About Us

Steve’s Livestock Transport Is Driving Change

Steve’s Livestock Transport is one of North America’s largest commercial livestock carriers. Each week, our fleet is out on the road, transporting cattle and pigs throughout Canada and the United States.

Our Story

When Steve Brandt founded Steve’s Livestock Transport in 1987, his vision was to make a living and support his family while working in an industry he was passionate about – and to do it in a way that would align with his core values and his faith.

Steve learned about the livestock business from his father, who ran a grain farm and equipment dealership. When his first business loan application was declined, he approached a friend about purchasing a tractor and trailer. Steve had no money for a down payment, but his friend agreed to the sale – sealing the promise of repayment within a year with only a handshake. Guided by his personal values of honesty, integrity, and hard work, Steve kept that promise to his friend. The loan was repaid and Steve’s Livestock Transport was born.

From that young entrepreneur and a single truck and trailer, Steve’s Livestock has grown to become one of the largest commercial livestock carriers in North America – and a leader in the transportation industry. Through nearly three decades of growth, the company’s vision has expanded but has always stayed true to the values that started it all.

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Our Mission

Positively impact our teams, customers and communities while providing safe, innovative and bio-secure transport solutions.

Our Vision

Leading provider of agriculture transport and bio-security solutions.

Our Values

At our company, we are dedicated to the success of our customers, team members, communities, and the industry as a whole. We proudly set the bar in the livestock transportation sector, prioritizing humane animal handling, safe transport practices, and reliable on-time delivery. Our reputation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our exceptional team, who are the driving force behind our continued success.

*“Our company has been built on faith, family, and hard work. These, together with our Core Values, keep us focused on making our company, our industry, our customers, and our communities better.”* – Steve Brandt, President

Associations

Steve’s Livestock is CTPAT and PIP approved, and we are proud members of the Manitoba Trucking Association, Alberta Motor Transport Association, Ontario Livestock Transporters’ Alliance, Manitoba Pork, Ag Leadership Partners, TCA and Safe Manitoba.

Ontario Livestock Transporters’ Alliance

Awards

For the fourth consecutive year, Steve’s Livestock Transport has been awarded the prestigious title of Top Fleet Employer. We are also proud to have been named a Best Fleet to Watch in 2023 by the Truckload Carriers Association. We are humbled and grateful to be acknowledged among these highly respected trucking companies. As the sole Livestock Transporter in these groups, we take immense pride in the valuable contributions our team makes to bolster our nation’s food and agriculture industry.