About Us
International Customs Clearance That Moves You Forward
For over 35 years, Border Brokers has set the standard for service in Canada and U.S. customs clearance. We handle all aspects of cross border trade and government regulations, so businesses and individuals can transport goods quickly, efficiently and reliably. We don’t just broker goods. We broker trust by making sure your items always arrive where and when they’re needed.
Our growing network includes offices in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, and extends coast to coast in the United States, with offices in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Washington and New York.
Our Difference
Border Brokers helps you build trust and peace of mind by always delivering on our promises. We start by listening to your needs, then work tirelessly to meet them, with customized solutions and personal, proactive support. We stay prepared for tomorrow by investing in infrastructure, technology and insights today. And above all, we make sure your goods get to where they’re going.
Our Team
We take pride in maintaining a level of customs brokerage service that sets us apart. Our policy of being available to you 24/7 means you can count on us to answer our phones when you call.
Our History
Border Brokers was founded by Allan David Rutherford in 1982 under the name A.D. Rutherford & CO Ltd. In 1987, Allan approached Royal Unruh, a customs duty and tax calculator with notable talents, to join the team as a clearance technician. Royals desire to provide superior customer service to the A.D. Rutherford clients secured his position as a crucial member of the team, and he took over day-to-day operations when Allan promoted him to the role of Office Manager in 1993.
Over the next 10 years, the company entered a phase of significant growth under Royal’s direction, leading to the acquisition of J J Coleman Ltd.—a customs broker in Brandon, MB—and an expansion from a single Winnipeg location to four locations across Manitoba. Royal’s passion for growth and desire to lead in the customs brokerage industry ultimately led to him purchasing A.D. Rutherford & CO. Ltd. in 2012.
With the change in ownership, the company changed its name to A.D. Rutherford International to better describe its new mandate. Our U.S. Brokerage Division was born, with new offices in Blaine, WA, Pembina, ND and Buffalo, NY. Our service area having expanded all across Canada and into the United States, we once again looked to change our name to better describe our services and reach, and thus became Border Brokers in 2021.