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Why Are Fuel Surcharges Applied to Freight Rates?
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As a leader in truck transportation throughout Canada and the United States we strive to deliver the best possible combination of service and price in the industry. As regional experts with a national network we have the knowledge and resources to provide cost-effective, innovative shipping solutions every time you call upon us.
Extensive experience in the Canada-US trucking marketplace
Solid track record of consistent, profitable growth
300 + professionals offering regional expertise
A progressive and entrepreneurial culture
15 full service regional distribution centers
Serving companies of all sizes
Our Vision
To be one of the leading transportation organizations in North America. In doing so, CSA's motivated professionals will share in the prosperity and success created by our team's dedication to service excellence.
Our Values
Personalized Service
We build relationships by taking the time to understand our customers' shipping needs. Our no voicemail policy, custom tailored solutions, and friendly attitude ensure a pleasant experience. We strive to instill confidence every time our customers call upon us.
Professionalism
We are dedicated to being highly professional and ethical in our interactions with customers and associates. We set the standard for excellence as a transportation partner.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
We take the initiative to be innovative in our systems and solutions. Our culture encourages a progressive and creative atmosphere, which delivers value to our customers and the company.
Accountability
We accept ownership of our duties and take pride in working to our full potential. We embrace teamwork, a positive attitude, and our common goals.
Our History
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2024
CSA opens in the Ottawa, ON area: With a location in Ottawa, CSA is now able to better service clients who ship between the US and Ottawa and/or between the rest of Canada and Ottawa.
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2023
CSA opens in the Winnipeg, MB area: With a location in Winnipeg, CSA is now able to better service clients who ship between the US and Manitoba and/or between the rest of Canada and Manitoba.
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2021
CSA opens in the Denver, CO area: With a location in Denver, CSA is now able to better service clients who ship between Canada and these states: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, South Dakota & Nebraska.
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2020
CSA opens in the Chicago, IL area: With a location in Chicago, CSA is now able to better service the US Midwest with regular departures to and from Canada.
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2019
CSA opens in the Atlanta, GA area: With a location in Atlanta, CSA is now able to better service the southern United States directly with regular departures to and from Canada.
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2016
CSA Celebrates Its 30th Year: Keeping supply chains moving and customers happy since 1986!
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2014
CSA builds a new Vancouver, BC area terminal: CSA doubles its dock space with the construction of a new distribution centre near the Canada/USA truck crossing. A larger yard for increased truck traffic and expanded offices help enhance CSA's regional capabilities allowing it to better serve the BC region.
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2012
CSA builds a distribution centre in the Los Angeles, CA area: A new high-capacity 45,000 square foot cross-dock facility in Los Angeles, CA is constructed to increase loading efficiency and ensure smooth handling of the growing volume of freight transported by the CSA network, which now offers daily departures between 15 distinct regions.
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2011
CSA opens in the Dallas, TX area: CSA's 10th distribution centre further strengthens an expanding network of managed regional LTL shipping hubs. CSA Dallas acts as a gateway between Canada and the southern USA, offering another option for worry-free cross border shipping and simplified pallet pricing between Canada and the USA.
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2010
CSA opens in the Carlstadt, NJ area: With a location in New Jersey, CSA is now able to service the northeastern United States directly with regular departures to and from Canada.
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2010
CSA opens in the Edmonton, AB area: CSA enhances its total coverage of Alberta by opening a second location in the province. Regularly scheduled, direct non-stop LTL service begins between Edmonton and all points in Canada and the United States.
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2006
CSA opens in the Seattle, WA area: CSA continues its network expansion and opens a trucking distribution centre to service the greater Seattle region. Regularly scheduled departures link Seattle and Portland with Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, giving customers even more access to US markets in the Pacific Northwest. The CSA Canada US Trucking network now consists of 6 terminals.
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2006
CSA builds a distribution centre in the Calgary, AB area: With strong customer demand for LTL freight into and out of Alberta, CSA takes the opportunity to plan and build another high efficiency cross-dock warehouse. The CSA network is now a 7 terminal distribution system for moving goods between Canada and the state of California.
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2005
CSA opens in the Montreal, QC area: A fully staffed trucking operation is set up in Montreal to expand CSA's network further east and help better serve Quebec and the Maritime Provinces with dedicated service to and from California.
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2004
CSA builds a distribution centre in the Vancouver, BC area: Strong growth for freight shipping to and from the Vancouver region necessitate the construction of a full service cross-dock facility. A larger warehouse and yard allow CSA to diversify its operation for shipping freight within Canada. Over 90 regularly scheduled terminal to terminal lanes are put into place. CSA now offers same day pickups and daily departures between many of its locations.
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2003
CSA opens in the San Francisco, CA area: A second facility in California allows CSA to better serve customers shipping freight to and from Northern California
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2000
CSA expands Vancouver, BC area operations: Continued growth in Vancouver, BC trucking services to and from California necessitate a larger building and more staff.
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1995
CSA opens in the Los Angeles area: Until now CSA used outside carriers to manage the consolidation of freight from southern California to its locations in Toronto and Vancouver. With an LA facility and staff on the ground, CSA now has greater control over service levels and is able to offer even better pricing for shipping to and from California.
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1992
CSA opens in the Vancouver, BC area: Strong demand for shipping goods from California to Canada provided CSA the opportunity to set up a fully staffed trucking operation on Canada's west coast. This operation allowed customers better control when moving freight between California and the Vancouver, BC region.
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1986
CSA Transportation opens for business: From a 200 square foot rented office in the suburbs of Toronto, Herman Fallick started CSA Transportation with a focus on California to Toronto trucking.
