Step Deck Dispatch
Specialized step deck dispatch services for oversized equipment and tall freight at $3.00-$5.00+ per mile. We find loads that need your trailer's unique capabilities.
Why Choose Expert Step Deck Dispatch?
Step deck (drop deck) trailers sit lower than standard flatbeds, allowing you to haul taller equipment and machinery without overheight permits. Our step deck dispatchers find premium loads that maximize the unique advantage of your equipment.
Height Advantage
Step decks accommodate loads up to 10 feet tall without overheight permits. This opens up freight that standard flatbeds can't legally haul.
Less Competition
Fewer carriers run step deck compared to dry van or standard flatbed. Less competition for loads means stronger negotiating position and better rates.
Equipment Diversity
With both the upper and lower deck, step deck trailers handle a wide variety of freight that doesn't fit standard trailers — expanding your load options.
Premium Pricing
Step deck freight commands premium rates because fewer trailers can handle it. Shippers pay more because you solve a problem other trailers can't.
Common Freight
- Construction equipment (excavators, loaders)
- Tall manufacturing equipment
- Industrial machinery
- Transformers & electrical equipment
- Large vehicles & equipment
- HVAC systems & units
- Tall agricultural equipment
- Generators & compressors
Top Lanes
- Houston, TX → Nashville, TN (equipment)
- Charlotte, NC → Dallas, TX (machinery)
- Phoenix, AZ → Denver, CO (construction equip)
- Atlanta, GA → Chicago, IL (industrial)
- Kansas City, MO → Portland, OR (equipment)
- Milwaukee, WI → Houston, TX (machinery)
How We Dispatch Step Deck Freight
Our proven process for finding and booking premium step deck loads.
Step Deck Dispatch Challenges We Solve
Every equipment type has unique challenges. Here's how we handle them.
Step Deck Dispatch FAQ
Step deck trailers sit lower (typically 38-42 inches vs 60 inches for flatbed), allowing you to haul freight up to 10 feet tall without needing overheight permits. This opens up a category of freight standard flatbeds can't legally carry.
Step deck loads typically range from $3.00-$5.00+ per mile. Premium equipment and machinery loads often pay at the higher end because fewer carriers have the right trailer for the job.
Yes. We dispatch fixed gooseneck step decks as well as RGN (removable gooseneck) configurations. Your equipment specs are matched to loads that fit your specific trailer.
Absolutely. Backhauls are critical for step deck profitability. Your dispatcher plans load sequences that minimize empty miles by finding return loads in your delivery market.
Most step deck loads run legal without special permits thanks to the lower deck height. For loads that exceed standard dimensions, we coordinate oversize permits and route planning.
Other Equipment We Dispatch
Run multiple trailer types? We have specialists for each.
Ready for Premium Step Deck Loads?
Get matched with a dedicated step deck dispatcher who knows the freight, the lanes, and how to maximize your revenue.