Ground Freight
Canada & Cross-Border
Commercial trucking across Canada and key North American trade lanes.
Right Equipment
Dry van, reefer, flatbed and specialized options based on cargo.
Door-to-Door Control
Pickup, transit, border and delivery managed end to end.
What are Ground Freight Services?
Ground freight moves commercial cargo by truck between suppliers, warehouses, ports, airports, distribution centres and customers. In Canada, it can cover local, regional and long-haul movements as well as cross-border freight with the United States. The right service depends on shipment size, freight characteristics, delivery window, loading conditions and whether the cargo needs dedicated or shared trailer capacity.
What are ground freight services?
Ground freight moves commercial cargo by truck between suppliers, warehouses, ports, airports, distribution centres and customers. In Canada, it can cover local, regional and long-haul movements as well as cross-border freight with the United States. The right service depends on shipment size, freight characteristics, delivery window, loading conditions and whether the cargo needs dedicated or shared trailer capacity.
SERVICE TYPES
Which option is right for you?
Full Truckload (FTL)
Dedicated trailer capacity for larger shipments, sensitive cargo or moves that benefit from direct routing and fewer handling points. Good for: Bulk shippers, manufacturers, and distributors moving large-volume domestic or cross-border loads.
Less-than-Truckload (LTL)
Shared trailer capacity for palletized and mid-sized freight that does not require a full trailer, with pricing based on shipment profile and lane. Good for: Small and medium-sized businesses with lower-volume or irregular shipping needs.
Port & Rail Drayage
Moves containers between ports, rail terminals, and final destinations, connecting ocean and rail freight with local trucking. Good for: Businesses needing container pickup and short-haul transport after ocean or rail arrival.
Specialized equipment
Reefer, flatbed, step-deck and other equipment for freight that cannot move safely or efficiently in a standard dry van. Good for: Industrial, construction, and heavy equipment shippers.
Cross Border Trucking
Reliable ground transportation across the Canada-U.S. border, including customs coordination and final delivery. Good for: Pallet shipments, supplier deliveries, container moves, and regular cross-border cargo.
Still not Sure which one?
Share the pickup and delivery postal codes, pallet or piece count, dimensions, weight, commodity and delivery requirement. We will match the shipment to the appropriate truck and service level.
how it works
How Nuvotrade manages Ground Freight.
Site Review
We confirm cargo details, pickup and delivery locations, access requirements, appointment windows and equipment needs.
Carrier & Equipment Selection
The load is assigned to the right carrier and equipment based on the lane, cargo and service needs.
Pickup
Scheduling
Pickup is scheduled with the shipper, with dock, appointment and reference details confirmed before dispatch.
Border Coordination
The movement is monitored in transit, with customs documentation coordinated ahead of cross-border arrival where applicable.
Delivery
Appointment
Receiving requirements are confirmed and the delivery is scheduled around the consignee’s available window.
Proof of
Delivery
Delivery is confirmed and shipment records are closed out for the client.
our advantage
Why businesses choose Nuvotrade for Ground Freight.
Vetted carrier network
We have contracted rates with vetted carriers, giving you more options for capacity, routing and pricing.
Multimodal coordination
Truck, rail, drayage and transloading can be coordinated together when your shipment requires more than one transportation mode.
Sustainable practices
Fair pricing, transparent costs and responsible partner selection, with a focus on efficient routing, consolidation and reducing unnecessary movement where possible.
Real People, Real Support
Speak directly with a nuvotrade representative who understands your shipment, not an automated call system.
Continuous improvement
We continuously monitor each ground shipment and use client feedback and shipment performance to improve our processes, communication and service.
Value-added options
We provide power tailgate, site and appointment delivery, loading and unloading assistance, tarping, residential and commercial delivery, and same-day or hot-shot service.
GET STARTED
Have freight moving across Canada or the border?
Send the lane, cargo details and delivery window. We will review the equipment and service options that fit the load.
