Trucking companies in Ontario: Fission, 80 trucks for flatbed and heavy freight
Fission Logistics has hauled flatbed, Conestoga and heavy freight across Ontario since 2012, with 80 trucks and 140 trailers based in Mississauga. We move steel, aluminum, pipe, lumber, building products and machinery for shippers across Ontario, into Quebec and Western Canada, and across the border to the US.
The fleet
80 trucks and 140 trailers, all run from our Mississauga yard.
| Trailer | How many | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Conestoga (Rolltite), 53 ft | 90 | Freight that has to stay dry: aluminum, coil, building products, machinery |
| Multi axle curtainside, 4 and 6 axle | 16 | Heavy Ontario loads up to 86,000 lb on 1 truck |
| Open flatbed, 53 ft | 10 | Long product: pipe, structural steel, lumber |
| Step deck, 53 ft | 4 | Tall machinery and equipment |
| Double drop, 53 ft | 3 | The tallest pieces, in the 32 ft well |
| Dry van | 17 | For customers who already ship flatbed with us |
What we haul
Steel coil, plate and structural steel, aluminum extrusion and ingots, pipe, lumber, building products, machinery and dies, construction equipment and oversize loads. The steel side as a whole, plate to pipe, is on our steel hauling in Ontario page.
Where we run
Every working day across the GTA: Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto, Vaughan, Milton. West and south to Hamilton, Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, London, Chatham Kent and Windsor, and the rest of southwestern Ontario. The flatbed side of that work is on the Ontario flatbed carriers page. Next day to Ottawa, Sudbury and Quebec.
Ontario by region
| Region | How we run it |
|---|---|
| GTA and Peel | Every working day |
| Hamilton | Every working day |
| Windsor and Essex County | Daily |
| Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and London | Regular runs on the 401 |
| Niagara and Barrie | Regular runs |
| Ottawa, Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie | Next day |
| Thunder Bay and the north | Transit time comes with the quote |
Anywhere within 500 miles of the GTA delivers next day.
How a load moves with us
- You send the lane, the freight and the weight. Dispatch prices it within 1 business hour and names the trailer.
- Dispatch books the pickup with your dock and the delivery with the receiver.
- Every tractor runs Samsara. Ask for a live link and dispatch sends it within 15 minutes, 7 am to 5 pm ET.
- The signed POD comes to you by email after delivery.
The record
- More than 100,000 shipments since 2012, about 16,000 loads a year, with a claims ratio under 0.1 percent.
- Over 80 percent of our loads are for repeat customers.
- Northbridge Elite carrier, CTPAT, PIP, FAST, SmartWay and CSA.
- WBE Canada and CAMSC certified, see supplier diversity.
Trucking companies in Ontario: how to compare
Most trucking companies in Ontario quote the same highways. Before the first load, get a straight answer to these 6 questions. Our answer follows each one.
- Does the carrier run its own trucks? Fission runs 80 trucks and 140 trailers under its own authority, USDOT 2322171 and MC 792691, from Mississauga.
- Which trailer will the load ride on? Dispatch names it with the price: Conestoga, open flatbed, step deck, double drop, or a 4 or 6 axle unit for heavy Ontario loads.
- Can a heavy Ontario load go on 1 truck? Yes, up to 86,000 lb on the 6 axle inside Ontario, against 45,000 lb on a tandem.
- Can the same carrier cross the border? Yes. CTPAT validated, PIP, FAST and CSA approved, with ACE and ACI filed by dispatch on every load. See cross border trucking companies for the programs and crossings.
- Can you watch the truck? Every tractor runs Samsara GPS, and dispatch sends a live link on request.
- Who does the planning around the truck? Appointments, tracking, border filing and proof of delivery are handled by the same dispatch desk. See our logistics company in Mississauga page.
Questions shippers ask
Is Fission a transport company or a trucking company?
Both words fit. Fission Logistics is an Ontario transport company that runs its own 80 trucks and 140 trailers out of Mississauga.
What kind of trucking company is Fission?
A flatbed carrier. We run Conestogas (Rolltites), open flatbeds, step decks, double drops and 4 and 6 axle units. We don't run dry vans for general freight.
Where in Ontario do you pick up?
Everywhere in Ontario. Most loads start in the GTA, Hamilton, Kitchener, London and Windsor. Ottawa, Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie are next day.
How big is the fleet?
80 trucks and 140 trailers, including 16 multi axle units for heavy Ontario freight.
Do you haul to the US?
Yes, to Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky through Detroit and Buffalo. We are CTPAT validated, PIP and FAST approved, and file ACE and ACI.
Are you a certified diverse supplier?
Yes. Fission is WBE Canada certified as a women owned business and CAMSC certified.
How fast is a quote?
Within 1 business hour, 7 am to 5 pm ET, Monday to Friday. Call dispatch at (905) 799 7900, press 1, or send the form on this page.
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Need a truck this week?
Tell dispatch where it picks up, where it goes and what it is. The price comes back within 1 business hour.