Dry van truckload
Enclosed trailer capacity for eligible palletized, packaged and general commercial freight.
Explore this service →Canadian truckload freight
Dedicated trailer capacity
Full truckload services planned around one shipment.
Coordinate eligible commercial freight using dedicated trailer capacity for the confirmed load. Instant Logistics reviews cargo, equipment, route, facilities, dates and communication requirements for Canadian and eligible Canada–U.S. truckload movements.
Truckload options
Dedicated capacity still requires the right equipment.
Truckload describes the capacity arrangement, not the trailer type. Cargo protection, loading access, temperature, dimensions and route determine the equipment category.
Refrigerated truckload
Temperature-controlled capacity planned around set point, handling, product and facility requirements.
Explore this service →Flatbed truckload
Open-deck service for machinery, steel, building materials and side- or top-loaded freight.
Explore this service →Step deck and double drop
Lower-deck configurations reviewed for eligible taller or irregular freight.
Explore this service →Heavy haul truckload
Specialized planning for eligible oversized or overweight cargo, route, equipment and permits.
Explore this service →Cross-border truckload
Dedicated road freight between Canada and the U.S. with confirmed customs parties and documents.
Explore this service →Truckload coverage
Plan the entire lane—not only the highway.
A workable truckload movement accounts for pickup readiness, destination access, appointments, route conditions, securement, driver operating requirements and any border responsibilities.
Planning note: Equipment, carrier capacity, rates and transit expectations remain subject to the confirmed shipment and requested dates.
Regional truckload
Dedicated movements within a province or nearby region reviewed around cargo, facilities and timing.
Interprovincial freight
Canadian long-distance lanes coordinated with route, appointment and equipment requirements confirmed.
Canada–U.S. truckload
Eligible cross-border freight aligned with importer, exporter, customs broker and commercial documents.
Specialized lanes
Open-deck or heavy freight reviewed for dimensions, securement, clearances, permits and suitable carrier capacity.
Planning workflow
Build a dedicated truckload movement from complete information.
Dedicated capacity reduces shared handling, but successful execution still depends on accurate cargo and facility details.
01 · PROFILE
Define the load
Confirm cargo, packaging, dimensions, weight, value and special requirements.
02 · SELECT
Match the trailer
Choose enclosed, temperature-controlled, open-deck or specialized equipment based on the shipment.
03 · SCHEDULE
Align sites and route
Confirm pickup readiness, delivery access, contacts, appointments and route considerations.
04 · COORDINATE
Manage the movement
Set milestone communication and coordinate relevant updates through delivery.
Truckload applications
Freight suited to dedicated trailer capacity.
Truckload suitability is reviewed against cargo volume, weight, protection, timing, handling and lane requirements.
High-volume pallets
Commercial shipments using substantial trailer capacity.
Manufacturing freight
Materials, components and finished products moving on dedicated schedules.
Food and beverage
Eligible dry or refrigerated full-load shipments.
Machinery
Equipment requiring open-deck or specialized trailer selection.
Building materials
Lumber, steel, roofing and project materials matched to suitable equipment.
Retail replenishment
Packaged freight moving to distribution or retail facilities.
Oversized cargo
Non-standard loads requiring route, clearance and permit review.
Cross-border freight
Dedicated commercial road shipments with customs parties and documents ready.
Full Truckload Services Canada FAQ
Answers before the shipment moves.
Confirm the cargo, facilities, timing and required documentation before capacity is assigned.
What is full truckload freight?
Full truckload service assigns trailer capacity to one confirmed shipment rather than combining it with unrelated customer freight in a shared LTL network.
When should a shipper use full truckload service?
Truckload may suit higher-volume, heavier, time-sensitive or special-handling freight that benefits from dedicated capacity. The final choice requires a shipment-specific comparison.
Does full truckload mean the trailer must be completely full?
Not always. A customer may request dedicated capacity because of handling, timing, security, compatibility or operating requirements even when the trailer is not physically full.
Which trailers can be used for truckload freight?
Depending on the cargo, eligible dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, step deck, double drop or other specialized equipment may be reviewed.
Do you coordinate truckload freight across Canada?
Eligible regional and interprovincial Canadian truckload requests can be reviewed around the cargo, route, facilities, timing and available capacity.
Can a truckload move between Canada and the United States?
Eligible cross-border truckload freight can be coordinated when the importer, exporter, customs broker and required commercial documents are identified.
What information is needed for an FTL quote?
Provide commodity, packaging, dimensions, weight, value, origin, destination, dates, loading method, site contacts, appointments and special requirements.
Are truckload capacity and transit times guaranteed?
Equipment, carrier capacity and timing must be confirmed for the specific load. Weather, facilities, border processes and other operating conditions can affect transit.
Request a shipment review
Reserve the right trailer plan for your full load.
Send the cargo profile, route, facilities and dates so Instant Logistics can review dedicated capacity and equipment requirements.