Cross-Border Trucking Cost Calculator — US-Mexico & US-Canada

Calculate cross-border trucking cost for US-Mexico and US-Canada. Drayage, customs brokerage, border fees, and total door-to-door landed cost.

Quick answer: US-Mexico adds $400–$1,200 in drayage + customs per crossing. US-Canada is simpler at $150–$400. Always factor cross-border costs into landed cost for accurate procurement comparisons.

🌎 Cross-Border Trucking Cost Calculator

Trade Corridor

Total Door-to-Door Miles

Line Haul Rate ($)

Total trucking both sides of border

Drayage / Trans-Load ($)

US-Mexico: typically $400–$900 each way

US Customs Broker ($)

Foreign Customs Broker ($)

Border Fees ($)

PAPS/PARS, C-TPAT, bridge tolls

Cargo Value ($)

Total Door-to-Door Cost

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Cross-Border Adder

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Effective Rate Per Mile

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How to Use This Calculator

Select corridor — US-Mexico requires drayage and two customs brokers. US-Canada is simpler — often no drayage needed.
Enter all cost components — drayage, customs on both sides, PAPS/PARS fees, and bridge/crossing tolls.
Compare to landed cost — use cargo value to see cross-border costs as % of shipment value for supplier comparison.

Worked Example

US-Mexico, 1,200 miles, $2,800 line haul, $650 drayage, $175+$150 customs, $85 fees.

Cross-border adder: $1,060
Total: $3,860
Effective CPM: $3.22/mi (vs domestic ~$2.20–$2.80)

US-Mexico shipments run 20–40% more per mile than comparable domestic lanes due to mandatory drayage and dual-country compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mexican trucks cannot operate beyond the US commercial zone. Loads must transfer to a US carrier — this drayage/trans-loading adds cost and time. US-Canada uses PARS/PAPS pre-clearance and Canadian carriers operate throughout the US.

Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS) for US imports from Canada, PARS for US exports to Canada. Electronic pre-clearance allows customs to review entries before trucks arrive at the border, reducing wait times.