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Flatbed Trucking

Flatbed Trucking Services Across the Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley

Y2K transports construction materials, lumber, steel, equipment and other commercial freight using flatbeds selected for the shipment, its loading requirements and the destination.

Y2K Transport flatbed truck with an open deck

Flatbed Transportation for a Wide Range of Industries

Y2K provides local flatbed trucking for businesses that need to move large, long, heavy or difficult-to-load freight.

Construction & Building Materials

Lumber suppliers, builders, contractors and construction companies.

Steel & Rebar

Rebar manufacturers, fabricators, steel suppliers and metal companies.

Electrical & Industrial

Electrical contractors, suppliers and other industrial businesses.

Tile & Flooring

Tile, flooring and building-finish suppliers requiring reliable freight transportation.

Freight & Transportation

Freight brokers and transportation companies needing local flatbed capacity.

Ports & Terminals

Freight requiring transportation to or from ports and terminal facilities.

What We Haul

Flatbed transportation for materials that need the flexibility of open-deck loading. These are the most common shipments we handle — not the limit of our capabilities.

Wood & Construction

  • Lumber and engineered wood products
  • Building supplies
  • Materials for commercial projects
  • Tile, flooring and stone

Steel & Metal

  • Rebar and reinforcing steel
  • Structural steel
  • Fabricated metal products
  • Electrical materials and equipment

Awkward & Oversized

  • Palletized commercial freight
  • Long, oversized or unusually shaped loads
  • Irregular or difficult-to-load materials
  • Non-containerized port freight

Weight & Size Capabilities

Our current fleet includes one-, three- and five-ton flatbeds, single- and tandem-axle flatdecks, and curtain-side / China-top units.

One-Ton Flatbeds
Smaller open-deck shipments.
Up to 16 ft · 5,000 lbs
Three-Ton Flatbeds
Medium-sized commercial freight and construction materials.
Up to 20 ft · 12,000 lbs
Five-Ton Flatbeds
Larger and heavier commercial shipments.
Up to 26 ft · 15,000 lbs
Single- & Tandem-Axle Flatdecks
Configurations for different shipment requirements.
Up to 30 ft · 30,000 lbs

Flatbed Equipment & Capabilities

Flexible equipment and specialized transportation options for challenging loads, job sites and commercial freight.

Load Protection

  • Tarping available upon request
  • Curtain-side / China-top protection
  • Secure load securement

Loading & Freight

  • Side, rear and top-loading accessibility
  • Oversized and overlength freight
  • Coordination with forklifts or cranes

Certified & Flexible

  • Dangerous-goods-certified service
  • Port Pass-certified service
  • Weekend and emergency after-hours service

Delivery Options

Direct Delivery

The first available appropriate flatbed is dispatched to the pickup and travels directly to the delivery location. Direct requests can generally be accommodated regardless of the time of day.

Special Delivery

Need something outside our standard options? We can coordinate customized equipment, handling and scheduling, including after-hours, weekend, hourly and hot-shot service.

Service Areas

Our regular flatbed trucking service area covers the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley — from Chilliwack to West Vancouver and the communities in between.

  • Vancouver & West Vancouver
  • Burnaby
  • Richmond
  • Delta
  • The Tri-Cities
  • Surrey
  • Langley
  • Maple Ridge
  • Abbotsford
  • Chilliwack

Beyond the Lower Mainland

Service to Whistler, Squamish, Hope, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan and other destinations throughout British Columbia can be arranged through our dispatch team.

BC-Wide & North American Brokerage

For longer distances, additional capacity or different equipment, Y2K’s freight-brokerage department coordinates transportation across Canada, the United States and in both directions over the border.

Explore Freight Brokerage

Why Businesses Choose Y2K

Y2K Transport has provided reliable flatbed trucking and transportation services in Langley, BC since 1999, with more than 25 years of experience and over 65 years of combined dispatch experience. Our versatile flatbed fleet, flexible delivery options and experienced dispatch team help businesses move construction materials, industrial freight and oversized loads throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

For specialized or long-distance shipments, we offer tarping, covered units, certified drivers and freight-brokerage services throughout BC, Canada and the United States. With competitive commercial rates and dependable service, Y2K works with you to find the right transportation solution for your freight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of freight can Y2K’s flatbed trucks transport?

Lumber and engineered wood, construction materials, rebar and reinforcing steel, structural steel and fabricated metal, tile, flooring and stone, electrical supplies and equipment, palletized freight, oversized and long loads, and non-containerized port freight.

What flatbed sizes, deck lengths and weight capacities are available?

One-ton flatbeds carry up to 16 ft and 5,000 lbs, three-ton up to 20 ft and 12,000 lbs, and five-ton up to 26 ft and 15,000 lbs. Single-axle and tandem-axle flatdecks handle up to 30 ft and 30,000 lbs.

Can Y2K transport oversized and overlength freight?

Yes. Our flatbeds handle oversized, overlength and irregular or difficult-to-load materials, with side, rear and top-loading accessibility.

Are tarping, curtain-side and China-top options available?

Yes. Tarping is available upon request, and curtain-side / China-top units are available for shipments that need covered protection.

Can Y2K coordinate loading and unloading with cranes or forklifts?

Yes. We coordinate with forklifts or cranes at pickup and delivery, and our own crane trucks can be scheduled when a shipment needs lifting or precise placement.

Does Y2K provide flatbed transportation to and from ports?

Yes. We transport non-containerized freight to and from ports and terminal facilities, with Port Pass-certified service available upon request.

Does Y2K offer dangerous-goods, weekend and emergency after-hours service?

Yes. Dangerous-goods-certified and Port Pass-certified service are available upon request, along with weekend service and emergency after-hours service.

What areas does Y2K’s flatbed trucking service cover?

Our regular service area covers Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Delta, the Tri-Cities, Surrey, Langley, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Transportation to Whistler, Squamish, Hope, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan and other BC destinations may also be arranged.

How do I request a flatbed transportation quote?

Call our dispatch team at 604-513-4810 or request a quote online. Tell us what you are shipping, where it needs to go and when it needs to arrive.

Move Your Flatbed Freight

Tell us what you are shipping, where it needs to go and when it needs to arrive. Our experienced dispatch team will help select the right vehicle and delivery option.

Existing customer? Access your online account