Full Truckload (FTL) Shipping Across Canada
Full truckload (FTL) shipping gives your freight a dedicated trailer from pickup to delivery — no co-loading, no extra handling, no terminal stops. Shipmate Logistics arranges FTL capacity on every major Canadian lane and cross-border, with same-day pickup available in the Greater Toronto Area.
What is FTL shipping?
Full truckload, commonly referred to as FTL, is a shipping mode where one truck carries a single dedicated shipment. Your freight is loaded once at origin and unloaded once at destination, which means faster transit times, lower damage risk, and predictable delivery appointments.
FTL is the right choice when your shipment fills most of a 53' trailer, when your freight is time-sensitive, or when it's high-value or fragile enough that you want it to travel alone.
FTL equipment for any commodity
No matter the equipment — dry van, reefer, flatbed, or rail intermodal — and no matter the distance, long-haul or short-haul, we schedule full truckloads to your exact requirements. We are fully licensed, insured, and capable of transporting any type of commodity, including hazmat.
Popular FTL lanes we run daily
Our busiest full truckload corridors originate in the Greater Toronto Area: Toronto to Montreal, Toronto to Calgary, Toronto to Edmonton, Toronto to Vancouver, and Toronto to Halifax. With daily departures across a range of carrier networks, we can usually cover a load the same day you book it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does FTL shipping cost in Canada?
FTL rates depend on the lane, equipment type, fuel surcharge, and current market capacity. Because Shipmate quotes each load against live carrier pricing, you get the current market rate rather than a fixed tariff. Request a free estimate and a specialist will respond with full pricing during business hours.
When should I choose FTL over LTL?
Choose FTL when your freight occupies 15+ skid spots, weighs more than roughly 15,000 lbs, is time-critical, or shouldn't be handled at cross-dock terminals. For smaller shipments, our LTL service is a fraction of the FTL cost.
Do you handle cross-border FTL?
Yes. We arrange full truckloads between Canada and the United States in both directions, and can coordinate with your customs broker for a smooth border crossing.
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Get a free FTL quote today.
Tell us what you’re shipping and where. A Shipmate specialist reviews availability and comes back with real pricing during business hours (Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST) — usually the same day.
- Live carrier pricing — you pay the current market rate
- Same-day pickup available across the GTA
- One dedicated account manager, start to finish
- Fully licensed & insured, with declared-value coverage
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