Flatbed Dispatch
Specialized open-deck dispatch that verifies dimensions, securement, tarping, loading method, and commodity details.
- Common configuration
- 48 to 53 ft
- Typical capacity
- Up to 48,000 lbs
- rate negotiation
- Specialized
What good flatbed dispatch takes.
A strong flatbed rate can disappear quickly when tarp, securement, or loading requirements are unclear. Our team asks detailed questions upfront, confirms the commodity and dimensions, and helps plan freight around weather, equipment, and strong open-deck markets.
Freight we target
A strong fit for
- Steel
- Lumber
- Machinery
- Construction materials
What we check before booking a flatbed load.
A strong rate only matters if the freight fits your equipment and the whole move makes sense. These checks happen before the rate con, not after.
Securement clarity
Commodity shape, edge protection, coil orientation, straps, chains, and dunnage are discussed.
Tarp compensation
Tarp size, quantity, height, and additional labor are factored into negotiation.
Loading method
Crane, forklift, side-load, and appointment capabilities are verified at both ends.
Flatbed dispatch questions
Still deciding? Ask us on your free load plan call. There is no obligation.
Ask a dispatcherDo I approve every flatbed load?
Yes. You remain in control of your truck. We present the rate, route, broker, commodity, appointment details, and relevant requirements before you approve a load.
Can you dispatch a new authority?
Yes, although load availability depends on broker requirements and authority age. We build a practical broker strategy around the opportunities currently available to your MC.
How quickly can dispatch begin?
Once your carrier packet and documents are complete, we can build your operating profile and begin searching based on your next available location and preferred lanes.
Other equipment we dispatch
Step Deck Dispatch
Dispatch for lower-deck freight requiring additional height clearance without the complexity of a removable gooseneck.
Conestoga Dispatch
Premium freight matching for rolling-tarp trailers that protect sensitive commodities while enabling fast side loading.
Lowboy Dispatch
Detailed heavy-haul dispatch for construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment moving on low-deck trailers.
Claim your free flatbed load plan
Tell us about your flatbed setup and the lanes you want. A dispatcher reviews your authority and equipment, then calls you with a practical plan.
- Takes about two minutes
- No contract or payment for the review
- You approve every load if you start
- No approved load in your first week? You pay nothing
- Call
- (214) 799-1391
- Booking hours
- Mon to Fri, 7am to 7pm CT