Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Reliable Freight Partner in Vancouver
Burrard Transport has been a trusted leader in freight transportation and logistics since 1991, serving Vancouver and the Lower Mainland with unwavering commitment to safety and reliability. Our 25+ years of industry experience enable us to deliver time-sensitive freight solutions tailored to diverse client needs, from small courier packages to heavy-duty crane operations. We maintain a modern fleet of vehicles equipped with specialized tools like power tailgates and pipe racks, ensuring optimal equipment for every shipment. Our proprietary Logistics Management System (LOGISYS) streamlines shipping processes while providing real-time reporting to enhance efficiency and cost savings. With 24/7 dispatch availability and a dedicated safety manager overseeing operations, we guarantee transparent communication and professional handling of all freight.From Whistler to Hope, our team of experienced professionals delivers exceptional service across a wide geographic range. We prioritize customer relationships through customized warehousing solutions and transparent pricing structures. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through continuous improvements to our technology platform and service offerings. As an industry leader, we maintain rigorous safety standards and invest in driver training programs to ensure secure deliveries. This combination of technological advancement, operational expertise, and customer-centric approach has made us a preferred choice for businesses throughout British Columbia.
Services
Courier Services
General Freight
Crane Trucks
Warehousing Solutions
Specialty Equipment
Logistics Management
Same Day Delivery
Flat Deck Transport
Inventory Control
Freight Hauling
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We guarantee 24/7 availability for urgent freight needs
- Our team has over 25 years of transportation industry expertise
- We maintain a dedicated safety manager for quality control
- Our proprietary LOGISYS platform provides real-time shipment tracking
- We offer specialized equipment for diverse freight requirements
What people say
Quick and simple system
Exceptional efficiency
Reliable same-day service
Excellent tracking features
Professional dispatching
Services
Courier Services
Our limited curb-to-curb courier service handles time-sensitive or confidential packages up to 50 pounds using mini vans and small pickups. This service guarantees fast delivery within the Lower Mainland and Greater Vancouver area, with specialized handling for critical shipments. Our drivers maintain strict delivery timelines for urgent documents and small freight.
General Freight
We transport standard freight using pickup trucks, panel vans, and flat deck trucks ranging from 1-ton to 5-ton capacity. This service accommodates multiple cartons, palletized goods, and overlength items with weight-based pricing. Our fleet includes dock-level vehicles for efficient loading and unloading operations across British Columbia.
Crane Services
Our crane services include single axle, tandem axle, knuckle, and boom cranes with lifting capacities up to 17,000 lbs. This specialized service handles construction materials, industrial equipment, and oversized loads throughout various sectors including HVAC, electrical, and commercial construction projects.
Warehousing Solutions
We provide secure short-term storage, freight transfer, and industrial/commercial storage facilities with 24-hour access. Our services include container handling, inventory management, and reload operations with forklift support. The facility features alarm monitoring and easy access to major transportation routes for efficient logistics management.
Logistics Management
Our proprietary LOGISYS platform offers real-time shipment tracking, online dispatch, and detailed freight reporting. This system enables customers to schedule shipments, monitor deliveries, and analyze freight costs while providing dispatchers with optimized routing and vehicle selection capabilities for improved operational efficiency.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We cover Vancouver, Lower Mainland, Whistler, Hope, Port Coquitlam, and surrounding areas with our freight services.
Do you offer 24/7 service?
Yes, our dispatch is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for urgent freight requirements.
What types of vehicles do you have?
Our fleet includes courier vehicles, pickup trucks, panel vans, flat deck trucks, and specialized crane trucks for diverse freight needs.
Can you handle heavy equipment?
Yes, we offer knuckle cranes, boom cranes, and specialized equipment for heavy machinery and oversized loads.
Do you provide warehousing?
Yes, we offer secure short-term storage, freight transfer, and inventory management solutions at our monitored facility.
What is your LOGISYS system?
Our proprietary Logistics Management System provides real-time tracking, online dispatch, and detailed freight reporting for improved efficiency.
Reviews (5)
Colin Sadler
Apr 25, 2021
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Had Ravjeer deliver us some equipment for a project. What a helpful, friendly and hard working representative for Burrard Transport. Would highly recommend this company based on the service we saw today.
Wes Goertzen
Jan 26, 2021
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Fantastic service from the drivers to the Dispatchers. Always friendly, efficient and most of all reliable. I would recommend them to anyone looking for reliability and
versatility.
versatility.
Merissa Martin
Jan 10, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Friendly staff, orders picked up and dropped off accurately.
Friendly staff, orders picked up and dropped off accurately.
Sam Merchant
Sep 20, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality
I work for a plumbing supply wholesaler, EMCO LTD, we use Burrards courier services all the time and they are by far the most reliable snd consistent on the lower mainland. I appreciate their dispatch team as they are always nice, helpful snd quick to get the job done! Props Burrard, keep killing it.
I work for a plumbing supply wholesaler, EMCO LTD, we use Burrards courier services all the time and they are by far the most reliable snd consistent on the lower mainland. I appreciate their dispatch team as they are always nice, helpful snd quick to get the job done! Props Burrard, keep killing it.
Chris Gibson
Aug 27, 2020
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Most reliable transportation service company I have ever worked with. We are an Industrial Emergency Service company, we rely on Burrard transport to bring materials to site ASAP, and they always deliver flawlessly.
