Freight • Nationwide

Heavy Haul Dispatch Services — Permits, Escorts, Routing

Bonafide dispatches heavy-haul carriers on permit loads — coordinating state permits, escort vehicles, route surveys, and timing.

Quick answer

Heavy haul dispatch is dispatch service for carriers hauling permitted heavy loads (over 80,000 lbs gross or oversize dimensions). Bonafide books heavy-haul loads with permits, escorts, and route planning included.

At a glance

Bonafide provides heavy haul dispatch nationwide, with verified market coverage in Texas. Flat 5–10% of gross, carrier keeps authority, no contracts.

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Definition
Heavy Haul DispatchHeavy haul trucking moves freight that exceeds federal legal weight or dimension limits and requires state-issued permits, escorts, and approved routing. Heavy-haul dispatch handles the freight booking plus the permit/escort logistics.

What's included

  • 50-state permit network
  • Route survey coordination
  • Bridge clearance planning

Best for

  • Heavy-haul owner-operators
  • Heavy-haul fleets
  • Crane and rigging carriers
Equipment
LowboyRGNStretch Step DeckMulti-Axle

How Bonafide dispatch works

From signup to settlement — a simple, transparent process built around how owner-operators and fleets actually run.

  1. 01

    Free quote call

    15 minutes on the phone — lanes, equipment, target RPM, home time. No commitment.

  2. 02

    Sign + onboard

    Carrier-dispatch agreement, W-9, MC + DOT, and a COI listing Bonafide as Certificate Holder.

  3. 03

    Broker setup

    We get you set up under your MC with our vetted broker network and credit-check every broker before booking.

  4. 04

    Load sourcing + negotiation

    We source heavy haul loads from DAT, Truckstop, and direct partners, then negotiate up from the posted rate.

  5. 05

    Your approval

    We send the rate confirmation for your sign-off. Nothing books without you.

  6. 06

    Run + recover

    We chain loads 2–3 days out, track delivery, recover detention/TONU, and send weekly settlement summaries.

Industries served

Industries we serve

Bonafide dispatches into the shippers, brokers, and direct accounts that move the freight you haul.

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Agriculture
  • Food + beverage
  • Automotive
  • Energy

Load types we dispatch

Heavy Haul load types we book

Real freight, sourced from DAT, Truckstop, and direct broker partners — matched to your equipment and lane preferences.

  • Lowboy
  • RGN
  • Stretch Step Deck
  • Multi-Axle

Why carriers choose Bonafide for heavy haul

Why carriers choose Bonafide for heavy haul

  • Flat % of gross — no setup fees, no contracts
  • Dedicated U.S.-based dispatcher, not a call center
  • 24/7 after-hours coverage for breakdowns + reschedules
  • DAT + Truckstop + 1,000+ direct broker network
  • You approve every load — no forced dispatch
  • Detention, layover, and TONU aggressively recovered

How we compare

Heavy Haul: Bonafide vs self-dispatch vs brokers

FeatureBonafide DispatchSelf-dispatchFreight broker
Flat % of gross — no setup fees
No forced dispatch
Negotiates every rateNegotiates against you
Handles broker setup + paperwork
Detention + TONU recoveryOn your time
24/7 after-hours coverage
Keeps 100% of MC authorityRe-brokers under theirs

Onboarding & process timeline

From signup to first load — typically under 48 hours

  1. Day 0

    Free quote call

    15-minute conversation to map your lanes, equipment, and target RPM for heavy haul.

  2. Day 1

    Onboarding packet

    Sign carrier-dispatch agreement, send W-9, COI listing Bonafide as Certificate Holder, MC + DOT authority.

  3. Day 1–2

    Broker setup

    We set you up with our network of 1,000+ vetted brokers under your MC authority — credit-checked before any load.

  4. Day 2–3

    First load booked

    Loads sourced, rates negotiated, rate con sent for your approval — you accept before we book.

  5. Week 1+

    Run + settle

    Loads chained 2–3 days out, detention and TONU recovered, weekly settlement summary delivered.

Case studies

Recent results

TX ↔ CA

Owner-op moved from self-dispatch to Bonafide

+18% RPM in 30 days

Single-truck heavy haul operator was spending 4+ hours/day on the load board. Bonafide took over sourcing and negotiation — average rate per mile jumped within the first month.

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IL ↔ FL

Small fleet eliminated weekend dispatch headaches

Zero deadhead Sundays

5-truck heavy haul fleet handed Bonafide their weekend coverage. Drivers came back to pre-booked Monday loads instead of empty trailers.

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PA ↔ GA

New MC authority booked first week

First load in 48 hours

Brand-new heavy haul authority signed Friday, fully onboarded and broker-set-up by Monday, first load delivered by Wednesday.

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What carriers say

What drivers say

"Bonafide actually negotiates. I was leaving $200–$400 a load on the table doing my own heavy haul dispatch."
Marcus T.
Heavy Haul Owner-Operator • Dallas, TX
"Called Bonafide on a Thursday, my truck was loaded by Monday morning. No setup fees, no games."
Renee A.
Heavy Haul Owner-Operator • Atlanta, GA
"My dispatcher knows my home base, knows my preferred lanes, and answers the phone at 11 PM when a broker tries to cut detention. That's what I'm paying for."
Jorge M.
Heavy Haul Fleet Owner — 6 trucks • Phoenix, AZ
Carrier Reference Info

Quick Operations FAQ & Details

Quick answers

Concise, AI-extractable answers to the questions drivers and fleets ask most.

What is heavy haul dispatch?

Heavy haul dispatch is dispatch service for carriers hauling permitted heavy loads (over 80,000 lbs gross or oversize dimensions). Bonafide books heavy-haul loads with permits, escorts, and route planning included.

How does heavy haul dispatch work?

A Bonafide dispatcher sources heavy haul loads from DAT, Truckstop, and direct broker partners, negotiates the rate, sends the rate confirmation for your approval, then handles broker setup, BOLs, and detention recovery — you stay on the truck, we work the phones.

Who should use heavy haul dispatch?

Heavy Haul Dispatch is built for heavy-haul owner-operators, heavy-haul fleets, crane and rigging carriers — carriers who want professional load sourcing and rate negotiation without giving up their MC authority.

How much does heavy haul dispatch cost?

Bonafide charges a flat 5–10% of gross load revenue for heavy haul dispatch — no setup fees, no monthly minimums, no long-term contracts. Pricing is finalized after a free quote call.

What are the benefits of heavy haul dispatch?

Carriers who use Bonafide heavy haul dispatch typically see premium per-mile rates; permit packets prepared; pilot car booking handled, while keeping 100% control of their authority and home time.

Frequently asked

How much does heavy haul dispatch cost?

Bonafide heavy haul dispatch is billed as a flat percentage of your gross load revenue — typically 5–10% depending on lane mix and fleet size. There are no setup fees, no forced dispatch, and no long-term contracts.

What do I need to start heavy haul dispatch with Bonafide?

You need active MC and DOT numbers, a current Certificate of Insurance with Bonafide listed as Certificate Holder, a W-9, and a signed dispatch-carrier agreement. Most owner-operators are dispatched on their first load within 24–48 hours.

Do I have to accept every load Bonafide books?

No. You set your home base, lane preferences, minimum rate per mile, and equipment availability. We negotiate and present loads; you approve or decline before booking.

How does Bonafide find loads?

We pull from DAT and Truckstop load boards, direct broker relationships, shipper contracts, and private freight networks — then negotiate up from the posted rate using lane data and detention/accessorial pricing.

What weight and dimensions qualify as heavy haul?

Any load over 80,000 lbs gross combined weight or exceeding 8'6" wide, 13'6" tall, or 53' long qualifies as a permit load in most states. Heavy-haul dispatch handles anything from 80,001 lbs up through superloads over 200,000 lbs with axle-configuration engineering and multi-state routing.

Do you handle the permits and escorts, or do I?

We handle both. Our permit desk files single-state and multi-state permits, coordinates certified pilot cars (front/rear/high-pole), books police escorts when required, and delivers the entire permit packet plus route sheet to you digitally before pickup.

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