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Lowboy Dispatch Services for Heavy and Oversize Freight

Bonafide dispatches lowboy carriers on heavy equipment, construction machinery, and oversize loads — coordinating permits, escorts, and routing.

Quick answer

Lowboy dispatch is dispatch service for lowboy trailers used to haul heavy and oversize equipment like dozers, excavators, and cranes. Bonafide arranges loads, permits, and escort coordination for lowboy carriers nationwide.

At a glance

Bonafide provides lowboy dispatch nationwide. Flat 5–10% of gross, carrier keeps authority, no contracts.

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Definition
Lowboy DispatchA lowboy is a low-clearance trailer used for hauling tall and heavy equipment that cannot ride on a flatbed or step deck. Lowboy dispatch coordinates the load, permits, escorts, and routing required for legal transport.

What's included

  • State-by-state permit support
  • Pilot car coordination
  • Route surveys flagged

Best for

  • Lowboy owner-operators
  • Heavy-haul fleets
Equipment
LowboyDouble-DropDetachable Gooseneck (RGN)

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 lowboy 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

Lowboy load types we book

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

  • Lowboy
  • Double-Drop
  • Detachable Gooseneck (RGN)

Why carriers choose Bonafide for lowboy

Why carriers choose Bonafide for lowboy

  • 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

Lowboy: 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 lowboy.

  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 lowboy 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 lowboy 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 lowboy 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 lowboy dispatch."
Marcus T.
Lowboy Owner-Operator • Dallas, TX
"Called Bonafide on a Thursday, my truck was loaded by Monday morning. No setup fees, no games."
Renee A.
Lowboy 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.
Lowboy 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 lowboy dispatch?

Lowboy dispatch is dispatch service for lowboy trailers used to haul heavy and oversize equipment like dozers, excavators, and cranes. Bonafide arranges loads, permits, and escort coordination for lowboy carriers nationwide.

How does lowboy dispatch work?

A Bonafide dispatcher sources lowboy 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 lowboy dispatch?

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

How much does lowboy dispatch cost?

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

What are the benefits of lowboy dispatch?

Carriers who use Bonafide lowboy dispatch typically see heavy-haul premium rates; permit and escort coordination; construction-season volume, while keeping 100% control of their authority and home time.

Frequently asked

How much does lowboy dispatch cost?

Bonafide lowboy 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 lowboy 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.

Who pulls the state permits — you or me?

We pull single-state and multi-state permit packets on your behalf before pickup, using your equipment weight/dimensions on file. You receive the permits digitally with the rate confirmation. Escort and pilot-car booking is coordinated the same way — you focus on driving, we handle the paperwork.

Do you route around low-clearance bridges and restricted roads?

Yes. For every lowboy load over legal height/width we run a route survey against state bridge-clearance databases and known low-clearance points (railroad overpasses, historic districts). We adjust the route on the permit before it's issued so you never hit an unexpected height restriction.

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