LTL Rates from New York City to Montreal
Northeast-to-Quebec northbound LTL via the Champlain–Lacolle commercial crossing — fast transit, fashion and biotech heavy.
New York City (10001) → Montreal (H2X 1Y4) · 370 mi · 1–2 business days
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Lane Facts
Border Crossing
Primary: Champlain–Lacolle (Highway 87 / A-15)
Alternates:
- Highgate Springs (longer for Montreal routing)
- Trout River
Top Carriers on This Lane
- · A. Duie Pyle
- · Saia
- · Old Dominion
- · TFI International / TForce Freight
- · Day & Ross
Common Freight Classes
Class 70, 100, 110, 125
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Common Accessorials
- Appointment delivery · $35
- Limited access · $90
- Pre-delivery notification · $25
About This Lane
NYC to Montreal is the heaviest US Northeast-to-Quebec LTL flow, running north via I-87 through the Champlain–Lacolle commercial port. The lane is dominated by US regional carriers on the outbound side: A. Duie Pyle, Saia, and Old Dominion all operate dense Northeast metro terminals that handle the NYC origin pickup, including the restricted-access Manhattan blocks that send most freight through cross-docks in New Jersey (Carteret, Edison, Secaucus) before the line haul to Quebec. TFI/TForce and Day & Ross dominate the inbound-Montreal distribution leg with deep Quebec terminal density.
Standard transit is 1–2 business days, with 1-day achievable for shipments tendered to A. Duie Pyle or Saia before 11 AM ET. Most NYC-origin freight consolidates at NJ cross-docks before tendering, which compresses per-pound cost on bulk shipments and avoids Manhattan accessorial stacking (limited-access $90, residential $50, inside delivery $75). Champlain–Lacolle handles roughly 1,800 commercial trucks per day and clears most LTL freight in 30–45 minutes during business hours.
Northbound customs at Champlain–Lacolle: PAPS filing and ACI eManifest are required; all major carriers include this in the base rate. Quebec-specific note: while bilingual labeling under Bill 96 applies to consumer-facing products sold in Quebec, cross-border shipping documents (BOL, commercial invoice, customs declarations) are accepted in English by CBSA. Common northbound freight: NYC fashion and apparel (class 100 to 110 thanks to lower density), small electronics (class 125), and US-pharma to Montreal biotech (class 70 to 100). Class 110 fashion freight often costs disproportionately more on this lane due to density penalties — confirm density before booking. FSC tracks the dry-van LTL composite around 35% of base.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I pick up directly in Manhattan or use a NJ cross-dock?
Use a NJ cross-dock (Carteret, Edison, Secaucus) whenever possible. Manhattan pickups stack accessorials: limited-access ($90), residential ($50), and tight appointment windows are common rather than optional. Routing through a NJ cross-dock typically saves 20–30% on the origin leg and unlocks the broader line-haul carrier pool.
Do I need French-language documentation for Quebec deliveries?
No — under CBSA rules, cross-border shipping documents (BOL, customs invoice, ACI manifest) are accepted in English. Quebec's Bill 96 requirements apply to consumer-facing product packaging and labeling sold in Quebec, not to the shipping paperwork itself. Most carriers operating the lane provide bilingual documentation by default for convenience.
How fast can I get LTL from NYC to Montreal?
Same-day pickup with next-day Montreal delivery is achievable for shipments tendered to A. Duie Pyle, Saia, or TFI/TForce before 11 AM ET from a NJ cross-dock or NYC metro pickup. Standard LTL service is 1–2 business days; guaranteed service adds 8–15% to the base rate but locks the delivery window.
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