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Cross-border shipping

California–Canada
Freight Shipping

Pallet, LTL and full truckload shipping between California and Canada, in both directions. Service across Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and the San Francisco Bay Area, with Canadian connections including Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.

  • Scheduled cross-border LTL on our own fleet
  • Bonded in Canada and the USA
  • PIP certified

Canada to California

Scheduled southbound LTL from our Surrey terminal, down the I‑5 to Fontana and the Bay Area, with pickup across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

California to Canada

Scheduled northbound LTL from Fontana to Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto, each a direct run, with pickup across Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.

Pallet & LTL shipping

One pallet or several, without booking a whole trailer. Your freight shares space on the scheduled dry van service, priced on its dimensions, weight and handling requirements.

Full truckload shipping

A dedicated trailer when the shipment needs the space, or a schedule of its own. Equipment, pickup and delivery timing are quoted for the load.

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Scheduled Moto consolidation services

Departures between California and Canada.

Departure days and estimated terminal-to-terminal transit for our scheduled LTL services.

Lane Departs Transit time
Vancouver to Los Angeles Tuesdays 3-4 business days
Vancouver to San Francisco Tuesdays 2-3 business days
Los Angeles to Vancouver Tuesdays and Fridays 2-3 business days
Los Angeles to Calgary Fridays 2-3 business days
Los Angeles to Toronto Fridays 4-5 business days

Allow additional time for local pickup, delivery, connecting transportation and waiting for the next departure. Your quote confirms the estimated timing for the full shipment.

Shipping to California from elsewhere in Canada? Send your pickup location and freight details. We’ll quote the full move, including any connections, and give you an estimated delivery timeline.

Lanes on this route

Each of these covers one city pair, both directions, with the departures and transit times for that move.

Vancouver – Los Angeles Scheduled Moto LTL in both directions, with truckload options available. Calgary – Los Angeles Weekly northbound Moto LTL, southbound connections and Alberta-wide delivery. Toronto – Los Angeles Weekly northbound Moto LTL, with southbound options through BC or our carrier network. Vancouver – San Francisco Scheduled southbound Moto LTL, with direct carrier options and northbound connections. Calgary – San Francisco LTL and truckload shipping in both directions, with pickup across the Bay Area and Alberta-wide service.
Where your freight is handled

Local connections. Both sides of the border.

Surrey, BC
17637 1 Ave
Surrey, BC V3S 9S1 Pickup and delivery across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, from Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond to Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Our bonded Surrey terminal brings freight together for scheduled southbound departures, with storage available between moves.
Calgary, AB
3755 64th Ave S.E.
Calgary, AB T2C 2V5 Pickup and delivery across Calgary, including the southeast industrial areas, with service to surrounding communities and onward across Alberta. Scheduled northbound freight from Fontana arrives here for local delivery and connecting transportation.
Toronto, ON
2410 Dunwin Dr
Mississauga, ON L5L 1J9 Located in Mississauga, with pickup and delivery across the GTA, including Toronto, Brampton, Vaughan and the surrounding area. Scheduled northbound freight from Fontana arrives here, with onward service across southern Ontario.
Fontana, CA
10837 Commerce Way, Unit D
Fontana, CA 92337 Pickup and delivery across the LA area and the Inland Empire, including Fontana, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside and San Bernardino. California freight is consolidated here for scheduled northbound Moto services to Canada.
Hayward, CA
21062 Forbes Ave
Hayward, CA 94545 Based in the East Bay, with pickup and delivery across San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward and the Peninsula. Southbound freight arrives on the scheduled service from Surrey; northbound Bay Area shipments connect with departures from Fontana.
Our M.O.

Good at pickups. Better at follow-through.

1

Tell us what’s moving.

Pickup and delivery locations, dimensions, weight and ready date. Include any loading requirements or appointments. Finding out there’s no forklift is more useful before the truck arrives.

2

Pick the option that fits.

We compare LTL against a full trailer, explain the costs and estimated transit times, and confirm what’s included. Duties and taxes are separate; any brokerage fee is shown before you book.

3

Easy customs clearance.

Use your existing customs broker or have clearance arranged through our licensed brokerage partner. Moto coordinates the documents and follows up on clearance so you have one team to contact about the shipment.

How customs clearance works
4

Get updates. Without asking for updates.

Your contact monitors the shipment and keeps you posted. If plans change, we explain what’s happening and what we’re doing about it. Between updates, check your shipment details in the portal, 24/7.

5

Get your freight. And your paperwork.

We follow through on delivery and make sure the documents reach you. One shipment reference. One team to call. Your proof of delivery shouldn’t require proof of persistence.

98% on time99.99% claims free

Your freight’s next move. Mapped out.

The Moto Network

Choose your destination to see how your freight moves through our network and get an estimated transit time. Estimates assume pickup and delivery near each region’s main shipping hub.

Total transit —

Estimated delivery —

    Edmonton Buffalo Detroit Chicago Minneapolis Philadelphia New York Boston Harrisburg Baltimore Cleveland Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Norfolk Phoenix Las Vegas Salt Lake City Denver San Diego Reno Laredo Oklahoma City Kansas City San Antonio Nashville Atlanta Miami El Paso Memphis St. Louis New Orleans Charlotte Savannah Jacksonville Halifax Kelowna SEA Seattle PDX Portland SFO San Francisco YWG Winnipeg YUL Montreal IAH Houston YVR Vancouver YYC Calgary YYZ Toronto LAX Los Angeles DFW Dallas
    • Consolidation terminal
    • Connecting terminal
    • Scheduled linehaul
    • Partner carrier coverage
    • Canada – US border

    More freight services for companies shipping between California and Canada

    Cross Border

    Dry van LTL or full truckload across Canada and the USA.

    Within Canada

    LTL and full truckload, road and rail options.

    Within the US

    The lower 48, plus our own California–Texas lanes.

    Customs Clearance

    Commercial imports into Canada and the USA.

    Warehousing & Distribution

    Storage, cross-docking, containers, local delivery.

    Specialized Freight

    Flat deck, oversized, project work and scrap.

    Vehicle Transport

    Cars, RVs and trucks, driven or carried.

    Freight Management

    Ongoing support for your quotes, bookings and shipment follow-through.
    What customers say about Moto

    Take our customers’ word for it.

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    Canada–California freight FAQs

    Let’s unpack that. Very California of us.

    Service and coverage

    Do you ship freight from Canada to California and from California to Canada?

    Yes. Moto arranges pallet, less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload shipping in both directions. Scheduled Moto LTL services connect key terminals, with additional pickup and delivery options across our carrier network.

    Tell us both locations and your ready date, and we’ll confirm the service available for your shipment.

    Which Canadian cities can you ship to and from California?

    We arrange California freight shipping to and from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and other Canadian communities.

    Scheduled northbound LTL services from Fontana serve Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Other origins and destinations may involve connecting transportation or a separately arranged service. Your quote confirms the routing and estimated total transit.

    Shipping between the Lower Mainland and Southern California? Vancouver to Los Angeles freight shipping covers that route in detail.

    Do you serve both Northern and Southern California?

    Yes. Our Fontana terminal serves Los Angeles and the Inland Empire, including Ontario, California. Our Hayward location supports San Francisco Bay Area pickups and deliveries, including San Francisco, Oakland and the Peninsula.

    Shipping elsewhere in California? Send the ZIP code so we can confirm coverage, routing and timing.

    For the Los Angeles end in detail, see Vancouver to Los Angeles freight shipping.

    Equipment and timing

    Can I ship a single pallet between California and Canada?

    Yes. Dry van LTL allows one pallet or several to share trailer space with other shipments, without paying for a dedicated truck.

    Send the packaged dimensions, total weight, pallet count and whether the freight can be stacked. Include any special handling requirements so the quote reflects the space and service needed.

    How long does freight shipping take between California and Canada?

    Transit depends on the direction, the California service area and the Canadian destination. Scheduled terminal-to-terminal estimates differ from the total time between pickup and delivery.

    Local transportation, connecting services and waiting for the next departure can add time. Send your ready date and both postal or ZIP codes for an estimate covering the whole move.

    View scheduled departures and transit estimates.

    Do you offer full truckload shipping between California and Canada?

    Yes. Full truckload provides a dedicated trailer for shipments that need the space or a different schedule from our LTL consolidations.

    Pickup, delivery and equipment are arranged for the load. Freight requiring an open deck or specialized equipment can be quoted through our specialized freight service.

    Costs

    How much does freight shipping between Canada and California cost?

    The rate depends on the origin, destination, packaged dimensions, weight, trailer space and service requirements. Non-stackable freight, appointments, residential stops and liftgate service — called tailgate service in Canada — can affect the price.

    We compare suitable options and explain what’s included. Brokerage, duties, taxes and any additional coverage are identified separately where applicable.

    Customs and paperwork

    Can Moto arrange customs clearance, or can I use my own broker?

    Both. If you have a customs broker, we coordinate the shipment documents and transportation with them. If you need clearance arranged, we work through our licensed customs brokerage partner.

    Confirm the broker when booking so the paperwork reaches the right people before the shipment gets to the border. How customs clearance works.

    What documents do I need to ship freight between Canada and California?

    For commercial freight, expect to provide a commercial invoice and shipment details for the bill of lading. Additional information or documents may be needed depending on the goods, their origin and the direction of travel.

    Send a clear description of what you’re shipping. Moto coordinates with your broker or our brokerage partner to confirm the requirements for the shipment.

    Pickup and delivery

    Can you pick up or deliver without a loading dock?

    Yes, where suitable equipment and site access are available. Tell us whether each location has a dock, forklift or neither, and whether it requires an appointment.

    Tailgate service and other loading or unloading arrangements need to be confirmed before booking. Include large or heavy pieces so we can check that the equipment suits the freight.

    Get a freight quote Talk to us