Step Deck and Flatbed Dispatch Service
That’s exactly what Swift Nexus Dispatch can do for you by spotting the most advantageous deals and booking the loads on your behalf while you operate your vehicle in a hassle-free way. Besides creating an uninterrupted stream of revenue running into your pocket, our dispatching services will support your flatbed and step deck trucking operations around-the-clock, starting from handling all the paperwork and ending with conflict resolution.
Having over 15 years of total experience in brokerage, we know for sure that flatbed freight loads can bring higher earnings per mile than many other types of equipment, especially with the use of high-quality step deck or flatbed truck dispatching.
A flatbed doesn’t have any sides or a roof, which allows it to accommodate many kinds of oversized cargo and freight of irregular shape, ranging from pipes and beams to heavy machinery and shipping containers. Note that professional flatbed truck dispatch services can save your time and bring much more profit.
Aluminum flatbed trailers even expand the capacity since their lighter weight allows carrying more loads without obtaining overweight permits. However, Swift Nexus Dispatch works with 48 and 53 ft. flatbed trucks of any design and keeps track of permits required in each scenario. Our step deck dispatcher also monitors step deck freight rates and does our best to keep the drivers busy with hauling tall loads, which is a perfect fit for this type of equipment.
Although flatbed rates and load-to-truck ratios are usually higher than those of dry vans or reefers, dealing with heavy and abnormal loads is not a joke.
Drivers need to stay focused on securing and hauling potentially dangerous flatbed loads instead of making calls, stressing out over negotiations with brokers and shippers, or struggling with things like finding a truck stop or emergency roadside service for their flatbed.
For flatbed or step deck trucking, dispatcher fees usually range from 5% to 10% of the gross load value, depending on the level of service and market conditions. At SN Dispatch, we offer transparent, competitive rates and only charge when you successfully complete a load—no upfront costs or hidden fees.
Flatbed Trailer: A flat, open platform trailer with no sides or roof, ideal for hauling oversized or oddly shaped freight. Standard deck height is about 5ft, limiting freight height due to legal road restrictions.
Stepdeck (Drop Deck): Similar to a flatbed but with a lowered main deck (after a short upper deck), allowing for taller freight while still meeting legal height limits. This makes stepdecks perfect for items that are over-height for standard flatbeds.
A flatbed dispatcher at SN Dispatch specializes in coordinating and booking loads that require open-deck trailers for oversized, heavy, or special cargo. Responsibilities include finding suitable loads, negotiating rates, handling permits, ensuring safety compliance, and providing support for specialized securement or route planning. Our team ensures your equipment is always earning at top rates.
A step deck (or drop deck) is a type of trailer featuring two deck levels—a higher front section and a lower main deck—to accommodate freight that is too tall for a standard flatbed. This design helps you move taller cargo without needing special permits for overheight.
Stepdeck trailers legally carry freight up to 10ft high on the lower deck (compared to 8ft, 6in on a standard flatbed), depending on state and local regulations. This extra clearance allows you to transport taller loads while remaining within legal US road height restrictions.