Man with a Van Montreal — Cargo Van + Driver for Small Moves, Students & Deliveries
CNS Logistics offers Montreal's most affordable moving option: a high-roof cargo van with an experienced driver, starting at $89/hour. No full moving crew needed — just a van, a driver, and your stuff. Perfect for students moving between semesters, anyone relocating a few boxes and a mattress, IKEA and furniture deliveries, or single-item pickups across the city. NIR licensed, fully insured through Intact Insurance ($5M coverage), GPS-tracked in real time. Book same-day or schedule ahead — one call, one van, done.
AT A GLANCE
Man with a Van Montreal — Service Overview
Vehicle
High-roof cargo van (RAM ProMaster / Ford Transit class) — commercial grade, SAAQ inspected
Capacity
Up to 400 cu ft — fits a studio or 3½ apartment's contents comfortably
Crew
1 experienced driver included — loads, drives, and unloads your items
Helper Option
Add a helper if stairs are involved — +$35/hr for a second pair of hands
Starting Rate
$89/hr with a 2-hour minimum ($178 base). The most affordable insured option in Montreal.
Insurance
$5M Intact Insurance commercial coverage — your belongings are fully protected from pickup to delivery
Tracking
GPS-tracked every 30 seconds — watch your van's location live on your phone
Availability
Same-day booking available, 7 days/week. Call (514) 416-9610 for immediate dispatch.
Areas
All of Montreal, Laval, South Shore, North Shore, West Island. Long-distance routes to Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City also available.
THE SERVICE
What Is a Man with a Van Service in Montreal?
A man with a van is the most affordable way to move a small number of items in Montreal. Instead of paying for a full moving truck and a crew of 2-3 movers, you get one high-roof cargo van with one experienced driver who handles loading, driving, and unloading — all for $89/hour. CNS Logistics operates this as a fully professional, NIR-licensed, and insured service — not a guy off Kijiji with a pickup truck and no insurance.
The difference between CNS's man with a van and a full moving service comes down to crew size and cost. A full moving crew costs $150-$200/hour because you're paying for 2-3 people plus a larger truck. With a man and a van, you're paying for one person and a commercial cargo van. For a studio or 3½ apartment — where the total volume fits in one van load — you save 40-60% on labour costs without sacrificing professional handling.
The difference between CNS's man with a van and renting a U-Haul is that you don't have to do anything. You don't drive. You don't load. You don't deal with fuel, mileage, insurance add-ons, or returning the vehicle. CNS's driver arrives with a fully equipped commercial van — moving blankets, dollies, ratchet straps, floor runners — loads your items professionally, drives to your destination, and unloads. You supervise. That's it.
Every CNS Logistics man-with-a-van move is backed by a NIR licence from the Commission des transports du Québec, meaning this is a legally registered, commercially insured moving service. The van is GPS-tracked every 30 seconds so you can follow your belongings in real time from pickup to delivery. This is the cheapest way to move in Montreal without cutting corners on safety or accountability.
Man + Van (CNS Logistics)
2-3 hours • $178-$267
Full Moving Crew
3-4 hours • $450-$600
WHO IT'S FOR
Who Should Book a Man with a Van in Montreal?
Students Moving Between Semesters
McGill, Concordia, UQAM, UdeM, Polytechnique, HEC, Dawson — CNS Logistics serves every Montreal campus. A typical student move — bed, desk, 5-10 boxes, maybe a small couch — fits perfectly in a cargo van. End-of-semester rush in April/May and back-to-school in August/September are peak periods, so book early. Student discounts available.
Moving a Few Items Long-Distance
Moving Montreal to Toronto but only bringing your clothes, a mattress, and 10 boxes? A full 26-foot moving truck is overkill. CNS's man-with-a-van service covers long-distance routes including Toronto (550 km), Ottawa (200 km), Quebec City (250 km), and Sherbrooke (150 km) — one van, one driver, a fraction of the cost.
Furniture & Appliance Delivery
Bought a couch on Facebook Marketplace? Picked up a dining table from a store? Need an IKEA delivery that doesn't cost $200 and arrive in 5 days? CNS picks up from any address in Montreal and delivers to your door — same day available. Single items: mattress, sofa, dresser, desk, appliance, treadmill.
Post-Breakup / Roommate Moves
You're moving out and taking your stuff — not the whole apartment. Typically: bed, dresser, 5 boxes, maybe a desk and a TV. Classic van load. Fast, discreet, no drama — the van shows up, loads your stuff, and you're gone in under 2 hours.
Seniors Downsizing Partially
Moving from a house to a retirement residence but only bringing select furniture and personal items. CNS's driver handles seniors with patience — adjusting to your pace, treating every item with care. The van is perfect for a curated selection of furniture and personal belongings.
Small Office / Home Office Moves
Relocating a home office: desk, monitor, filing cabinet, chair, 3-4 boxes. Or a small commercial move: a few workstations from a coworking space to a new office. The cargo van handles office equipment professionally with blankets and straps for monitors and electronics.
If your entire move fits in a high-roof cargo van (roughly a studio or 3½ apartment), this service saves you 40-60% compared to a full moving crew.
THE VEHICLE
The Van — High-Roof Cargo Van with Professional Equipment
CNS Logistics uses commercial-grade high-roof cargo vans — vehicles in the RAM ProMaster 2500 or Ford Transit 250 class. The cargo area measures approximately 12 feet long × 6 feet wide × 6.5 feet tall, providing roughly 400 cubic feet of usable space. That's equivalent to a 10-foot moving truck but in a vehicle that's easier to park and navigate through Montreal's narrow Plateau streets, tight Griffintown condo parkades, and snow-covered side streets.
Every CNS cargo van comes equipped with 12+ professional moving blankets, 2 dollies (one standard, one appliance-rated), ratchet straps for securing furniture, and floor runners for protecting hardwood and tile. The interior is clean, smoke-free, and SAAQ inspected. This isn't an empty vehicle — it's a fully outfitted moving van ready for professional-grade handling of your belongings.
Every van is GPS-tracked with 30-second refresh intervals. From the moment the driver loads your first item to the moment the last box is unloaded at your destination, you can follow the van's exact location on your phone. CNS Logistics is the only man-with-a-van service in Montreal that offers real-time GPS tracking on every move.
What Fits in the Van
Included Equipment
PRICING
Man with a Van Pricing in Montreal — How Much You Save
Man with a van starts at $89/hour with a 2-hour minimum ($178). A comparable full moving crew costs $150-$200/hour. You save 40-60% on a small move.
When to Add a Helper (+$35/hr)
- •Stairs involved (no elevator) — the driver can't safely carry a mattress or sofa alone on a spiral staircase
- •Heavy items: washer/dryer, large dresser, solid wood dining table
- •You're not physically able to help with loading/unloading
- •Multiple flights of stairs in a walk-up apartment (common in Plateau, Mile End, Rosemont)
What's Included
- ✓Driver's time — loading, driving, and unloading
- ✓Van with all equipment — blankets, dollies, straps
- ✓Fuel for local moves within Greater Montreal
- ✓$5M Intact Insurance coverage
- ✓GPS tracking throughout the entire move
What's Not Included
- ✗Packing materials — boxes, tape, bubble wrap (available for purchase)
- ✗Long-distance fuel surcharge (routes beyond Greater Montreal)
- ✗Tolls (A-25, A-30 bridges)
- ✗Parking permits — CNS obtains when possible, but client responsible for late requests
HOW IT WORKS
How to Book a Man with a Van in Montreal — 4 Simple Steps
Get a Quote
Call (514) 416-9610 or fill out the online form at cnslogistics.ca/free-quote. Tell us what you're moving, pickup and delivery addresses, and whether there are stairs involved.
We Confirm
CNS confirms availability — same-day is often possible. You receive a written estimate with the hourly rate, estimated duration, and total cost. A driver is assigned to your move.
Van Arrives
Your driver arrives with the high-roof cargo van, fully equipped with moving blankets, dollies, and straps. They load everything, secure it professionally, and drive to your destination. You follow along via GPS tracking.
Done
Driver unloads at your new address, places items where you direct. You inspect everything, confirm nothing was damaged, and the move is complete. Average small move: 2-3 hours start to finish.
IMPORTANT
The Stairs Rule — When You Need a Helper
Montreal is a city of walk-up apartments. Most buildings in the Plateau, Mile End, Rosemont, and Villeray are 2-3 story walk-ups with narrow staircases — many with the iconic exterior spiral stairs. A single driver cannot safely carry a mattress or sofa up or down stairs alone. It's a two-person job.
If your move involves stairs, someone needs to help the driver with heavy items. That can be you, a friend, or CNS Logistics' paid helper at +$35/hour added to the base rate. If both pickup and delivery locations have stairs, the helper is strongly recommended.
If your move is ground floor to ground floor, or both buildings have working elevators, the driver handles everything solo with a dolly. No helper needed. Condo buildings in Griffintown, Downtown, Nun's Island, and most new Laval developments have elevators — solo driver works perfectly.
Ground Floor / Elevator
Driver handles everything solo using dolly. No extra cost.
Walk-Up (2nd Floor+)
Heavy items need two people. You help, a friend helps, or add CNS helper (+$35/hr).
Spiral Staircase
Classic Montreal challenge. Helper strongly recommended — tight turns require coordination.
COVERAGE
Man with a Van — Every Montreal Neighbourhood Covered
STUDENTS
Student Movers Montreal — The Cheapest Way to Move Near Campus
CNS Logistics is the most affordable NIR-licensed student moving option in Montreal. A man with a van for a typical student move costs $178-$267 — less than half the price of a full moving crew ($450-$600). For students on a budget, this is the sweet spot: professional, insured, and affordable.
CNS serves every major Montreal campus: McGill (Downtown and Macdonald campuses), Concordia (Sir George Williams and Loyola), Université de Montréal, HEC Montréal, Polytechnique Montréal, UQAM, Dawson College, Vanier College, John Abbott College, and LaSalle College. Whether you're moving from a dorm to an apartment or between apartments for the new semester, the cargo van handles a typical student load perfectly.
Peak student moving periods in Montreal are May 1 (end of winter semester leases), August 15 to September 1 (fall semester move-in), and mid-December (holiday moves home). During these windows, man-with-a-van slots fill up fast — book at least one week ahead if possible. A typical student move includes an IKEA bed frame, mattress, desk, bookshelf, 5-10 boxes of clothes and books, mini fridge, and a small TV — all of which fits easily in one cargo van load.
Safety message: don't hire uninsured movers from Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace. CNS Logistics is NIR licensed and fully insured through Intact Insurance with $5M commercial coverage. If something breaks during your move, you're covered with a proper claims process. With uninsured movers, you have zero legal recourse if your laptop, furniture, or valuables are damaged or stolen.
DELIVERY
Furniture Delivery Montreal — Single Items, Same Day
Need one item picked up and delivered across Montreal? CNS Logistics' man-with-a-van service handles single-item furniture and appliance deliveries starting at $89/hour. Same-day service is available when drivers are free — call (514) 416-9610 for immediate availability. From IKEA hauls to Facebook Marketplace pickups to mattress deliveries, one van and one driver gets it done.
IKEA delivery alternative: IKEA charges $79-$149 for scheduled delivery with a 3-5 business day wait. CNS Logistics picks up from the IKEA Boucherville or IKEA on Cavendish same day for $89/hour — often faster and more affordable when you factor in IKEA's delivery limitations on large or heavy items. Your driver loads the flatpacks into the van, drives to your address, and brings everything inside.
Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji purchases are the most common single-item delivery requests. You found the perfect couch in Laval but you don't have a truck. You bought a dining table in the West Island but it doesn't fit in your sedan. CNS picks up from any private seller or store in the Greater Montreal area and delivers to your door. Single items include: mattresses, sofas, dressers, desks, appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher), treadmills, and large TVs.
IKEA Pickup & Delivery
Same-day pickup from IKEA Boucherville or Cavendish. Flatpacks loaded, delivered, and brought inside.
Marketplace Purchases
Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, or private seller pickup anywhere in Montreal — delivered to your door.
Mattress Delivery
New mattress from any store. Driver delivers to your bedroom and can coordinate old mattress disposal.
Appliance Delivery
Washer, dryer, dishwasher — driver brings appliance dolly for safe handling and placement.
Store Pickup
Canadian Tire, Costco, Home Depot — items too big for your car, delivered the same day.
COMPARISON
Man with a Van vs U-Haul vs Full Movers — Which Is Best?
For a studio or small apartment move, CNS Logistics' man with a van is 40-60% cheaper than a full crew and infinitely easier than renting a U-Haul.
FAQ
Man with a Van Montreal — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a man with a van cost in Montreal?
CNS Logistics charges $89/hour for a man with a van in Montreal, with a 2-hour minimum ($178). Adding a helper for stairs costs an additional $35/hour. A typical studio move takes 2-3 hours, totalling $178-$267. This is 40-60% less expensive than a full moving crew, which typically costs $450-$600 for the same move.
What fits in a cargo van?
CNS Logistics uses high-roof cargo vans with approximately 400 cubic feet of space — equivalent to a 10-foot moving truck. This comfortably fits a studio or 3½ apartment: bed frame, mattress, dresser, desk, small dining table, 2 chairs, and 10-15 moving boxes. For a 4½ apartment, the van works if you're only moving partial contents.
Do I need to help the driver?
If your move has no stairs (ground floor or elevator building), the CNS Logistics driver handles everything solo using a dolly. If there are stairs, someone needs to help carry heavy items — you, a friend, or CNS's paid helper at +$35/hour. The driver always handles packing, securing, and organizing items in the van.
Can I book same-day?
Yes. CNS Logistics offers same-day man-with-a-van booking when drivers are available. Call (514) 416-9610 for immediate availability. Morning calls have the best chance of same-day dispatch, especially on weekdays.
Is the service insured?
Yes. Every CNS Logistics man-with-a-van move is covered by $5M Intact Insurance commercial coverage. This protects your belongings from pickup to delivery. Unlike uninsured movers found on Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace, CNS provides a proper claims process if anything is damaged during the move.
Do you move students?
Yes. CNS Logistics provides student moving services near every Montreal campus — McGill, Concordia, Université de Montréal, UQAM, Polytechnique, HEC, Dawson College, Vanier College, and John Abbott College. Student discounts are available — mention it when booking. A typical student move costs $178-$267.
Can you do long-distance with a van?
Yes. CNS Logistics offers man-with-a-van service for long-distance routes including Montreal to Toronto (550 km), Montreal to Ottawa (200 km), Montreal to Quebec City (250 km), and Montreal to Sherbrooke (150 km). This is ideal for people moving a small volume of items between cities — one van, one driver, at a fraction of the cost of a full moving truck.
What's the difference between man with a van and full movers?
A man with a van from CNS Logistics is one driver with a high-roof cargo van — ideal for small moves, studio apartments, and single-item deliveries. Full movers are 2-3 people with a larger 16-26 foot truck — needed for full apartments, houses, or office relocations. Man with a van costs $89/hour versus $150-$200/hour for a full crew.
Can you deliver furniture from IKEA or Facebook Marketplace?
Yes. CNS Logistics picks up from any store or private seller in the Greater Montreal area and delivers to your door. Same-day service available at $89/hour. This is often faster and cheaper than IKEA's own delivery service, which charges $79-$149 with a 3-5 business day wait.
What about a piano or pool table?
Pianos and pool tables are too heavy and specialized for a one-person man-with-a-van service. CNS Logistics has dedicated piano moving and pool table moving teams with specialized equipment, extra crew members, and custom crating. Contact us for a separate quote for these items.
Do you provide boxes and packing materials?
Moving blankets, dollies, ratchet straps, and floor runners are included with every CNS Logistics man-with-a-van booking at no extra charge. Cardboard boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and wardrobe boxes are available for purchase separately — ask when booking.
What neighbourhoods do you cover?
CNS Logistics covers all of Montreal and surrounding areas: Downtown, Plateau Mont-Royal, Griffintown, NDG, Verdun, Rosemont, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Côte-des-Neiges, Outremont, LaSalle, Lachine, Saint-Léonard, Côte-Saint-Luc, Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Ville Saint-Laurent, West Island, Laval, South Shore, and North Shore — 22+ neighbourhoods and growing.
Is CNS Logistics licensed?
Yes. CNS Logistics holds a NIR licence from the Commission des transports du Québec (CTQ) and is fully insured through Intact Insurance with $5M commercial coverage. Every vehicle is SAAQ inspected and GPS-tracked. This distinguishes CNS from unlicensed movers who operate without legal accountability.
How do I book?
Call (514) 416-9610 or fill out the free quote form at cnslogistics.ca/free-quote. Provide: what you're moving, pickup address, delivery address, and whether there are stairs at either location. CNS will confirm availability and provide a written estimate within minutes.
Can I track the van during my move?
Yes. Every CNS Logistics vehicle is GPS-tracked with 30-second refresh updates. From the moment your driver loads the first item to the final delivery, you can follow the van's exact location in real time on your phone. CNS Logistics is the only man-with-a-van service in Montreal offering real-time GPS tracking.
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