Cross-border freight

Cross-Border Freight via Otay Mesa – Tijuana

We move FTL and LTL freight between Tijuana and San Diego through Otay Mesa Commercial Crossing, with Mexican export and United States import clearance coordinated in one quote.

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Mexican side: Tijuana
United States side: San Diego
Bridges: 1

Lane at a glance

Route facts

A typical crossing: the load leaves the Mexican plant with its export pedimento and Carta Porte, a transfer truck moves the trailer across Otay Mesa Commercial Crossing, and the United States side clears import before the long-haul carrier takes it to destination.

Crossing: Otay Mesa – Tijuana
Bridges / ports of entry: Otay Mesa Commercial Crossing
Mexican city: Tijuana
United States city: San Diego
Services: FTL · LTL · transfer · flatbed · reefer

How it works

From quote to delivery

01
Quote
Origin, destination, cargo and unit type on WhatsApp.
02
Mexican export
Export pedimento and Carta Porte (CFDI) prepared before the truck arrives at the border.
03
Crossing
Transfer across Otay Mesa Commercial Crossing with the ACE e-Manifest filed in advance.
04
United States import
Import clearance on the United States side through a licensed broker.
05
Delivery
Long-haul to destination with proof of delivery.

Mexico · DOF

Exchange rate used for Mexican customs

$18.0710 MXN

USD FIX published in the DOF on September 30, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a transfer truck at Otay Mesa – Tijuana?+

A short-haul carrier authorized to cross the border that moves the trailer from the Mexican yard to the foreign yard, where the long-haul truck picks it up.

Do you handle customs on both sides?+

Yes. We coordinate the Mexican export and the import on the other side with licensed customs broker partners.

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