Andy Transport is one of the largest privately woman-owned ground transportation solutions providers in North America. And the winner of the 2025 Top WBE Exporter Award.
At the helm is President and CEO Andreea Crisan who, in 2012 after graduating from law school, joined the company, started by her father in 2001. Ilie Crisan, operating as a sub-contractor with one used burgundy truck steadily grew his company and in 2007 began operating as an independent transportation company. Andreea served as General Manager from 2012 to 2015, then COO and EVP until 2021 and when Ilie decided to step away from the business in 2021, Andreea naturally and capably assumed the company’s leadership.
Based in St. Laurent, QC, Andy Transport now has 5 locations throughout Quebec and Ontario, approximately 400 advanced tractors and over 800 high-tech trailers, working with more than 800 carefully vetted external carrier partners in both Canada and the United States. With a combination of European and North American experience and expertise, Andy Transport prides itself on providing the highest standard of tailor-made services including the transport of goods to and from any location in Canada and the United States. Navigating the complex and efficient transportation of goods across borders is crucial to the success of any business and for Andy, their in-house customs clearance department is critical.
Guided by their founding values of Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, Safety, Innovation and Giving Back, Andy Transport recognizes that people are the key to success. At the heart of the organization are diversity and inclusion, fostering a dynamic entrepreneurial culture. It is this internal diversity that drives their competitive advantage in the marketplace, enriching their corporate culture and strengthening their ability to connect with the global customer.
Under Andrea’s leadership, Andy Transport has witnessed incredible growth in just 5 years and has been included in “The Growth 500” list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies, five years in a row. Andreea is also recognized as one of “Top 100 Canada’s Most Powerful Women (WXN)”. Integral to Andy Transport’s steady growth is their dedication to sustainability and the employment of practices that embrace technologies that drive circularity and prioritize the preservation, protection and enhancement of the environment. Investment in education of its employees is key to ensuring that Andy Transport’s commitment to operating sustainably and improving economic efficiency. Steadfast in ensuring safe and reliable transport and supply chain services, integrity in conducting business both ethically and transparently, along with trust and respect towards each other and every customer drives this team to challenge the status quo, innovate to improve and succeed.
When Andreea Crisan took the helm of her father’s company in 2021, one of her first actions was to become WBE Canada Certified. In nominating Andy Transport for WBE Canada’s Top Exporter Award, David Hunt, Manager, Indigenous & ESG Procurement at Canada Post Corporation noted: “Andy Transport is a long-standing supplier to Canada Post, providing long-distance transport of mail and parcels across Canada. Long-distance transport of the mail is core to Canada Post’s mission, requiring the highest level of trust and reliability under the worst conditions Canada’s geography can offer. In the past 5 years, Canada Post and Andy Transport have done almost $14M in business together. Although volumes go up and down from year to year, we appreciate the contribution Andy Transport has made to our network and to moving the mail for Canadians.”
Andreea Crisan is leading the way in Canada’s transportation industry. Canada’s WBEs continue to succeed through innovation, resilience, business acumen, dedication to their teams and commitment to their communities, no matter how large or small their organization. Andy Transport’s story is more than a success story: it’s a glimpse into the bold future awaiting Canada’s women business owners.
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