Flatbed Trucking & Shipping Services
Adica Trucking delivers reliable flatbed trucking services for businesses shipping heavy, oversized, and unconventional freight across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With over 25 years of experience and more than 100 years of combined team expertise, we have the equipment, knowledge, and carrier network to move your most demanding loads safely and on time. Our Detroit, Michigan headquarters gives us direct access to major steel mills, manufacturing corridors, and key freight routes throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Flatbed Hauling for Heavy, Oversized, and Specialized Freight
Not every load fits in a standard trailer. Flatbed trucking is built for freight that is too large, too heavy, or too irregularly shaped for enclosed transport. From raw steel and construction materials to industrial machinery and energy components, flatbed hauling is the backbone of many of the most demanding supply chains in the country.
At Adica Trucking, we specialize in flatbed shipping services for shippers who need more than a standard carrier. Our fleet of 50 plus flatbed trucks and our expansive carrier network give us the capacity to handle your load whether it is a single shipment or an ongoing freight program. We manage permitting, routing, load securement, and compliance so you can focus on running your business.
Industries We Serve with Flatbed Trucking
Flatbed trucking supports some of the most essential industries in the country. Adica Trucking has hands-on experience serving a wide range of sectors with customized flatbed shipping solutions.
Construction companies depend on flatbed transport to keep job sites running. We move large equipment, prefabricated structural components, steel beams, lumber, concrete forms, and building materials to project sites across the region and nationwide. Whether your load is headed to a high-rise in downtown Detroit or a commercial development across state lines, Adica Trucking keeps your materials moving on schedule.
Michigan is home to some of the most active manufacturing and steel production operations in the country. Adica Trucking has deep roots in this sector, regularly transporting steel coils, pipe, structural steel, and industrial components for manufacturers and processors throughout the Midwest. Our proximity to major steel mills and our experience with heavy coil transport make us a trusted partner for manufacturing shippers who need consistent, damage-free delivery.
The energy sector relies on flatbed trucking to move large, non-standard components that cannot be shipped any other way. Adica Trucking hauls wind turbine components, solar panel systems, transformer equipment, generators, oilfield machinery, and utility infrastructure materials for energy companies operating across the U.S. We understand the project-critical nature of these loads and coordinate every detail to keep your timeline intact.
The automotive and aerospace industries produce some of the most complex and high-value freight on the road. Adica Trucking transports oversized and irregularly shaped parts, tooling, dies, and production equipment for automotive manufacturers and aerospace suppliers who need precise handling and on-time delivery. Our experience in the Detroit automotive corridor gives us a clear advantage when it comes to understanding the urgency and precision these shipments require.
Our Flatbed Equipment and Capabilities
Adica Trucking operates a well-maintained fleet with a variety of flatbed trailer configurations to match the specific requirements of each load. We also have access to an extensive carrier network, giving us additional capacity and flexibility for shippers with high-volume or time-sensitive freight needs.
Our standard 48-foot and 53-foot aluminum flatbed trailers are the workhorses of our fleet. Designed for freight that does not require additional height clearance, these trailers handle a wide range of loads including steel, lumber, machinery, building materials, and palletized freight. Standard flatbeds offer the most flexibility for open-deck shipping across the full range of industries we serve.
Step deck trailers, also called drop deck trailers, provide additional height clearance for taller loads that exceed the limits of a standard flatbed. The lowered rear deck allows shippers to move equipment and cargo that would otherwise require special permits for height. Adica Trucking uses step deck trailers for construction equipment, large machinery, and other freight where ground clearance and overall transport height are a concern.
Conestoga trailers combine the loading flexibility of a flatbed with the weather protection of an enclosed trailer. The rolling tarp system allows for side and top loading while shielding your freight from the elements during transport. Adica Trucking operates a fleet of 150 flatbed and Conestoga trailers, giving shippers the option to protect sensitive freight without sacrificing loading convenience. Conestoga trailers are ideal for coated steel, aluminum, finished products, and other freight that needs to stay clean and dry in transit.
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Specialized Steel Coil Shipping
Steel coil transport is one of the most demanding categories of flatbed freight. Coils are extremely heavy, high in value, and pose a serious safety risk if not properly secured during transport. Federal regulations and industry standards govern how steel coils must be loaded, restrained, and positioned on a flatbed trailer, and carriers must have the proper training and equipment to do it right.
Adica Trucking has extensive experience in steel coil shipping. Our drivers are trained in proper coil securement techniques, including the use of coil racks, chains, binders, and edge protectors that prevent shifting during transit. Our Detroit, Michigan location puts us minutes from major steel mills and processing facilities throughout Southeast Michigan, giving manufacturers and distributors fast and efficient access to our flatbed shipping services. Whether you are shipping coils locally or across the country, Adica Trucking delivers with the care and precision that steel requires.
Why Choose Adica Trucking for Flatbed Shipping
Shippers across the Midwest and across the country choose Adica Trucking because we bring experience, capacity, and accountability to every load. Here is what sets us apart:
- 25 Plus Years of Flatbed Experience: We have been hauling open-deck freight for decades and understand the unique demands of flatbed shipping across every industry we serve
- 100 Plus Years of Combined Team Expertise: Our operations team brings deep knowledge of flatbed logistics, compliance, and route planning to every shipment
- Strategic Detroit Location: Our headquarters near the Gordie Howe Bridge and major Midwest highways gives us fast access to steel mills, manufacturing plants, and key trade corridors
- Diverse Fleet and Carrier Network: With 50 plus company trucks and an extensive carrier network, we have the capacity to cover your freight needs at scale
- Full Permit Management: We handle oversize and overweight permitting so you do not have to
- Named in Transport Topics Top 100: Adica Trucking has been recognized among the Top 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America, a distinction that reflects our reliability and scale
- Technology-Driven Operations: We use McLeod Loadmaster Transportation Management Software and Omnitracs systems to give shippers visibility and efficiency across every load
Frequently Asked Questions About Flatbed Trucking
Flatbed trucking is ideal for freight that requires side, top, or crane loading, does not fit in an enclosed trailer, or exceeds standard height, width, or length dimensions. This includes steel coils, structural steel, heavy machinery, construction materials, prefabricated components, wind energy equipment, and oversized industrial parts.
It depends on the dimensions and weight of the load. Freight that exceeds standard legal limits for width, height, length, or gross vehicle weight requires oversize or overweight permits before it can move on public roadways. Adica Trucking manages the full permitting process for every load that requires it, including multi-state permit coordination for long-haul moves.
Flatbed cargo must be secured in accordance with FMCSA cargo securement regulations. Depending on the freight type and weight, this may include chains, binders, straps, edge protectors, coil racks, blocking, and tarping. Adica Trucking drivers are trained in proper securement techniques and perform load checks throughout the haul to ensure your freight stays safe and stable from pickup to delivery.
Yes. Tarping is available for flatbed loads that require weather protection during transport. For shippers who need full weather protection with the loading flexibility of a flatbed, we also offer Conestoga trailer options, which provide a rolling tarp system that can be opened from either side for easy loading and unloading.
Yes. Adica Trucking provides flatbed shipping services across the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our carrier network and cross-border logistics experience give us the capacity to handle domestic and international flatbed freight with the same level of care and compliance.