Full truckload (FTL) shipping across Western Canada
Full truckload (FTL) shipping on our own trucks across BC and Alberta and on lanes across Canada, dispatched 24/7 from Vancouver and Calgary.
- Vancouver to Calgary
- 1–2 daysVancouver to Calgary
- on our own trucks between the hubs
- 6 days a weekon our own trucks between the hubs
- dry vans, reefers and tri-axles
- 53 ftdry vans, reefers and tri-axles
- dispatch and GPS
- 24/7dispatch and GPS
One truck and trailer for your freight
Full Truckload (FTL) shipping dedicates an entire truck and trailer to your shipment alone. Rolls Right is an asset-based trucking and warehousing company that runs 175+ trucks and 500+ trailers from Vancouver and Calgary, covering the Greater Vancouver and Calgary regions and the rest of Western Canada.
The fleet includes dry vans, temperature-controlled units and low-profile trailers. Every unit is GPS-tracked and dispatch answers 24/7, whether the load is a dedicated run, a port-to-DC move or an urgent spot load.
Where our truckload capacity runs
Truckload capacity sits at two hubs. Vancouver works out of our East Broadway terminal; Calgary works out of the Foothills industrial corridor. Our own trucks run the lane between them six days a week and the trip takes one to two days, so a load crossing between Alberta and the coast stays on our equipment instead of being handed to a second carrier halfway.
In British Columbia we also run terminals at Coquitlam, Kelowna, Nanaimo and Victoria, which covers the Lower Mainland, the Fraser Valley, the Okanagan and Vancouver Island without a change of carrier. Alberta adds Calgary and Edmonton. Long-haul loads run east and south from either hub.
If your lane is not on that list, ask anyway. Most of what we quote is already a regular run for somebody.
Full truckload or less-than-truckload?
The short version of the choice, using the equipment Rolls Right runs.
| Full truckload (FTL) | Less-than-truckload (LTL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Load size | Enough freight to fill a trailer | From one pallet up to about twelve |
| The trailer | Yours alone | Shared with other shippers |
| You pay for | The trailer, priced by lane | The space your freight takes up |
| Handling | Loaded once and delivered direct | Consolidated on shared lanes, with more stops |
| Equipment | 53-foot dry vans, reefers and tri-axles | Courier vans up to 10-ton trucks, including 5-ton and low-profile trucks |
| Best for | Full loads, fragile or high-value goods and tight timelines | Smaller shipments, regular replenishment and urban or mall docks |
How a full truckload price is worked out
A full truckload price comes down to the lane, the trailer and the timing. The lane is where the load picks up and where it delivers. The trailer is what the freight needs: a 53-foot dry van, a reefer for product that has to stay cold, or a tri-axle 53-foot trailer for heavier loads. The timing is the pickup date and how soon the load has to arrive.
The fuel surcharge is added on top. It is set for the calendar month, and this month’s rate and every rate since January 2024 are on our fuel surcharge page.
Between Vancouver and Calgary the load stays on our own trucks, which run the lane six days a week. If your freight fills only part of a trailer, LTL may cost less, and dispatch will tell you which way prices better.
Why shippers book full loads with us
We own the trucks and trailers on our BC and Alberta lanes, so the capacity we quote is capacity we control.
Asset-based capacity
We run 175+ trucks and 500+ trailers, so there is a truck when the market is tight.
24/7 dispatch and GPS
Satellite tracking on every unit and a dispatcher on the phone around the clock.
Drivers on our payroll
The driver at your dock works for Rolls Right, and the dispatcher who quoted the load is the one running it.
The right trailer
Dry van, reefer or low-profile equipment, picked to fit the freight.
Western Canada and beyond
Terminals in Vancouver and Calgary, with lanes across Canada.
Six days a week
Our own trucks run between Vancouver and Calgary six days a week.
“In this industry, a partnership that spans over 15 years is rare and speaks volumes. Rolls Right has earned our trust through consistent performance and unwavering reliability.”
Best Buy15+ years as a partnerLTL Carrier of the Year. Rolls Right holds Coca-Cola's award for less-than-truckload service.
Trailers for full loads
Each full load goes on equipment matched to the freight.
| Equipment | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Dry van | Standard 53-foot enclosed trailers for palletized and general freight. |
| Reefer | Temperature-controlled trailers with live monitoring for perishables. |
| Tri-axle 53-foot | More payload for heavier full loads. |
How a full truckload move works
- 1
Request a quote
Send your lane, freight and timing online or by phone.
- 2
We match equipment
We assign the trailer and a driver from our own fleet.
- 3
Track it
GPS and 24/7 dispatch keep you and your consignee updated.
- 4
Delivery
The load arrives and proof of delivery comes back to you.
Full truckload questions
What is Full Truckload (FTL) shipping?
FTL shipping puts one shipment on its own truck and trailer. It suits freight that fills a trailer, loads that need fast transit with no extra stops, and goods that should not share space with other shipments.
What areas do you serve for FTL freight?
We run FTL from terminals in Vancouver and Calgary, on our own trucks through British Columbia and Alberta and on lanes across the rest of Canada.
What types of trailers are available?
Dry vans, temperature-controlled (reefer) trailers and low-profile units, so standard pallets, refrigerated loads and height-restricted shipments each have a fit.
How do I get an FTL freight quote?
Request a quote online or call 24/7 dispatch at (604) 298-0080 with your pickup and delivery points, freight details and timing. We will come back with price and availability.
How long does a truckload take from Vancouver to Calgary?
One to two days. Our own trucks run the lane between Vancouver and Calgary six days a week.
Does Rolls Right carry insurance?
Yes. Rolls Right carries liability and cargo insurance, and we can send certificates whenever you need them.
Further reading
Other ways we move your freight
Ready to move your full truckload?
Tell us about the shipment and we will match it to the right equipment and send you a quote.