Conestoga dispatch
Covered freight that needs a forklift from the side and a dry ride, without tarping by hand.
First load free · then a % of each load · no contractWhat we handle for your Conestoga
- Find loads where shippers want a Conestoga, not just any flatbed
- Confirm dimensions against your inside height and width with the tarp closed
- Check whether the load is side-loaded, top-loaded or rear-loaded before you accept
- Negotiate detention, extra stops and any securement extras on the rate confirmation
- Fill gaps with flatbed or step deck freight that fits your deck
Loads we look for
A Conestoga is a flatbed or step deck with a rolling tarp system that slides open like an accordion. You still have to secure the cargo under federal securement rules (49 CFR 393, Subpart I). The frame and tarp take up some room, so the usable height and width are a bit less than an open deck.
- Machinery and parts that must stay dry
- Aerospace and industrial components
- Coiled steel and metal products
- Building products and finished lumber
- Crated and palletized freight that loads from the side
- Flatbed freight on backhauls
What brokers will ask for
Conestoga brokers usually ask for:
- Auto liability of $1,000,000 and cargo of $100,000 or more
- Inside height, width and deck length with the tarp closed
- Straps, chains, binders and edge protection
- Photos of the trailer and the secured load when requested
- ELD for tracking and hours of service
Pricing
A simple percentage of each load's gross, quoted for your truck and lanes before you start and charged only on loads we book. No contract, and your first load is free.
Questions carriers ask
Does a Conestoga still need securement?
Yes. The tarp protects the cargo from weather, but it doesn't hold it in place. The load must be tied down under 49 CFR 393, Subpart I.
Can you book flatbed loads for my Conestoga?
Yes, when the freight fits under the tarp system or the shipper allows it. We check dimensions first so there are no surprises at pickup.
What measurements do you need?
Your deck length and the inside height and width with the tarp closed. Brokers ask for these, and they decide which loads fit.