Loading Dock to Loading Dock
Dock-to-dock shipping is the fastest, most economical way to move commercial freight between two locations with loading-dock access. Family Movers picks up your palletized or crated goods at your dock and delivers them directly to the receiving dock at the destination — no terminals, no cross-docking, no extra handling.
Because your freight stays on one truck with one crew from pickup to delivery, transit is faster and the risk of damage or loss drops dramatically compared to hub-and-spoke carriers.
What We Ship Dock-to-Dock
Palletized Freight
Standard and oversized pallets of product, parts, materials, and packaged goods.
Crated Equipment
Machinery, tooling, and industrial equipment in crates or on skids.
Warehouse Transfers
Inventory relocations between your own warehouses, plants, or retail locations.
Time-Sensitive Runs
Dedicated same-day and next-day runs when your freight can't wait for a carrier schedule.
Coverage Across Southwestern Ontario & the GTA
With yards in London and Waterloo and our head office in Belmont, we run dock-to-dock freight throughout the region — London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Hamilton, Brantford, Windsor, Sarnia, and across the Greater Toronto Area including Mississauga and Brampton. Weekly runs on the 401 corridor mean your freight moves on your schedule.
How It Works
- Call 519-200-3116 with pickup and delivery addresses, freight details, and timing
- Receive a clear, all-in custom quote — no broker markups, no hidden fees
- Our crew arrives at your dock at the scheduled window
- Freight is secured, strapped, and delivered directly to the receiving dock
Why Ship With Family Movers
- One truck, one crew — no terminals or cross-docking
- $50,000 cargo insurance per truckload (deductible and conditions apply)
- $2 million general liability coverage
- Power tailgate and pallet jack options for docks without forklifts
- Recurring and scheduled dedicated runs available
Custom pricing: Every dock-to-dock run is quoted individually based on distance, freight, and schedule. Call 519-200-3116 for custom pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about dock-to-dock shipping with Family Movers.
Ready to Move Your Freight?
Dock-to-dock shipping across Southwestern Ontario and the GTA. Call 519-200-3116 for custom pricing on your next run. Also shipping partial loads? See our LTL freight service.
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