Transporting freight around Auckland isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes standard trucks just won’t handle the size, shape, or weight of your load. That’s where flat deck truck hire from Tutill Carriers comes in. With a flexible fleet, experienced operators, and specialist dispatch, open decks make moving oversized, bulky, or awkward freight safe and efficient.
1. Long or oversized materials
When projects involve timber, steel beams, or pipes longer than a standard truck can carry, a flat deck is essential. Tutill’s 8‑wheeler 10-metre flat deck reduces overhang, minimises double-handling, and ensures compliance with permits and pilot requirements. This type of truck allows oversized freight to travel safely while maintaining stability and visibility on Auckland roads.
2. Wide or unusually shaped loads
Standard trucks can’t always handle freight that is wider than usual or irregularly shaped. Open deck truck provide a completely open platform, allowing oversized machinery, large equipment, or fabricated structures to be securely tied down. We also manage over-width permits and, where required, pilot vehicles to ensure a compliant and safe transport solution.
3. Freight requiring easy side or top access
Some deliveries need loading or unloading from multiple angles. An open deck truck hire is ideal in these scenarios because there are no sides or roofs restricting access. We offer options with on-board forklifts for mechanical handling, allowing deliveries in tight or remote sites without cranes or additional lifting gear. Preparing the site and giving detailed access information helps ensure smooth operations.
4. Heavy or high-density loads
When a load is both heavy and compact, standard trucks may struggle with payload limits. Tutill’s 8-wheeler transport units can carry heavier loads safely while maintaining road stability. Experienced drivers ensure that restraint systems are correctly applied, and all lifting or rigging gear is tested and certified, keeping both driver and freight safe during transport.
5. Tight schedules or complex delivery requirements
Projects often have strict deadlines or require multiple trades to coordinate around a single delivery. Flat deck truck hire from Tutill Carriers comes with real-time dispatch and logistics management. This ensures that the right truck and driver are allocated efficiently, with live updates throughout the job. By providing detailed information at the time of booking, customers can rely on on-time delivery and minimal disruption on site.
Why flat deck truck hire makes a difference
This style of vehicle offer the flexibility and capability that standard trucks simply cannot match. Whether it’s long beams, oversized machinery, bulky building materials, or complex multi-stage deliveries, this style of transport give operators and customers confidence that freight can be moved safely, efficiently, and within regulatory compliance. We combine a well-maintained fleet, trained drivers, and a hands-on dispatch team to make these deliveries stress-free.
Getting started with Tutill Carriers
If your freight won’t fit in a standard truck, it’s time to consider flat deck truck hire. We assess your requirements, match the right vehicle to the job, and manage permits, pilot vehicles, and scheduling. Providing detailed load dimensions, weights, and site access information ensures a smooth, safe delivery. Don’t let oversized or awkward freight slow down your project – contact us today to organise a flat deck truck hire that fits your needs.
