When should I choose Full Truckload Shipping?

FTL is recommended when shipping large quantities of freight, valuable cargo, oversized products, or shipments requiring faster delivery.

Do you provide FTL shipping throughout Canada?

Yes. We provide Full Truckload transportation across Ontario and throughout Canada, including major cities and regional destinations.

Do you offer cross-border shipping?

Yes. We arrange Full Truckload freight transportation between Canada and the United States.

Full Truckload (FTL) Shipping Services Across Canada

Dedicated Capacity. Predictable Transit.

Move your full truckload shipping on dedicated equipment across Canada and into the US, with no consolidation, no accessorial surprises and a dispatch desk accountable from tender to delivery. Request a quote and get lane-specific pricing based on live capacity, not a rate card.

Why Shippers Choose Hauler Freight for Full Truckload Shipping

Choosing a full truckload shipping company comes down to capacity you can rely on. Full truckload is one of the freight transportation services in Canada that Hauler Freight runs across its network, with dedicated trailer capacity, consistent transit and handling built to protect your load from origin to destination. Whether the freight moves within one Canadian corridor, across the border or across North America, our operations team runs to your service requirements, not a generic route plan.

Exclusive Trailer Use. No Freight Consolidation

Your shipment gets dedicated linehaul capacity from pickup to delivery. No sharing with other shippers’ freight, no cross-dock transfers and no bump-and-rebook when other loads compete for the same route.

Point-to-Point Linehaul, Fewer Transit Variables

With no stops to consolidate or de-consolidate freight, transit is easier to predict. That matters when you are working against a production schedule or a delivery appointment.

Reduced Handling, Lower Damage Exposure

One trailer and one touch from origin to destination limits exposure to loss, damage and claims. Terminal-based and multi-stop networks cannot offer that.

Appointments Built Around Your Dock

Pickup and delivery times are set against your receiving windows, production runs or retail delivery slots, not slotted around a shared route.

Canada and North America Lane Coverage

Our carrier network has lane density across Canada, the US and the corridors between them, so fewer cross-border and long-haul moves need a handoff between carriers. For longer moves we can also pair truckload with our intermodal freight service.

Cross-Border Execution With Customs Coordinated

We coordinate PARS or PAPS documentation and border-crossing timing alongside the physical move, which helps reduce dwell time at the crossing.

What You Get With Our Full Truckload Shipping Service

Every load carries weight for your business, so our account management, updates and service execution are built around measurable reliability, not just available trucks. With Hauler Freight you get:

A dedicated account contact and real-time shipment status, so you never chase an update
Lane- and volume-based pricing, not a flat rate card
A carrier network vetted on service performance, not only equipment availability
Schedule flexibility when production timelines or delivery windows shift
Proactive exception management: you hear about a disruption before it reaches your operation

Our goal is dependable freight execution that scales with your business.

Industries We Serve

Freight requirements change by sector. Our FTL capacity supports shippers with different handling, scheduling and compliance needs, including:

Manufacturing: Machinery, components and raw or finished goods on production-aligned schedules.
Retail & Distribution: Inventory moving between warehouses, distribution centres and stores, typically by dry van trucking.
Construction: Building materials, steel, lumber and equipment delivered to job sites, including flatbed trucking for oversized freight.
Food & Beverage: Dedicated truckloads that protect packaged goods, with temperature controlled shipping for sensitive products.
Automotive: Components, replacement parts and production materials on tight schedules.
Industrial Equipment: Secure transport for heavy machinery and specialized freight.

How It Works

Step 01

Share Your Shipment Details:

Send pickup and delivery locations, weight, dimensions, pallet count, equipment type and your required transit window.

Step 02

Get a Locked-In Quote:

We match your freight to available equipment and confirm pricing based on current lane capacity.

Step 03

Track to Delivery:

Your account representative gives you status visibility from pickup through proof of delivery.

FTL vs LTL: Which Should You Ship?

Factor	Full truckload (FTL)	Less than truckload (LTL)
Trailer use	One shipper, whole trailer	Shared with other shippers
Typical size	About 10,000 lbs or more, or 10 to 26 pallets	About 150 to 10,000 lbs, 1 to 10 pallets
Handling	Direct, no terminal transfers	Often passes through terminals, so more touches
Transit	Direct and more predictable	Depends on the terminal network
Pricing basis	Per load, by lane and capacity	By weight, class and dimensions
Best for	Full loads, fragile or high-value freight, tight appointments	Smaller shipments with flexible timing

Not sure which fits? Our team will tell you honestly. If LTL is the better choice, we will say so and point you to our LTL shipping service.

Cross-Border FTL: PARS, PAPS and eManifest

Most single-country carriers are not set up for the compliance layer on a cross-border load. For FTL full truck load shipping in Canada and to the US, we coordinate it with the move so freight is not waiting at the border for paperwork.

Send shipment and invoice details early.

Your customs broker needs the commercial invoice, product descriptions, and values before the truck reaches the border.

Receive the pre-arrival number.

PARS is used for freight entering Canada. PAPS is used for freight entering the US. The barcode goes on the shipping documents.

Carrier files the eManifest.

The trucking company submits cargo data electronically to the border agency ahead of arrival.

Cross and clear.

We schedule the crossing, and the driver presents the documents.

Deliver and confirm.

Your account rep confirms delivery and proof of delivery. For wider cross-border options, see our cross-border shipping service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between FTL and LTL shipping?

FTL gives one customer the entire trailer. LTL combines freight from several businesses in one trailer. Because FTL freight travels direct without terminal transfers, it usually means faster transit and less handling. LTL costs less for small shipments because you only pay for the space you use.

When does FTL make more sense than LTL?

How much does full truckload shipping cost in Canada?

Do you provide FTL shipping across Canada and North America?

Do you offer cross-border full truckload shipping between Canada and the US?

What size shipments qualify for FTL?

Can you dispatch same-day?

What equipment do you use for FTL shipments?

What information do you need to quote my load?

How do I choose a full truckload shipping company in Canada?

Request Your Free Quote Today

Place this block before the FAQ. Shipping full truckload freight in Canada, to the US or anywhere in North America? Talk to our team before you book. We will tell you honestly whether FTL is right for your shipment and quote it on your actual lane and volume, not a generic rate sheet. Looking for more guidance first? Read our FTL shipping guides and freight tips.