Alberta
Freight Shipping in Alberta
Calgary is a major distribution point for freight moving across the Prairies and through the Rockies to British Columbia.
Main Corridors
Highways carrying Alberta freight
Trans-Canada Highway 1, Highway 2
Cities
Freight shipping by city in Alberta
Facts
Alberta freight: what to know
- Alberta compiles a Carrier Profile, a 'report card' of on-road and administrative compliance, for every carrier operating National Safety Code vehicles registered in Alberta (convictions, CVSA inspections, collisions, safety fitness rating). Source: Alberta: Your carrier profile, checked November 11, 2026.
- Alberta Highway 2 (the QEII Highway) between Calgary and Airdrie is a 6-lane divided freeway. Source: Alberta: Highway 2 Airdrie bypass study, checked November 11, 2026.
- Alberta authorizes long combination vehicles (LCVs) by permit under section 62 of the Traffic Safety Act, subject to published Attached Conditions. Source: Alberta: Attached conditions for LCVs, checked November 11, 2026.
FAQ
Alberta freight shipping — common questions
What are the main freight highways through Alberta?
Freight through Alberta moves primarily via Trans-Canada Highway 1, Highway 2.
What kind of freight moves through Alberta?
Calgary is a major distribution point for freight moving across the Prairies and through the Rockies to British Columbia.