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Al's Cartage
Ontario, Canada based less than truckload (LTL), truck load (TL), consolidation and distribution transportation service.
www.alscartage.com
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Brockmeyer Company
A bonded carrier in both the US and Canada. Licensed in 48 states, and in all 10 of Canada's provinces. Provides hauling of all types of freight including specialized over dimensional loads.
www.brockmeyer.com
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Caneda
Canadian based TL and LTL carrier operating nearly 300 vehicles servicing 48 US states and 8 Canadian provinces.
www.caneda.com
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Easson Transport Ltd
Provides truckload shipments to all points in Canada and the US. An LTL service is also available from Toronto and Montreal, to Atlantic Canada, for dry, fresh and frozen shipments.
www.eassons.com
Elgin Motor Freight
Transports a variety of products including automotive parts, general freight food products, and dangerous goods.
www.elginmotorfreight.com
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Focus Logistics
Provider of truck transportation and warehousing services throughout Canada, Mexico and the US.
www.focuslogistics.com
Forbes Hewlett Transport, Inc.
Specializing in transborder shipping and offer contract trucking and logistics management services.
www.forbeshewlett.com
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America Direct Transport
A Canadian based company specializing in dry van and refrigerated transportation services.
www.geocities.com
Trans Logix
Provides ground transportation services in the Greater Toronto and surrounding areas. Specializes in the transport of high value, high tech products
www.gotranslogix.com
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Mexico Trucking
Provides international freight transportation as well as customs consolidation services.
www.mexicotrucking.com
Mullen Transport
A diversified transportation company that provides trucking, oilfield services and logistics support services.
www.mullen-trans.com
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Sabb Transport
Provider of less-than-truckload and truckload transportation services. Specializes in heavy haul and oversized loads to all points in Canada and the US.
www.sabbtrans.com
Seaway Express
Provides overnight transportation services between Eastern Ontario and Québec, Canada.
www.seawayexpress.ca
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TCB Transportation Services
Offering road freight, less than truckload and full truckload services throughout North America.
tcbtransportation.com
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Van-Kam Freightways, Ltd.
Provides regular freight, LTL, TL and special commodities contracts within British Columbia and Alberta as well as regular service to Eastern Canada and the continental US.
www.vankam.com
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Wiersma Trucking
Specializes in the shipping of commodities, both LTL and truckload, on flatbed and curtain van trailers.
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Guide to Trucking in North America

Utilize North American trucking companies to move your products


Trucking in North America is big business, and finding someone to haul your product from one end of the country to the other is as simple as picking up the telephone. Freight companies in North America have become so technologically advanced that shipment scheduling, transporting and tracking is now a job for third-party brokers and the trucking companies themselves. This frees manufacturers to concentrate on production, not logistics.

North American transport services are often the product of a brokerage that coordinates shipments between manufacturers and trucking companies. Brokers provide easy access to thousands of trucks, typically charging a percentage of the line haul for their services. Shippers can also hire trucking companies with common or contract authority directly. This arrangement can be beneficial to both parties. Without the middleman, the result can be more economical shipping costs for the manufacturer with higher profits for the trucking company.

Before arranging for North American shipping, there are a few details you must be ready to provide:

1. The size and shape of North American freight you’re shipping. Can it ship on a flatbed truck, or does it require protection from the elements? Does the load require refrigeration? Is the product too wide to fit in a box trailer? Load specifics are essential.

2. The approximate weight (within 200 lbs) of the shipment including the product and any racks, containers or pallets used in the shipping process.

3. The classification of the product. Shipments that fall under Hazardous Materials regulations have special requirements for transport. In mixed loads, you must provide the exact classification of all products in the shipment.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Use load boards to find trucking companies in North America Whether you utilize a brokerage house or contact trucking carriers directly, you'll need access to contact numbers to arrange your freight shipments. Load boards are an excellent place to start. You can pull contact information off the boards, or list your available shipments and let service providers contact you.

I recommend:  The best load boards in the industry are unquestionably InternetTruckstop and GetLoaded.com. They list hundreds of North American freight companies with available trucks and are searchable by brokerage, trucking company, distance from your location, freight status and more.

Contact larger North American freight brokers Small brokerage houses commonly found on load boards often provide the best service experience; but if your shipment must move immediately a large brokerage house can be useful. Large brokerages have access to hundreds of North American trucking companies. The downside can involve wading through confusing automated telephone systems, possibly transferring to more than one person before speaking to a broker who can assist you.

I recommend:  Get freight quotes from J.B. Hunt and Landstar--both industry leaders among North American transport services.

Get North American freight quotes from several carriers at once If you have no carrier preference and are willing to gamble on customer service, another option is to simply hire the lowest bidder to move your freight. You can get a several freight quotes at once by utilizing quote compiling sites.

I recommend:  Take a tour at FreightQuote.com to see its interface at work before signing up with the service. To get an immediate quote, gather your load information and visit Freightnet.com.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • If customer service and on-time delivery is one of your main goals, consider finding a local trucking company to act as a contract carrier for your business. Not only will you have the advantage of pre-scheduled trucks, but the same drivers are likely to service your facility on a regular basis. This frees your shipping department from repeated explanations of standard procedures and facility directions to new drivers.

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Utilize North American trucking companies to move your products.
Trucking in North America is big business, and finding someone to haul your product from one end of the country to the other is as simple as picking up the telephone. Freight companies in North America have become so technologically advanced that shipment scheduling, transporting and tracking is now a job for third-party brokers and the trucking companies themselves. This frees manufacturers to concentrate on production, not ... Read more
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