Freight Tool

Canadian Cannabis
Shipment Planner

A transportation planning tool for federally licensed cannabis producers, processors, and distributors moving product within Canada.

Regulatory Notice: Cannabis movement in Canada is regulated under the Cannabis Act and applicable provincial legislation. This planning tool provides general transportation guidance only. The shipper is responsible for confirming all licensing, provincial-distributor, documentation, security, and regulatory requirements before tendering any cannabis shipment.

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Shipper & Route

Shipper Type

Origin Province / Territory

Destination Province / Territory

Destination Type

Shipment Details

Number of Pallets

Total Weight (lbs)

Approximate Shipment Value Range

Temperature Requirement

Service Requirements

Dedicated transportation preferred

Cannabis shipments typically require dedicated vehicles.

Appointment delivery required

Security or seal requirements

Expedited delivery required

Multi-stop shipment

Cross-border shipment (Canada–USA)

Cannabis transportation across the Canada–USA border is not a service OTR Logistics Solutions arranges.

About OTR Logistics Solutions & Cannabis Transportation

OTR Logistics Solutions arranges commercial cannabis transportation for federally licensed producers, processors, and distributors within Canada. We work with shippers to coordinate dedicated transportation solutions — including temperature-controlled options for sensitive product forms.

Carriers are selected according to the shipment's equipment, insurance, lane, service, security, documentation and delivery requirements. OTR Logistics Solutions coordinates cannabis freight from booking through delivery confirmation on behalf of licensed shippers.

OTR Logistics Solutions does not arrange cannabis transportation across the Canada–USA border. We do not handle personal shipments, unregulated cannabis, or shipments that fall outside the federal licensing framework.

Frequently Asked Questions

What licence is required to ship cannabis commercially in Canada?

Commercial cannabis transportation in Canada is governed by the Cannabis Act. Shippers must hold or be operating on behalf of a holder of an appropriate federal Health Canada cannabis licence. Always confirm current licensing requirements with Health Canada and legal counsel.

Can cannabis be moved via LTL (less-than-truckload)?

Most Health Canada compliant cannabis shipments in Canada are planned with dedicated vehicles rather than shared LTL services because of shipper-defined security, chain-of-custody, and documentation requirements. Specialized consolidated cannabis services may exist in some markets — confirm availability and compliance requirements with OTR Logistics Solutions.

What documentation is required for a commercial cannabis shipment?

Required documentation typically includes a bill of lading specific to the cannabis shipment, documentation of the sender's and receiver's licence information, purchase orders or distributor references (where applicable), and chain-of-custody records. Documentation requirements depend on the specific licence types and provincial distributor requirements. Confirm with your compliance team.

Can cannabis be shipped across the Canada–USA border?

No. OTR Logistics Solutions does not arrange cannabis transportation across the Canada-USA border under any circumstances. Cannabis remains a controlled substance under US federal law. Any consideration of cross-border movement should involve qualified legal and compliance professionals, and this tool cannot assist in planning such shipments.

Does OTR Logistics Solutions arrange temperature-controlled cannabis transportation?

Yes. OTR Logistics Solutions can arrange dedicated temperature-controlled transportation for cannabis products that require controlled room temperature or refrigeration — including live plant material and certain extract forms. Contact us with your specific product and temperature requirements.

OTR Logistics Solutions is a freight brokerage and does not provide legal or regulatory advice or certify carriers under the Cannabis Act. Shippers are responsible for confirming their licensing, product, documentation, security and receiver requirements. Transportation services are selected and coordinated using the shipment information and instructions supplied by the shipper and receiver.

About this tool

What it calculates

Walks through a full cannabis shipment plan — route, service type, temperature, security, and documentation requirements — and produces a structured summary.

Who it's for

Cannabis supply-chain teams planning domestic distribution to provincial boards, retailers, or partner facilities.

What you'll need

Origin and destination provinces, product type, temperature requirements, estimated weight and value, and known documentation status.

How to use the result

Use the plan as a pre-booking checklist and to brief your carrier on requirements. Share the PDF with your logistics and compliance team before each new lane.

Key assumptions

Planning guidance reflects Health Canada compliant cannabis transportation practices. Requirements vary by province and product category — provincial distribution rules change periodically.

When to confirm with a specialist

Cannabis shipments should be assigned to carriers that can follow the shipper's documented handling, security, communication and delivery requirements. Contact OTR Logistics Solutions to review carrier suitability and routing before booking.

Need help with this shipment?

OTR Logistics Solutions specialists available 24/7 — no account required.

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