We are a Group with more than 57,000 employees under the same Culture, Values and a unique Management Model, which produces sustainable results in line with the best ESG practices. A holding company that manages 8 businesses with independent and complementary operations: JSL (JSLG3), Movida (MOVI3), Let's go (VAMO3), CS Brasil, Automob, BBC Digital Bank , CS Infra e Ciclus Ambiental.
In 1956, in the city of Mogi das Cruzes (SP), truck driver and Portuguese immigrant Julio Simões began a story of hard work that would result in one of Brazil's largest business groups. In 2010, JSL (Julio Simões Logística) went public (IPO) on B3. The following years were marked by growth, the result of strategic planning and financial discipline, factors that led to the development and expansion of the business. In 2020, the SIMPAR (SIMH3), the result of a corporate reorganization that simplified the Group's structure and boosted business development.
Culture and Values, unique Management Model and commitment to Governance practices promote sustainable value generation to shareholders, employees, suppliers and all of the company's stakeholders. To this end, the SIMPAR directs the execution of the business plans of its subsidiaries, which operate in the logistics, mobility, waste management, infrastructure, concessions and financial services segments. In order to generate returns that are compatible with the objectives and strategy of each business, since its inception SIMPAR has focused on meeting the needs and expectations of its clients. Today SIMPAR operates throughout Brazil, as well as in countries in South America and South Africa.
Our history
On February 25, 1952, Mr. Julio Simões arrived in Santos, SP, from Portugal. He studied mechanics and worked with his uncle Arthur at Auto Ônibus Mogi. His entrepreneurial phase began, starting as a peddler, then buying his first truck to transport fruit and vegetables.
The 50s
1956 - Beginning of the alliance with Suzano Papel e Celulose.
1958 - The company reaches a fleet of five vehicles.
In 1962, Mr. Julio Simões bought his first zero-kilometer truck. He became responsible for all cargo transportation for Companhia Suzano de Papel e Celulose and set up Transportadora Julio Simões.
The 60s
First purchase of a 0KM truck, a Scania.
1962 - Headquarters set up in Mogi das Cruzes.
1964 - Opening of a branch of Transportadora Julio Simões Ltda. in Santos (SP).
In the 1970s, Mr. Julio bought the land on Avenida Saraiva. This became the future site of the company's administrative headquarters. In the same period, he acquired the former Transcofer transport company and obtained his Brazilian nationality certificate.
The 70s
Acquisition of a new company three times larger: Transcofer, which focuses on heavy cargo transportation.
By the early 1980s, Transportadora Julio Simões already had a fleet of 300 trucks. Even so, the company continued to grow, and in 1984 acquired the company that distributed Antarctica drinks in the Mogi das Cruzes region.
The 80s
Start of the light vehicle rental and charter service for transporting employees within clients.
1982 - Establishment of an alliance with a major client in the steel sector.
The 1990s saw Mr. Julio's company diversify its services.
The 90s
Start of vehicle sales with the purchase of Original (Volkswagen brand).
1997 - ISO 9001 certification obtained.
1998 - First fleet outsourcing contract in urban cleaning, with almost 100 compactor trucks offered to Rio de Janeiro City Hall.
1999 - Purchase of Transcel.
In the 2000s, Mr. Julio Simões decided it was time to settle down professionally and chose Fernando Simões, his fifth son, as his successor. He leaves the company with a turnover of R$ 1.7 billion/year, 12,000 employees, 112 branches, a fleet of 16,000 vehicles and highly diversified operations.
The 2000s
2009 - Creation of CS Brasil (Companhia de Serviços), which consolidates operations for the public sector in fleet outsourcing management, urban cleaning and public transportation.
Acquisition of Lubiani Logística, a company specializing in heavy transport.
Mr. Julio Simões left us on March 8, 2012, at the age of 84.
2010
Going public on the Novo Mercado, a major step for the company's growth, with BM&FBovespa's highest standard of corporate governance.
2013
Acquisition of Movida Rent a Car, car rental.
2014
JSL acquires BGN Leasing and creates JSL Leasing.
Company becomes a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact.
Admission to the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE).
2015
Creation of Vamos, which centralizes all long-term leasing activities and the sale of trucks, machinery and heavy equipment (without manpower).
Movida Seminovos begins operations.
JSL was elected the best company in the transportation sector by Exame magazine Melhores & Maiores.
2016
JSL turns 60.
Acquisition of Quick Logística.
JSL is elected the best company in the transportation sector for the second consecutive year by Exame magazine Melhores & Maiores.
JSL wins the Transparency Award for the third time, which recognizes the best transparency practices in accounting information published to the market.
2017
Movida went public on the Novo Mercado, BM&FBovespa's highest corporate governance standard.
Acquisition of the Borgato group.
2019
Record net profit of R$ 319 million.
JSL Leasing is now called BBC Leasing.
Creation of BBC Digital, a digital platform focused on truckers and app drivers.
Movida is certified as a B Corporation.
2020
Creation of SIMPAR, the result of the corporate reorganization of the JSL group, which began a new cycle of development.
IPO of JSL, which now focuses exclusively on logistics services.
2021
Vamos went public on the Novo Mercado, BM&FBovespa's highest corporate governance standard.
Acquisition of Vox Frotas, Transportadora Rodomeu, TPC, Marvel, Monarca, BMB, Ciclus, UAB Motors, Sagamar, HM Empilhadeiras and Marbor Frotas.
Creation of CS Infra.
Entry of the CS Grãos do Piauí concession through CS INFRA and the Ciclus acquisition.
Incorporation of CS FROTAS by MOVIDA.
2022
The creation of AUTOMOB, a holding company for dealerships, including Original, UAB Motors, Autostar and Green.
Acquisition of TRUCKPAD by JSL and TRUCKVAN by VAMOS.
Internationalization of MOVIDA with the acquisition of the Portuguese rental company Drive on Holidays.
Expansion of CS INFRA with the CS Grãos do Piauí concession.
2023
JSL expands its operations with the acquisition of IC Transportes and FSJ Logística.
VAMOS acquires Tietê Veículos and DHL Tratores.
Expansion of AUTOMOB with the acquisition of Nova Quality, Grupo Alta and Best Points.
2024
Creation of CICLUS AMBIENTAL, a holding company focused on waste management and recovery and sanitation.
Expansion of CS INFRA with the Ciclus Amazônia concession.
Values
Client
The reason for our company's existence. We listen to our customers in order to understand and meet their needs.
PEOPLE
Our People set us apart and allow us to achieve our goals.
SIMPLICITY
An uncomplicated way of being and acting. The greater the responsibility, the simpler we have to be.
OWNER ATTITUDE
We act with depth and a vision of the whole. We are always willing to improve, doing more with less. We work with responsibility, commitment and cost discipline.
Sustainability
Attitudes that are economically viable, ecologically correct and socially fair.
PROFIT
A mission for everyone. Fundamental to the growth and sustainable development of our business, our people and the strengthening and perpetuation of our commercial relationship with our clients.