Canada and U.S. Vehicle Moves
Cross Border Towing Services
Need to transport your vehicle across the Canada and United States border? TowingNo.1 helps you arrange vehicle transportation with a straightforward process tailored to your pickup location, destination, and towing requirements.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (778) 838-0014.
About Cross Border Towing
Cross border towing gets a vehicle from one side of the Canada and United States border to the other on a tow truck, and it works in either direction. You can ask us about Canada to USA vehicle towing when a car needs to head south, or about USA to Canada vehicle towing when one needs to come back north.
These trips are usually much longer than a tow across town, so they are planned ahead rather than rushed. Long distance vehicle towing needs a suitable truck, a clear route, and timing that works for you as well as for the crossing. That is why we look at every request on its own details instead of treating every trip the same way.
There are two ways to start. Call (778) 838-0014, or fill out the request form on our contact page. The form has separate fields for your pickup location and your destination, so our team can begin planning as soon as your message arrives.
Towing Is Separate From Border Clearance
Our part of the trip is towing and transporting your vehicle. Customs declarations, import or export paperwork, inspections, and any other border requirements are separate from the tow itself. Please confirm what applies to your vehicle with the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection before the trip, so there are no surprises when you reach the border.
How Cross Border Towing Works
Every request moves through the same three steps, so you always know what happens next and nothing is booked without your approval.
Share Your Pickup and Destination
Tell us where the vehicle is now and where it needs to go. A full address is best, although a business name or a nearby intersection is enough to get the conversation started.
Discuss the Vehicle and Transport Needs
We ask for the make, model, and condition of the vehicle, and whether it starts, rolls, steers, and brakes. We also ask about your timing and about access at either end, such as a narrow driveway or a parking garage.
Confirm the Service and Quote
Our team confirms whether the trip can be arranged and what it involves, then gives you a quote to review. Nothing is booked and nothing moves until you agree to go ahead.
When You May Need Cross Border Towing
People ask about cross border towing for many different reasons. These are some of the most common:
Vehicle Breakdowns
A vehicle that breaks down on a trip to or from the United States may need to go back to a mechanic you trust, or on to a shop near where it was headed. Once we know where it is, we can talk through the options with you.
Accident Damaged Vehicles
After a collision, a vehicle that is unsafe to drive may still need to reach a repair facility or its owner on the other side of the border. Describing the damage up front helps us plan how it would be loaded and secured.
Vehicles That Don't Run
A car that will not start can often still be moved with suitable equipment. Tell us whether it rolls, steers, and brakes, because those details decide whether the trip is possible and how the vehicle would be loaded.
Relocations
Moving to a new home across the border sometimes means a vehicle has to travel separately from you. We can look at how the transport could fit around your move dates.
Moving a Vehicle to Another Location
You might be selling a vehicle, buying one from a seller in the other country, or sending one to a family member. If the move is part of importing or exporting the vehicle, extra border steps apply, so check those with the border agencies first.
Availability depends on the specific vehicle, the route, and the circumstances of each trip. Our team confirms the details with you before anything is booked, so it is worth asking even if you are unsure whether your situation fits.
Information Needed for a Quote
The more we know at the start, the sooner we can tell you whether a trip can be arranged. Please have these details ready when you call or fill out the form:
Pickup location
The address or nearest intersection where the vehicle is sitting right now.
Destination
Where the vehicle needs to end up, on either side of the border.
Vehicle make and model
The year, make, and model help us choose a suitable truck for the trip.
Vehicle condition
Whether it starts, rolls, steers, and brakes, along with any damage we should know about.
Preferred transportation timing
The date you have in mind and how flexible that date is.
Your contact details
A phone number or email address so our team can reach you with questions.
Official Border Resources
Border rules change, so check the current requirements for your vehicle with the official agencies before the trip.
- Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA): Rules for entering Canada, including bringing in a vehicle
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Rules for entering the United States and for vehicle exports
- Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV): The program for vehicles imported into Canada from the United States
External links to official border and vehicle import resources. TowingNo.1 is an independent towing company and is not affiliated with these organizations.
Cross Border Towing FAQs
What is cross border towing?
Cross border towing is moving a vehicle by tow truck between Canada and the United States, in either direction. TowingNo.1 handles the towing and transportation side of the trip. Border requirements such as customs declarations are a separate step that the vehicle owner should confirm with the border agencies.
Can I request towing between Canada and the United States?
Yes. You can ask about moves from Canada to the U.S. or from the U.S. to Canada. Share your pickup location, destination, and vehicle details, and our team will confirm whether the trip can be arranged and what it involves.
Can you transport a vehicle that is not running?
In many cases, yes. Let us know whether the vehicle starts, rolls, steers, and brakes, and describe any damage. Those details decide which equipment is needed, and our team confirms whether the move can go ahead before giving you a quote.
What information is needed for a cross border towing quote?
Please share the pickup location, the destination, the vehicle make and model, its current condition, and when you would like it moved. A phone number or email helps our team follow up with any questions.
How much does cross border towing cost?
There is no standard price, because every trip is different. The cost depends on the distance, the route, the vehicle, its condition, and the timing you need. Send us the details and we will give you a quote to review before anything is booked.
What documents may be needed for cross border vehicle transportation?
It depends on the vehicle and on whether it is only crossing the border or being imported or exported. Proof of ownership, such as the registration or title, and valid identification are commonly requested. The Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection set the actual requirements, so please check with them before the trip.
Plan Your Trip
Plan a Cross Border Tow
Send us the pickup, the destination, and a few details about the vehicle, and we will explain what the trip would involve.
Request a Tow(778) 838-0014- Canada to U.S. and U.S. to Canada
- Route and vehicle confirmed first
- Quote to review before booking
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