Full Truckload Freight

Cross-Border Full Truckload (FTL) Freight

Dedicated Capacity When You Need It.

Your load. Your trailer. No stops in between.

Full truckload shipping gives your freight a dedicated trailer from origin to destination. No other freight shares your space. Transit times are faster, handling is minimized, and your load moves as efficiently as any mode allows. For companies running consistent cross-border volume, FTL is the mode that delivers the most control.

PC Global Logistics trailer fleet at Laredo border crossing
Dedicated Capacity for Your Lane

One trailer. One load. Consistent transit from origin to delivery.

When your freight fills a trailer, consolidation adds cost and handling, not value. A full truckload gives you a dedicated asset from the moment it's loaded at the origin facility to the moment it reaches the destination dock. There are no intermediate stops, no freight swaps, and no risk of your load being bumped for a higher-priority shipment. What you book is what you get.

Through Blue Transportation and PC Lease, we operate U.S.-based trucks and 53-foot dry van trailers. We supplement that with a vetted network of carriers on both sides of the border. When your lane requires consistent weekly capacity, we build a dedicated program around it. When you need a load covered in 24 hours, we have carrier options ready.

Most FTL loads moving through Laredo still involve a handoff at the bridge: a Mexico-side carrier gets the freight to the crossing, then a separate U.S. carrier picks it up on the other side. Those two teams often don't share the same communication thread, and when something needs to be resolved quickly at the port of entry, the delay falls on you. At PC Global Logistics, both sides of the corridor move under one team and one reference number, from origin pickup through final U.S. delivery.

53 ft Standard U.S.-registered dry van
44K Max payload lbs, standard FTL
24/7 Real-time tracking, every load
1 Reference number, origin to delivery
How It Works

One team manages every leg of your FTL load.

A PC Global FTL cross-border shipment runs on a coordinated process designed to keep your dedicated trailer moving without gaps between the Mexico origin and the U.S. destination.

1
Load Confirmation

Lane, equipment type, pickup date, and delivery requirements confirmed. Documentation checklist reviewed with your team before dispatch to ensure no holds at the crossing.

2
Mexico-Side Pickup

Carrier arrives at the origin facility. Freight loaded and verified against the packing list. CAAT and all Mexico-side export papers prepared on-site before the truck moves.

3
Laredo Crossing

Pedimento filed and Previo inspection coordinated before the truck reaches the bridge. U.S. CBP entry filed simultaneously at crossing. Transloading to a 53-ft U.S.-registered trailer handled on-site if required.

4
U.S. Transport

Freight moves nonstop on your dedicated trailer via Blue Transportation. No shared space, no intermediate stops unless the delivery window requires them. One driver team, one trailer, one destination.

5
Delivery Confirmed

POD signed and delivered to your team. Customs documents archived and available on request. The same reference number used at origin closes the shipment at delivery.

"When you move consistent volume, dedicated capacity stops being a premium and becomes your baseline."

PC Global Logistics. Laredo, Texas. Since 2016.
FTL Equipment Types

The right trailer for your freight.

Not every load is the same. Different commodities, different dimensions, and different temperature requirements mean different equipment. PC Global Logistics covers dry van, temperature-controlled, flatbed, and specialized modes through company equipment and a vetted carrier network on both sides of the border.

Equipment Type Interior Dimensions Max Payload Best For PC Global Coverage
53-ft Dry Van Most common 53 ft x 8.5 ft x 9 ft 44,000 lbs General cargo, palletized freight, manufactured goods Company-controlled equipment
Temperature-Controlled (Reefer) 53 ft x 8.5 ft x 9 ft 43,500 lbs Perishables, pharma, food, temperature-sensitive chemicals Available via carrier network
Flatbed 48 to 53 ft x 8.5 ft open deck 48,000 lbs Machinery, steel coils, lumber, building materials Available via carrier network
Step Deck 53 ft x 8.5 ft open deck 46,000 lbs Tall cargo up to 10.5 ft, agricultural equipment Available via carrier network
Hazmat Certified Dry Van 53 ft x 8.5 ft x 9 ft 44,000 lbs Classified hazardous materials with proper placarding On request with advance notice

Specifications are standard industry figures and may vary by carrier. Contact us to confirm capacity on your specific lane and commodity.

Why PC Global Logistics

FTL built for the cross-border corridor.

Most FTL providers manage one side of the border and pass the other side to a separate team. We coordinate the full movement under one team, from origin in Mexico to delivery in the United States.

Company-Controlled Equipment

We operate U.S.-registered 53-ft trailers through Blue Transportation and PC Lease. Your FTL load does not go out to the open spot market every time it's ready to move. It runs on assets we control, which means you get consistent transit times and reliable capacity on recurring lanes without competing for trucks week after week. For the full picture of what our assets cover, see our Cross-Border Freight service.

Cross-Border Coordination Built In

Most FTL carriers cover the U.S. side only and rely on a separate Mexico-side partner for the origin leg. When those two teams aren't synchronized, delays happen at the crossing: the truck arrives before the paperwork is ready, or the customs broker is working on a different schedule than the carrier. At PC Global Logistics, we coordinate the Mexico-side carrier, customs brokerage on both sides, and the U.S. delivery leg under one reference number. See our Customs Coordination service for details.

Consistent Capacity for Recurring Lanes

If your operation runs weekly or monthly northbound loads from Monterrey, Saltillo, Querétaro, or the Bajío region, we structure the lane to match your production schedule rather than the open market. We build recurring programs for manufacturers and distributors who need to move freight on a defined cadence, not scramble for trucks each time a load is ready. Consistent capacity means your supply chain planning has a reliable freight leg to build around.

Common Questions

Full Truckload (FTL) FAQ.

Full truckload (FTL) means your freight occupies a dedicated trailer from origin to destination. No other shipper's goods share your space. LTL (less-than-truckload) consolidates multiple shippers onto a single trailer, which is more economical for smaller loads but adds handling events and intermediate transit time. FTL becomes the right choice when your shipment fills 16 or more standard pallet positions, when your cargo is fragile, high-value, or sensitive to handling, when transit time is critical and you cannot absorb the variability of LTL consolidation schedules, or when you run consistent lane volume where a dedicated program is more predictable and ultimately cheaper than repeated spot LTL bookings. For most manufacturers and distributors crossing the border with regular production volume from Mexican facilities, FTL wins on both cost-per-unit and supply chain reliability once the load fills a trailer.
Cross-border FTL rates vary based on origin, destination, equipment type, lane frequency, commodity classification, and whether customs coordination is bundled into the quote. A one-time spot load on a lane we don't regularly cover will carry a different rate than a contracted recurring program we've built for a specific customer. Fuel surcharges, border processing fees, and transloading costs can also affect the total if they are not pre-agreed. At PC Global Logistics, we provide all-in quotes that cover the Mexico-side carrier, customs coordination on both sides, and the U.S. delivery leg with no fees added after the fact. Request a quote with your origin, destination, commodity, and load frequency and we will respond the same business day with a clear rate.
Through our company equipment and vetted carrier network, we cover 53-ft dry van, temperature-controlled (reefer), flatbed, step deck, and hazmat-certified trailers. Company-controlled dry van capacity is available through Blue Transportation and PC Lease for U.S.-side moves. Temperature-controlled and specialized equipment is sourced through established carrier partners on both sides of the border. If your commodity has specific requirements, such as a maintained temperature range, a permit load for oversized dimensions, or hazmat placarding requirements for your product classification, contact us with the details and we will confirm available equipment and pricing for your specific lane before you commit.
Transit time on a Mexico-to-USA FTL shipment depends on the origin city, the U.S. destination, the day the load picks up, and how quickly the border crossing processes. A load originating in Monterrey or Nuevo Laredo and delivering in Texas typically moves within 24 to 48 hours of origin pickup once the truck is through the crossing. Deliveries to Midwest cities such as Dallas, Houston, Chicago, or Kansas City generally run 2 to 3 days. Northeast or West Coast destinations add another 1 to 2 days depending on driver hours and any facility delivery appointments. The most variable element in the transit window is border clearance time. At PC Global Logistics, we pre-file customs documentation before the truck reaches the bridge, which significantly reduces the chance of holds at the port of entry. See our Customs Coordination service for a full breakdown of how we manage the documentation timeline relative to the truck's movement.
Get Started

Ready to build your FTL lane?

Tell us your origin, destination, commodity, and how often you move. We will come back with a competitive rate and a service structure built around your volume, typically within the same business day. New commercial accounts receive $1,000 off each of their first five loads.