Fastfrate’s history is built on decades of intermodal innovation, coast-to-coast growth, and a commitment to moving freight reliably across Canada.
Founded in 1966, Fastfrate helped shape intermodal LTL transportation in Canada. What began as a rail-based freight solution has grown into a trusted network supporting customers with reliable intermodal and LTL service.
From intermodal innovation and infrastructure expansion to acquisitions and network integration, each stage of Fastfrate Group’s growth has strengthened our ability to deliver connected transportation and logistics solutions across North America.
1966–1990s
Fastfrate was founded in 1966 by Donald Freeman and Sophie Weimert, starting with just six employees and a strong partnership with CP Rail. What began as an LTL boxcar operation steadily evolved alongside the transportation industry. In 1994, Ron Tepper purchased the company and helped lead its transformation through investments in new technology, the transition from boxcars to intermodal containers, the launch of Canada Drayage Inc. (CDI), and the expansion of warehousing, logistics, and coast-to-coast infrastructure. These strategic investments helped shape the foundation of the Fastfrate Group we know today.
2000s–2020
Throughout the years, Fastfrate acquired regional transportation providers to strengthen its network and service offerings. More recently, Fastfrate Group expanded significantly through the acquisitions of ASL Distribution Services, Precision Parcel & Package Deliveries, Challenger Motor Freight, and Omnitrans Inc. These additions broadened the company’s expertise across, warehousing, final mile delivery, cross-border trucking and full truckload transportation, international freight forwarding, and customs brokerage.
2020–Present
Today, Fastfrate Group is a fully integrated transportation and supply chain provider offering end-to-end solutions across North America and beyond. From international freight forwarding and customs brokerage to drayage, warehousing, intermodal, truckload, LTL, and final mile delivery, the company supports customers through every stage of the supply chain journey. Backed by decades of experience, strategic infrastructure, and a growing national network, Fastfrate Group continues to evolve while staying grounded in the partnerships and people that built the company over the last 60 years.
Fastfrate continues to invest in people, systems, partnerships, and network capacity to deliver reliable shipping solutions for Canada’s evolving supply chains.
