Expedited & Time-Critical Freight Services
Stryke Logistics arranges expedited freight for loads that cannot wait, using team drivers, dedicated trucks, hot-shot service and drayage across Canada, the United States and Mexico. Each load is tracked from pickup to delivery, with proactive updates at every milestone.
At a glance
- Service types
- Team drivers, dedicated exclusive-use trucks, hot-shot, and container drayage
- Equipment
- Cargo vans, straight trucks, hot-shot trailers and 53-foot vans, matched to the freight
- Typical freight
- Line-down auto and manufacturing parts, missed-cut-off retail loads, medical and electronic supplies, port and rail containers
- Team transit
- About 1,200–1,300 miles a day, against about 650 for a solo driver
- Coverage
- Canada, the United States and Mexico
- Communication
- Proactive milestone updates; exceptions raised as soon as they happen
What we arrange
Team, dedicated or hot-shot
Team drivers for long distances that cannot wait for a rest period, a dedicated truck that carries only your freight, and hot-shot service for smaller urgent shipments that do not need a full trailer.
Drayage
Container moves between ports, rail ramps and your dock, timed to terminal cut-offs and free time so containers do not run up storage and per diem charges.
The right vehicle for the freight
A cargo van or straight truck for a few pallets, and a 53-foot van when the volume needs it, so you are not paying for more truck than the load requires.
Cross-border without delay
Expedited loads crossing the border have the customs broker and eManifest confirmed before pickup, with FAST carriers where the lane supports it.
Updates you do not have to chase
Tracked from pickup to delivery, with proactive updates at each milestone and exceptions raised immediately.
Choosing the right mode
Expedited costs more because the truck moves only your freight, with no stops for other loads and, with a team, no rest-period stops.
A few pallets with a normal delivery date
LTL shares the truck and the cost.
Less than Truckload (LTL)Oversize urgent parts
Flatbed and specialized equipment handles freight that does not fit a van.
Specialized & flatbedCoverage and lanes
Expedited freight moves on all four lane types, and cross-border expedites are common between Ontario and the U.S. auto and manufacturing corridors.
Canada domestic
Within Ontario, Ontario–Quebec, and east–west across Canada to the Prairies, British Columbia and the Atlantic provinces.
U.S. domestic
Between U.S. markets, from the Northeast and Midwest to the Southeast, Texas and the West Coast.
Canada–U.S. cross-border
Northbound and southbound through the main crossings, including Windsor–Detroit, Sarnia–Port Huron, Fort Erie–Buffalo and Lacolle–Champlain.
Mexico cross-border
Freight to and from Mexico, coordinated through U.S.–Mexico gateways such as Laredo.
Examples of lanes we arrange
- Ontario to Michigan and Ohio for line-down auto parts
- Greater Toronto Area to the U.S. Northeast, next day
- Toronto and Montreal rail ramps and the Port of Montreal, container drayage
- Ontario to Western Canada by team
Examples only. We arrange lanes across Canada, the United States and Mexico.
How it works
- Call or send the details. What, where, how big, and the deadline. For urgent freight, call 905-389-5000.
- Vehicle and plan. We choose the vehicle and service type and confirm the pickup time.
- Dispatch. The truck is dispatched and the border paperwork confirmed if needed.
- Milestone updates. Updates at pickup, the border and en route, without you having to ask.
- Delivery confirmed. Proof of delivery sent as soon as the freight is signed for.
What to send for a quote
- Pickup and delivery addresses
- Pieces, weight and dimensions
- Required delivery time
- Whether it crosses a border, and who the customs broker is
- A contact at each end for the driver
Related guides and tools
Frequently asked questions
What is expedited freight?
Freight that moves faster than standard transit, usually on a dedicated truck that carries only your load, often with a team of drivers so the truck keeps moving.
How far can a team truck travel in a day?
About 1,200 to 1,300 miles, compared with about 650 for a solo driver under hours-of-service rules.
What is hot-shot service?
Expedited service for smaller loads, typically a pickup truck or medium-duty truck pulling a flatbed trailer, used for urgent parts and equipment that do not need a full tractor-trailer.
What is drayage?
The short truck move of a container between a port or rail ramp and a shipper or consignee. It is timed to terminal cut-offs and free time to avoid storage and per diem charges.
Can expedited freight cross the border quickly?
Yes, when the customs broker and eManifest are ready before pickup. Highway eManifest is due at least one hour before arrival, or 30 minutes for FAST carriers.
How do I book an urgent load?
Call 905-389-5000 with the pickup and delivery addresses, the size and weight, and the deadline, or send a quote request online.
Get a Quote
Tell us about your lanes, volumes and timelines. You can expect a response within 12 hours.
Stryke Logistics
Vaughan, Ontario L4H 0S5