer to keep up with the changing reality of the market and the planet.
Support
We are involved with people, whether they work with us or not. Empathy and team spirit define us. Whether it’s for community events, social causes or to get your freight to its destination, we rely on clear communication and support between departments.
Accountability
Our management style gives you the freedom to take initiative, be creative and be innovative in your work. At the same time, we ask that all employees be accountable for their actions and decisions.
Respect
We respect everyone who works with us, in all capacities, no matter who they are or where they come from. We value individual voices and identities.
Excellence
To excel in one’s field you need to know how to innovate and adapt. Each and every day. That’s why we strive to offer our employees an optimal working environment. Year after year, we improve our offer to keep up with the changing reality of the market and the planet.
Support
We are involved with people, whether they work with us or not. Empathy and team spirit define us. Whether it’s for community events, social causes or to get your freight to its destination, we rely on clear communication and support between departments.
Accountability
Our management style gives you the freedom to take initiative, be creative and be innovative in your work. At the same time, we ask that all employees be accountable for their actions and decisions.
Our commitment to sustainability
We have a sustainability plan to ensure that our values shine through. Our goals: By 2030, 50% to 75% of our vehicles will be electric. Our terminals will be equipped with solar panels and LED lighting. We will also increase green spaces and change the ground covering to reduce heat islands around our facilities. In addition to the planet, we are thinking about the people we interact with on a daily basis. We are also implementing an innovative management practice that focuses on autonomy and respect, to make Morneau an inclusive, equitable environment.
Our team
Together, we are putting everything in place to further the vision and values of Groupe Morneau.
René Thériault
Vice-president of real estate & asset management
"Ours is a journey that began in the Bas-Saint-Laurent and continues today as we expand across Quebec and Canada."
Timeline
1965
Pierre Morneau and his son Denis found Morneau Transport, Groupe Morneau’s first company.
1969
The company buys a delivery truck with a refrigerated trailer. This is the first step towards refrigerated transport.
1977
Morneau Transport obtains a permit to expand its activities on the Island of Montréal.
1981
Morneau Transport becomes a founding member of the Associés-Transporteurs du Québec (ATQ). This network brings together several regional carriers, approximately 350 vehicles and 650 trailers, and allows the company to expand its activities. André Morneau, the Groupe’s current President, chairs the ATQ from 1986 until its merger with Morneau Transport in 2001.
1988
Expansion of the network with the opening of four new terminals in Rimouski, Québec City, New Richmond and Matane.
1996
Eskimo Express, today known as Morneau BOREA, opens its doors. This temperature-controlled transport service is designed to serve the food industry.
1997
Groupe Morneau continues its growth by acquiring Transnord Express, a carrier operating in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. The Groupe also expands its BOREA service by opening a terminal in Chicoutimi.
2000
Opening of the Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d’Or and Baie-Comeau terminals to meet growing demand.
2006
The Groupe’s strong growth leads to the expansion of the Saint-Arsène head office in the Bas-Saint-Laurent and the addition of a new administrative center.
2007
Groupe Morneau adds two new areas of expertise to its services: international freight and logistics, and dedicated freight services.
2009
Groupe Morneau has 15 terminals, following the opening of the Gatineau terminal.
2011
Expansion of the Matane and New Richmond terminals.
2012
Groupe Morneau acquires Transport Sego, a company specializing in flatbed services, serving the northern regions.
2013
Opening of the Sept-Îles terminal.
2014
Groupe Morneau strengthens its presence in Newfoundland and Labrador with the opening of a new terminal in Wabush, the twentieth in the network.
2015
Groupe Morneau acquires the largest LTL transport terminal on the Island of Montréal, along with the company Les Entreposages Frigorifiques Total. This expansion allows it to add cold storage to its refrigerated freight services.
2016
Groupe Morneau now has 22 strategically positioned terminals across the province and the country. With its six areas of expertise in transport and logistics, the company is significantly increasing its presence in Western Canada.
2019
Morneau Transport opens a new terminal in Lévis while Morneau BOREA acquires Ontario-based Beacon Transit Lines.
2021
Groupe Morneau acquires General Cartage.
After obtaining his general transportation permit, Pierre Morneau founds the company that would become Groupe Morneau.
Pierre Morneau and his son Denis found Morneau Transport, Groupe Morneau’s first company.
The company buys a delivery truck with a refrigerated trailer. This is the first step towards refrigerated transport.
Morneau Transport obtains a permit to expand its activities on the Island of Montréal.
Morneau Transport becomes a founding member of the Associés-Transporteurs du Québec (ATQ). This network brings together several regional carriers, approximately 350 vehicles and 650 trailers, and allows the company to expand its activities. André Morneau, the Groupe’s current President, chairs the ATQ from 1986 until its merger with Morneau Transport in 2001.
Expansion of the network with the opening of four new terminals in Rimouski, Québec City, New Richmond and Matane.
Eskimo Express, today known as Morneau BOREA, opens its doors. This temperature-controlled transport service is designed to serve the food industry.
Groupe Morneau continues its growth by acquiring Transnord Express, a carrier operating in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. The Groupe also expands its BOREA service by opening a terminal in Chicoutimi.
Opening of the Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d’Or and Baie-Comeau terminals to meet growing demand.
The Groupe’s strong growth leads to the expansion of the Saint-Arsène head office in the Bas-Saint-Laurent and the addition of a new administrative center.
Groupe Morneau adds two new areas of expertise to its services: international freight and logistics, and dedicated freight services.
Groupe Morneau has 15 terminals, following the opening of the Gatineau terminal.
Expansion of the Matane and New Richmond terminals.
Groupe Morneau acquires Transport Sego, a company specializing in flatbed services, serving the northern regions.
Opening of the Sept-Îles terminal.
Groupe Morneau strengthens its presence in Newfoundland and Labrador with the opening of a new terminal in Wabush, the twentieth in the network.
Groupe Morneau acquires the largest LTL transport terminal on the Island of Montréal, along with the company Les Entreposages Frigorifiques Total. This expansion allows it to add cold storage to its refrigerated freight services.
Groupe Morneau now has 22 strategically positioned terminals across the province and the country. With its six areas of expertise in transport and logistics, the company is significantly increasing its presence in Western Canada.
Morneau Transport opens a new terminal in Lévis while Morneau BOREA acquires Ontario-based Beacon Transit Lines.
Groupe Morneau acquires General Cartage.
Groupe Morneau is a family business.
