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International Loads — Canada ↔ USA

Cross-border trucking workflow, required documents, and LoadBoard360's paid verification for shippers, carriers, and owner operators.

CA ↔ US Cross-Border

Move freight between Canada and the United States — verified, ACE/ACI ready, broker connected.

We handle driver clearance, carrier registration, customs cargo clearance, electronic manifests (ACE/ACI), and broker filings. Then we connect verified shippers, trucking companies, and owner operators on one marketplace.

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Verified parties
ACE / ACI ready
FAST / CTPAT
Broker integrated

LoadBoard360 Document Verification

Paid concierge service. We verify and validate every document required to legally cross the border.

Turnaround 24–72h
Shipper
$149 / verification

Business identity, EIN/BN, insurance, billing address, contact verification.

Trucking Company
$249 / verification

DOT, MC, SCAC, IFTA, insurance, ACE/ACI setup, customs bond, FAST/CTPAT.

Owner Operator
$129 / verification

CDL/AZ/Class 1, passport/FAST, medical, insurance, plate & VIN, immigration eligibility.

Secure payment Refund if we cannot verify Document upload after payment Verified badge added on approval

Operational flow

  1. 1
    Broker receives shipment docs
    Shipper sends invoice, BOL, packing list, HS codes.
  2. 2
    Broker files US customs entry
    Generates PAPS number and entry release.
  3. 3
    Carrier files ACE eManifest
    Truck, trailer, driver, cargo, shipper, consignee — at least 1 hour before arrival.
  4. 4
    Driver dispatched
    Receives PAPS sticker, ACE confirmation, BOL, invoice.
  5. 5
    Truck arrives at US border (commercial lane)
    CBP verifies passport/FAST, ACE, cargo release, registration, seal.
  6. 6
    Released or secondary inspection
    Cleared, X-ray scan, agriculture/CFIA, or dock exam.
  7. 7
    Delivery in USA
    POD captured and uploaded to LoadBoard360.
ACE eManifest must be submitted at least 1 hour before arrival via the ACE Portal, EDI software, or a border software provider.

Required documents

  • US DOT Number
  • MC Authority
  • SCAC Code
  • IFTA Registration
  • Insurance valid in USA & Canada
  • ACE eManifest account
  • ACI eManifest account
  • Customs bond (or via broker)
  • FAST Program enrollment (recommended)
  • CTPAT certification (recommended)

Industry terms

ACE
US electronic manifest system (CBP)
ACI
Canadian electronic manifest system (CBSA)
FAST
Trusted truck driver program (US/Canada)
PAPS
USA pre-arrival processing system barcode
PARS
Canada pre-arrival review system barcode
CBP
US Customs and Border Protection
CBSA
Canada Border Services Agency
SCAC
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
CCN
Cargo Control Number
CTPAT
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

Common reasons trucks get stopped

  • ACE/ACI not filed or filed late
  • Wrong HS code
  • Missing commercial invoice
  • Driver immigration / inadmissibility
  • Cargo mismatch vs manifest
  • Agricultural restriction (CFIA/USDA)
  • Seal mismatch
  • Broker not cleared
  • Expired insurance or IFTA

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Cross-border loads
Browse open international shipments
FAST-eligible trucks
Carriers with cross-border authority
Owner operators
Independent drivers cleared for CA/US

Sources: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (ACE), CBSA (eManifest/ACI), FAST Commercial Driver Program. Information is provided for guidance; LoadBoard360's verification service confirms documents against issuing authorities.