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Border Wait Times for Owner Operators

See the current truck wait times at U.S. border crossings with Canada and Mexico, standard and FAST lanes, straight from CBP.

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    Wait times come from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and are for trucks coming into the United States. CBP estimates them from RFID readers and Bluetooth signals, so they are a guide, not a promise. Lines can change fast, and a crossing can close without warning. Check the update time on each card, and use CBP's site for the final word. Do not use this tool while driving.

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    How do I check the border wait time for a truck?

    Look at the current commercial vehicle wait for the crossing you plan to use, and at the time CBP last updated it. CBP publishes the wait for the standard truck lanes and the FAST lane at each crossing. The numbers are CBP's estimates for trucks entering the United States.

    1. Pick the crossing and check its standard lane wait and its FAST lane, if you are approved for FAST.
    2. Read the update time on the card. An old update is less reliable.
    3. Compare two or three nearby crossings. A longer drive can be faster than a long line.
    4. Add the wait to your plan as on-duty time, since it uses your 14-hour window.
    5. Check again before you leave, and again as you get close.
    How this page labels a wait (our labels, not CBP's)
    Wait in standard lanesLabel
    Under 30 minutesShort wait
    30 to 89 minutesMedium wait
    90 minutes or moreLong wait
    Port or lane closedClosed
    CBP has sent no numberNo number

    Wait times come from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and cover trucks entering the United States. CBP measures commercial waits with RFID readers and Bluetooth signals, so they are estimates. The short, medium and long labels are ours and are only for quick scanning.

    Last reviewed September 2026. Sources: CBP: Border Wait Times; CBP: wait time collection methods; CBP: FAST, Free and Secure Trade for commercial vehicles.

    Frequently Asked Questions - Border Wait Times

    How long does it take a truck to cross the border?
    It changes by crossing, day and hour, so look at the live number. This page shows the current truck wait at each U.S. land crossing with Canada and Mexico, as reported by CBP, with the time of the update. A crossing with no delay one hour can have a long line the next. Plan a cushion for the delivery and for your hours of service.
    Where do these truck wait times come from?
    They come straight from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), from its public Border Wait Times feed. CBP estimates commercial wait times with RFID readers and Bluetooth signals as trucks move through the crossing. We show CBP's numbers as sent, with CBP's update time on every card. We do not change them.
    What is a FAST lane at the border?
    FAST stands for Free and Secure Trade. It is a CBP program for known low-risk commercial shipments from Canada and Mexico. Carriers and drivers who are approved after background checks can use a FAST lane, which can be faster than the standard lane. Each card shows the FAST lane wait when CBP reports one.
    Are these wait times for trucks going into the U.S. or out?
    They are for trucks entering the United States. CBP does not publish wait times for trucks leaving the U.S. For the other side of the border, check the Canada Border Services Agency or the Mexican authorities.
    Why does a crossing say No number or Closed?
    No number usually means CBP has not sent an update yet, or the lane is not reporting. Closed means the port or the lane is closed, often outside its hours. Some crossings only process trucks at set hours, which we show on each card. Check CBP's site before you head there.
    How often does the wait time update?
    Each crossing carries CBP's own update time, such as At 8:00 pm PDT. Our page checks CBP about every five minutes. Press Refresh to look again. A wait can change fast, so treat the number as a guide.
    Does waiting in line at the border use up my hours of service?
    Time waiting in a border line is normally on-duty time, so it uses your 14-hour window even though you are not driving. Ask your safety department if you are not sure. You can plan for it. Put the expected wait in the Hours of Service Trip Planner as time before the first mile and see how much drive time you keep.
    What do truck drivers need to cross the border?
    It depends on the load, the carrier, and the direction. In general, a driver needs valid travel documents and the load needs its customs paperwork filed on time. Your customs broker and dispatcher set the exact list. CBP's site explains the rules. This tool only shows the current waits.
    Are these numbers a guarantee?
    No. They are CBP's estimates at the time shown. Lines can grow, and crossings can close without warning. Always check the update time and look at CBP's site for the final word.

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