Flatbed Trucking Canada — Open-Deck Carriers & Freight Services

Canada's Reliable Flatbed Trucking Company

Not everything fits in a box. Steel beams, construction materials, heavy machinery, lumber, and industrial equipment all require open-deck trailers and specialized securement. That's where flatbed trucking comes in, and that's where Mikhaiel Logistics delivers.

We are a family-owned logistics company headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, operating flatbed trucking services across Canada since 2002. Our flatbed division handles everything from standard 48-foot loads to oversized freight requiring permits and pilot cars. We own our equipment, employ our own drivers, and manage every load from pickup to delivery.

As one of Ontario's established flatbed carriers, we serve construction companies, steel distributors, manufacturers, lumber yards, and industrial suppliers who need freight moved safely on open-deck trailers. Our drivers are trained in proper load securement, tarping, and the specific handling requirements that flatbed freight demands.

Unlike freight brokers who pass your load to unknown carriers, we control the entire process. Your flatbed shipment moves on our trailers, with our drivers, under our insurance. That means accountability from the moment your freight is loaded until it's delivered and signed for at its destination.

We also integrate flatbed trucking with our broader logistics services. Need your flatbed freight delivered to one of our warehouse facilities for storage before final delivery? We handle that. Need cross-dock services to break down oversized shipments for last-mile delivery? We do that too.

Flatbed Trucking Services We Offer

Our flatbed division provides a full range of open-deck freight services across Canada and into the United States:

• Standard Flatbed Loads — 48-foot and 53-foot flatbed trailers for steel, lumber, pipe, precast concrete, and other freight that requires top or side loading. Maximum payload up to 48,000 lbs depending on configuration.
• Step-Deck (Drop-Deck) Trailers — Lower deck height for taller freight that exceeds standard flatbed height limits. Ideal for tall machinery, large equipment, and industrial components that need extra vertical clearance.
• Double-Drop (Lowboy) Trailers — For the heaviest and tallest equipment. Construction machinery, generators, transformers, and industrial equipment that requires maximum height clearance and weight capacity.
• Conestoga (Curtain-Side) Trailers — Rolling tarp system that provides weather protection for flatbed freight while still allowing side and top loading. Perfect for weather-sensitive materials that don't fit in enclosed trailers.
• Oversized & Heavy Haul — Loads exceeding standard width, height, or weight limits. We arrange permits, pilot cars, route surveys, and escort vehicles for oversized freight across Canadian provinces and into the US.
• Tarping Services — Full tarping, partial tarping, and lumber tarps for freight that needs weather protection during transit. Our drivers carry tarps on every flatbed load and are trained in proper tarping procedures.
• Cross-Border Flatbed (Canada-US) — Flatbed freight from Ontario and other Canadian provinces to the US. We handle customs clearance, oversized permits for US states, and coordinated delivery scheduling across the border.

What We Haul on Flatbed Trailers

Flatbed trucking is essential for freight that is too large, too heavy, or too awkwardly shaped for enclosed trailers. Here are the most common types of flatbed freight we move across Canada:

Flatbed Trucking Routes Across Canada

Our flatbed trucking network covers major freight corridors across Canada and into the United States:

We coordinate flatbed trucking from our strategic facilities in Belleville, Oakville, Montreal, and Calgary. This network gives us capacity and coverage that most flatbed carriers in Ontario simply cannot match.

Industries That Rely on Flatbed Trucking

Flatbed trucking is a critical transportation mode for industries that move large, heavy, or non-standard freight:

Why Choose Mikhaiel for Flatbed Trucking in Canada

Finding a reliable flatbed carrier in Canada isn't easy. Here's why shippers trust Mikhaiel Logistics with their flatbed freight:

• Asset-based carrier. We own our flatbed trailers. No brokering your load to an unknown carrier with questionable equipment. Our trailers are maintained, inspected, and equipped with proper securement gear.
• Experienced flatbed drivers. Flatbed loads require specialized knowledge. Our drivers are trained in load securement regulations, proper tarping techniques, and the handling requirements specific to different freight types.
• Full-service logistics. Combine flatbed trucking with our warehousing, cross-docking, and inventory management for an integrated supply chain solution.
• Permit and compliance management. For oversized loads, we handle provincial and state permits, route planning, pilot car coordination, and all regulatory compliance. You focus on your project; we handle the logistics.
• GPS tracking on every load. Real-time visibility on your flatbed shipment from pickup to delivery. Automated status updates and a dedicated account manager for every account.

Frequently Asked Questions About Flatbed Trucking