About Groupe Morneau
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 once’s field you need to know 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, wether 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
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
At Morneau, driving toward the future also means driving differently. We’re building our social responsibility strategy around a simple belief: protecting our planet and caring for the people who keep it moving forward. This means reducing our footprint, creating healthier and greener workplaces, and above all, fostering a culture built on trust, respect, and inclusion. Because sustainable transportation isn’t just about roads — it’s a story about people, values, and the future.
OUR TEAM
André Morneau’s Legacy
From an early age, André Morneau embodied the entrepreneurial spirit and strong family values that define Groupe Morneau. From driver to president, he transformed the family business into a leading player in transportation and logistics across Québec and Canada.
Under his visionary leadership, the network expanded from 2 to 22 terminals. The company diversified its services with specialized divisions such as Morneau BOREA and Morneau GLOBAL, and united more than 1,200 employees around a shared mission: connecting communities and supporting clients’ growth.
As Chairman of the Board, André continues to guide the fourth generation in pursuing that same path of growth. True to his motto — “I am who I am because of who we all are” — he remains one of the key architects of Morneau’s success and future.
MORNEAU IS THERE FOR YOU
Together, we are putting everything in place to further the vision and values of Groupe Morneau.
OURS IS A JOURNEY THAT BEGAN IN THE BAS-SAINT-LAURENT AND CONTINUES TODAY AS WE EXPAND ACROSS QUEBEC AND CANADA.
OVER TIME
Today, Groupe Morneau brings together six areas of expertise in transportation and logistics and has significantly strengthened its presence in Eastern Canada, with 22 strategically located terminals.
1942
After obtaining his general transportation license, Pierre Morneau founded the company that would later become Groupe Morneau.
1965
Pierre Morneau and his son Denis founded Morneau Transport, the first company within Groupe Morneau.
1969
The company purchased a delivery truck equipped with a refrigerated trailer, marking its first step into refrigerated transport.
1977
Morneau obtained a license to expand its operations on the Island of Montreal.
1981
Morneau Transport became a founding member of the Associés-Transporteurs du Québec (ATQ). This network brought together several regional carriers, with around 350 motorized vehicles and 650 trailers, allowing the company to expand its operations. André Morneau, the current President of Groupe Morneau, served as ATQ’s chairman from 1986 until its merger with Morneau Transport in 2001.
1988
The network grew with the opening of four new terminals: Rimouski, Québec City, New Richmond, and Matane.
1996
Eskimo Express was created, now known as Morneau BOREA. This temperature-controlled transport service was designed to serve the food industry.
1997
Groupe Morneau continued its growth by acquiring Transnord Express, a carrier operating in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. The group also expanded its BOREA offering with the opening of a terminal in Chicoutimi.
2000
Terminals in Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d’Or, and Baie-Comeau were opened to meet growing demand.
2006
Groupe Morneau’s strong growth led to the expansion of its headquarters in Saint-Arsène, Bas-Saint-Laurent, and the addition of a new administrative center.
2007
Groupe Morneau added two new areas of expertise to its services: international transportation and logistics, as well as dedicated transportation.
2009
Following the opening of the Gatineau terminal, Groupe Morneau reached a total of 15 terminals.
2011
The terminals in Matane and New Richmond were expanded.
2012
Groupe Morneau acquired Transport Sego, a company specializing in open-trailer transportation and northern regions.
2013
The Sept-Îles terminal was opened.
2014
Groupe Morneau strengthened its presence in Newfoundland and Labrador with the opening of a new terminal in Wabush, the twentieth in its network.
2015
Groupe Morneau inaugurated the largest LTL transportation terminal on the Island of Montreal and acquired Les Entreposages Frigorifiques Total. This addition allowed the company to expand its refrigerated transport services with temperature-controlled warehousing.
2016
Groupe Morneau now operates 22 strategically located terminals across the province and country. With its six areas of expertise in transportation and logistics, the company significantly strengthened its presence in Western Canada.
2019
In 2019, Morneau Transport opened a new terminal in Lévis, while Morneau BOREA acquired the Ontario-based carrier Beacon Transit Lines.
2021
Groupe Morneau acquired General Cartage.