Canada US Cross Border Shipping — Freight & Customs Solutions

Cross Border Freight Experts Since 2002

The Canada-US border is the busiest bilateral trade crossing in the world. Over $2 billion in goods crosses it every single day. If your business ships freight between Canada and the United States, you need a carrier that knows the crossings, understands customs requirements, and can keep your freight moving without delays.

Mikhaiel Logistics has been moving cross border freight since 2002. We are a family-owned, asset-based carrier headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, with daily lanes from Ontario into the US Northeast and Midwest. We own our trucks, employ our own drivers, and handle customs documentation in-house. No brokers, no third-party handoffs, no surprises at the border.

Cross border shipping is more complex than domestic freight. You need proper documentation, customs compliance, knowledge of CUSMA (formerly NAFTA) rules of origin, and experience navigating different border crossings at different times. A single paperwork error can hold your freight at the border for hours or days. We have been doing this long enough to know exactly what is required for every type of shipment.

Our cross border services integrate with our complete logistics network, including warehousing on both sides of the border, cross-docking for freight consolidation, and fulfillment services for e-commerce businesses selling into both Canadian and US markets.

Cross Border Shipping Services

We offer a complete range of Canada-US cross border freight services:

• Cross Border FTL (Full Truckload) — Dedicated truck from your Canadian facility to any US destination. Direct routing through the optimal border crossing, with customs pre-clearance to minimize wait times. Learn more about FTL.
• Cross Border LTL (Less Than Truckload) — Cost-effective cross border shipping for smaller loads. We consolidate freight at our Ontario facilities and move it across the border on scheduled routes. Learn more about LTL.
• Dedicated Cross Border Lanes — Regular scheduled service on high-volume routes between Ontario and US destinations. Consistent drivers, consistent transit times, and priority border processing.
• Customs Documentation & Compliance — We prepare and manage all required customs paperwork including commercial invoices, packing lists, Canada Customs Invoices, CUSMA certificates, and US Customs entry documentation.
• US to Canada Freight — Northbound cross border freight from the United States to Canadian destinations. Same level of customs handling and documentation management for inbound shipments.
• Expedited Cross Border — Time-critical freight that needs to cross the border fast. Priority dispatching, direct routing, and expedited customs processing for urgent shipments.
• Cross Border Flatbed — Open-deck freight from Canada to the US. Steel, construction materials, machinery, and oversized loads with permits arranged for both Canadian provinces and US states. Learn about flatbed services.

Border Crossings We Use

We move freight through Ontario's major border crossings daily. The crossing we use depends on your freight's destination, current wait times, and the most efficient route:

Our dispatch team monitors border wait times in real-time and routes freight through the crossing that provides the fastest overall transit time. FAST-registered drivers and C-TPAT/PIP participation help us maintain priority processing at all crossings.

Cross Border Routes from Ontario

We operate regular cross border freight lanes from Ontario to key US markets:

Customs and Compliance for Cross Border Freight

The biggest risk in cross border shipping is not the driving. It is the paperwork. A missing document, an incorrect tariff classification, or an incomplete certificate of origin can hold your freight at the border for hours or days. We eliminate that risk by managing documentation and compliance for every cross border shipment.

Here is what we handle for your cross border freight:

• Commercial invoices and packing lists prepared to CBP and CBSA standards
• Canada Customs Invoice (CCI) for all southbound freight
• CUSMA certificates of origin to qualify for preferential duty rates under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement
• Harmonized System (HS) tariff classification to ensure correct duty rates and avoid customs holds
• FAST (Free and Secure Trade) driver registration for expedited border processing
• C-TPAT and PIP participation as a trusted trader for priority clearance in both countries

Why Choose Mikhaiel for Cross Border Shipping

Cross border freight requires a carrier that understands both sides of the border. Here is why businesses trust us with their Canada-US shipments:

• Daily cross border lanes. We cross the border every day on established routes. Our drivers know the crossings, the procedures, and the people at the border offices.
• In-house customs handling. We don't outsource documentation to a third party. Our team prepares and verifies every customs document before your freight reaches the border.
• Asset-based carrier. Our trucks, our drivers, our responsibility. No brokering your cross border load to an unknown carrier with no border experience.
• Facilities on both sides. With warehouse operations in Canada and our Las Vegas facility, we can receive, store, and distribute freight in both countries.
• Integrated logistics. Cross border transportation combined with warehousing, fulfillment, and inventory management for a complete North American supply chain solution.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Border Shipping