Flatbed, Flat Deck & Open-Deck Freight
OTR Logistics Solutions coordinates legal-dimension, legal-weight flatbed, step-deck and open-deck freight across Canada and the United States. We source suitable carrier capacity for machinery, structural steel, lumber, metal products, building materials and industrial freight.
Prepare your request with Flatbed freight planning guides, including information needed for a flatbed quote.
OTR Logistics Solutions coordinates legal-dimension, legal-weight flatbed, step-deck and open-deck freight across Canada and the United States. We source suitable carrier capacity for machinery, structural steel, lumber, metal products, building materials and industrial freight.
OTR currently coordinates legal-dimension and legal-weight flatbed and open-deck freight. We do not arrange oversize, overweight or permit-required shipments.
Open-Deck Equipment for a Range of Freight Requirements
An open platform that may suit legal-dimension steel, lumber, machinery and industrial freight. Actual capacity depends on equipment, axle configuration, weight distribution, route and applicable requirements.
An extended open platform that may suit compatible lumber, structural steel and industrial freight. Actual capacity depends on equipment, axle configuration, weight distribution, route and applicable requirements.
A raised front deck and lower main deck for freight specifications that suit the equipment and route. Dimensions and capacity must be confirmed for each shipment.
A rolling-tarp option for compatible legal-dimension, legal-weight freight, subject to shipment suitability and carrier availability. Confirm internal clearance, loading access and the shipper’s weather-protection requirements before booking.
A rolling-tarp option for compatible legal-dimension, legal-weight freight, subject to shipment suitability and carrier availability. Confirm internal clearance, loading access and the shipper’s weather-protection requirements before booking.
OTR coordinates shipment details with qualified carrier partners. Equipment is available through qualified carrier partners, subject to shipment specifications, lane and availability.
Dimensions and payload figures are general planning references. Actual capacity depends on the equipment, axle configuration, weight distribution, route and applicable requirements.
Common Flat Deck Freight Types
Open-deck equipment can suit freight that requires side or top loading, subject to legal dimensions, weight and shipment requirements.
Structural steel and beams; steel coils and wire rod; sheet metal and plate; pipe and tubing; fabricated metal products.
Industrial machinery; manufacturing equipment; construction equipment; agricultural equipment; crated or skid-mounted machinery.
Lumber; roofing and siding products; precast materials within legal dimensions and weight; scaffolding; building systems.
Legal-dimension irregular freight; side-loaded, top-loaded, crane-loaded and forklift-loaded freight.
What We Confirm Before Dispatch
Open-deck freight requires detailed preparation. OTR coordinates the information needed to select suitable capacity and reduce preventable pickup delays.
- Cargo dimensions and weight
- Equipment and deck-height requirements
- Loading and unloading method
- Tarp and weather-protection requirements
- Securement information communicated to the carrier
- Site-access and appointment details
- Carrier insurance reviewed against shipment requirements
- Route and cross-border considerations when applicable
Cross-Border Flatbed Freight
OTR coordinates legal-dimension, legal-weight open-deck shipments between Canada and the United States, including carrier sourcing, pickup requirements, shipment documentation and communication with the customer’s appointed customs broker.
OTR does not provide customs brokerage.
Plan Your Flat Deck Shipment
Use these free OTR Hub tools for shipment planning. Results are planning references, not final legal, engineering or securement approval. Read our flatbed freight guide.
Organize preliminary cargo and device-rating details; final securement remains the carrier’s and driver’s responsibility
Confirm whether flat deck, step deck, or dry van is right for your freight
Check steer, drive, and trailer axle weights before departure
Flat Deck Freight FAQ
Request a Flat Deck Quote
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