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International Movers to Canada and Mexico Since 1976

Canada and Mexico are right next door, but moving across the border is still an international move. Customs paperwork, import regulations, border crossings. We've been handling cross-border relocations since 1976, and we know how to get a household from North Carolina to Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Mexico City, Guadalajara, or anywhere else in North America without the headaches.

How a Cross-Border Move Works

The good news: Canada and Mexico don't require ocean freight. We can truck your household door to door across the border. That makes the timeline faster and the logistics simpler than a transoceanic move. Here's the process:

Survey and Quote: We walk through your home (in person or by video) and inventory everything you're shipping. That drives your quote. Firm number, no surprises.
Packing and Loading: Our crew packs your household with the same care we bring to any international move. Cross-border shipments still go through customs inspection, so everything needs to be properly inventoried and documented.
Customs Documentation: We prepare your detailed inventory, bill of lading, and all required export and import paperwork. Canada and Mexico have different customs rules, and they've changed in recent years. We stay current on both.
Border Crossing and Delivery: Your loaded truck or container crosses the border, clears customs, and delivers to your new address. For Canada, that can happen within days. Mexico timelines vary by destination and border crossing point.

Canada vs. Mexico: What's Different

Canada is the more straightforward move. The customs process is well-established, transit times are short, and delivery is fast. Toronto from Durham is about a 2-day drive in a loaded truck. Vancouver takes longer, but it's still a domestic-style timeline.

Mexico involves more paperwork. Import permits are tied to your visa status, and southern destinations add transit time. Some items that clear Canadian customs without issue (electronics, appliances) get more scrutiny in Mexico. We've handled both corridors for decades and know what to expect at each border.

What You Handle, What We Handle

You handle your visa, travel documents, and border ID. We handle the physical move. Packing, loading, customs paperwork, border crossing coordination, and delivery. If you need storage before or after the move, we've got options in Durham County. We've been moving families to six continents since 1976, and North America is the route we run most often.

Get a Free International Moving Estimate

Call us at (919) 682-2300 or request a quote online. We'll set up a survey, walk through the details, and give you a straight number. Truckin' Movers has been handling international relocations since 1976. Let's plan your move to Canada or Mexico.

Why Choose Truckin' Movers for North America?

Anything, Anywhere

Canada and Mexico are international moves, but they don't require ocean freight. We can truck your household across the border door to door. Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Cancun. One call handles the whole job.

Career Employees

Our average crew member has been with us over ten years. Cross-border moves involve customs paperwork that domestic moves don't. Our people have done this hundreds of times. They know what clears and what gets flagged.

Exact Moving Dates

Canada and Mexico are close enough that we can give you specific pickup and delivery dates. No vague windows. A move to Toronto or Montreal can deliver in under a week from North Carolina. Mexico takes a bit longer depending on destination.

One Touch Handling

Your belongings get loaded at your home and stay in the same container or trailer through the border crossing. One load, one unload. No warehouse transfers. That's true for Canada and Mexico alike.

North America Moving FAQ

A full household move to Canada typically runs $4,000 to $12,000. Mexico is similar, sometimes more depending on destination city and customs requirements. We do a detailed survey, then give you a firm written quote. We've been pricing cross-border moves since 1976.

Canada is surprisingly fast. Toronto or Montreal can receive delivery within 5 to 10 days from pickup in North Carolina. Mexico varies more. Border crossings add time, and southern Mexican destinations can take 2 to 3 weeks. We'll give you a realistic timeline.

Canada restricts firearms, certain food products, and some plants. Mexico has tighter rules on electronics, appliances, and used clothing in commercial quantities. We'll review your inventory and flag anything that might cause problems at the border.

Canada allows used household goods in duty-free if you're immigrating or taking up residency. Mexico has a similar provision but requires a specific import permit tied to your visa status. We prepare all the customs paperwork and coordinate with border agents on both sides.

Almost always by truck. That's the big advantage of North American moves. Your belongings travel overland, which means faster delivery and less handling. Ocean freight is only needed for remote coastal areas or very large commercial shipments.

We offer full-replacement-value transit insurance that covers your belongings from packing through final delivery. It works across borders just like it does on domestic moves. Basic carrier liability is included, but we recommend full coverage for international shipments.

What Our Customers Say

4.9 out of 5

Based on 281+ Google Reviews

Tom Clapham2026-03

Since opening my window coverings business a few years ago, I’ve spent a lot of time getting to know other business owners in the NC Triangle. Between the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties, Wake Up Wednesdays in Pittsboro, and my weekly Bull City Business Leaders BNI mee

Dana Robinson2026-02

I worked with Truckin’ Movers for my local move from Durham to Raleigh and cannot recommend them enough! Jeff made everything easy to understand and was quick with the communication. Chris L, Alfonso, and Johntez arrived on time, handled everything with care, and were incredibly kind, professional,

Kim2025-10

Truckin Movers did a wonderful job moving my Aunt from North Carolina to Chicago. They were so easy to work with. Chris and John were so professional and friendly. They worked quickly but also were very sure to handle everything with care. Thank you for taking the stress out of the moving proces

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