Cross-Border Dry Van Specialist

Cross-Border Freight Execution. Full Visibility. Zero Guesswork.

80% of our freight crosses the Canada-US border. Every shipment is pre-cleared, appointment-managed, and tracked in real time from dispatch to proof of delivery.

Operational Discipline, Not Marketing Promises

Three capabilities that define how we execute every shipment across the Canada-US corridor.

Border-Ready Operations

Every shipment is pre-cleared before dispatch. FAST-approved carriers and crossing-specific routing eliminate border delays.

Appointment Precision

98.2% appointment compliance rate. We manage pickup and delivery windows with 15-minute precision, protecting your carrier scorecard at every DC.

Real-Time Shipment Control

Samsara-powered GPS tracking with 60-second position updates. Automated ETA calculations, exception alerts, and a self-service shipper portal.

Freight Services Built for the Border

Dry van capacity for cross-border and domestic lanes, with the operational infrastructure to execute consistently.

Cross-Border Dry Van

Canada-US dry van freight with pre-cleared customs documentation, FAST-approved carriers, and border-optimized routing through Pacific Highway, Blaine, and Sumas crossings.

  • FAST-approved carriers
  • Pre-cleared customs documentation
  • Optimized border crossing selection

Domestic Freight

Full truckload dry van service across Western Canada. Consistent capacity on high-frequency lanes between BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

  • Dedicated lane capacity
  • Consistent transit times
  • Multi-stop optimization

Expedited Freight

Time-critical shipments with priority dispatch, dedicated equipment, and real-time milestone tracking. Available for both domestic and cross-border lanes.

  • Priority dispatch
  • Dedicated equipment assignment
  • Real-time milestone updates

Dedicated Lane Programs

Consistent capacity commitments on your highest-volume lanes. Fixed pricing, assigned drivers, and predictable transit performance.

  • Volume-based pricing
  • Assigned driver teams
  • Guaranteed capacity

Industries We Move

Freight execution tailored to the operational requirements of each vertical.

Retail Distribution

Appointment-managed deliveries to distribution centers and retail locations. We manage carrier compliance scorecards and delivery windows down to 15-minute slots.

Key Challenges Solved

  • Strict DC appointment windows
  • Carrier compliance scoring
  • Seasonal volume surges

Manufacturing

Just-in-time inbound freight for production lines and outbound finished goods distribution. Consistent transit on raw materials lanes keeps your production schedule intact.

Key Challenges Solved

  • JIT delivery requirements
  • Raw material supply chain
  • Cross-border component sourcing

E-Commerce Distribution

High-frequency FTL movements between fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, and last-mile hubs. EDI integration with major e-commerce platforms.

Key Challenges Solved

  • Peak season capacity
  • Multi-node distribution
  • Real-time inventory visibility

Consumer Goods

Temperature-stable dry van transport for consumer packaged goods. From manufacturing to retail distribution, we manage the freight that stocks shelves.

Key Challenges Solved

  • Product integrity requirements
  • Retailer compliance programs
  • Promotional freight surges

Shipment Visibility Infrastructure

Real-time tracking, automated alerts, and enterprise integrations. Not a slide deck — the actual technology stack behind every shipment.

Samsara Telematics

GPS tracking, engine diagnostics, and driver behavior monitoring across every vehicle in the fleet. Real-time location updates every 60 seconds.

ELD Compliance

Electronic logging devices on every truck ensure Hours of Service compliance. Automated HOS calculations prevent service failures before they happen.

Shipment Tracking Portal

Self-service tracking portal for shippers. Real-time ETAs, milestone updates, and proof of delivery documents accessible 24/7.

EDI & API Integration

EDI 204/214/210 and RESTful API connections for automated load tendering, status updates, and invoice processing with your TMS.

Automated Alerts

Configurable exception alerts for late pickups, ETA changes, detention events, and delivery confirmations sent via email or API.

Analytics Dashboard

Shipment performance analytics including on-time rates, transit time trends, lane optimization data, and cost-per-mile reporting.

iTrans Shipment Tracking Portal

Active Shipments

47

+12% this week

On-Time Rate

98.2%

Above target

Border Crossings Today

23

Pacific Highway: 18

IT-28491In TransitETA: 2h 15m
IT-28492At BorderETA: 4h 30m
IT-28493DispatchedETA: 2d 4h

Cross-Border Lane Coverage

High-frequency corridors between Western Canada and the United States with consistent capacity and predictable transit times.

Primary Corridors

CANADAUNITED STATESVancouver/SurreyCalgaryEdmontonSeattlePortlandSan FranciscoLos AngelesChicagoDenverPacific HwyCoutts/Sweet Grass

High-Frequency Lanes

Vancouver, BCSeattle, WA

Crossing: Pacific Highway

4-6 hours

Transit Time

Vancouver, BCLos Angeles, CA

Crossing: Pacific Highway

2-3 days

Transit Time

Calgary, ABChicago, IL

Crossing: Coutts/Sweet Grass

3-4 days

Transit Time

Surrey, BCPortland, OR

Crossing: Pacific Highway

6-8 hours

Transit Time

Edmonton, ABDenver, CO

Crossing: Coutts/Sweet Grass

2-3 days

Transit Time

Vancouver, BCSan Francisco, CA

Crossing: Pacific Highway

2 days

Transit Time

“iTrans manages our cross-border freight from Vancouver to three US distribution centers. Their appointment compliance rate is the highest of any carrier on our scorecard, and the tracking portal gives us visibility we don't get from larger carriers.”

Logistics Director

National Retail Distribution Company

Move Freight With Precision

Get a cross-border freight quote in under 2 hours. Tell us your lanes, volume, and requirements — we'll show you what disciplined execution looks like.