Montreal, QC
Freight Shipping in Montreal
Montréal-area carriers register in Québec’s heavy-vehicle registry, and Autoroute 15 is the primary corridor south to the US border.
Corridors
Highways carrying Montreal freight
Autoroute 20, Autoroute 40, Autoroute 15
Facts
Montreal 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.
FAQ
Montreal freight shipping — common questions
What are the main freight highways through Montreal?
Freight through Montreal moves primarily via Autoroute 20, Autoroute 40, Autoroute 15.
What kind of freight moves through Montreal?
Montréal-area carriers register in Québec’s heavy-vehicle registry, and Autoroute 15 is the primary corridor south to the US border.