Specialized support for open-deck carriers.
Open-deck freight depends on details: commodity, weight, dimensions, tarps and site access. We confirm them before a load is booked, not after the truck arrives.
What we confirm on an open-deck load.
Equipment requirements
Deck type, length and the securement equipment the load needs.
Commodity
What is being hauled and how it has to be handled and protected.
Weight
Total weight and how it sits on the deck, against your legal limits.
Dimensions
Length, width and height, and whether the load is oversize.
Tarp requirements
Whether tarps are required, what type, and whether tarp pay is included.
Pickup and delivery requirements
Loading method, site access and appointment windows at both ends.
Rate negotiation
Rates negotiated with the full set of requirements on the table.
Lane planning
Planning the next load so an open-deck truck is not stranded.
Open-deck equipment we support.
Flatbed
Open-deck freight where securement and tarps matter.
- Commodity, weight and dimensions
- Tarp requirements and tarp pay
- Securement equipment needed
- Loading method at the shipper
Step Deck
Taller freight that needs a lower deck height.
- Freight height against deck height
- Ramps or loading requirements
- Weight distribution across decks
- Permit needs for oversize dimensions
Conestoga
Covered open-deck freight with side or overhead loading.
- Loading access at origin and destination
- Freight dimensions inside the system
- Weather-sensitive commodities
- Rate expectations compared with flatbed
Hotshot
Time-sensitive and partial loads on lighter equipment.
- Weight limits for your truck and trailer
- Deck length and dimensions
- Expedited timelines
- Partial and multi-stop loads
Lowboy and specialized
Where applicable, confirmed load by load.
Running flatbeds, step decks or hotshots?
Tell us about your open-deck equipment and lanes, and we will show you where outsourced support could fit.