Do you provide services to Canada, Mexico, or international?

Yes—we offer cross-border and international freight services, including shipments to/from Canada, Mexico, and select other international destinations, for both LTL and FTL.

Services to Canada:

• Full support for U.S.-Canada (and Canada-U.S.) shipments.

• Modes: LTL (consolidated or volume), FTL (dedicated dry van, reefer, flatbed), and some specialized equipment.

• Common lanes: High-volume routes like Midwest to Ontario/Quebec, West Coast to British Columbia, or Northeast to Atlantic provinces.

• Key requirements: Proper commercial invoice, Canada Customs Invoice (CCI) if value > CAD $2,500, B3 form (if needed), and compliance with C-TPAT/PIP security programs.

• Transit times: Typically 2–7 business days (faster on major corridors like Detroit-Windsor or Buffalo-Niagara).

• Duties/taxes: These would be handled by yours or your client's custom brokerage.

Services to Mexico:

• U.S.-Mexico (and Mexico-U.S.) cross-border freight, including nearshoring support.

• Modes: Primarily FTL (due to border crossing logistics), with some LTL options through partnered carriers.

• Equipment: Dry van, reefer (very common for perishables/agri), flatbed for maquiladora/ manufacturing freight.

• Common lanes: Texas border (Laredo, El Paso), California (Otay Mesa, San Ysidro), Arizona.

• Key requirements: NAFTA/USMCA Certificate of Origin (if qualifying for preferential duty), commercial invoice, packing list, pedimento (Mexican customs declaration handled by broker), and compliance with C-TPAT/CTPAT-equivalent.

• Transit times: 2–6 business days for border-adjacent; longer for interior Mexico (e.g., Monterrey, Querétaro, Mexico City).

• Additional notes: We coordinate drayage (short-haul to/from border), customs brokerage, and in-bond movements when needed.

Other International Services:

• Limited international ocean/air freight forwarding (e.g., containers to Europe, Asia, or South America) through trusted partners.

• Export/import support for select overseas destinations—primarily FCL (full container load) or air freight for urgent/high-value.

• Not full global LTL network—focus remains North America with extensions for containerized or air shipments.

What we handle for cross-border/international:

• Customs brokerage coordination (or direct broker referral).

• All required documentation prep/guidance (invoices, certificates, NAFTA/USMCA forms).

• Border crossing logistics (including FAST-approved carriers for expedited clearance).

• Tracking across borders (with updates on status, customs hold if any).

• Insurance/liability options for international moves (higher declared values recommended).

Pro tips for smooth cross-border shipping:

• Provide full commercial details early (HS codes, value, origin rules for duties).

• Use Incoterms correctly (e.g., DAP or DDP if you want to cover duties).

• Plan for potential delays at border (e.g., inspections, paperwork issues).

• For Mexico, consider "through-trailer" FTL to avoid double-drayage costs.

When quoting international or cross-border loads, include destination country, exact addresses (including postal codes), commodity description, value, and any known HS codes—we'll confirm service availability and estimate transit/customs times.

Got a load heading to Canada, Mexico, or overseas? Drop the origin, destination, freight details, and value—we'll get you accurate cross-border options and handle the paperwork side!