Step deck dispatching for the tall and heavy freight

What we do for step deck owner-operators

A step deck — or drop deck — sits lower than a flatbed, so it can legally carry taller loads without a permit. That opens up freight most trailers can't touch, but it also means more specialized loads, more securement, and more negotiating. We handle the hunt and the admin so you can focus on loading and driving:

• Book premium open-deck freight — machinery, equipment, taller building materials, coils, and specialized loads — from boards, brokers, and direct shippers.
• Match loads to your exact setup, whether you run ramps, a Conestoga, or a standard drop deck, and to your comfort with height and weight.
• Negotiate the rate with real knowledge of what specialized open-deck freight pays, including tarp and securement time.
• Coordinate permits and paperwork for over-dimensional loads, plus rate cons, BOLs, and factoring.

Step deck freight we keep you loaded with

Step decks shine on freight that's too tall for a flatbed's 8.5-foot legal ceiling: construction and farm equipment, industrial machinery, HVAC units, transformers, taller building materials, and palletized freight that needs the extra height. Because the freight skews specialized, rates tend to run above standard flatbed — and we keep you matched to loads that fit your deck and your securement gear.

Why step deck operators use a dispatcher

Step deck freight is more specialized than dry van or even standard flatbed, which means more time working brokers, checking dimensions, and confirming securement. Doing that from the cab is how good loads slip away. A dispatcher who knows open-deck lanes keeps your average rate high, gets you paid for the extra work, and keeps the next specialized load ready.

How it works

Send your MC/DOT authority, insurance, W-9, and a signed dispatch agreement, tell us your equipment and lanes, and we start booking — usually your first load within 24 hours. See the 4-step process or compare with our flatbed dispatch.