Burlington to Sherbrooke Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Burlington, VT to Sherbrooke, QC (140 miles). Cross-border freight via I-91 to Derby Line/Rock Island into Quebec.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Burlington to Sherbrooke?
Burlington to Sherbrooke is a 140-mile lane paying about $378 - $441 per load, near $2.70 - $3.15 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, manufacturing-connected freight and dairy/specialty-food freight.
- Distance
- 140 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $329 - $392
- Rate per mile
- $2.35 - $2.80
- Transit time
- Same day / 2.5-3 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 20-25%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing, reflecting tighter cross-border truck capacity after 2026's carrier consolidation. See our dispatch fee structure.
Burlington to Sherbrooke
Burlington to Sherbrooke is a 140-mile, roughly 2.5-hour cross-border run northeast, connecting Vermont's biggest freight gateway to Quebec's Estrie region freight market. The Sherbrooke Load Board has become the region's most reliable freight matching system for connecting Quebec manufacturers with New England markets, with shipments often routing through the Stanstead, QC/Derby Line, VT crossing via Autoroute 55.
Origin
Burlington, VT
Destination
Sherbrooke, QC
Distance
140 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 2.5-3 hrs
Average Rate
$329 - $392
Rate per Mile
$2.35 - $2.80
140-mile lane, about 2.5 hours on a cross-border route
The Sherbrooke Load Board connects Quebec's Estrie-region manufacturers with New England markets
Shipments often route through the Stanstead, QC/Derby Line, VT crossing via Autoroute 55
Burlington to Sherbrooke: route facts a driver should know
Sherbrooke anchors Quebec's Eastern Townships
Sherbrooke, the principal city of Quebec's Eastern Townships, had a 2021 census population of 172,950 and sits about 30 miles north of the Vermont border. Its economy has diversified from historic textiles and machinery into electronics, commerce, and education.
Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia, Sherbrooke. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Crossing into Canada requires its own customs paperwork
Canada-bound freight needs an Advance Commercial Information manifest filed with Canadian border officials at least an hour before arrival, plus a PARS barcode number for pre-clearance. A FAST card speeds up the crossing significantly.
Source: Descartes, ACI eManifest resource center. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, manufacturing-connected freight and dairy/specialty-food freight fill the trailers heading northeast.
- Cross-Border Freight
- Consumer Goods
- Manufactured Goods
What makes the Burlington to Sherbrooke lane difficult?
Cross-border freight requires customs documentation and can involve unpredictable wait times
Cross-border freight requires customs documentation and can involve unpredictable wait times.
Carrier consolidation and a crackdown on driver misclassification in early 2026 reduced trucks on cross-border lanes, tightening capacity
Carrier consolidation and a crackdown on driver misclassification in early 2026 reduced trucks on cross-border lanes, tightening capacity.
Winter weather across northern Vermont and Quebec can affect delivery schedules
Winter weather across northern Vermont and Quebec can affect delivery schedules.
What freight moves on the Burlington to Sherbrooke lane?
What travels between Burlington and Sherbrooke, and why the Estrie-New England trade corridor matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Cross-Border Freight
- •Consumer Goods
- •Manufactured Goods
Secondary Commodities
- •Manufacturing-connected freight (Estrie region)
- •Dairy/specialty-food-connected freight
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Manufacturing-connected freight (steady)
- •Dairy/specialty-food freight (steady)
When is the Burlington to Sherbrooke lane busiest?
Vermont's maple-syrup season and steady cross-border manufacturing freight both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays, cushioned by steady cross-border manufacturing freight.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods climb from October through December.
Produce Season?
Maple syrup production runs late winter into early spring, adding a distinct Vermont freight category.
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Steady cross-border manufacturing freight year-round
- •Fall foliage tourist season
Hurricane Risk?
None. Winter weather across northern Vermont and Quebec is this corridor's real seasonal risk.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane runs steady year-round. Winter weather on both sides of the border can slow travel from November through March.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Burlington to Sherbrooke lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need border-time buffer.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
1-2 days out is typical, tighter given reduced cross-border truck capacity in 2026.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical cross-border manufacturing-connected freight tends to pay a premium given tighter capacity.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a tight border-crossing appointment without checking current wait times.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Burlington to Sherbrooke
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At 105 miles plus border-crossing time, this is a short cross-border lane.
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File your ACI paperwork before you arrive at the border. It lets Canadian customs pre-screen your load.
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A FAST card is worth getting if you run this cross-border lane regularly.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Burlington to Sherbrooke lane?
Sherbrooke's Estrie-region manufacturing base makes a southbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Sherbrooke, QC
- •Regional distribution hubs near Sherbrooke
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 20-25%
With the Sherbrooke Load Board actively matching Quebec manufacturers to New England freight, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Use Sherbrooke-to-Montreal for a deeper Canadian reload or to return to Burlington. Albany is another domestic reposition for carriers with the right authority.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Sherbrooke's diversified economy, commerce, education, and electronics, gives you backhaul options.
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Burlington's university and regional base keeps southbound loads flowing too.
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This lane is short enough to plan more than one trip a day if border wait times cooperate.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Burlington to Sherbrooke lane?
Three notes before this Estrie-region cross-border run.
Confirm customs documentation requirements before this cross-border run.
Book capacity early given the tighter cross-border trucking market following 2026's carrier consolidation.
Check northern Vermont and Quebec winter conditions before a late-fall through early-spring run.
A short cross-border run into Quebec's Eastern Townships. Worth building a FAST card relationship if you run it often.
Burlington to Sherbrooke Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, the Sherbrooke Load Board, and cross-border capacity.
The lane data shows about $378 - $441 per load, or $2.70 - $3.15 a mile, across 140 miles.
Often through the Stanstead, QC/Derby Line, VT crossing via Autoroute 55, matched through resources like the Sherbrooke Load Board.
Yes; carrier consolidation and a crackdown on driver misclassification in early 2026 reduced the number of trucks on cross-border lanes.
Reasonably, given the established Estrie-to-New England manufacturing freight corridor.
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Local resources
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