DBNS Trucking · October 3, 2026
Curtain-side, flatdeck or 5-ton: which service fits your freight?
Compare loading access, weather exposure and handling needs when discussing curtain-side, flatdeck and 5-ton freight service with DBNS.
Choose around the loading job
A wrapped pallet, a long piece of material and a delivery to a building without a dock may need different equipment. Start with how the freight can be loaded and unloaded, then describe its dimensions, weight and handling requirements. Dispatch can use those details to confirm a suitable vehicle.
Curtain-side: discuss side access
Curtain-side equipment allows access through the side of the trailer. That can be useful when a load needs forklift access along the deck rather than only through rear doors. Tell dispatch how your site loads freight and whether side access is required. Confirm packaging, securing and weather-protection requirements for the actual shipment.
Flatdeck: discuss the shape of the load
A flatdeck provides an open loading area. Discuss it when the shape of the freight or the available lifting equipment makes an enclosed vehicle unsuitable. Supply accurate dimensions and explain how the load will be lifted at both locations. Dispatch should confirm suitability, load securing and any protection needed before the movement is booked.
5-ton dry: discuss delivery access
DBNS lists 5-ton dry van service with a tailgate. When asking about this service, explain the loading surface, available equipment and whether there is a dock at each address. Tailgate equipment does not remove the need to check the load’s dimensions, weight and the site’s access restrictions.
Temperature and inside delivery are separate questions
If the goods need temperature control, discuss DBNS’s 5-ton reefer service and state the shipment’s required conditions. If the job involves inside placement or installation, discuss white glove service. Do not assume those requirements are covered simply because a vehicle can carry the freight.
Send the details, then confirm the equipment
DBNS offers curtain-side and flatdeck, 5-ton dry, 5-ton reefer and white glove services. Send the piece count, dimensions, weight, addresses and loading details with your enquiry. Ask dispatch to confirm the equipment and handling plan for your particular load before committing to a pickup.