Frontline Carrier Systems Inc. (Frontline)
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Western Canada

California to Alberta and BC, and BC to the East

Consolidated LTL and FTL from Southern California to Calgary, Alberta and British Columbia, and from Surrey, BC to Ontario and Quebec, through Frontline's Rocky View, Alberta and Surrey, BC facilities.

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Real rate back the same business day · Updated November 2026

Western facilities

Rocky View, Alberta and Surrey, BC

From California

To Alberta and British Columbia

From BC

Surrey to Ontario and Quebec

Transit

California to Calgary or Vancouver in 5 to 8 days, customs included

Questions shippers ask

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How long does LTL take from California to Calgary or Vancouver?
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.
Do you ship from British Columbia to Ontario and Quebec?
Yes. Frontline runs departures from its Surrey, British Columbia facility to Ontario and Quebec on a published weekly schedule. The current week's departure days are on ftlninc.com under View Schedule.
Where are your Western Canada facilities?
Rocky View, Alberta (Calgary area) and Surrey, British Columbia (Vancouver area).
How much does it cost to ship a pallet from California to Alberta?
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.
What is the largest pallet you take?
A standard pallet is up to 48 x 40 inches, 99 inches high, and up to 1,800 lb.
Do you handle the customs clearance?
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.

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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