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TransForce Inc. Overview

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8801 Trans-Canada Hwy., Ste. 500 Montreal, 
QC H4S 1Z6 Canada
Phone: +1-514-331-4000
Fax:+1-514-331-4200

TransForce Inc. Rankings

TSX Completion 
#TSX Smallcap

Company Description

Comprising three score and more companies, TransForce is one of Canada's largest providers of transportation and logistics services. Subsidiary TST Overland Express offers truckload transportation of general freight and specialized cargo, as well as less-than-truckload transportation. (Less-than-truckload carriers consolidate loads from multiple shippers into a single trailer.) Texas-based Dynamex supplies same-day delivery and logistics services via 60-plus centers in the US and Canada. Other TransForce operations include parcel delivery, fleet management and personnel support, waste management, and oilfield/oilsands service. Clients in the retail, energy, and forest products industries represent 40% of sales.

TransForce Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Express Delivery Services Industry Report

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Overview

The US express delivery services industry includes about 7,500 companies with combined annual revenue of more than $70 billion. The industry is divided into large networked couriers capable of nationwide and international delivery, and smaller local services that transport packages within a metropolitan area. The courier segment of the industry is highly concentrated and accounts for most of the industry's revenue; United Parcel Service (UPS) and Federal Express (FedEx) alone generate more than 80 percent of the revenue. The local segment, which is much smaller, is highly fragmented.

SIC: 4215

NAICS: 492110

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company manage fluctuations in demand for delivery services as economic conditions change?

During periods of economic growth, when business and consumer confidence is strong, demand for express delivery service increases. Businesses have more transactions and consumers make more online purchases that require express delivery services.

 

How reliant is the company on its largest customers?

Express delivery services may rely heavily on a few large customers for revenue. Dynamex's five largest customers represent about 25 percent of the company's revenue. Heavy reliance on a few large customers is risky; the loss or failure of one or...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunities

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

    Express Delivery Services Industry Report

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    Warehousing & Storage Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US warehousing and storage industry includes about 7,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $24 billion. Major companies include the US operations of CEVA Logistics, DHL's US logistics business, and GENCO. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 40 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 4226, 4225, 4222, 4221

    NAICS: 493120, 493190, 493130, 493110

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company manage slowdowns in warehousing demand due to the economy?

    Economic slowdowns greatly impact the industry, as many business customers use public and contract warehousing mainly to handle peak demand. Industrial production, import volume, and office vacancy rates are indicators of demand for warehousing.

     

    What strategies does the facility use to control fuel costs, especially if climate-controlled?

    Cold storage and temperature-controlled facilities have high energy requirements, contributing significantly to operating costs. In times of rising costs, facility managers investigate new, more affordable technologies to reduce consumption.

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Warehousing & Storage Industry Report

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      Trucking Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US general freight trucking industry includes about 65,000 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of $130 billion. Major companies include Con-way, JB Hunt, Schneider National, Swift Transportation, and YRC Worldwide. The US industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for 40 percent of revenue. Major trucking companies based outside the US include Norbert Dentressangle (France), Hitachi Transport System and Seino Transportation (Japan), TransForce (Canada), and Stobart Group (UK).

      SIC: 4213, 4212

      NAICS: 484122, 484121, 484110

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company manage fluctuations in demand for shipping?

      Profitability in the trucking industry is closely tied to the overall health of the national economy, which varies from year to year. Drops in construction spending, consumer confidence, and industrial production can negatively impact trucking...

       

      How does the company deal with changing fuel costs?

      Fuel costs rival labor as the trucking industry's highest operating cost. Diesel fuel can account for 20 percent of revenues or more. Some companies buy fuel in bulk or hedge on fuel prices. Trucking companies also charge shippers fuel surcharges.

       

      To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

       

      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Trucking Industry Report

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        TransForce Inc. Overview

        Top 3 Competitors

        Company: Clarke Inc.
        Location: Halifax, NS

        Company: Con-way Freight Inc.
        Location: Ann Arbor, MI

        Company: United States Postal Service
        Location: Washington, DC

        Industries where TransForce Inc. Competes

        Truckload Carriers
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        Competitive Landscape Brief

        Demand is driven by business transactions and online consumer spending. The profitability of individual companies depends on price, reliability, quality, and services. Large companies compete by offering a wide range of services. Small companies compete through specialized customer service. The industry is labor intensive: average revenue per employee is about $130,000. Barriers to entry into the industry vary. National and international delivery services require heavy capital investments in vehicles, material handling equipment, and other technology. Conversely, barriers are low for local market service providers, which rely primarily on labor.

        TransForce Inc. Competitive Landscape

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        Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Key Numbers
        • Profitability
        • Valuation
        • Operations
        • Financial Ratios
        • Per Share Data ($)
        • Growth Statistics
        • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

          Company Landscape Report Highlights

          • Competitors List

            Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of successfully introducing new products.

          • Competitive Landscape

            Access detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

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