Company

Groupe ATD is a family business that offers transportation, logistics, and mechanics services in Canada and the USA.

Finalist at the 2010 Méritor Gala of the Les Sources Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Danville-Shipton Chamber of Commerce.

A Family Business Since 1985

Groupe ATD is a family business offering transportation, logistics, and mechanics services. We specialize in freight transport in Quebec, Ontario, the Maritimes, and the United States. Proud to be a leader in the transportation sector in Quebec, Groupe ATD employs over forty people. Our motivation is to continually innovate to meet the needs of our clientele.

Fueling together to transport differently!

Ghislain Tessier

Ghislain Tessier is a passionate entrepreneur deeply involved in innovation within the transportation sector. A graduate of the École Entrepreneurship de Beauce, and immersed in the transportation field since childhood, he has become an adaptive and innovative leader. Previously President of the Chambre de Commerce et d’Entreprenariat des Sources (CCES), he spearheaded regional innovation. As a technological development agent in transportation, he has created solutions to improve efficiency and safety in his core business. His active role within the Association du Camionnage du Québec (ACQ) will soon lead him to chair the 2024 congress. Ghislain places transparency and effort at the heart of his actions, driven by a multitude of projects.

The Journey So Far

Over the years, we have become a major player in the transportation sector, offering our clients innovative and reliable solutions, while preserving our family values of quality, integrity, and exceptional service. Our journey reflects our continuous commitment to our community and business partners, setting high standards of excellence in the Quebec transportation industry.

2023
Transports ATD Becomes Groupe ATD
Transports ATD becomes Groupe ATD to better meet the specific needs of its clientele.
2023
2021
Creation of the Logistics Division
The company expands its service offering in transport logistics.
2021
2018
Major Modernization of the Heavy Truck Fleet
The company acquired several Freightliner Cascadia trucks to modernize its vehicle fleet.
2018
2015-16
Innovation
Acquisition of ISAAC tablets and implementation of electronic logging for all company divisions.
2015-16
2015
Expansion
Addition of the US division and increase of the fleet to 32 trucks and 70 trailers. For comparison, the company owned 12 trucks and no trailers in 2010.
2015
2013
Relocation
Relocation of offices and garage to spacious premises in Val-des-Sources (formerly Asbestos).
2013
2013
Growth
Transport ATD grows from a few clients to nearly twenty by early 2013.
2013
2012
Transfer of Company Leadership
Ghislain acquires all company shares from his father, André Tessier.
2012
2007
Succession
André Tessier's son, Ghislain, joins the company after completing his business management studies.
2007
1995
Specialization
The company sells all its forestry and excavation equipment to dedicate itself entirely to transportation, particularly for Cascades in Kingsey Falls.
1995
1985
Incorporation
Incorporation of the company Les Transports ATD, on October 17, 1985.
1985
1984
The Beginning
André Tessier purchases J.L. Carrière et fils company, founded in 1962 and specializing in excavation in summer and snow removal in winter.
1984
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