Easy Cross-Border Shipping Solutions

Moving freight between the U.S. and Canada is an extensive process. FedEx and UPS dominate the shipping industry, but there are other options for small businesses that ship pallets. Trying to grasp LTL shipping to the U.S. from Canada is simple when working with the right trucking company.

CSA Transportation takes pride in supporting businesses of all sizes in shipping standard pallet sizes the U.S. to Canada.

Team up with CSA, and our customs coordinators will work directly with your customs broker to ensure your shipment arrives quickly and safely.


CSA offers the cheapest way to ship from the United States to Canada through our intelligent distribution centers near most major border crossings. Our shipping experts have fine-tuned the cross-border shipping process to provide a hassle-free transportation experience.


Get your free online freight quote with CSA Transportation now and ship from the U.S. to Canada easily!


International Shipping Services: Ship Freight to Canada from the U.S.

Shipping from the U.S. to Canada has never been simpler. CSA Transportation makes coordinating, managing, and delivering your goods simple and stress-free. Our international services focus on providing your business with a high-quality shipping service at an affordable price.

In-House Customs Coordinators

Like our Canada-to-U.S. shipping service, we do not operate as a customs broker. Instead, we have a team of experienced in-house customs coordinators who work directly with your broker to ensure a smooth, trouble-free shipping process.

Customer service is important to us. When you work with a CSA customs coordinator, you spend less time on freight shipping to Canada and more time servicing your customers.

ACE & ACI Pre-Clearance

Every country has unique customs procedures. On the U.S.-Canada border, customs agents require dispatch and shipment information before your freight arrives. This electronic data allows your shipment to be pre-screened and accepted.

CSA Transportation personnel have the tools to streamline this entire process on your behalf. With direct access to the U.S.A./Canada Customs website, you can find and access your shipment to get the latest status updates.

When shipping from the U.S. to Canada, getting your shipment cleared and screened in advance ensures no delays in crossing the border and entering Canadian territory.

Reduced Border Delays

Pre-screening speeds up waiting times at the border. With CSA Transportation, our drivers only need to provide their ACE/ACI eManifest number to customs officials, and they will be on their way.

This potentially turns hours of waiting at the border into minutes. When you have time-sensitive U.S.-to-Canada shipping needs, CSA Transportation can make it happen.

Bonded Terminals

CSA uses bonded terminals to handle customs clearance issues on your behalf on both sides of the border. This means in most cases your shipments will not be turned back but transferred to one of our terminals "in bond".

Customs officials can then visit our secured distribution site to inspect and clear your items, preventing you from losing precious time on the delivery of your shipment.

Avoid nasty surprises and choose the cheapest freight shipping to Canada from the U.S.

Trusted Brokerage Partners

If you need a trusted transportation service to ship to Canada from the U.S., rest assured that CSA works with the top customs brokers and intricately manages every step of the supply chain.

While we are not customs brokers, we can connect you with a broker you can trust.

The Specialized Shipping Services Your Business Needs

With ever-evolving laws and regulations, cross-border freight shipping,to Canada and back has never been more complex. In particular, shipping to Canada from the U.S. has become more challenging with many of the electronic filling requirements and restrictions on wood pallets.

Freight shipping from the U.S.A. to Canada and back is our specialty. We know cookie-cutter shipping solutions are no longer suitable for modern-day business. When figuring out how to ship to Canada or back, you must follow a proven system that can help you get your cargo to your destination on schedule and at a competitive rate.

CSA Transportation offers LTL shipping services to deliver non-standard and expedited freight. We aim to reduce your costs and provide your business with a cost-effective, streamlined solution for moving your goods. We work to ensure we give you the best rates for shipping freight from the U.S. to Canada, so you don’t have to worry about costs.

CSA Transportation Freight Shipping to Canada FAQs

Do you have any questions about how shipping to Canada with CSA Transportation works?

Here’s what you need to know about the best way to ship to Canada from U.S. or vice versa. Learn about the different ways to ship freight, how to deal with customs authorities, LTL shipments and other aspects of cross-border shipments.

What is LTL freight shipping from the U.S. to Canada?

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping is a method by which multiple goods from multiple businesses will be shipped as part of a single truckload. Freight to Canada from the U.S. can vary between 120 and 15,000 lbs.

This type of freight service is affordable, and your goods will be packed onto pallets. For businesses that need the cheapest shipping to Canada from the United States or back, this is one of the best ways to get your goods to their destinations quickly and efficiently. If you select this option, you will save a significant amount of money without compromising the quality of the shipper, transporting custom-weight shipments on demand.

LTL shipping makes professional freighting accessible to small businesses that need to ship to Canada from the U.S. but may not have the volume to require a full truckload. Unlike standard postal services, LTL to Canada gives small businesses the same fast, high-quality shipping as larger businesses. Your don't have to worry about dealing with the Canada border services agency directly or worry about cargo liability limitations - our extensive network of Canada freight shipping experts will ensure you get reliable, on-time delivery at an excellent value.

What is Truckload shipping?

Traditional shipping services involve hiring a truck and filling it out with all your products. These bulk shipping services are ideal for getting a high-volume of goods across the border and into Canada.

Although we mainly focus on volume LTL shipping services, our shipping network is more than capable of handling businesses that need to ship higher volumes.

How Does the CSA Transportation Shipping Process Work?

For most businesses, the sweet spot for shipping to the U.S. from Canada with CSA is between 120 and 15,000 lbs. For anything less than 120 lbs., ordinary parcel carriers, including FedEx and UPS, can deliver these shipments at a reasonable price. For anything over 15,000 lbs., a edicated truckload shippers may be the ideal option.

It makes economic sense to opt for LTL shipping for anything between these two figures, especially when shipping from the U.S. to Canada.

At CSA we use a “hub and spoke” arrangement. Your goods are shipped to a “spoke terminal,” a distribution location operated by many LTL common carriers. The freight is packed onto a trailer at one terminal, before being transfered to another regional terminal.

Known as line hauling, LTL freight shipping does take longer than full truckload shipping as multiple hubs and trucks are required.

Local drivers will make the final delivery along regular routes. Most clients can expect to receive their deliveries in the afternoon.

Why Should You Use CSA LTL Shipping for Your Business?

The key benefit of employing LTL to Canada shipping is cost savings. Medium-sized cross-border freight shipments are economically viable without compromising on speed.

With many companies operating on a "just-in-time" production model and customers demanding immediate attention, LTL shipping is cheap and safe.

CSA freight shipping to Canada and back works well for these businesses because we help you maximize excellent service and maintain profit margins.

How Long Does Cross-Border Shipping Take with CSA Transportation?

Here’s an idea of how long a typical shipment will take when shipping from the U.S. to Canada with CSA:

  • 500mi./800km: Approximately 1-2 days.
  • Over 500mi./800km and up to 1500mi./2400km: Approximately 3-4 days.
  • Over 1500mi./2400km: Approximately 5-6 days.

While we do our best to ensure these transit times are accurate, these shipping times are estimates, and the examples above don’t account for any delays due to bad weather, lines at the border, or additional customs inspections being required.

With ultra fast quotes to over 90% of postal/zip codes in Canada and the U.S. you can have the confidence that CSA can manage your time-sensitive shipments.

How Much Will Cross-Border Shipping Cost?

Several factors determine how much you can expect to pay for your shipment, including your destination and volume. In fact, the cost of U.S.-to-Canada shipping cost can fluctuate depending on your requirements, but LTL is generally the cheapest way to ship single pallets from the United States to Canada. Because of these variances, every quote we provide is tailored to the specific requirements.

We do our best to accommodate the needs of every business and will account for any special request you may have. In addition, our specialists will get you the lowest price possible to provide a high-quality shipping service without the hassle.

Please fill out our Freight Quote form to learn more about what you can expect to pay. You can also call one of our in-house shipping experts and get an instant quote over the phone.

Is it Safe to Ship from the U.S. to Canada with CSA Transportation?

Safety is paramount when you ship with CSA. CSA Transportation is fully insured and bonded for all shipments throughout our Network in Canada and the U.S.

Only 0.02% of CSA shipments have ever resulted in a claim. Thanks to our expertise since 1986, we know how to keep your products safe in transit.

We want you to have peace of mind when shipping your goods to Canada, which is why we place customer care at the heart of our organizatio.

What Can I Ship with CSA Transportation?

CSA moves more than 700 trailers of LTL freight within our network every single month. We are the experts in cost-effective LTL freight to Canada.

standard pallet size or more and for goods of a non-standard size, we are more than capable of providing LTL freight services that work for you. The best way to find out more about what we can ship and whether we can help is to get in touch with a representative from the CSA team.

Cross-Border Shipping with Confidence from CSA Transportation

Shipping can be expensive and challanging for nearly any business. Get the cheapest freight shipping from the USA to Canada to boost your bottom line and increase your profitability.

If you need cargo shipping to Canada, CSA Transportation is the top LTL freight provider with the network, service and pricing to prove it!

Take the stress out of shipping management and logistics. To start your next shipment, contact CSA Transportation today for a free quote.

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