What is NorthStar Freight Logistics?

Premium Canada-wide logistics platform specializing in LTL, FTL, and dry goods shipping with instant quoting and seamless regional coverage.

How fast can I get a freight quote?

Most quotes are returned within the business day during dispatch hours. Complex multi-stop or project freight may take slightly longer, and we will tell you upfront if it will.

What is the difference between LTL and FTL shipping?

LTL shares trailer space among several shippers and suits one to twelve pallets. FTL dedicates an entire 53-foot trailer to your freight and moves direct, which is faster, safer and usually cheaper per pound above twelve pallets.

What types of freight do you carry?

We specialize in dry goods — packaged and palletized non-perishable freight moving in enclosed dry van trailers. We do not handle refrigerated, hazardous or oversize/overweight permit loads.

Yes. Orvello carries $2M cargo liability plus commercial general liability, and we vet the insurance and safety rating of every interline partner we use.

Do you offer tracking and proof of delivery?

Yes. You receive status updates at pickup, in transit and at delivery, and signed proof of delivery is available the same day on request.

Can you handle recurring or contract lanes?

Yes. Shippers with regular weekly volume can lock in dedicated capacity and contract pricing, including drop trailer programs at your dock.

How do I book a shipment?

Submit a quote request with your lane, pallet count and weight, or call dispatch directly. Once you approve the rate we schedule the pickup and issue the bill of lading.

Do you ship dry goods across all Canadian provinces?

Yes. Orvello runs dry van capacity in every province, with the highest frequency along the Windsor–Quebec corridor, the Prairie lanes and the BC Lower Mainland.

How is dry goods freight priced in Canada?

Pricing depends on lane, weight, space consumed, freight class, seasonality and accessorials such as tailgate or appointment delivery. Most quotes are returned within the business day.

Can you handle both pallets and floor-loaded cartons?

Yes. We accept standard and oversized skids, slip-sheeted loads and floor-loaded cartons, and we will confirm securement requirements before dispatch.

How quickly can you pick up dry goods freight?

Same-day and next-day pickups are routinely available in major metros; remote pickups typically move within 24 to 48 hours.

When should I use LTL instead of FTL in Canada?

LTL is usually the better value under about 12 pallets or 20,000 lbs. Above that, or when freight is fragile, high-value or time-critical, FTL is typically cheaper per pound and safer.

How long does LTL take across Canada?

Ontario to Quebec moves in about one business day, Ontario to Alberta in four to five, and Ontario to British Columbia in five to six business days.

How is LTL freight priced?

LTL rates are based on weight, dimensions, freight class, lane, accessorials and fuel. Accurate dimensions and weights at booking prevent post-delivery adjustments.

Do you offer tailgate and appointment delivery?

Yes. Tailgate (power liftgate), appointment scheduling, residential and inside delivery are all available and quoted upfront.

How many pallets fit in a 53-foot dry van?

A 53-foot dry van holds 26 standard 48x40 skids single-stacked, or up to 52 when the freight is safely double-stackable.

How fast is FTL service across Canada?

Toronto to Montreal is same-day or next-morning, Toronto to Calgary about four days, and Toronto to Vancouver about five days with a single driver.

Is FTL cheaper than LTL?

For shipments above roughly 12 pallets or 20,000 lbs, FTL is usually cheaper per pound and always faster and safer, since freight is never rehandled.

Do you offer dedicated or contract truckload lanes?

Yes. We build dedicated lane programs with committed weekly capacity and locked pricing for shippers with recurring volume.

FAQ

Freight Shipping Questions, Answered

Everything Canadian shippers ask us most often about dry goods, LTL and FTL freight — in plain language, with no vague answers.

General freight questions

Orvello ships to all ten provinces — Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador — with scheduled dry van capacity on all major corridors.

Dry Goods Shipping

Dry goods are non-perishable, non-temperature-sensitive products shipped in enclosed trailers — packaged consumer goods, paper, hardware, textiles, sealed dry ingredients and similar palletized freight.

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LTL Shipping

LTL, or less-than-truckload, is freight service where your shipment shares trailer space with other shippers. You pay only for the portion of the trailer your pallets occupy.

Read the full LTL Shipping page →

FTL Shipping

FTL, or full truckload, means an entire trailer is dedicated to your freight. It travels direct from pickup to delivery with no terminal handling in between.

Read the full FTL Shipping page →

Ready to move your freight?

Send us your lane and we will return a firm, all-in rate — most quotes go back within the business day.

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