Quebec
Freight Shipping in Quebec
Montreal is Quebec's main freight and distribution hub, with Autoroute 15 the primary corridor south to the US border.
Main Corridors
Highways carrying Quebec freight
Autoroute 20, Autoroute 40, Autoroute 15
Cities
Freight shipping by city in Quebec
Facts
Quebec freight: what to know
- Anyone wanting to operate or put into circulation a heavy vehicle in Quebec must, with exceptions, register in the Commission des transports du Quebec's Registre des proprietaires et des exploitants de vehicules lourds; coverage starts at 4,500 kg GVWR. Source: Commission des transports du Québec: registry, checked November 11, 2026.
- On registration the CTQ issues a NIR (numero d'identification au registre), which starts with the letter R followed by seven digits, and a safety rating of satisfactory, conditional or unsatisfactory; registration renews yearly. Source: Commission des transports du Québec: NIR and safety rating, checked November 11, 2026.
- Quebec's winter tire requirement runs from December 1 to March 15, and the official page lists heavy vehicles among the exceptions to the requirement. Source: Québec.ca: Winter tires, checked November 11, 2026.
FAQ
Quebec freight shipping — common questions
What are the main freight highways through Quebec?
Freight through Quebec moves primarily via Autoroute 20, Autoroute 40, Autoroute 15.
What kind of freight moves through Quebec?
Montreal is Quebec's main freight and distribution hub, with Autoroute 15 the primary corridor south to the US border.