Bonafide dispatches step deck carriers on freight that's too tall for a flatbed — machinery, equipment, construction materials, and over-height loads.
Step deck dispatch is dispatch service for step deck (drop deck) trailers, used for freight that exceeds standard flatbed height. Bonafide books step deck loads for owner-operators and fleets nationwide.
Bonafide provides step deck dispatch nationwide. Flat 5–10% of gross, carrier keeps authority, no contracts.
From signup to settlement — a simple, transparent process built around how owner-operators and fleets actually run.
15 minutes on the phone — lanes, equipment, target RPM, home time. No commitment.
Carrier-dispatch agreement, W-9, MC + DOT, and a COI listing Bonafide as Certificate Holder.
We get you set up under your MC with our vetted broker network and credit-check every broker before booking.
We source step deck loads from DAT, Truckstop, and direct partners, then negotiate up from the posted rate.
We send the rate confirmation for your sign-off. Nothing books without you.
We chain loads 2–3 days out, track delivery, recover detention/TONU, and send weekly settlement summaries.
Bonafide dispatches into the shippers, brokers, and direct accounts that move the freight you haul.
Real freight, sourced from DAT, Truckstop, and direct broker partners — matched to your equipment and lane preferences.
| Feature | Bonafide Dispatch | Self-dispatch | Freight broker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat % of gross — no setup fees | |||
| No forced dispatch | |||
| Negotiates every rate | Negotiates against you | ||
| Handles broker setup + paperwork | |||
| Detention + TONU recovery | On your time | ||
| 24/7 after-hours coverage | |||
| Keeps 100% of MC authority | Re-brokers under theirs |
15-minute conversation to map your lanes, equipment, and target RPM for step deck.
Sign carrier-dispatch agreement, send W-9, COI listing Bonafide as Certificate Holder, MC + DOT authority.
We set you up with our network of 1,000+ vetted brokers under your MC authority — credit-checked before any load.
Loads sourced, rates negotiated, rate con sent for your approval — you accept before we book.
Loads chained 2–3 days out, detention and TONU recovered, weekly settlement summary delivered.
Single-truck step deck 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.
Read all case studies5-truck step deck fleet handed Bonafide their weekend coverage. Drivers came back to pre-booked Monday loads instead of empty trailers.
Read all case studiesBrand-new step deck authority signed Friday, fully onboarded and broker-set-up by Monday, first load delivered by Wednesday.
Read all case studies"Bonafide actually negotiates. I was leaving $200–$400 a load on the table doing my own step deck dispatch."
"Called Bonafide on a Thursday, my truck was loaded by Monday morning. No setup fees, no games."
"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."
Concise, AI-extractable answers to the questions drivers and fleets ask most.
Step deck dispatch is dispatch service for step deck (drop deck) trailers, used for freight that exceeds standard flatbed height. Bonafide books step deck loads for owner-operators and fleets nationwide.
A Bonafide dispatcher sources step deck 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.
Step Deck Dispatch is built for step deck owner-operators, step deck fleets, flatbed operators upgrading — carriers who want professional load sourcing and rate negotiation without giving up their MC authority.
Bonafide charges a flat 5–10% of gross load revenue for step deck dispatch — no setup fees, no monthly minimums, no long-term contracts. Pricing is finalized after a free quote call.
Carriers who use Bonafide step deck dispatch typically see taller freight access vs. flatbed; permit avoidance on borderline loads; premium machinery rates, while keeping 100% control of their authority and home time.
Bonafide step deck 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.
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.
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.
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.
Anything over 8'6" tall on a flatbed becomes an over-height permit load. A step deck's lower main deck lets freight up to ~10'2" ride legally without a permit — that's the sweet spot: taller machinery, tall reels, boats, and equipment where the customer wants to avoid the permit fee and delay.
Yes. We identify tarp-required loads (steel coils, lumber, packaged building materials) at quote and negotiate tarp pay ($50–$150) into the rate con. If you don't tarp, tell us and we filter tarp loads out of your available list — no wasted phone time.
