Common questions about freight shipping.

At minimum, provide the pickup and delivery cities, shipment type, pallet or skid count, dimensions, total weight, commodity and preferred pickup date. For machinery or equipment, include the overall dimensions, weight and loading method.

Yes. Smaller palletized shipments may be reviewed as less-than-truckload freight when a full dedicated trailer is not required.

Skid to Trailer is positioned for domestic Canadian commercial transportation, including palletized LTL, partial shipments, full truckloads and applicable flatbed freight.

Yes. Cross-border quote requests can be submitted for commercial freight moving in either direction between Canada and the United States. Customs and broker requirements should be identified before dispatch.

Flatbed or other open-deck equipment can be appropriate for forklifts, machinery and heavy items that are difficult to load in an enclosed trailer. Provide dimensions, weight, loading method and whether the unit is operational.

LTL uses part of a trailer for a shipment, while full truckload uses dedicated trailer capacity for one shipment. The best fit depends on the amount of space required, handling needs, route and timing.

Flatbed freight is used for cargo that benefits from loading from the side or top, or that may be too large or awkward for a standard enclosed trailer. Examples include machinery, forklifts, steel and construction materials.

No. The quote form includes a Not sure option. Provide the shipment details you know and the load can be reviewed against LTL, FTL, flatbed and other relevant requirements.