Have rates increased significantly or at all due to the tariffs?
NOBecause Frontline only facilitates the freight clearance with the customs broker, there are no changes to our rates or rate structure due to the tariffs.
Tariffs and cross-border freight
Are tariffs changing your freight to Canada?
Customers keep asking us two questions about the tariffs. Here are our answers, straight from Frontline, for our California to Canada and Texas to Canada lanes.
Updated September 2026
The two questions we hear most
Asked by our customers, answered by Frontline.
Will capacity be reduced or lead times increased due to the tariffs?
NOFrontline has a network of available drivers and carriers due to over 30 years of operation in the cross-border LTL market. While it is true that fewer drivers may be crossing the border due to reduced overall market demand, Frontline will utilize its network of drivers to ensure there are no changes to customer lead times.
By lane
Tap a question to see the answer for your lane.
California to Canada
Weekly scheduled LTL departures from our Rancho Cucamonga, California facility.
Are rates on this lane going up because of the tariffs?
No. Because Frontline only facilitates the freight clearance with the customs broker, there are no changes to our rates or rate structure due to the tariffs.
Will lead times on this lane get longer?
No. Frontline has a network of available drivers and carriers from over 30 years in the cross-border LTL market, and will use that network to make sure there are no changes to customer lead times.
How long does California to Canada take?
Most consolidated LTL shipments from our Rancho Cucamonga facility to major Canadian destinations (Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver) arrive within 5 to 8 days, including customs clearance. Exact transit time depends on destination and the weekly departure schedule.
Who handles customs clearance?
Frontline coordinates customs documentation and brokerage on this lane. We work with established customs brokers and provide the bill of lading and supporting paperwork needed to keep your freight moving at the border.
Texas to Canada
Weekly scheduled LTL departures from our Cedar Hill, Texas facility.
Are rates on this lane going up because of the tariffs?
No. Because Frontline only facilitates the freight clearance with the customs broker, there are no changes to our rates or rate structure due to the tariffs.
Will lead times on this lane get longer?
No. Frontline has a network of available drivers and carriers from over 30 years in the cross-border LTL market, and will use that network to make sure there are no changes to customer lead times.
How long does Texas to Canada take?
Texas-origin shipments through our Cedar Hill facility run on a similar schedule to California: most consolidated LTL shipments reach major Canadian destinations within 5 to 8 days, including customs clearance. Exact transit time depends on destination and the weekly departure schedule.
Who handles customs clearance?
Frontline coordinates customs documentation and brokerage on this lane. We work with established customs brokers and provide the bill of lading and supporting paperwork needed to keep your freight moving at the border.
Choosing a cross-border carrier right now
Four questions worth asking any carrier during the tariffs, and how Frontline answers each one.
| Ask your carrier | Frontline's answer |
|---|---|
| Will my rate change because of the tariffs? | No. There are no changes to our rates or rate structure due to the tariffs. |
| Will lead times get longer? | No. We use our network of drivers and carriers, built over 30 years in cross-border LTL, to keep customer lead times unchanged. |
| Who handles customs clearance? | We coordinate customs documentation with established customs brokers and provide the bill of lading and supporting paperwork. |
| Do you run scheduled departures on my lane? | Yes. Weekly scheduled LTL departures from California to Canada and from Texas to Canada. |
About Frontline
FTLN Inc. (Frontline Carrier Systems Inc.) has operated in the cross-border LTL market for over 30 years. We move consolidated LTL and FTL freight from California and Texas into Canada on a weekly schedule, and coordinate the customs paperwork that goes with it.
We operate six facilities across North America: Burlington (Ontario), Kirkland (Quebec), Cedar Hill (Texas), Rancho Cucamonga (California), Rocky View (Alberta) and Surrey (British Columbia).
- Lanes: California to Canada, Texas to Canada
- Service: Consolidated LTL and FTL
- Departures: Weekly, on a published schedule
- Phone: 1-800-567-7629
- Email: rates@ftlninc.com
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