Less Than Truckload (LTL) Shipping Across Canada
Less than truckload (LTL) shipping lets you pay only for the trailer space you use. Your freight shares a truck with other shippers' goods, cutting your cost dramatically versus booking a full truckload — ideal for shipments between 150 and 15,000 lbs.
What is LTL shipping?
Less than truckload freight service is used for transporting smaller freight. Typically, LTL fits shipments weighing between 150 and 15,000 pounds occupying under 15 skid spots (about 30 linear feet of trailer space). Instead of paying for a whole 53' trailer, you pay for your share of it.
No matter the equipment — dry van, reefer, flatbed, or rail — and no matter the distance, we can schedule an LTL shipment to fulfil your needs, including expedited LTL when your deadline is tight.
LTL lanes with daily departures
Shipmate consolidates LTL freight on Canada's busiest corridors, including Toronto to Montreal, Toronto to Calgary, Toronto to Edmonton, Toronto to Vancouver, and Toronto to Halifax. Frequent departures mean your pallets aren't waiting around for a trailer to fill.
How to get an accurate LTL quote
To price LTL accurately, have your skid count, dimensions (length × width × height per skid), total weight, and freight class or commodity description ready. Accurate dimensions prevent costly reweigh and reclassification adjustments after delivery.
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost in Canada?
LTL pricing is based on distance, weight, dimensions, freight class, and accessorials such as tailgate or residential delivery. A single skid from Toronto to Montreal costs far less than the same skid to Vancouver. Submit your shipment details for a free quote with exact pricing.
How long does LTL take compared to FTL?
LTL usually adds 1–3 business days versus FTL on the same lane because freight moves through consolidation terminals. If you need LTL speed closer to FTL, ask us about expedited LTL.
What's the maximum size for an LTL shipment?
As a rule of thumb, up to 15 skid spots or about 15,000 lbs. Beyond that, a full truckload is usually cheaper per pound — we'll quote both so you can compare.
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