Warehousing, Cross‑Docking & Distribution
Pallet storage, cross-docking, container unloading and local distribution across Canada and the USA. Tell us what’s arriving and what needs to happen next. We’ll confirm the location, handling and availability before you send it.
Available in Vancouver · Calgary · Toronto · San Francisco · Los Angeles · Dallas · Houston · Portland
- Pallet storage Somewhere to keep your freight until you’re ready to move it.
- Cross-docking & consolidation Transfer freight between trucks, combine shipments or split loads by destination.
- Container unloading & palletizing Container unloading, also called destuffing, with sorting, palletizing and wrapping arranged for the next move.
- Drayage Move your container between a port or rail terminal and the warehouse.
- Local delivery & distribution Get freight from the warehouse to one destination or several.
- Bonded storage Store freight under customs control while clearance is completed. Surrey · Calgary · Toronto only
Same container. Very different unloading job.
Pallets come out by forklift. Loose cartons need handling piece by piece. How your container is packed affects the unloading time and cost. Send the piece count, any sorting or palletizing requirements, and what’s going where next. We’ll quote the work, not just the container.
Palletized
Loaded on pallets. Unloaded by forklift.
Floor-loaded
Packed by the carton. Unloaded by the carton.
Handing part of your logistics to somebody else is what third-party logistics — 3PL — means. For freight that is unloading a container, sorting what is in it, holding what cannot go yet and booking what can. We do that work; we do not pick and pack individual online orders.
You bring the freight. We sort the next move.
Tell us what’s arriving.
The location, arrival date, quantities, dimensions, weight and what needs doing. Photos help for anything loose, oversized or awkward. “A container’s worth” leaves a few questions.
Confirm the space and the price.
We confirm availability, handling requirements and timing. Your quote sets out the storage, handling and transportation included, and anything priced separately.
We coordinate the arrival and handling.
We confirm receiving instructions and line up the booked work. If the arrival plan or the requirements change, Moto follows it up and tells you what happens next.
Ready to leave? We arrange it.
We coordinate the release and any outbound transportation you’ve booked, and send the records and confirmation of the work completed.
Local Delivery & Distribution
The right truck for the next stop. Your freight’s destination determines the ride. From box trucks with liftgates to 53′ dry vans, we match the equipment to your load and delivery location. Amazon warehouse or trade show floor? We coordinate appointments and receiving requirements so you have less to arrange.
Take it from the people handing it over.
4.8 Excellent on Google
- Consistent and efficient delivery service praised by long-time users.
- Friendly and professional customer service team, often going above and beyond.
- Unique personal touches like homemade cookies during visits enhance customer experience.
They provide us an excellent service. Very honest in letting you know if it is doable or not. Dmitri and Motto Staff are a strong professional team.
Reina El2 years ago
I have used Moto for years and trust no one else with my freight. Their customer service team goes above and beyond and you even get your own personal account manager. A bigger plus, freshly baked homemade cookies delivered every visit! Couldn’t recommend them enough.
Ashley Zimmaro-Thompson2 years ago
Moto is super consumer friendly and easy to deal with. They make shipping a breeze and Candace is a pleasure to deal with.
Lawrence Deshield5 years ago
This is an incredibly wonderful transportation company to work with. Their services are impeccable, easy access to online account and quotations, very responsive to inquiries, easy views of all customs docs, transit times, rates and many more.
Jen Ribau5 years ago
Haven't had a bad experience with Moto! Great carrier, very responsive and they make tracking/ tracing a breeze!
Selen Raab2 years ago
I can’t recommend a better company. Superb service!!! Effective and super efficient. Staff are very friendly. Highly recommend for a safe and secure transport.
Madison Tomkow2 years ago
My family has used Moto for years and I finally got the opportunity to work with them myself and it was the smoothest experience from start to finish. Couldn’t recommend them enough, their team knows exactly what they’re doing!
Mike Bichara5 years ago
Always on the ball, great response time with rates and always on time deliveries.
Kevin Lynch5 years ago
Always a great group to work with - always deliver on time with a great price.
Jim Turnbulla year ago
We have using Moto for 7 years now and they have always been consistent at getting our shipments to there destinations quickly and efficiently.
Chris Boucharda year ago
We use Moto for help with LTL shipments. They have don't a great job for us and their cookies are always awesome.
Martin Bertrand5 years ago
Wow, awesome doing business with Moto transportation, information was sent regarding my package along the way with perfect accuracy, this is amazing, my package was a really fragile piece and arrived as promised, in perfect condition. Thanks for the extra care & time provided to make this delivery from BC to Ontario.
Marc Fryer13 years ago
Used these guys to ship some heavy machinery from Vancouver to Edmonton on a step deck. The staff there was great and really helped me get organized, plus they delivered ahead of schedule.
Kirsten D2 years ago
Can’t recommend Moto Transportation enough. You’re wasting your time searching for any other carriers to move your freight
Sergio Terron2 years ago
Moto Transportation Takes Ownership of your freight problems, solves them, and Follows Up every step of the way!
Jon Voigt4 years ago
Wow, what a great team. From the first email to the last call they were on the ball. I'm so happy they were able to find a solution to my complex move. Great people, great price, great service!! Thanks!
Chelsea Houle5 years ago
Since our company switched to Moto we have found booking/quotes and the whole shipping process to be that much easier. So happy to have spent the past year with them and hoping for many more to come. The staff are very professional and are great to deal with. Always going above and beyond for our shipping needs.
David Newton5 years ago
I have been most pleased with the service shown by all the staff at Moto Transportation but especially my Representative John! Thanks for a great year and I hope the next is even BETTER!
Larr Elliott5 years ago
Helped me with my transport need, giving me options to fit my timeline. Friendly service; on time; on budget. Will be using them again!
Carlos Brenes5 years ago
This company worth what we pay. Excellent service, no complain at all. I just wish they could cover more routes.
Philip Belda5 years ago
Moto is Amazing! Great Service & Super easy to communicate with!
kayla Lamoureux5 years ago
Great company to work with, always quick to respond and help with any questions or concerns immediately
Jeanet Dayao5 years ago
Offers options to expedite deliveries, very responsive on email inquiries, rates, and tracing.
Susan Gillis5 years ago
answer all requests for quotes in a timely manner and very courteous and professional staff.
Anna Niedbala5 years ago
Great experience. Competitive rates, amazing customer service.
The engine arrived first thing this morning. I want to thank you and the Moto team for making this happen flawlessly. Job well done!
Today had a little bit of everything from our side here and I know that it added extra to your day today. I just wanted to thank you as it seems we have gotten most the kinks ironed out. You made my day a lot easier considering.
Thank you for delivering our 9 pallet order yesterday. Your team’s service was exceptional as we really needed the products to be shipped out of town.
Always such fast and friendly service, we appreciate it!
We use Moto Transportation to ship 6X6 Military trucks from the US to Canada, the pricing is competitive and the staff are great to deal with. I have nothing but good to say about there service.
Moto Transportation understands their business, building relationships and delivering on time; claim free. Their service is excellent and pricing competitive. I’ve known Mike and his team for many years now and refer Moto Transportation to most anyone looking for simplified domestic and international trucking & freight, cross-border services. Give them a shot, you won’t be disappointed.
Moto Transportation is amazing! I wish I could give them 10 stars! They went above and beyond to help me move a giant piece of furniture. It was even more difficult considering the location and space I asked for, and additionally, I was out of town when all of this took place!!! Moto Transportation went through so much trouble to help me and they were so professional and patient. Office manager John, logistic coordinator Tony and Orlando, the clearance department, and the lovely office staffs Mariam and Anastasia. They thought of all the details I would never have thought of.
Great response to email requests for rates and tracing. Usually get the response within 15 minutes, so important for those of us in a 3pl companies. Great updates for shipments picked up and/or delivered. They have been nothing but a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend this company for all your LTL moves.
We use Moto multiple times weekly. Their portal is very easy to use, the team is incredibly responsive and always provides the best rates. Our rep (Christina) is incredible, often responding in under 2 minutes to any inquiries we have. Tracking shipments is a breeze due to their system providing location updates daily while shipments are in transit. If I could give 10 stars, I would! Highly recommend for all your transportation needs, LTL or FTL
I just love dealing with you guys! You are so efficient!!
I am not sure how you did it but THANK YOU… MOTO IS MARVELOUS!!
A few things to unpack.
Storage & pricing
How much does warehouse storage cost per pallet?
The price depends on the location, pallet dimensions, weight, stackability and how long the freight stays. Receiving, unloading, palletizing and outbound handling are separate parts of the job.
Send us the freight details and dates. We’ll confirm availability and explain what’s included before you book. Your pallets need space. Your quote shouldn’t need interpretation.
Can you arrange short-term and long-term pallet storage?
Yes, subject to availability and the requirements of your goods. We can arrange storage when freight arrives before you’re ready, between shipping stages or as part of an ongoing distribution plan.
Tell us how much is arriving, when it needs to come in and when you expect it to leave. For regular shipments, include how often goods will arrive and go out.
Where does Moto offer warehousing and distribution services?
We coordinate warehouse services through facilities in Canada and the USA. Available locations depend on whether you need storage, cross-docking, container unloading or local delivery.
Check the locations section above, then send us the city and what needs doing. We’ll confirm the facility, available services and receiving instructions before you dispatch the freight.
Cross-docking & containers
What is cross-docking, and how is it different from warehousing?
Cross-docking transfers freight from incoming to outgoing transportation with little or no storage in between. It can include sorting goods by destination or combining shipments before they leave.
Warehousing gives freight somewhere to stay until it’s needed. The right choice depends on when it arrives, what handling it needs and when the next truck is ready. We help coordinate those pieces.
What is transloading, and how is it different from cross-docking?
Transloading means transferring goods between transportation equipment, such as unloading an ocean container and loading the freight into a dry van trailer.
Cross-docking describes how freight moves through a facility with little or no storage. A shipment can involve both. Tell us what it’s arriving in and how it needs to leave. You don’t need to pass a logistics vocabulary test to book it.
Can you unload a shipping container and palletize the goods?
Yes, we can arrange container unloading, also called destuffing, and palletizing, subject to the facility’s capabilities and availability.
Send the container size, packing list, piece count, weights and photos where available. Include any sorting requirements and whether the goods need storage or onward delivery. Loose cartons and loaded pallets need different handling, so that detail matters when we quote.
Distribution & transportation
Can you store freight and deliver it to multiple locations?
Yes, we can coordinate storage and deliveries to multiple destinations, subject to the agreed handling requirements and facility capabilities.
Send the quantities for each destination, delivery dates and any labelling or appointment requirements. We’ll confirm the sorting, storage and transportation involved. “Some to each location” is a starting point. We’ll need the numbers before the forklifts get involved.
Can you arrange container pickup from a port or rail terminal?
Yes, we can arrange drayage, the local container move between a port or rail terminal and a warehouse or other destination, subject to location and availability.
Send the container details, terminal, release status, destination and any collection or return deadlines. We’ll confirm the arrangements and coordinate unloading or onward shipping where required. Tell us the deadlines early so we can plan around them.
Can I use your warehouse services with another carrier?
You can enquire about warehouse handling separately from transportation. Tell us which carrier is delivering or collecting, what work is needed and the expected dates. We’ll confirm whether the facility can accommodate the booking.
Once arranged, we provide the receiving instructions and shipment reference. Your carrier needs those before arriving. Introductions work better before the truck reaches the gate.
Freight requirements
What types of goods can you store and handle?
We can arrange handling and storage for general commercial freight, including palletized goods and cartons, subject to the facility’s requirements.
Tell us if the freight is oversized, heavy, fragile, high-value, non-stackable, hazardous or needs temperature control. These requirements affect whether we can accept it and which location is suitable. We confirm acceptance before booking, so send the full description upfront.