OTR Logistics Solutions is a Canadian freight broker with access to flat deck and step deck carriers across Canada and the United States. We coordinate open-deck freight for machinery, structural steel, lumber, metal coils, sheet metal, and construction equipment.
Flat deck freight requires more planning than enclosed freight: securement compliance, loading method, coil rack and blocking requirements, and carrier specialization all need to be confirmed before dispatch. OTR Logistics Solutions handles this coordination for shippers so freight moves safely and on schedule.
Open Deck Equipment for Every Load
The most common flat deck configuration in Canada. Up to 48,000 lbs payload. Loaded from the side or top -- ideal for steel, lumber, machinery, and palletized freight that won't fit inside a dry van.
Longer platform for freight requiring extra length -- bundled lumber, structural steel, pre-cast concrete panels, and elongated industrial equipment. Weight distribution is critical on longer decks.
Two deck levels -- a short upper deck and a lower main deck -- allowing taller cargo to move within legal height limits on routes where a standard flat deck would exceed clearance. Ideal for tall machinery and construction equipment.
Steel coils, wire rod, sheet metal, and plate steel require specialized coil racks, cradles, and securement expertise. OTR Logistics Solutions carriers handling metal freight understand the blocking, bracing, and tiedown requirements these loads demand.
Common Flat Deck Freight Types
If it won't fit in a box trailer, open deck is the answer.
Why Shippers Choose OTR Logistics Solutions for Open Deck Freight
Flat deck shipments involve more variables than dry van -- securement method, loading approach, coil rack and blocking requirements, and carrier specialization for the freight type all matter. OTR Logistics Solutions coordinates every detail so your machinery, steel, lumber, or metal freight moves safely and on time.
- Access to vetted flat deck and step deck carriers across Canada and the US
- Specialized experience moving steel coils, lumber bundles, machinery, and metal products
- Cross-border flat deck capacity with experienced customs documentation support
- Cargo securement expertise aligned with NSC Standard 10 and FMCSA requirements
- 24/7 dispatch for time-sensitive flat deck and open deck freight
- Proactive communication throughout pickup, transit, and delivery
- Freight broker accountability -- one point of contact for the entire move
- Experience with crane-set, drive-on, and forklift-loaded open deck freight
Plan Your Flat Deck Shipment
Use these free OTR Hub tools to plan securement, check equipment, and estimate axle weights before dispatch.
Flat Deck Freight FAQ
Request a Flat Deck Quote
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