Cannabis Transportation Across Canada
Transportation for licensed producers, processors, co-packers and cannabis brands — including provincial distribution deliveries, dedicated service, LTL, FTL, and temperature-controlled options. Each shipment is planned around its specific requirements.
OTR Logistics Solutions is a Canadian freight broker specializing in cannabis transportation for licensed producers, processors, co-packers, and cannabis brands. We coordinate LTL, FTL, dedicated, and temperature-controlled shipments into provincial distribution networks — including OCS, AGLC, and BCLDB — across all provinces and territories, with one dedicated point of contact per shipment.
Canada's legal cannabis market generated $5.3 billion in net retail revenue in fiscal 2022–23 (Statistics Canada), with supply flowing through tightly controlled provincial distribution networks that require specialized freight coordination.
Cannabis Transportation Built Around Accountability
Cannabis moves under appointment windows, with product integrity expectations and documentation requirements that leave no room for miscommunication. High-value regulated freight needs a freight partner who understands what's at stake.
OTR Logistics Solutions manages cannabis shipments with one consistent point of contact, proactive status updates, and transportation planning that accounts for the operational realities of provincial distribution schedules and licensed producer requirements.
One Point of Contact
A single OTR Logistics Solutions representative manages your shipment from booking through delivery. No handoffs, no confusion.
Shipment Visibility
Proactive status updates at key milestones — confirmation, departure, transit, and delivery.
Proactive Communication
Issues get flagged before they become problems. We communicate early so you can plan accordingly.
Appointment Coordination
Provincial distribution facilities run on strict appointment schedules. We plan and confirm accordingly.
Execution
Your freight moves on time, handled professionally, and delivered to specification.
Provincial Cannabis Distribution Transportation
OTR Logistics Solutions supports transportation requirements into provincial cannabis distribution networks across Canada. This operational experience — managing appointment scheduling, delivery coordination, and documentation expectations — is one of the most valuable things we bring to cannabis supply chain programs.
Appointment-Driven Deliveries
Provincial distribution facilities operate on strict appointment windows. We plan, confirm, and coordinate to meet those requirements.
Documentation Awareness
Cannabis freight into provincial distribution comes with specific documentation expectations. We work with your team to ensure shipments are properly prepared.
National Distribution Coverage
From Ontario and Alberta to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Quebec, and Yukon — we support provincial distribution transportation across Canada.
Note: OTR Logistics Solutions coordinates transportation to and from provincial cannabis distribution facilities. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any provincial cannabis authority or government body.
Canada-Wide Cannabis Transportation Services
Through our shared ownership relationship with Over The Road Logistics Inc., OTR Logistics Solutions has access to dedicated carrier capacity for Ontario cannabis transportation when the lane and availability align. For broader Canada-wide coverage, we work with a network of vetted carriers selected for their equipment, operating history, and ability to handle regulated freight professionally.
Dedicated Transportation
Ontario Access & National Capacity
- Access to Over The Road Logistics Inc.'s fleet for Ontario cannabis transportation
- Vetted carrier network for Canada-wide dedicated programs
- Consistent, assigned capacity for recurring shipments
- Appointment-based dedicated programs for provincial distribution
Temperature-Controlled Transportation
Climate-Managed Cannabis Freight
- Refrigerated trailers for large temperature-sensitive loads
- Refrigerated straight trucks for regional movements
- Climate-controlled vans for smaller shipments
- Temperature monitoring available for sensitive products
Full Truckload & Palletized LTL
FTL and LTL Cannabis Freight
- Full truckload for high-volume cannabis movements
- Palletized LTL for smaller shipment requirements
- Direct and multi-stop options available
- Consistent transit standards across shipment sizes
Expedited & Interprovincial Transportation
Time-Critical & Cross-Province Freight
- Expedited options for time-critical cannabis freight
- Province-to-province coordination for licensed businesses
- Flexible scheduling around distribution appointments
- Priority capacity for urgent cannabis shipment requirements
Transportation Solutions Built Around Your Shipment
No two cannabis shipments are exactly alike. Shipment value, pallet count, dimensions, temperature requirements, route, delivery appointment, urgency, and the level of visibility required all influence how freight should move.
OTR Logistics Solutions works with each client to determine the right transportation option — whether that's a dedicated sprinter van, palletized LTL, full truckload, temperature-controlled service, or expedited freight. We coordinate the capacity, documentation, and delivery to match.
Provincial Distribution Shipments
Transportation into provincial cannabis distribution facilities requires confirmed appointment windows, precise documentation, and reliable execution. We coordinate delivery scheduling, carrier selection, and shipment confirmation for provincial distribution requirements across Canada.
Interprovincial Shipments
Moving cannabis between provinces involves regulatory considerations, documentation coordination, and transit planning. OTR Logistics Solutions coordinates interprovincial cannabis freight for licensed producers, processors, and brands operating nationally.
Temperature Sensitive Products
Cannabis extracts, edibles, and other temperature-sensitive products require climate-managed transportation from origin through delivery. We coordinate refrigerated and climate-controlled equipment appropriate for your product requirements.
Smaller Palletized Shipments
Palletized LTL transportation supports licensed producers and processors moving smaller quantities into distribution or retail networks. We coordinate palletized cannabis shipments with appropriate handling and consistent transit standards.
Dedicated High-Value Shipments
For high-value cannabis freight requiring consistent, exclusive transportation arrangements, dedicated services provide assigned capacity, controlled access, and direct transit. Particularly suited for large LP movements and recurring provincial distribution programs.
Expedited Cannabis Freight
When timelines compress and standard transit won't work, expedited cannabis freight options provide faster pickup, direct routing, and priority handling. Available for urgent movements across Ontario and Canada-wide.
Who We Support
OTR Logistics Solutions supports authorized businesses operating within Canada's regulated cannabis supply chain. Services are available to licensed and compliant businesses only.
Why OTR Logistics Solutions
We understand the Canadian cannabis supply chain and bring the operational experience to support it.
Provincial Distribution Experience
We have coordinated transportation into provincial cannabis distribution facilities across Canada, including OCS, AGLC, BCLDB, Open Fields, Cannabis NB, and more.
Access to Dedicated Ontario Capacity
Through our shared ownership relationship with Over The Road Logistics Inc., OTR Logistics Solutions has access to dedicated carrier capacity for Ontario cannabis transportation, providing consistent, appointment-based options for local and regional programs.
Temperature-Controlled Capabilities
Climate-managed transportation for cannabis extracts, edibles, and other temperature-sensitive products requiring controlled conditions throughout transit.
Canada-Wide Coverage
Cannabis freight services across all 13 provinces and territories. One point of contact for both local Ontario movements and national programs.
Proactive Communication
You receive updates at key milestones from booking through delivery. Issues are flagged early — not after the fact — so you can plan accordingly.
One Point of Contact
A consistent OTR Logistics Solutions representative who knows your program, your requirements, and your distribution network — not a different person every time you call.
Compliance-Focused Transportation
Cannabis transportation requires careful planning, clear documentation, reliable carrier selection, and attention to regulatory expectations at both the federal and provincial level.
Our role is to coordinate transportation solutions that support your internal compliance requirements while ensuring your freight moves safely and professionally. We bridge the gap between regulated supply chain expectations and the operational realities of over-the-road freight.
Insurance & Compliance
For regulated freight, coverage and carrier accountability are non-negotiable.
Optional Cannabis Cargo Insurance
Optional coverage offer
For loads valued at $500–$1,000,000+
Ask OTR Logistics Solutions about optional Cannabis Cargo Insurance for eligible loads, with coverage options for loss, damage, and theft from origin through delivery. Coverage is quoted separately and subject to eligibility, policy terms, and conditions.
- Available for loads valued at $500–$1,000,000+
- Optional coverage for eligible cannabis freight
- Ask for details when requesting a quote
Carrier Selection Process
Every carrier in our network has passed a structured onboarding review covering operating authority, insurance, safety record, and equipment before being dispatched on any load.
- CVOR / MC/DOT authority verification
- Insurance certificate review
- Safety rating and performance history checks
Licensed Producer Experience
We coordinate cannabis freight for licensed producers and understand the documentation, chain-of-custody, and facility requirements that come with regulated product.
- Familiarity with LP documentation and facility requirements
- Carrier selection based on equipment, lane experience, and handling ability
- GPS tracking available for high-value loads
Provincial Cannabis Distribution Facilities Across Canada
OTR Logistics Solutions coordinates transportation into provincial cannabis distribution facilities across Canada. We have experience supporting deliveries for licensed producers, processors, co-packers and cannabis brands moving product through provincial distribution channels. Documentation, pallet, labelling, appointment, temperature and receiving requirements remain subject to each shipper's and applicable distributor's current instructions.
Note: OTR Logistics Solutions coordinates transportation to and from provincial cannabis distribution facilities. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any provincial cannabis authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about OTR Logistics Solutions' cannabis transportation services.
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