Northern California

San Francisco Freight Shipping

One pallet or a full truckload, shipping to or from the Bay Area. Local pickup and delivery across San Francisco, the East Bay, the Peninsula and the South Bay, with transportation across the US and Canada.

  • Scheduled cross-border LTL through the Moto network
  • Bonded in Canada and the USA
  • PIP certified

Local freight pickup & delivery

Pickup from your supplier, warehouse or business, with delivery across the same areas.

San Francisco & the Peninsula

San Francisco · South San Francisco · Brisbane · Daly City · San Bruno · Burlingame · San Mateo · Redwood City

The East Bay

Oakland · Alameda · Berkeley · Richmond · San Leandro · Hayward · Union City · Fremont

San Jose & the South Bay

San Jose · Santa Clara · Sunnyvale · Mountain View · Milpitas · Palo Alto

Beyond Northern California

Freight to or from Sacramento, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver and Dallas connects through our Hayward location and the Fontana terminal. Send the pickup and delivery ZIP codes for routing and estimated transit times.

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USA–Canada Freight Shipping

Dry van LTL and truckload shipping between the San Francisco Bay Area and Canada, in both directions.

Northbound LTL connects through Fontana for scheduled departures to Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Freight from Vancouver reaches our Hayward location for Bay Area delivery.

Explore California–Canada shipping

LTL & Truckload Shipping Within the USA

Ship from the Bay Area across the USA with LTL and full truckload options, through our own terminals and the rest of the country through our partner carriers.

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
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Our Bay Area location

Based in Hayward. Serving both sides of the Bay.

Find us here
21062 Forbes Ave
Hayward, CA 94545
Dropping off or collecting freight? Contact us before arriving to confirm receiving hours, shipment references and paperwork. Pickup requests before noon, local time; same-day collection depends on availability. For a scheduled departure, freight has to reach the departing terminal by 3 p.m. local time, subject to space.
How freight moves through Hayward
  • Bay Area collections: local pickups coordinated for their onward shipment.
  • Northbound connections: LTL freight transferred to Fontana for scheduled departures to Canada.
  • Freight arriving from Vancouver: received in Hayward for delivery across the Bay Area.
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 loading requirements, appointments and access restrictions. A tight driveway is useful information before a truck turns into it.

2

Pick the option that fits.

We compare suitable services, explain the costs and estimated transit times, and confirm what’s included. You choose what works. Book through the portal or leave the booking to us.

3

We coordinate the move.

Pickup, terminal connections and delivery arrangements stay with your Moto contact. Crossing the border? Use your own customs broker or have clearance arranged through our licensed brokerage partner.

How customs clearance works
4

Get updates. Without asking for updates.

Your contact monitors the shipment and keeps you posted. If plans change, you hear what’s happening and what comes next. Shipment details are available in your 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
    California–Canada connections

    How the Bay Area connects to Canada.

    Bay Area to Vancouver, Calgary & Toronto
    Northbound LTL connects through Fontana before joining the scheduled departure to Canada. Your quote includes the Bay Area pickup, connecting transportation and delivery arrangements.
    Vancouver to the Bay Area
    Scheduled southbound LTL leaves Surrey on Tuesdays, with an estimated 2-3 business days to Hayward. Local pickup, delivery and time before departure are additional.
    Other Canadian destinations
    Freight to or from Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal and other Canadian markets moves through connecting services. Send both addresses and your required delivery date for the full routing and estimated transit time.
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    San Francisco Bay Area freight FAQs

    A few things worth clearing up

    Costs and services

    How much does freight shipping from San Francisco cost?

    Pricing depends on the pickup and delivery ZIP or postal codes, packaged dimensions, total weight and service needed. Send those details with your ready date for a quote.

    Include any liftgate needs, residential addresses, delivery appointments or access restrictions so they can be priced before booking.

    Can I ship just one pallet from the Bay Area?

    Yes. Less-than-truckload shipping lets your pallet travel with other freight, so you don’t need to book a whole trailer.

    For larger shipments or freight that needs a dedicated truck, full truckload is also available. We’ll compare suitable options around the shipment and your deadline.

    Can you pick up from my supplier in Oakland, Hayward or San Jose?

    Yes. Local pickup covers San Francisco, the East Bay, the Peninsula and the South Bay.

    Send the supplier’s address, contact details, pickup reference and receiving hours. Include the ready date and any appointment requirements so collection can be coordinated with the supplier.

    Can you deliver freight in San Francisco without a loading dock?

    Yes, provided suitable equipment and access can be arranged. Tell us whether there’s a dock, forklift or neither, and include the shipment’s dimensions and weight.

    Mention restricted receiving hours, limited truck access or any unloading help needed. Liftgate service and other requirements must be arranged when booking.

    Is your San Francisco freight location actually in the city?

    Our Bay Area location is in Hayward, at 21062 Forbes Ave, Hayward, CA 94545. Pickup and delivery serve San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area.

    Contact us before bringing freight to the location so receiving hours and paperwork are confirmed.

    Shipping to Canada

    Do you ship freight from the Bay Area to Canada?

    Yes. We arrange LTL and truckload shipping between the Bay Area and Canada, in both directions.

    Northbound LTL connects through Fontana for scheduled services to Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Other Canadian destinations are served through connecting transportation.

    How long does freight shipping from San Francisco to Canada take?

    Northbound transit includes the Bay Area pickup, the connection to Fontana, the scheduled Canadian departure and final delivery. The total depends on the destination and when your freight is ready.

    Send both addresses and your required delivery date. We’ll confirm the estimated timing for the whole shipment, including the connection.

    Do you ship freight from Vancouver to San Francisco?

    Yes. Scheduled LTL leaves our Surrey terminal on Tuesdays, with an estimated 2-3 business days to Hayward.

    That estimate is terminal to terminal. Local collection, delivery and any time waiting for departure are additional. Full truckload options can also be quoted.

    Can I use my own customs broker?

    Yes. Give us your broker’s details when you book and we’ll coordinate the shipment paperwork with them.

    Need clearance arranged? Our licensed customs brokerage partner can handle it, with Moto coordinating the transportation and clearance arrangements. How customs clearance works.