Our extensive array of trucking and logistics services is meticulously crafted to address the diverse needs of businesses across Nova Scotia, including Halifax and Dartmouth. Whether it's facilitating extensive long-haul shipments spanning the breadth of the province or managing intricate local deliveries within bustling urban centers, NovaXpress boasts the expertise and infrastructure necessary to ensure your cargo reaches its final destination promptly and in pristine condition.
Full Truck Load (FTL)
NovaXpress is the industry leader in Full Truck Load (FTL) services, tailored specifically to clients with large-scale shipments or full truckloads of goods. Our FTL solutions are renowned for their reliability and efficiency, guaranteeing the secure and punctual delivery of your cargo to its designated endpoint. With a commitment to flexibility and cost-effectiveness, our FTL service offers customizable options that align perfectly with your unique shipping requirements, ensuring a seamless and stress-free transportation experience.
Less than Truck Load (LTL)
For clients with smaller-scale shipments, NovaXpress proudly offers Less Than Truck Load (LTL) services designed to optimize both efficiency and affordability. With our LTL service, you only pay for the precise space your shipment occupies in the truck, providing a cost-effective solution that caters to businesses of all sizes. Rest assured, your cargo will be handled with the utmost care and attention to detail, with our reliable and adaptable LTL services ensuring safe and timely delivery to its ultimate destination.
Reefer (Refrigerated)
Our refrigerated trailer service keeps temperature-sensitive freight at the exact setting it demands from pickup to delivery. From perishable foods and pharmaceuticals to any cargo requiring strict climate control, our reefer fleet maintains consistent, monitored temperatures across long-haul and regional routes, so your shipment arrives fresh, stable, and uncompromised.
Drayage
Our drayage service handles the short-haul movement of shipping containers between ports, rail terminals, and our distribution facilities. Whether you need containers brought in for transloading, devanning, or direct delivery, we coordinate the entire handoff, keeping your intermodal freight moving and your supply chain on schedule.
NovaXpress runs scheduled linehaul service along the corridor connecting the Maritimes to central Canada. Freight departing Halifax and Moncton is consolidated at our cross-dock terminals and moves overnight, with onward connections to Quebec and Ontario.
From our terminals in Halifax, Moncton, Edmundston, Yarmouth, Ottawa, and Toronto, NovaXpress serves businesses in every province we cross. Find the freight services available from a location near you.
TRUCKING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between LTL and FTL shipping?
LTL (less-than-truckload) means your freight shares trailer space with other shipments - you pay only for the space your pallets occupy, making it ideal for shipments under roughly 10 pallets. FTL (full truckload) dedicates an entire trailer to your freight, offering the fastest transit and no handling at other shippers' stops. Our team quotes both options so you can choose the best balance of cost and speed.
How long does freight take between the Maritimes and Ontario?
Standard linehaul transit is typically 3 to 5 business days between Halifax and Toronto, depending on the lane and service level. Halifax to Montreal and Quebec City generally runs 2 to 3 days. Expedited and dedicated team-service options are available when the clock can't wait - call dispatch at +1 (902) 967-4991 for time-critical loads.
When is the booking cutoff for linehaul freight?
For same-evening linehaul departure, book by early afternoon - generally before 2:00 PM local time at origin. Freight booked after the cutoff moves on the next scheduled departure. Contact our dispatch team to confirm the cutoff for your specific lane and schedule recurring pickups.
Can NovaXpress handle palletized and cross-dock freight?
Yes. Palletized freight is our core business - we load, consolidate, and cross-dock pallets nightly at our Halifax and Moncton terminals. Whether you have one pallet or a full trailerload, we provide dock-to-dock or door-to-door service with real-time tracking and proof of delivery.