Frontline Carrier Systems Inc. (Frontline)
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California to Canada

California to Canada freight, on a weekly schedule

Consolidated LTL and FTL from Southern California into Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia, with the customs paperwork handled. Over 30 years on this lane.

Get a California to Canada rate Call 1-800-567-7629

Real rate back the same business day · Updated November 2026

Origin

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Destinations

Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia

Transit

5 to 8 days, customs included

Departures

Weekly, on a published schedule

Questions shippers ask

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How long does LTL take from California to Canada?
Most consolidated LTL shipments from Frontline's Rancho Cucamonga, California facility reach Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver within 5 to 8 days, customs clearance included. Exact timing depends on the destination and the weekly departure schedule.
Who is the best freight company from California to Canada?
For a few pallets on California to Canada, a carrier that specializes in the lane is often a better fit than a national LTL network, because your freight rides a scheduled consolidated trailer instead of passing through several terminals. That is what Frontline Carrier Systems Inc. does: weekly scheduled consolidated departures from Rancho Cucamonga into Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia, with the customs paperwork coordinated. Over 30 years in cross-border LTL; customers include Yama Vans, Long & McQuade, ACI Brands and Lundberg Family Farms.
Do I need a customs broker to ship from California to Canada?
Frontline coordinates the customs documentation and clearance with established customs brokers, and provides the bill of lading and supporting paperwork that keeps your freight moving at the border.
What paperwork do I need to ship freight into Canada?
Frontline provides the bill of lading and coordinates clearance with the customs broker. From the shipper, the border needs a commercial invoice describing the goods and their value. If the goods qualify for duty-free treatment under CUSMA, the shipper or importer can include a certification of origin. Frontline's team will tell you exactly what your shipment needs when you book.
Are rates or lead times changing because of the tariffs?
No. Because Frontline only facilitates the freight clearance with the customs broker, there are no changes to Frontline's rates or rate structure due to the tariffs, and no changes to customer lead times.
What freight do you take?
Palletized commercial freight. Customers ship auto parts, medical equipment, HVAC and refrigeration parts, dry food products such as rice and quinoa, apparel, and fitness and music equipment. Frontline does not take hazmat or temperature-controlled freight.
How much does it cost to ship a pallet from California to Canada?
Rates are based on your shipment's dimensions and weight and on truck availability. Send the number of pieces, their size and weight through the quote form and you get a real rate back the same business day. Waiting time is charged after the first 15 minutes at pickup or delivery.
Do you offer liftgate or residential delivery?
Yes. Liftgate, residential and appointment delivery are available on request, for an extra charge.

About Frontline

Frontline Carrier Systems Inc. (FTLN Inc.) has run cross-border LTL since 1989. It moves consolidated LTL and FTL freight from California and Texas into Canada on a weekly schedule and coordinates the customs paperwork with established customs brokers. It also offers interstate LTL and FTL, flatbed, ocean and air freight, and small parcel.

Frontline operates six facilities: Burlington, Ontario (1500 Corporate Drive, doors 16 to 18), Kirkland, Quebec, Rocky View, Alberta, Surrey, British Columbia, Rancho Cucamonga, California and Cedar Hill, Texas.

Customers include Yama Vans, Long & McQuade, ACI Brands and Lundberg Family Farms.

  • Transit: 5 to 8 days, customs included
  • Standard pallet: up to 48 x 40 x 99 in, 1,800 lb
  • Not accepted: hazmat, temperature-controlled
  • Phone: 1-800-567-7629
  • Email: rates@ftlninc.com

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