Shipping Freight from the United States to Canada
C1 Freight helps businesses move freight from the U.S. into Canada by coordinating experienced cross-border carriers and working alongside your customs broker to ensure a smooth transition at the border.
What to Expect When Shipping from the U.S. to Canada
Shipping freight from the United States into Canada requires coordination between carriers, customs brokers, and delivery schedules on both sides of the border.
Delays are often caused by incomplete documentation, incorrect shipment details, or poor timing at the border. Proper planning before pickup is critical to keeping freight moving.
How Freight Moves from the U.S. to Canada
How we keep your freight moving across the border.
Pickup in the U.S.
Freight is picked up and prepared for cross-border transport.
Documentation Prepared
Commercial invoice and shipment details are verified before reaching the border.
Border Crossing
Your customs broker clears the shipment and the carrier crosses into Canada.
Final Delivery in Canada
Shipment is delivered to its final destination in Canada.
Customs & Border Documentation
Shipping freight into Canada requires accurate documentation and coordination with customs brokers.
We help gather the documents your customs broker needs, so your load is ready when it reaches the border.
We coordinate directly with your customs broker to keep your shipment moving without disruption.
Typical Documents Include:
Commercial Invoice
Bill of Lading (BOL)
Packing List
HS Code Classification (if applicable)
Customs Broker Information
US to Canada Lanes We Know Best
We serve shippers moving freight from anywhere in the US into Canada. Our experience runs deepest from Kentucky and Oklahoma into Quebec and Ontario, with partial loads from New Jersey into Ontario and long-haul freight from Wisconsin to British Columbia.
Kentucky & Oklahoma → Quebec
New Jersey → Ontario (partials)
Upper Midwest → Western Canada
Kentucky and Oklahoma to Quebec are among our most consistent northbound lanes for manufacturers shipping into Canada.
Ready to Move Freight Across the U.S. and Canada?
Tell us about your freight and our team will follow up with a rate.