🚛 Established 2003 · Brampton, Ontario

Canada & USA's Trusted Dry Van Carrier

Vanguard Transport Inc. has been moving freight across North America with reliability and precision for over 20 years. When your freight has to be there — we make it happen.

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20+

Years Experience

53'

Dry Van Trailers

Countries Served

C-TPAT

Border Certified

20+ Years of
Excellence

About Vanguard Transport

Building Trust, One Load at a Time

Founded in 2003, Vanguard Transport Inc. is a Brampton-based, family-operated dry van carrier with over two decades of proven freight service across Canada and the United States.

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Fully Owned & Debt-Free Fleet

Our trucks and 53' trailers are completely paid off — meaning lower overhead and more competitive rates passed directly to you.

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C-TPAT & FAST Certified

Fully compliant for cross-border freight with CVOR, US DOT, MC number, and customs security program certifications.

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Strategically Located in Brampton

At the heart of Canada's freight corridor — minutes from Highway 410, 427, and 401, with direct access to US border crossings.

What We Do

Our Services

We specialize in one thing and we do it better than anyone — dry van freight across Canada and the United States.

Core Service

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Dry Van Transport

Our 53' Stoughton dry van trailers protect your freight from the elements. From palletized goods to boxed products — if it ships dry, we move it.

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Cross-Border Canada–USA

Licensed, bonded, and experienced in cross-border moves. We handle customs paperwork and compliance so you don't have to. Seamless freight, every time.

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Long Haul & Dedicated Lanes

Ontario to Quebec, Alberta, the Maritimes, and throughout the US. We run the lanes consistently — which means predictable transit times for you.

Freightliner Cascadia Fleet

Late-model, well-maintained, ELD-equipped trucks running every day.

Why Choose Vanguard

What Makes Us Different

We're not a broker. We're not a startup. We're a 20-year-old, asset-based carrier with proven reliability and skin in every load we haul.

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Asset-Based Carrier

We own the trucks, trailers, and the accountability. No middlemen, no surprises.

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On-Time Delivery

20+ years of keeping our word on transit times, appointments, and communication.

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Real-Time Tracking

ELD-equipped fleet with GPS tracking. You always know where your freight is.

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Direct Relationships

You deal with the owner's team — not a call center. Real people, real answers.

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Competitive Rates

Debt-free fleet means low overhead. Savings we pass directly to our clients.

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Fully Insured & Compliant

CVOR, US DOT, MC, C-TPAT, FAST — clean record, fully certified.

Our Equipment

A Fleet Built to Perform

Late-model Freightliner Cascadias paired with 53' Stoughton dry van trailers — maintained to the highest standard, running every day.

The Vanguard Fleet

Fully owned and debt-free. Our trucks are kept in top condition so your freight never waits.

Freightliner Cascadia

Company-Owned Power Units

ELD Equipped

53' Dry Van Trailers

Winter-Ready Fleet

Cross-Border Ready

📦 53' Stoughton Dry Van Trailers 🚛 Freightliner Cascadia Fleet 📡 ELD / GPS Tracking ❄️ Extreme Weather Ready 🇺🇸 Cross-Border Plated 🛡️ Fully Insured & Compliant

Coverage Area

Canada & USA — We Go There

From our base in Brampton, Ontario, we run freight across the country and into the United States. No lane too long, no load too routine.

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Ontario → Quebec / Montreal

Canada's highest volume corridor — we run it regularly

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Ontario → Alberta / Western Canada

Long haul, premium rates, consistent return freight

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Ontario → Maritime Provinces

East coast freight handled with care

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Canada → USA (Cross-Border)

Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, New York & beyond — we cross regularly

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GTA Regional & Dedicated Lanes

Local cartage, drop-and-hook, dedicated shipper programs

Certifications & Compliance

Trusted & Certified

Every certification required to move freight across North America — no delays, no issues at the border.

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CVOR Certified

Ontario Commercial Vehicle Operator — clean record

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US DOT / MC

Licensed to operate throughout the United States

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C-TPAT

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

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FAST Program

Free & Secure Trade — priority border processing

Who We Serve

Industries We Move

From food & beverage to manufacturing — if it ships on a dry van, we've done it.

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Food & Beverage

Non-perishable food products, packaged goods, and beverages across North America.

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Manufacturing

Raw materials and finished goods from factory floors to distribution centers.

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Automotive Parts

Tier 2 & 3 auto parts between Ontario, Michigan, and Ohio assembly plants.

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Retail & CPG

Consumer packaged goods to major retailers, DCs, and fulfillment centers.

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Health & Beauty

Personal care and health product supply chain across borders.

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Building Materials

Construction supplies, flooring, fixtures, and hardware across Canada & the US.

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Paper & Packaging

Rolls, sheets, and finished packaging from mills to end users.

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Industrial Goods

Equipment, parts, and industrial supplies for businesses across North America.

Join Our Team

Drive With Vanguard

We're always looking for reliable, professional drivers and team members to grow with us. Vanguard Transport offers competitive pay, a supportive team environment, and consistent miles.

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Competitive Pay

Market-leading rates for experienced drivers

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Consistent Miles

Regular runs across Canada and into the USA

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Late-Model Equipment

Drive well-maintained, fully-owned Freightliner Cascadias

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Family Culture

20+ years built on respect, trust, and loyalty

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Contact Information

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Phone

(905) 796-9337

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Toll Free

1-866-604-5353

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admin@vanguardtransport.com

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Address

2 Mansewood Court, Acton, ON

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Website

www.vanguardtransport.com

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Office Hours

Mon–Sat: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST

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