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North American Transport and Hauling Services
We understand that transporting heavy equipment is not a one-size-fits all service. Each project has its own unique challenges and requirements. That is why we offer customized solutions that meet your specific needs and budget. We work with you to understand your goals and expectations and design a transport plan.
We are more than just a trucking company, we are your partner in heavy equipment transport.
Our Services
Picker & Crane Services
Winch Trucks
Heavy Haul
Oilfield Hauling
Pipe Hauling
Hot Shot
Pilot Trucking
Storage & Rentals
Long Haul Transport
Push Truck Services
Explosives Hauling
About Us
Family-owned since 1978, BDS is a trusted North American leader in transportation and logistics, specializing in oversized and overweight transportation, explosives hauling, fluid hauling, customs clearance, and picker truck services. Backed by over four decades of experience, BDS operates a modern fleet of trucks, trailers, and pilot vehicles to ensure every load will be delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory standards. With strategic locations in Acheson, Alberta, Sudbury, Ontario, Watford City, North Dakota, & Forth Worth, Texas, BDS simplifies cross-border hauling, helping clients save time and reduce costs.
Cross Border Hauling
BDS offers a wide variety of units and drivers equipped with everything to meet your hauling requirements. With extensive expertise in cross-border oversized and heavy haul transportation, BDS leverages its USA Operating Authority to seamlessly move large and specialized loads between Canada and the United States. With a fleet of specialized trailers for all applications, BDS is able to navigate unique challenges including route planning, permits, regulatory, custom clearances and safety compliance.
Our Fleet
- 48′ and 53′ Flat Decks
- 53′ Step Decks
- 53′ Step Deck with Ramps
- Super B Flat Decks (with & without Ramps)
- Extendable Flat Decks 53′ to 90′
- Extendable Step Decks 37′ to 72′
- Double Drop RGNs
- 16 to 48 Wheel Lowboy Combinations
- 6 to 13 Axel Lowboy Combinations
- 13 Axel Expandable Perimeter Trailers
- Tank Cradles
- Tridem Oilfield Floats (Various Lengths)
- Tridem Picker Floats (Various Lengths)
- Tridem Scissorneck Trailers
- 16 to 40 Scissorneck Wheel Combinations
- 24 to 48 Wheel Mid Pro Combinations
- 10 Axle Faymonville MultiMAX
- 19 Axle Faymonville HighwayMAX 3
- Super B Hopper Trailers
- Super B Tankers
- Dry Van (with Isolated Detonator Boxes)
- Emulsion Tankers
- Jeeps and Boosters (All Configurations)
- 45 Ton Pickers
- 70 Ton Cranes
- Spyder Crane
What We Haul
At BDS, we specialize in the safe, efficient, and fully compliant transport of heavy and oversized loads throughout North America. With decades of experience, a skilled logistics team, and a fleet that includes up to 60-wheel combinations, we’re equipped to move the most challenging loads.
From initial planning to final delivery, BDS handles every aspect of the haul – permits, routing, rigging, pilot cars, and more – so you don’t have to. Whether you’re working in energy, construction, infrastructure, or manufacturing, BDS delivers the expertise and capacity to meet your needs.
Why Choose BDS?
- Decades of Experience: We’ve completed some of North America’s most complex heavy haul and over dimension transportation projects.
- Permit Ready: We maintain active oversize and annual permits for key corridors – including Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan – to eliminate project delays.
- Cross Border Hauling: We specialize in cross-border oversize and heavy haul transportation. BDS leverage its USA Operating Authority and knowledge of jurisdictional difference to ensure smooth heavy haul transportation.
- Expert Drivers & Equipment: Our team is trained to meet all safety, regulatory, and operational requirements, with modern equipment tailored to oversized transport.
- End-to-End Logistics: From route planning and escorts to crossing international borders, we manage all the details.
- 24/7 Dispatch: Around-the-clock coordination and communication ensure that your load is always on track.
Trailers for all Operations
New to our fleet is the Faymonville HighwayMAX 3. This trailer allows BDS to haul 225,000 lbs. of payload with greater maneuverability than any comparable 19 axle trailer.
Our winch truck services offer a powerful and adaptable alternative for transporting oversized loads. With a variety of tandem and tridem options for trucks, our winch trucks are equipped with robust winching systems allowing us to securely load, transport and unload without the use of cranes or pickers.
With a range of trailers and multi-axle combinations BDS is your choice to move oilfield equipment including compressors, pumps and more. Our expertise in complying with industry regulations and obtaining necessary permits allows us to navigate your transportation needs seamlessly.
We specialize in cross border transportation. If you need something hauled to or from the U.S, we should be your first choice.
With decades of experience, we specialize in working with oilfield projects and hauling pipe of many different sizes. Our experienced drivers and well maintained fleet take care of delivering your pipe from point A to point B seamlessly.
BDS provides specialized transportation for bulk, packaged and liquid explosives to support mining and blasting operations across Canada and the United States.
Our team of experienced drivers and logistics professionals strictly adhere to all Dangerous Goods transportation regulations and explosive transport standards to ensure safe and compliant delivery.
Our Capabilities:
- Emulsion Tankers: Safe transport of bulk and liquid explosive products.
- Dry Vans (with Isolated Detonator Boxes): Engineered segregation for packaged explosives and detonator transport.
- Super B Hopper Trailers: High-capacity hauling for ammonium nitrate and bulk blasting agents.
- Super B Tankers: Efficient transport of AN solution for large-scale mining operations.
Our highly trained staff can pilot any over dimensional load across Canada and the US. BDS ensures that our pilot trucks operators are trained in federal and provincial regulations in each state and province. Our “Journey Management” program ensures that your drivers are in safe hands experiencing clear lines of communication and risk free travel. We have several pilot trucks and are constantly adding to our inventory with connections all over North America, ensuring that we will always be able to assist with your project.
At BDS, we understand that time-sensitive deliveries demand immediate action. Every minute of downtime or delay can cost your business—so we’re here to keep you moving. That’s why we offer specialized hotshot trucking services tailored to meet your most urgent transportation needs.
With experienced drivers and fully equipped vehicles, we ensure your cargo is picked up promptly and delivered quickly and safely. We prioritize speed, reliability, and attention to detail, giving you the confidence that your shipment is in capable hands.
Fast, dependable, and always on time—our team is available 24/7 to get the job done.
We provide a full range of crane and picker truck services designed to meet various lifting requirements — from compact Spyder Cranes (Mini-Cranes) for tight spaces with limited headroom to high-capacity cranes and pickers for complex, heavy-duty lifting operations.
Our Alberta Fleet Includes:
- 45-ton Picker Trucks
- 70-ton Cranes
- Spyder Crane (Mini-Crane): 6,450 lb lifting capacity, 27-foot boom & 360-degree continuous rotation with the capability to fit through mandoors and elevators.
SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
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Safety , Memberships & Associations
At BDS, safety is at the cornerstone of everything we do. It’s a shared responsibility that extends from front-line workers to the President, with the goal of ensuring everyone returns home safely each day. A key factor in BDS’s success is our strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) program. This success is built on thorough pre-job hazard assessments, effective hazard controls, open communication, and an unwavering commitment to safety from every member of our team.
Careers
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