Steel, Packaging & Paper Freight
Flatbed, conestoga and dry van freight for steel producers, metal fabricators, and packaging, paper and plastics manufacturers, across the US and between the US and Canada.
Built for Manufacturers
Steel, paper and packaging plants ship on tight production schedules. We arrange carriers that make their appointments and handle heavy, high-value loads correctly.
Steel mills, service centers and fabricators
Packaging, paper and plastics plants
Distributors and converters
Freight We Ship
Heavy open-deck loads and palletized dry van freight.
Steel Coils & Plate
Coils, plate and sheet on flatbed or conestoga, with coil racks, chains and tarps as required.
Beams, Pipe & Fabricated Metal
Structural steel, pipe and fabricated parts on flatbed and step deck.
Paper & Packaging
Paper rolls, corrugated and packaging materials on dry van, loaded to protect edges and keep freight dry.
Plastics & Resin
Palletized plastics, film and resin moving between plants and distributors.
Transportation Options for Manufacturers
Matched to the weight, size and handling your freight needs.
Flatbed & Conestoga
Open-deck and covered open-deck capacity for steel and heavy metal products.
Dry Van Truckload
Dedicated trailers for paper, packaging and plastics, plant to plant or plant to DC.
Partial Truckload
Smaller orders delivered direct, without terminal rehandling.
US–Canada Manufacturing Freight
Ontario and Quebec manufacturers ship to and from US plants every day. We arrange cross-border carriers and coordinate customs through your broker or a licensed partner broker.
Lanes We Know Best
Ontario to Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania, Quebec to Ontario, and Texas to Texas for steel.
Why Manufacturers Work With C1 Freight
Cross-Border Experience
A dedicated team for US–Canada freight, northbound and southbound.
Vetted Open-Deck Carriers
Carriers equipped with coil racks, chains and tarps for steel.
Appointment Discipline
Pickup and delivery appointments confirmed ahead of time, with one point of contact.
Flatbed to Dry Van
One team for open-deck steel and dry van packaging freight.
Ship Steel, Paper or Packaging with C1 Freight
Tell us about your load and our team will follow up with a rate.