Flatbed Dispatch Services

Secure Top-Paying Flatbed Loads Nationwide

Disclosure: This dispatch service is operated by the same team behind USA Trucker Choice. Learn more.

Why Choose Our Flatbed Dispatch

Flatbed freight pays a premium because it requires skill, physical effort, and specialized knowledge that enclosed trailer operators don't need. Our flatbed dispatch team knows which lanes, shippers, and load types deliver the best return for your time and effort. We handle tarping allowances, securement compliance, and the permit coordination that flatbed operators deal with daily.

$2.80-$3.80/mile

Rate Per Mile

$20,000-$27,000

Monthly Revenue

Key Benefits

Tarping allowance negotiation — we secure $75-150 per tarp as standard
Load securement compliance review before every dispatch
Oversized load permit coordination across multi-state routes
Steel mill and lumber yard relationship network for consistent loads
Construction season load planning to maximize Q2-Q3 earnings
Pilot car and escort coordination for oversize shipments

Required Certifications

✓Standard MC authority
✓FMCSA load securement (393.100-393.136) compliance
✓Oversize/overweight permit experience
✓Cargo insurance ($100K minimum)
✓Tarping equipment and securement gear

Flatbed Market Rates by Region

Northeast

$3.97/mi

Gross Monthly: $29,775

Net Monthly: $19,354

Southeast

$3.14/mi

Gross Monthly: $23,550

Net Monthly: $15,308

Midwest

$3.35/mi

Gross Monthly: $25,125

Net Monthly: $16,331

South Central

$3.52/mi

Gross Monthly: $26,400

Net Monthly: $17,160

Mountain West

$3.52/mi

Gross Monthly: $26,400

Net Monthly: $17,160

West Coast

$3.85/mi

Gross Monthly: $28,875

Net Monthly: $18,769

Typical Flatbed Loads We Book

Steel coils, beams, and rebar

Lumber and building materials

Heavy machinery and equipment

Wind energy components

Pipe and tubing

Concrete products

Military equipment

Flatbed Challenges We Solve

Physical demands of tarping and strapping in extreme weather

Load securement violations averaging $1,200 per citation

Seasonal demand tied to construction cycles — winter slowdowns

Permit delays for oversized loads causing scheduling disruptions

Higher insurance premiums due to cargo exposure risk

Flatbed Dispatch by State

Select your state for location-specific flatbed rates, lanes, and regulations.

Other Equipment Types We Dispatch

Dry Van

$2.20-$3.10/mile

Reefer

$2.60-$3.60/mile

Step Deck

$3.00-$4.10/mile

Hotshot

$1.80-$2.80/mile

Box Truck

$1.50-$2.40/mile

Car Hauler

$0.90-$1.60/vehicle-mile

Tanker

$3.00-$4.20/mile

Power Only

$1.50-$2.30/mile

Intermodal

$1.80-$2.70/mile

Dump Truck

$80-$150/hour or $2.50-$4.00/mile

Flatbed Dispatch FAQ

Our flatbed operators average $20,000-$27,000 in gross monthly revenue, with per-mile rates ranging from $2.80-$3.80/mile. Actual earnings depend on your lanes, hours of service, and whether you run dedicated or spot market. Our dispatch team focuses on maximizing your loaded miles and minimizing deadhead.

Our dispatch fee of 5-8% covers everything: load booking across direct shippers and load boards, rate negotiation, paperwork handling (BOLs, rate confirmations, PODs), detention and accessorial billing, 24/7 support, and load planning. There are no hidden charges — the fee only applies to loads we book for you.

To run flatbed freight through our dispatch, you'll need: Standard MC authority, FMCSA load securement (393.100-393.136) compliance, Oversize/overweight permit experience, Cargo insurance ($100K minimum), Tarping equipment and securement gear. If you're missing any of these, our onboarding team can guide you through the process.

We book a wide range of flatbed freight including Steel coils, beams, and rebar, Lumber and building materials, Heavy machinery and equipment, Wind energy components, and more. Our team matches loads to your equipment specs, preferred lanes, and earning goals.

Our dispatch team proactively addresses the biggest flatbed challenges: Physical demands of tarping and strapping in extreme weather. Load securement violations averaging $1,200 per citation. Seasonal demand tied to construction cycles — winter slowdowns. We've built processes and shipper relationships specifically to mitigate these issues for our operators.

Get a Free Dispatch Consultation

Tell us about your operation and we'll create a custom dispatch plan.

Why Choose Our Flatbed Dispatch

$2.80-$3.80/mile

Rate Per Mile

$20,000-$27,000

Monthly Revenue

Key Benefits

Tarping allowance negotiation — we secure $75-150 per tarp as standard

Load securement compliance review before every dispatch

Oversized load permit coordination across multi-state routes

Steel mill and lumber yard relationship network for consistent loads

Construction season load planning to maximize Q2-Q3 earnings

Pilot car and escort coordination for oversize shipments

Flatbed Market Rates by Region

Northeast

$3.97/mi

Gross Monthly: $29,775

Net Monthly: $19,354

Southeast

$3.14/mi

Gross Monthly: $23,550

Net Monthly: $15,308

Midwest

$3.35/mi

Gross Monthly: $25,125

Net Monthly: $16,331

South Central

$3.52/mi

Gross Monthly: $26,400

Net Monthly: $17,160

Mountain West

$3.52/mi

Gross Monthly: $26,400

Net Monthly: $17,160

West Coast

$3.85/mi

Gross Monthly: $28,875

Net Monthly: $18,769

Flatbed Challenges We Solve

Physical demands of tarping and strapping in extreme weather

Load securement violations averaging $1,200 per citation

Seasonal demand tied to construction cycles — winter slowdowns

Permit delays for oversized loads causing scheduling disruptions

Higher insurance premiums due to cargo exposure risk

Flatbed Dispatch FAQ