What Is Flatbed Dispatch?

Flatbed dispatch involves booking loads for open-deck trailers — standard flatbeds (48–53 feet), step decks, and RGNs. Common flatbed freight includes steel coils, lumber, construction equipment, machinery, building materials, and oversized loads. Current flatbed spot rates are averaging $2.58–$2.65 per mile nationally, with specialized and oversize loads paying significantly more.

What’s Included in Our Flatbed Dispatch Service

• Load finding & booking — We source flatbed loads from DAT, Truckstop, and direct broker relationships specializing in open-deck freight
• Rate negotiation — We push for top rates including tarping pay, detention, and oversize premiums
• Securement & permit guidance — We communicate load-specific securement requirements and flag any loads requiring permits
• Broker vetting — Every broker checked on FMCSA SAFER before booking
• 24/7 support — Available around the clock

Flatbed Dispatch Pricing

• Semi trucks with flatbed trailers: 5% of gross per load
• No upfront fees — no setup costs
• No contracts — cancel anytime

Best Flatbed Freight Lanes

• Steel corridors: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan to the Southeast and Gulf Coast
• Lumber lanes: Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington) to California and the Southwest
• Construction equipment: Texas and Gulf Coast to major metro construction markets
• Agricultural equipment: Midwest during planting and harvest seasons

How to Get Started

We get new flatbed carriers dispatched within 24–48 hours. You’ll need an active MC authority, a COI with $1M minimum liability, a W9 form and a signed dispatch agreement. No upfront payment required.