Frequently asked questions
Groupe Aurizon, in questions.
Who we are, what we do, and how selling a freight brokerage to the group works.
What is Groupe Aurizon?
Groupe Aurizon (Aurizon Groupe Logistique) is a holding company based in Thetford Mines, Quebec, that acquires established freight brokerages, centralizes their shared functions and equips them with technology. Founded by Bruno Jacques, the group includes Transport R. Pomerleau and ATP Logistique.
Is Groupe Aurizon related to Aurizon in Australia?
No. Groupe Aurizon is an independent Quebec company based in Thetford Mines. It is not affiliated with Aurizon Holdings Limited, the Australian rail operator, or with Aurizon Mines Ltd, the former Quebec gold miner that owned the Casa Berardi mine.
Does Aurizon move freight?
No. Groupe Aurizon is a holding company, not a carrier. To ship a load, contact our subsidiaries directly: Transport R. Pomerleau (rpomerleau.ca) for flatbed and heavy equipment, ATP Logistique (atplogistique.com) for dry van and LTL.
Which companies are part of the Aurizon group?
Groupe Aurizon brings together Transport R. Pomerleau (flatbed, heavy equipment, oversize) and ATP Logistique (dry van, LTL, US import/export). Each subsidiary keeps its own name, team and clients.
Where is Groupe Aurizon located?
Groupe Aurizon’s head office is at 881 Notre-Dame Est, Thetford Mines, Quebec G6G 2S9, Canada. The group can be reached at 418-331-0862 or info@aurizon.ca.
Who leads Groupe Aurizon?
Groupe Aurizon is led by Bruno Jacques, President and Founder, and Cédrick Lessard, General Manager of Transport R. Pomerleau.
When was Groupe Aurizon founded?
Groupe Aurizon grew out of its founder Bruno Jacques’s first acquisition: Transport R. Pomerleau, in 2024, in Thetford Mines, Quebec. Today the group brings together Transport R. Pomerleau and ATP Logistique, acquired in 2025.
I own a freight brokerage. How does selling to Aurizon work?
Groupe Aurizon acquires established, profitable freight brokerages. We keep your brand, team and clients, plan the transition with you and treat every exchange in strict confidence. The first conversation is directly with leadership.
What kind of freight brokerages does Groupe Aurizon acquire?
Groupe Aurizon looks for established freight brokerages in Canada or the United States: several years in business, proven profitability, recurring and diversified clients, a team that can operate without depending on one person, and a clear niche. A company that does not tick every box can still write to the group.
What are the steps of an acquisition by Groupe Aurizon?
An acquisition by Groupe Aurizon follows five steps: a confidential first conversation with leadership, a non-disclosure agreement signed before any financial information is shared, an analysis followed by a written offer, discreet due diligence and closing, and finally a transition planned with the seller.
How can I invest in Groupe Aurizon?
Private investors, family offices, funds and lenders can request a meeting with Groupe Aurizon’s leadership from the Invest page on aurizon.ca. No sensitive financial figures are published: they are shared in a meeting, under a confidentiality agreement.
What does AGL stand for?
AGL stands for Aurizon Groupe Logistique, the other name of Groupe Aurizon, the freight brokerage holding company based in Thetford Mines, Quebec.
One conversation, in full confidence.
Own a freight brokerage, or want to invest in the group? Write to us. Every request is read by leadership.