Open Deck · Oversized · TWIC · High-Value · HAZMAT

The specialists for freight that demands more.

Nonpareil Logistics is a Chicago-based, asset-based carrier hauling open deck, oversized, high-value, and HAZMAT freight across the lower 48, Canada, and Mexico. HAZMAT-endorsed drivers, TWIC required across our team, only one claim since 2021, and a quote within 24 hours.

1 claim

Only one since 2021

24 hr

Quote turnaround

100%

HAZMAT-endorsed drivers

US · CA · MX

Cross-border coverage

CDL drivers: drive for a carrier that has your back

Now hiring regional and OTR flatbed and step deck drivers. Earn up to $150K a year, paid weekly, with full benefits and a 401(k). New to open deck? We’ll train you.

Our Specialties

Open deck, oversized, and HAZMAT: it’s all we think about

When freight is wide, heavy, valuable, or hazardous, experience and safety make the difference. It’s where Nonpareil does its best work.

Nonpareil Logistics step deck trailer carrying heavy specialized equipment

Open Deck

Our own flatbed and step deck fleet hauls steel, lumber, machinery, and military freight, secured by trained specialists on every load.

✓ Asset-based flatbeds & step decks
✓ Straps, chains, edge protection & tarps
✓ Regional and OTR, coast to coast

Our 5 securement & safety practices →

Nonpareil Logistics hauling a 12-foot-6-inch wide modular unit on a flatbed

Oversized & Heavy Haul

Wide, tall, and heavy loads moved with careful planning, from modular units to construction and industrial equipment.

✓ Permits, pilot cars & route surveys in-house
✓ Lowboys, RGNs & more through our partner network
✓ Bridge, clearance & weight planning

Why experience matters on oversized →

Truck hauling HAZMAT freight with placards

HAZMAT

Hazardous materials across all classes, including explosives and radioactive materials, hauled with safety and compliance standards that go beyond state and federal requirements.

✓ HAZMAT-endorsed CDL drivers
✓ Placarding, documentation & emergency response review
✓ Insurance that meets or exceeds broker requirements

How we stay DOT compliant →

Freight broker? See why brokers call us first →

The Nonpareil Advantage

A carrier that treats your freight like its own

Four principles guide every load we haul. Dig into each one to see how it works in practice.

01

Reliable capacity

Our own flatbed and step deck fleet, backed by a trusted partner network, keeps your freight moving in any season.

Flexible capacity for tight timelines →

02

Safety first

Only one claim since 2021, backed by trained drivers and strict securement standards.

The 5 safety practices we follow →

03

Real-time tracking

Follow every load in our online tracking portal and get text message updates from pickup to delivery.

How tracking prevents delays →

04

Service with integrity

Clear communication and precise handling on every shipment, every mile.

Why small carriers communicate better →

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Our Solutions

One carrier for every kind of load

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Dry van truckload freight on the road

Truckload & LTL

Dry van truckload, less-than-truckload, drop trailer, and power only, handled directly or through our partner network. Dependable capacity for everyday freight.

Step deck trailer carrying heavy specialized equipment

Specialized & Heavy Haul

Our own flatbeds and step decks, plus lowboys, RGNs, and other specialized trailers through our partner network, for oversized, HAZMAT, temperature-controlled, and military freight.

Truck at a border crossing for cross-border freight to Mexico and Canada

Expedited & Cross-Border

Expedited and emergency loads, air freight, rail intermodal, and border crossings into Mexico and Canada.

Coverage

Coast to coast, and across both borders

From our Chicago headquarters, we move freight anywhere in the continental U.S. and handle cross-border loads into Canada and Mexico.

  • All lower 48 U.S. states
  • Southern Canada
  • Mexico
Map of North America showing Nonpareil Logistics service area: all lower 48 U.S. states, southern Canada, and Mexico, with headquarters in Chicago
Large wrapped building material secured on a Nonpareil Logistics flatbed in an industrial yard

Why shippers choose us

A partner, not just a carrier

We work alongside shippers, receivers, and brokers to solve tough logistics challenges, with close attention to every detail and the highest focus on safety.

  • Customer-centric, with direct access to our team
  • Dedicated to safety and compliance
  • Dependable service you can plan around
  • Committed to our drivers and our community

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kind of freight does Nonpareil Logistics haul?

Nonpareil Logistics specializes in open deck, oversized, high-value, and HAZMAT freight. We run our own fleet of flatbeds and step decks, and we move lowboy, RGN, double drop, and other specialized loads through our partner network. We also handle air freight, rail intermodal, and LTL shipments directly.

Is Nonpareil Logistics an asset-based carrier?

Yes. Nonpareil Logistics is an asset-based carrier founded in 2021 and based in Chicago, Illinois. Our trucks run across the lower 48 states, Canada, and Mexico.

Which HAZMAT classes do you haul?

All of them, including Class 1 explosives and Class 7 radioactive materials. Every Nonpareil driver holds a HAZMAT endorsement.

Can your drivers deliver to ports, military bases, and other secure facilities?

Yes. TWIC is required across our team, so our drivers can enter ports, airports, military bases, and other secure facilities that require a Transportation Worker Identification Credential.

What is your safety record?

We have had only one claim since 2021, and our insurance meets or exceeds broker requirements.

How fast can I get a quote, and how do I track my load?

You will get a quote within 24 hours. Once your load is moving, you can follow it in our online tracking portal and receive text message updates from pickup to delivery.

Have a load to move? Let’s talk.

Tell us what you’re shipping and where. You’ll have a quote within 24 hours.