Truck and commercial border wait times: Ambassador Bridge and Gordie Howe Bridge
Transport trucks cross between Windsor and Detroit on two bridges: the Ambassador Bridge and the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Detroit–Windsor Tunnel does not take trucks. Here are the official commercial wait times right now, the truck tolls and which loads can use which bridge.
Commercial wait times right now
| Crossing | To Detroit, standard (CBP) | To Detroit, FAST (CBP) | To Windsor (CBSA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordie Howe Bridge | No delay · 2 lanes open | Lanes closed | No delay |
| Ambassador Bridge | No delay · 2 lanes open | Lanes closed | No delay |
Official figures as of 4:04 AM ET. They refresh every few minutes on the live page, which also has driver reports.
CBP publishes U.S.-bound commercial waits for standard and FAST lanes, with lanes open; CBSA publishes one commercial figure for Canada-bound trucks at each crossing, and it can lag. Car waits for both bridges are on the live page.
Truck tolls
| Bridge | Per axle | With an account | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordie Howe Bridge | CAD $12.00 / USD $8.75 | Breakaway: CAD $9.60 / USD $6.90 | Cash in staffed lanes, cards (charged in CAD), Breakaway |
| Ambassador Bridge | USD $12.00 | A-PASS: USD $9.00 or less | Cash, credit card, A-PASS |
Gordie Howe tolls are the same in both directions and are collected on the Canadian side; the per-axle rate also covers buses, RVs, 5th-wheel trailers and anything 2.3 m (7.5 ft) or taller. Ambassador Bridge truck rates come from its commercial toll rates page (rate sheet effective August 1, 2026); A-PASS is the bridge’s commercial account, and the bridge has announced E-ZPass for fall 2026. Car tolls for all three crossings are on our toll comparison.
Hazardous materials and oversize loads
| Crossing | Hazmat |
|---|---|
| Gordie Howe Bridge | All nine classes allowed; no permit or advance notice needed |
| Ambassador Bridge | Classes 2, 4, 5, 6.1 and 9 allowed. Classes 3 (flammable liquids) and 8 (corrosives) need an escort booked 24 hours ahead: (313) 989-0136, option 2. Classes 1 (explosives), 6.2 (infectious substances) and 7 (radioactive) are not allowed. |
| Detroit–Windsor Tunnel | None allowed |
Oversize loads on the Ambassador Bridge need an escort (USD $135 per the bridge’s commercial rates page). For loads that the Ambassador Bridge restricts, the Gordie Howe Bridge is the local route; check the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority for specialized-load requirements before you dispatch.
FAST and commercial lanes
Both bridges have FAST lanes for pre-approved commercial carriers. At the Gordie Howe Bridge, the Canadian port of entry has 24 primary inspection lanes, up to 16 of which can be used for commercial traffic, and the U.S. port has 36 primary lanes. At the Ambassador Bridge, U.S.-bound trucks are processed at CBP’s Fort Street cargo facility, (313) 964-7191. Phone numbers and addresses for every port are on our border crossings page.
Common questions
Is the Gordie Howe Bridge for cars or trucks?
Both. The Gordie Howe International Bridge carries cars, trucks, buses and RVs, plus pedestrians and cyclists on its path. It has dedicated FAST lanes for pre-approved commercial carriers.
Can trucks use the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel?
No. Transport trucks and all hazardous materials are banned from the Tunnel, and its height limit is 12 ft 8 in (3.8 m). Trucks use the Ambassador Bridge or the Gordie Howe Bridge.
How much is the Ambassador Bridge toll for trucks?
USD $12.00 per axle, or USD $9.00 or less per axle with an A-PASS account, under the rate sheet effective August 1, 2026. No Canadian-dollar truck rate is published.
How much is the Gordie Howe Bridge toll for trucks?
CAD $12.00 or USD $8.75 per axle, or CAD $9.60 / USD $6.90 per axle with a Breakaway account. The same per-axle rate applies to buses, RVs and anything 2.3 m (7.5 ft) or taller.
Which Windsor-Detroit crossing can hazmat trucks use?
The Gordie Howe Bridge accepts all nine hazardous-material classes with no permit or advance notice. The Ambassador Bridge allows classes 2, 4, 5, 6.1 and 9; classes 3 and 8 need an escort booked 24 hours ahead; classes 1, 6.2 and 7 are not allowed. The Tunnel allows no hazardous materials.
Official sources
- Ambassador Bridge: commercial toll rates and hazardous materials
- Gordie Howe Bridge tolls and specialized loads: Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
- CBP Border Wait Times and CBSA Border Wait Times
This page is independent and not affiliated with CBP, CBSA or any bridge operator. Rules and tolls change; confirm with the bridge before you dispatch.