What can be shipped in a dry van?

General freight that does not need temperature control, such as palletized goods, packaged products, paper and retail stock.

Does Agant Elite Logistics handle cross-border dry van freight?

Yes. Dispatch coordinates dry van loads between Canada and the United States, including PARS and PAPS paperwork with the customs broker.

What information do you need for a dry van quote?

Origin, destination, pallet count or dimensions, weight, pickup date and any appointment requirements.

Dry Van Freight in Ontario

Agant Elite Logistics coordinates dry van freight from Brampton, Ontario for shippers and carriers moving general freight across Ontario and between Canada and the United States.

At a glance

Dry van freight moves in an enclosed, non-temperature-controlled trailer, usually 53 feet long. Agant Elite Logistics plans and dispatches dry van loads from Brampton, Ontario on GTA, Ontario and Canada–USA lanes, including PARS and PAPS coordination for cross-border moves.

What is dry van freight?

Dry van is the most common trailer type in North American trucking. The enclosed trailer protects freight from weather and theft and suits palletized consumer goods, packaged food that does not need temperature control, paper, retail stock, auto parts and other general freight.

Loads can be full truckload, where the shipment uses the whole trailer, or partial and LTL, where smaller shipments share space.

Who uses dry van freight in the GTA?

Brampton, Mississauga and Vaughan are home to large distribution centres and warehouses serving retail, e-commerce and manufacturing. Much of that freight moves in dry vans between these facilities, to Ontario customers and to US distribution centres.

How is a dry van load planned?

Good planning prevents most problems at the dock:

Confirm pallet count, weight and whether freight is floor-loaded or palletized.
Confirm pickup and delivery appointments and any live-load or drop-trailer requirements.
Record seal numbers and check the bill of lading before departure.
For cross-border freight, confirm the customs broker and PARS or PAPS number in advance.

What is included?

Agant Elite Logistics supports load search and matching, rate negotiation, appointment booking, route planning, detention and lumper communication with the broker, and proof-of-delivery collection. Dispatch stays available 24/7 while the load is moving.

Which dry van lanes are common?

Typical dry van lanes include GTA to Ottawa, Montreal, London and Windsor, and cross-border lanes such as Brampton to Detroit, Chicago, Ohio and New York. Route choice depends on appointments, the crossing and the driver's hours of service.

How do I request a dry van quote?

Request a quote through the Agant Elite Logistics contact page or call +1 (647) 927-2512. The dispatch desk is available 24/7.

Frequently asked questions

What can be shipped in a dry van?: General freight that does not need temperature control, such as palletized goods, packaged products, paper and retail stock.
Does Agant Elite Logistics handle cross-border dry van freight?: Yes. Dispatch coordinates dry van loads between Canada and the United States, including PARS and PAPS paperwork with the customs broker.
What information do you need for a dry van quote?: Origin, destination, pallet count or dimensions, weight, pickup date and any appointment requirements.