Step deck dispatch
Tall freight and machinery that won't fit under legal height on a standard flatbed.
First load free · then a % of each load · no contractWhat we handle for your step deck
- Find loads that need the lower deck height, where step deck pays more than flatbed
- Confirm dimensions, weight distribution and whether ramps are needed
- Check route height limits and flag oversize permits before you accept
- Negotiate tarp pay, loading time and detention
- Plan flatbed backhauls so the return trip still pays
Loads we look for
A step deck's lower deck sits lower than a flatbed deck, so it can carry freight roughly 10 feet tall and stay under the 13'6" height limit used in most states. The upper deck is short, usually about 10–11 feet.
- Construction and farm equipment
- Tall machinery and tanks
- HVAC units and generators
- Vehicles and small boats
- Oversize loads with permits
- Flatbed freight on backhauls
What brokers will ask for
Step deck brokers usually ask for:
- Auto liability of $1,000,000 and cargo of $100,000 or more
- Ramps if loading rolling equipment
- Chains, binders, straps, tarps and edge protection
- Exact deck lengths and heights
- 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
Is step deck better paying than flatbed?
Often, for loads that truly need the lower deck. We look for those first and fill gaps with flatbed freight.
Do you handle oversize permits?
We flag permit and escort needs on every load. Permits are usually arranged by the broker or through a permit service.
Do you need my deck measurements?
Yes. Exact upper and lower deck lengths and heights let us quote loads accurately.