# Selling trucking and logistics company data to AI companies in Canada

> Can a trucking and logistics company in Canada sell its data to AI companies? Which buyers accept you, published payouts in CAD, and the rules that apply.

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By: Origin Data Partners
Published: 2026-10-26
Sources checked: 2026-10-26

## Quick answer

Yes. AI companies buy records from trucking and logistics companies, and micro1, Mercor and Handshake AI accept companies in Canada. Published payouts for this kind of company run C$140K to C$700K ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier. Customs data filed with CBSA belongs to importers, and freight contracts commonly restrict shipper and consignee details.

## Key facts

- Published payout: C$140K to C$700K ($100K to $500K)
- Buyers that accept you: 4 (micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing)
- Privacy law: PIPEDA, Law 25 (Plus the industry rules below)
- US tax withheld: 0% (With a W-8BEN-E)

## What trucking and logistics company records AI buyers want

Cross-border dispatch and customs brokerage workflows between Canada and the US are a distinctive Canadian record set.

Mercor and Handshake AI both name logistics and supply chain; micro1 lists logistics and operations.

| Record | Why buyers want it |
| --- | --- |
| Dispatch logs | Mercor and Handshake AI both list dispatch logs. |
| Shipping manifests and records | Show how freight actually moves. |
| Procurement workflows | Handshake AI lists procurement workflows. |
| Exception and claims handling | Decisions under time pressure. |


## Which AI data buyers accept Canadian trucking and logistics companies

micro1 names Canada among its strongest markets after the US.

| Buyer | Fit for Canada | What to know |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [micro1](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/micro1-company-data-partnerships) | Strong fit | 30+ full-time staff, mostly English records; priority market; lists logistics and operations |
| [Mercor](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/mercor-data-monetization-program) | Good fit | Names logistics; wants manifests and dispatch logs; pays by wire on delivery |
| [Handshake AI](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/handshake-ai-data-partnerships) | Good fit | Names logistics and supply chain; 20+ staff and 3+ years; accepts companies outside the US |
| [Turing](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/turing-project-lazarus) | Good fit | Full operating records up to $1M; strongest demand in the US, UK, Canada and EU |


## Published payouts in CAD

Micro1's qualified-partnership tier is the closest published figure for trucking and logistics companies, converted to CAD. Larger programs pay more for long, linked histories.

| Published figure | USD | CAD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| micro1, qualified partnership | $100K to $500K | C$140K to C$700K |
| micro1, large-scale datasets | $500K to $2M | C$700K to C$2.8M |
| Handshake AI, advertised range | $100K to $4M+ | C$140K to C$5.6M+ |


## Canadian rules for trucking and logistics companies

Customs data filed with CBSA belongs to importers, and freight contracts commonly restrict shipper and consignee details.

Any personal data left in the records falls under PIPEDA, plus Quebec's Law 25; the [Canadian privacy steps](https://origindatapartners.com/sell-company-data/canada#rules) apply to every industry. Before anything leaves, exclude:

- Shipper and consignee details covered by customer contracts.
- Driver location and personal data.
- Customs data restricted by law.

Source: [Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: PIPEDA](https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/privacy-laws-in-canada/the-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act-pipeda/)

## Can a logistics company sell shipment data?

Shipment-level data usually belongs to shippers under freight contracts, and customs filings are regulated records. Dispatch decisions, exception handling and claims workflows are the more licensable layer.

Our guide covers this in depth: [What company data can you sell to AI companies?](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/what-company-data-can-you-sell-to-ai).


## US tax on the license fee

For Canada: 0% with a treaty form (W-8BEN-E).

Source: [IRS: Tax treaty tables](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/tax-treaty-tables)

## Questions and answers

### Do AI companies buy trucking and logistics company data in Canada?

Yes. micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in Canada. Cross-border dispatch and customs brokerage workflows between Canada and the US are a distinctive Canadian record set.

### How much do AI companies pay for trucking and logistics company data?

Published payouts for this kind of company run C$140K to C$700K ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier, with larger tiers for big or unique datasets. Actual offers depend on your records and rights.

### Is it legal for a trucking and logistics company in Canada to sell company data?

Customs data filed with CBSA belongs to importers, and freight contracts commonly restrict shipper and consignee details.

### Can a logistics company sell shipment data?

Shipment-level data usually belongs to shippers under freight contracts, and customs filings are regulated records. Dispatch decisions, exception handling and claims workflows are the more licensable layer.

## Sources

- [micro1: Data partnerships](https://www.micro1.ai/data-partnerships)
- [Mercor: Monetize your data](https://www.mercor.com/data/)
- [Handshake AI: Data partnerships](https://joinhandshake.com/ai/data-partnerships/)
- [Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: PIPEDA](https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/privacy-laws-in-canada/the-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act-pipeda/)
- [IRS: Tax treaty tables](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/tax-treaty-tables)
- [European Central Bank: euro reference rates](https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/index.en.html)