Strategic Transportation Ltd. operates a modern flatdeck and step deck fleet purpose-built for Western Canada's industrial freight demands. From structural steel and OCTG pipe to modular processing skids and heavy machinery, our open-deck capability handles the loads that require skill, certification, and the right equipment — not just a trailer and a driver.
Our 48 ft and 53 ft flatdecks carry everything from standard palleted industrial cargo to complex multi-piece loads requiring engineered securement plans. Step deck configurations accommodate taller equipment — processing vessels, compressors, and industrial machinery that won't clear standard highway height on a flat deck. Every load is secured to NSC Standard 10 compliance with a documented load securement plan completed before departure. We carry all required strapping, chains, and binders as standard equipment — we don't outsource securement to the client.
Permit acquisition for overwidth, overlength, or overheight loads is handled directly by STL. We file through Alberta Transportation's Online Permitting System and manage inter-provincial applications for loads crossing into BC, Saskatchewan, or beyond. Our drivers are trained in reading permit conditions and executing moves that comply with route restrictions, curfews, and escort requirements. For clients shipping steel, pipe, or fabricated industrial components on a recurring basis, we offer dedicated lane arrangements and competitive rate structures. Contact our dispatch team to discuss your freight profile.
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What is included on every dispatch
- 48 ft and 53 ft flatdecks — open or with headboard
- Step deck for taller loads exceeding standard height
- NSC Standard 10 load securement on every dispatch
- Documented load securement plan completed pre-departure
- Permit acquisition — Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, inter-provincial
- All chains, straps, binders, and dunnage supplied by STL
- Tarping available for weather-sensitive cargo
- Real-time GPS tracking and load status updates
- H2S Alive and TDG certified drivers available
- WCB covered, fully insured for open-deck freight