Truckload carrier · United States & Canada
Freight that arrives the way it left.
Halden Freight Lines moves full truckload, dedicated, cross-border and expedited freight across the United States and Canada — with clear communication from the dock to signed proof of delivery.
- 01 — PickupSealed at the dock.
Loaded once and documented at origin. No transfers en route.
- 02 — In transitTracked, not chased.
Status updates at the check-in points agreed when you book.
- 03 — DeliverySigned and sent.
Proof of delivery goes out with the invoice.
Who we are
Halden Freight Lines is a truckload carrier for shippers who can’t afford surprises. We run direct, dock-to-dock across the United States and Canada — and keep you informed from the first call to the signed delivery receipt.
- Countries served
- 2United States and Canada, including cross-border lanes.
- Dry-van trailers
- 53′The North American truckload standard, enclosed and weather-tight.
- Pallet positions
- 26Standard 48″ × 40″ pallets per load, single-stacked.
- Terminal transfers
- 0Loaded once, sealed at origin, delivered direct.
Services
Four ways to move a truckload.
Each service runs on the same equipment and the same standards. What changes is how capacity is committed and how fast the truck rolls.
- 01
Full Truckload
One shipper, one trailer, one direct run from dock to dock — no terminal transfers and no freight from anyone else on board.
- 02
Dedicated Freight
Committed trucks and drivers assigned to your recurring lanes, so capacity is planned around your schedule rather than the spot market.
- 03
Cross-Border US–Canada
Truckload freight between the United States and Canada, with eManifests filed and customs paperwork checked before the truck reaches the border.
- 04
Expedited Freight
Time-critical loads dispatched on a direct, uninterrupted run — for line-down situations, missed transfers and freight that cannot wait for the next scheduled truck.
Why shippers choose us
How we run every load.
No slogans — these are the operating rules our dispatchers and drivers work to, and what you can hold us to.
We answer before you have to ask.
Status updates at the points you agreed when you booked — and immediately when something changes. You should never have to chase a load.
Quotes mean what they say.
Rates are itemized up front: linehaul, fuel and any accessorials we can foresee. If we can’t do a load properly, we tell you rather than take it.
Paperwork is part of the haul.
Bills of lading, seals, eManifests and proof of delivery are checked as carefully as the load itself. Clean documents keep freight moving.
Safety is the schedule.
Hours-of-service rules, pre-trip inspections and load securement are not negotiable. A plan that only works if a driver cuts corners isn’t a plan.
Fleet & equipment
Built around the 53′ dry van.
The standard North American truckload trailer: enclosed, weather-tight and sized for 26 pallets. Know exactly what fits before you book.
53′ dry van
The workhorse of North American truckload freight. Enclosed, weather-tight and suited to palletized or floor-loaded general freight.
- Interior length
- ≈ 52′ 6″
- Interior width
- ≈ 8′ 2″ – 8′ 5″
- Door height
- ≈ 8′ 10″
- Pallet positions
- 26 standard (48″ × 40″), single-stacked
- Typical payload
- Up to ≈ 44,000–45,000 lb, subject to tractor and lane
- Trucks in service
- [Fleet count]
Service area
Lanes on both sides of the border.
Long-haul and regional truckload throughout the United States, with cross-border service to and from Canada.
View coverage details- NortheastTBCUS
- Midwest & Great LakesTBCUS
- SoutheastTBCUS
- South CentralTBCUS
- West & PacificTBCUS
- OntarioTBCCA
- QuebecTBCCA
- Prairies & BCTBCCA
Process
From request to signed delivery.
Four steps, one point of contact, no surprises on the invoice.
- Step 01
Quote
Send the lane, dates and freight details. A person reviews it and responds with an itemized rate.
- Step 02
Book
Accept the rate and receive a rate confirmation with pickup and delivery appointments.
- Step 03
Move
The load is picked up, sealed and tracked, with updates at agreed check-in points.
- Step 04
Close out
Signed proof of delivery is sent with the invoice. No loose ends.
Credentials
Check our authority yourself.
Every for-hire interstate carrier is registered with the FMCSA. Our numbers are listed here so you can verify our operating authority and safety record independently.
- USDOT numberUS Department of Transportation
- [USDOT no.]
- MC numberInterstate operating authority
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- Canadian authorityCVOR / NSC
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- InsuranceCertificate available on request
- [Coverage limits]
Request a quote
Tell us where it’s going. We’ll tell you what it takes.
Send the lane, the date and what you’re shipping. A real person reviews every request and replies with a rate — or a straight answer if it isn’t a fit.