Flatbed Transportation Services

Flatbed transport is the reliable choice for freight that's too wide, long, or tall for an enclosed trailer — or for deliveries to sites without dock-level unloading. Loads transfer easily on and off the trailer by crane, forklift, or roll-off platform.

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What ships on a flatbed?

Very large industrial machinery and farm equipment — forklifts, tractors, dozers, backhoes, excavators, compactors and other manufacturing, agricultural, construction and warehousing machinery.

Construction materials: precast concrete, large beams, lumber, and building components. Heavy metals: steel coils, stainless plate, steel pipe, and aluminium extrusions.

Any freight that must be loaded from the side or with the help of a crane, forklift, or roll-off platform.

Flatbed equipment options

We offer a variety of flatbed configurations to match your freight's dimensions and weight: Rolltite/Conestoga (for weather protection with side access), stepdeck, double-drop (for tall loads), flatbed tilt-and-load, and B-train for maximum length and payload.

Frequently asked questions

Can you move oversized or overweight loads?

Yes. We arrange permits and route planning for over-dimensional freight, and match the load to the right deck type — stepdeck or double-drop for height, B-train for length and weight.

How should flatbed freight be prepared?

Freight should be craned or forklift-ready, with clear lift points. Carriers supply tarps, chains and straps; for weather-sensitive loads, ask about Conestoga (Rolltite) trailers that combine flatbed access with full enclosure.

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THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS FOR ALL YOUR TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS NEEDS. Roy went above and beyond for me moving my skids from Toronto to Montreal. Thanks Roy! Customer for life!!!

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I wanted to thank Roy Militar from Shipmate Logistics for everything he did for me the last 2 weeks. I needed to get 10 skids crossed to the USA and he helped me through the process. I also called 3 other companies and he was priced the best and the only one who communicated on time.

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Shipmate has been an amazing logistics partner to work with. Fabian and his team are very responsive. Their trucks are always on time and we can rest easy knowing they are watching our loads and communicating with us throughout the delivery process. I cannot recommend them enough.

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I recently used Shipmate for a local flatbed move, and I couldn't have been happier with the experience. Roy was fantastic to work with — super professional and really responsive. The whole process was smooth and seamless. Thank you for the amazing service! I highly recommend them!

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Excellent service from this company with getting a vehicle shipped to another province. Thank you!

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I needed to ship a couple of skids from Vancouver to Toronto and was having trouble finding an organized, efficient transportation service. I was recommended Shipmate Logistics and they did not disappoint — they fulfilled my needs quickly and at a competitive price. Roy was great with communication, constantly giving live updates.

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Live carrier pricing — you pay the current market rate
Same-day pickup available across the GTA
One dedicated account manager, start to finish
Fully licensed & insured, with declared-value coverage

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