Two 5-ton bodies for freight that doesn't fit a box: a curtain-side that opens the whole length for fast forklift loading, and a flatdeck for oversize, awkward or crated loads. Palletized goods, building materials and equipment, moved across Manitoba without the cost of a full semi.
Curtain side
- Sliding sidewalls open the full length: forklift straight in from either side
- Enclosed and weather-protected once the curtain is closed
- Fast multi-stop unloading: no waiting for a dock
Flatdeck
- Open deck for oversize, crated and irregular loads
- Strapped and secured by our drivers
- Building materials, equipment, steel, skids that won't box
Typical uses
- Palletized freight to stores, warehouses and job sites
- Construction and renovation materials
- Manufacturing components and industrial goods
- Event equipment: staging, tents, sound systems
Curtain Side questions.
What is the difference between a curtain-side and a flatdeck truck?
A curtain-side has sliding sidewalls that open the full length, so a forklift can load from either side, then closes to keep freight enclosed and out of the weather. A flatdeck is an open deck for oversize, crated or irregular loads, strapped and secured by the driver.
When is a 5-ton curtain-side or flatdeck better than a semi?
When the freight is palletized goods, building materials or equipment that does not need a full semi. DBNS runs both as 5-ton straight trucks, which suit deliveries to stores, warehouses and job sites across Manitoba without paying for a full semi-trailer.
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