LESS-THAN-TRUCKLOAD CROSS-BORDER · BC & ALBERTA ↔ US WEST COAST
LTL Freight,
Fully Tracked
Palletized cross-border freight that pays for the space it uses — dry van or reefer, customs coordinated, with the same dispatch and tracking as a full load. Reliable transportation, exceptional service since 2003.
- 1–6PALLETS TYPICAL
- 53′DRY VAN & REEFER
- NEXT-DAYCORE WA / OR LANES
- 2003RUNNING SINCE
01 WHAT IT IS
LTL is how you move a partial load without paying for a whole trailer. Your pallets share the deck with other freight, you pay for the space and weight you use — and you still get the cross-border paperwork, dispatch contact and tracking of a full truckload.
02 CHOOSING
LTL vs FTL
| LTL — Less-Than-Truckload | FTL — Full Truckload | |
|---|---|---|
| You pay for | The pallets / space you use | The whole trailer, door to door |
| Best size | ≈ 1–6 pallets, under ~12,000 lbs | Half a trailer up to a full 53′ |
| Cost | Lower for small loads (shared) | Better value once you fill the deck |
| Transit | May consolidate — plan for the lane | Direct, no extra stops — fastest |
| Handling | Shares the trailer; palletize well | Sole load — least handling |
| Choose when | A few pallets, flexible timing | Volume, fragile, urgent or high-value |
Not sure which you need? Send the lane and pallet count — we'll tell you straight. See Full Truckload.
03 PRICING & FIT
How LTL
Is Priced
An LTL quote comes down to a handful of honest variables. You get one number per load — no surprise line items at delivery.
- Pallet count & space — how much of the deck (linear feet) your freight occupies.
- Weight — heavier freight shifts the rate even at the same footprint.
- Freight class — density and handling determine the NMFC class.
- Lane — origin, destination and the border crossing used.
- Accessorials — liftgate, residential, inside delivery or appointment, if needed.
Built for cross-border
Every LTL load gets ACE (US) and ACI (Canada) eManifests filed before the truck reaches the booth, with paperwork coordinated directly with your broker. We run 53-foot dry vans and reefers, so temperature-sensitive partials move on the same service.
Primary lanes: BC ↔ Alberta ↔ Washington ↔ Oregon. Scheduled service to California, Idaho, Montana, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
04 HOW A LOAD RUNS
QUOTE TO POD,
NO DRAMA
- 01
QUOTE
Send the lane, pallet count and weight — a real number back in hours.
- 02
PICKUP
Dispatch books the window and assigns the truck; your freight is palletized and loaded.
- 03
CROSS
ACE / ACI eManifests filed and broker paperwork confirmed before the booth.
- 04
TRACK
Check-ins at pickup, border and delivery — you hear from us before you ask.
- 05
DELIVER
On-time delivery with proof of delivery emailed the same day.
05 STRAIGHT ANSWERS
LTL,
ANSWERED
The questions shippers ask before their first LTL load — pricing, timing and how cross-border works. Anything else, call dispatch.
What is LTL shipping?
LTL (less-than-truckload) means your palletized freight shares a trailer with other shipments and you pay only for the space and weight you use — typically 1 to 6 pallets or loads under about 12,000 lbs, with the same tracking and dispatch as a full truckload.
LTL or FTL — which is cheaper for my load?
For a few pallets, LTL is usually cheaper because you share the trailer cost. Once you fill roughly half a trailer — or your freight is fragile, time-critical or high-value — FTL often wins. Send the lane and pallet count and we'll tell you straight.
How is LTL freight priced?
Price is driven by pallet count and space, weight, freight class, the lane, and any accessorials such as liftgate or appointment delivery. You get one quoted number per load — no surprise fees at delivery.
How long does cross-border LTL take?
It depends on the lane. Our core BC and Alberta lanes to Washington and Oregon run next-day; longer scheduled lanes to California, Idaho, Montana and the Prairies run 2 to 3 days. We commit to a transit time when you book.
Is my freight safe sharing a trailer?
Yes. LTL freight is secured with E-track and load bars, palletized and separated, and carried on our own equipment with experienced drivers — the same care and dispatch oversight as a full load.
06 ALSO AVAILABLE
Other Ways
We Haul
07 GET MOVING
SHIP LTL?
Lane, pallet count, dates — that's all dispatch needs to get you a real number today.
USDOT 4429531 · MC 1742712 · FULLY INSURED · SINCE 2003