Load Sourcing
We compare freight by revenue, loaded miles, deadhead, appointment times and destination strength.
FLATBED • STEP DECK • CONESTOGA
We don't just find loads.
We manage the truck.
Full-service open-deck dispatch for owner-operators and small fleets. We manage freight sourcing, rate negotiation, deadhead, reload positioning, broker setups, paperwork and weekly truck performance.
No forced dispatchCarrier approves every loadOpen-deck focused
OPEN-DECK ONLYSpecialized focus
6% FULL SERVICESimple pricing
1–10 TRUCK FLEETSOwner-operator focused
48-STATE PLANNINGLane-by-lane strategy
WHAT WE HANDLE
Run the truck. We'll run the freight desk.
Our service is built for carriers who want more than somebody refreshing a load board.
Rate Negotiation
We negotiate around equipment, timing, service value and market conditions.
Reload Planning
We evaluate the next market and plan two or three moves ahead.
Broker Setup
Setup packets, confirmations, appointment details and tracking requirements.
Accessorial Support
Documentation and follow-up for detention, layover, TONU and approved charges.
Weekly Scorecards
Gross, RPM, deadhead, revenue/day and dispatch fees tracked in one view.
OUR EQUIPMENT NICHE
Built around open-deck freight.
Flatbed
Steel, lumber, pipe, fabricated materials, machinery and building products.
Step Deck
Taller freight, machinery and equipment requiring deck-height flexibility.
Conestoga
Weather-sensitive freight requiring quick side access without traditional tarping.
BROKER-SIDE EXPERIENCE
We know what happens on the other side of the phone.
Open Deck Dispatch is built around freight-market knowledge, broker negotiation, carrier service and lane economics. We evaluate more than loaded RPM because a high-rate load into a weak market can hurt the entire week.
We look at all-mile RPM, revenue per day, deadhead, delivery timing, reload strength and home-time requirements before recommending a move.
The carrier maintains final load acceptance authority. We work as the carrier's dispatch representative—not as the motor carrier.
THE LOAD DECISION
A good load has to work after delivery too.
01RateDoes the money justify the move?
02DeadheadWhat are the true total miles?
03TimeHow many revenue days does it consume?
04MarketWhat does the reload market look like?
05DriverDoes it fit HOS and home time?
SIMPLE PRICING
Full-service open-deck dispatch.
Designed for owner-operators and small fleets that want one freight desk handling the business side of the truck.
FULL SERVICE
6%
of gross linehaul revenue
- Load sourcing
- Rate negotiation
- Broker setups & confirmations
- Reload and lane planning
- Accessorial follow-up
- Weekly performance reporting
No guarantee of freight volume, rates or revenue. Final load acceptance remains with the carrier.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Before we dispatch your truck.
Do you force carriers to take loads?
No. The carrier maintains final approval over every load.
What equipment do you dispatch?
Flatbed, step deck and Conestoga equipment.
Who is the service built for?
Owner-operators and small fleets seeking professional freight management and back-office support.
How do you charge?
Our standard full-service program is 6% of gross linehaul revenue. Final terms are defined in the dispatch agreement.
Do you guarantee weekly gross?
No. Freight markets change. We focus on disciplined load selection and positioning rather than unrealistic guarantees.
CARRIER APPLICATION
Let's see if we're a good fit.
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