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Oversize Load Dispatch Services for Permitted Freight

Bonafide dispatches oversize-load carriers — coordinating multi-state permits, escorts, curfew compliance, and superload routing.

Quick answer

Oversize load dispatch is dispatch service for freight that exceeds legal width, height, length, or weight and requires permits and escorts. Bonafide books oversize loads with full permit and escort coordination nationwide.

At a glance

Bonafide provides oversize dispatch nationwide, with verified market coverage in Texas, New Jersey, New York, California. Percentage of gross, carrier keeps authority, no contracts.

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Definition
Oversize Dispatch — An oversize load is freight that exceeds standard legal dimensions (typically 8'6" wide, 13'6" tall, 53' long, or 80,000 lbs). Oversize-load dispatch matches the freight to the right trailer and handles permits, escorts, and routing.

What's included

  • Pilot car coordination
  • Curfew and travel-time planning
  • Bridge survey support

Best for

  • Oversize-load specialists
  • Heavy-haul fleets
  • Wind energy carriers
Equipment
LowboyRGNStretch Step DeckSchnabel-Adjacent

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 oversize 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.

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Check your numbers before booking

Profitable hauling starts with knowing your true cost per mile and break-even revenue before accepting any load. Compare your target rate against market spot averages and operational expenses.

Load types we dispatch

Oversize 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
  • Schnabel-Adjacent

Why carriers choose Bonafide for oversize

Why carriers choose Bonafide for oversize

  • Percentage of gross — no setup fees, no contracts
  • Dedicated dispatcher, not a call center
  • Round-the-clock support on active loads — breakdowns + reschedules
  • DAT + Truckstop + 100+ direct broker relationships
  • You approve every load — no forced dispatch
  • Detention, layover, and TONU aggressively recovered

How we compare

Oversize: Bonafide vs self-dispatch vs brokers

FeatureBonafide DispatchSelf-dispatchFreight broker
6–10% of gross — no setup fees
No forced dispatch
Negotiates every rateNegotiates against you
Handles broker setup + paperwork
Detention + TONU recoveryOn your time
Round-the-clock support on active loads
Keeps 100% of MC authorityRe-brokers under theirs

What carriers say

What drivers say

"Permits, escorts, oversized — they handle everything. I just drive. Net profit up 22% year over year."
Dmitri K.
Step Deck • DK Heavy Haul • Illinois
"Wind components, oil field equipment, ag — they find the high-paying heavy haul nobody else can. Worth every penny."
Kyle W.
RGN Owner-Operator • Wyoming
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Quick Operations FAQ & Details

Quick answers

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

What is oversize load dispatch?

Oversize load dispatch is dispatch service for freight that exceeds legal width, height, length, or weight and requires permits and escorts. Bonafide books oversize loads with full permit and escort coordination nationwide.

How does oversize dispatch work?

A Bonafide dispatcher sources oversize 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 oversize load dispatch?

Oversize Load Dispatch is built for oversize-load specialists, heavy-haul fleets, wind energy carriers — carriers who want professional load sourcing and rate negotiation without giving up their MC authority.

How much does oversize dispatch cost?

Bonafide charges 6–10% of gross load revenue for oversize dispatch — no setup fees, no monthly minimums, no contracts. Pricing is finalized after a free quote call.

What are the benefits of oversize dispatch?

Carriers who use Bonafide oversize dispatch typically see top rpm in trucking; multi-state permit packets; superload routing supported, while keeping 100% control of their authority and home time.

Frequently asked

How much does oversize load dispatch cost?

Bonafide oversize load dispatch is billed at 6–10% of your gross load revenue, quoted on your free consultation. There are no setup fees, no forced dispatch, and no contracts.

What do I need to start oversize load 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.

How far in advance do superload permits take?

Standard oversize permits: 24–72 hours in most states. Superload permits (over 16' wide, over 15' tall, or over 200,000 lbs) can take 2–8 weeks because they require bridge engineering, utility notifications, and state-DOT route surveys. We only accept superloads with a realistic permit runway.

Do you handle curfew and daylight-only restrictions?

Yes. Many states restrict oversize movement to daylight hours only, plus additional curfews in urban corridors (e.g. no NYC-metro travel 6–9 AM or 3–7 PM). Our permit desk builds daily mileage into the schedule so drivers hit legal parking before the curfew, not stuck on the shoulder.