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Local
Within your city or metro area: plant to warehouse, warehouse to customer.
Local, domestic and cross-border freight
Across borders,beyond limits.
We move your freight across town, between states in Mexico or into the United States. We find the right truck, check your paperwork before loading, and keep you posted every step of the way.
Coordinated crossing
Carrier, customs broker and crossing appointment in one conversation.
Paperwork checked
Invoice, Carta Porte and permits are checked before the truck arrives.
In-transit updates
Departure, border and arrival updates without having to ask.
Written pricing
Formal quote with a reference number, valid for 5 business days.
Services
Local, domestic and cross-border
We work with carriers in Mexico and the United States to move full truckload, LTL and specialized freight, at whatever distance you need.
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Domestic
Between states, from anywhere in Mexico to anywhere else.
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Cross-border
Exports and imports Mexico ⇄ United States, with the crossing coordinated.
The right equipment for every load
48' and 53'
Dry van
Full truckload (FTL) of general, palletized or floor-loaded freight, enclosed and secure.
LTL
Less than truckload
For shipments that don't fill a trailer: pay only for the space you use.
Temperature controlled
Reefer and heated
Perishables, chemicals and freight sensitive to heat or cold.
48' and 53'
Flatbed
Steel, beams, machinery and freight loaded by crane or forklift.
Tarped flatbed
Conestoga
Weather protection with side or top loading.
Lowboy and step deck
Oversize
Over-dimensional and overweight loads, with permits and escorts when the route requires them.
Team drivers
Two drivers taking turns for urgent long-haul deliveries.
Expedited service
A dedicated truck when the delivery date can't move.
Dedicated dispatch
A dispatch team follows every shipment from pickup to delivery.
Local, domestic and cross-border
From anywhere in Mexico to any destination in the United States.
Quote my loadShipment management
We coordinate the whole move, not just the truck
For companies that import or export regularly: we handle the full coordination between seller, Mexican customs agent, U.S. customs broker and carrier, so your team only gets updates.
Quoted separately from freight: a per-shipment fee plus a one-time setup.
Quote management
On every shipment
- Review of commercial invoice, packing list, certificates and Carta Porte
- Coordination between the Mexican customs agent, the U.S. customs broker and the carrier
- Truck and border tracking, with ETA and status updates
- Issue handling: rejected documents, inspections and delays
- Close-out with the signed proof of delivery and the shipment file
When we start working together
- Review of importer requirements: customs broker, bond and permits
- Document files for the customs agent and the broker
- Tariff classification of your goods with your agent and broker
- Duty estimate and landed cost at destination
Coverage
We pick up anywhere in Mexico
We manage every shipment from our office in Querétaro and schedule pickups wherever you need them: Chihuahua, Monterrey, the Bajío, Guadalajara, Mexico City or anywhere else in the country. We choose the crossing that best fits your route and your date.
Border crossings we coordinate
- Laredo / Nuevo Laredo
- Pharr / Reynosa
- El Paso / Ciudad Juárez
- Nogales
- Otay Mesa / Tijuana
You request a quote
Send origin, destination, equipment and date. You get written pricing, valid for 5 business days.
You confirm
Approve the quote by email and prepay the freight.
We load
The truck arrives on the scheduled date and you get 2 free hours to load.
We cross
We notify you at departure, at the border and when the crossing is released.
We deliver
Service closes with the signed proof of delivery (POD) at destination.
Paperwork
We check the paperwork before the truck arrives
Most border delays come from an incomplete document. That's why we check everything before loading.
- Commercial invoiceWith description, quantities and value.
- Carta PorteMexican CFDI with the Carta Porte supplement for the Mexico leg.
- PedimentoFiled by your customs broker; we coordinate the appointment.
- Bill of LadingThe carrier's document for the U.S. leg.
- Crossing permitsEntry and other requirements depending on the commodity.
- Proof of delivery (POD)Signed by the consignee; it closes the service.
- Origin
- Monterrey, MX
- Destination
- Houston, TX
- Crossing
- Laredo / Nuevo Laredo
- Equipment
- 53' dry van
- Commodity
- Auto parts
About us
Your ground freight forwarder in Mexico and into the United States
Royal Lion Express manages your freight end to end: we pick the right carrier for each load, coordinate with your customs broker and follow the shipment through delivery. You deal with one provider.
One providerQuote, transportation, border crossing and delivery under one coordination.
Selected carriersWe match truck and carrier to your commodity, lane and date.
Cross-border experienceOur team comes from coordinating steel and construction material imports between Mexico and the United States.
Across borders, beyond limits.
Carriers
Have trucks? Let's work together
We'll have a load just for you.
We work with registered carriers with well-kept equipment for domestic and cross-border lanes. Sign up and we'll offer you loads on your lanes.
To sign up we ask for
- Tax registration (Constancia de situación fiscal or W-9)
- Operating authority (SCT permit in Mexico)
- Current insurance certificate
- MC/DOT number if you run in the U.S.
- Equipment types and lanes you cover
FAQ
What shippers ask us most
Do you handle local moves?
Yes. Besides domestic and U.S. moves, we move freight within the same city or metro area.
Where can you pick up?
Anywhere in Mexico. We manage the shipment from Querétaro and schedule the truck in the city where your freight is, with delivery in Mexico or the United States.
What do you need for a quote?
Origin and destination, commodity, approximate weight and dimensions, equipment type if you know it, and the pickup date. For cross-border moves, also tell us who your customs broker is.
Do you work with my customs broker?
Yes. We coordinate with your Mexican customs agent and your U.S. customs broker. If you don't have one yet, we help you figure out what your operation needs.
How long is a quote valid?
5 business days from issue. On international moves the price may be adjusted if exchange rates or tariffs change significantly.
How is freight paid?
In advance, before loading. Domestic services are invoiced in Mexican pesos plus VAT; international services in U.S. dollars. Credit is evaluated for repeat customers.
What if I cancel once the truck is at pickup?
A TONU (Truck Order Not Used) fee of 50% of the freight applies. On international moves it may vary with the carrier's rate and crossing costs.
How long do I have to load?
2 free hours. After that, each extra hour is billed: 2,000 MXN on domestic services and 200 USD on international services.
Is the freight insured?
The carrier is liable as provided by law and its policy. For high-value goods we recommend cargo insurance; we can help you get a quote.
Do you handle customs clearance?
Clearance is done by your customs broker. We coordinate paperwork and the crossing appointment with them so the truck doesn't wait.
Schedule your load
We'll treat you like royalty.
Send us the details and we'll reply with a written quote.
Phone and WhatsApp+52 442 592 7368