Flatbed Dispatch Service for Owner-Operators

Open-deck freight booked with securement and lane reality in mind

Flatbed dispatch is not just finding a posted load. The freight has to match your deck, tarps, chains, straps, weight, pickup setup, and next lane. Coding Matrix books steel, lumber, machinery, building materials, pipe, and industrial freight while checking the details that decide whether a flatbed load is profitable or a problem.

$2.85
Avg Flatbed Rate/Mile
3,200+
Loads Booked/Month
5%
Flat Dispatch Fee
24/7
Dispatch Support
Why us

Why dispatch flatbed with Coding Matrix

Specialized dispatch built around how flatbed freight actually moves.

Securement-aware booking

We ask about tarps, chains, straps, edge protection, weight, dimensions, and loading method before pushing a load to you.

Industrial freight focus

We target construction, steel, oilfield, and manufacturing lanes where flatbed capacity has real value.

Accessorials in writing

Tarp pay, detention, layover, extra stops, and permit-related costs should be clear before the truck rolls.

2025 market rates

Flatbed rate per mile, right now

National Average
$2.60 – $3.10
per mile
Hot-Lane Rate
$3.30 – $4.00
per mile — where we negotiate

We negotiate at the top of every range. Flatbed rates are holding steady — the difference between an average rate and a hot-lane rate is the dispatcher working your loads.

Freight We Book
  • Steel and coils
  • Lumber and building materials
  • Machinery
  • Pipe and oilfield equipment
  • Concrete and precast
  • Oversize open-deck freight
Strong Lanes
  • Gulf Coast industrial freight
  • Southeast construction lanes
  • Midwest steel markets
  • Texas to Mountain West
  • Manufacturing corridors
Who Ships Flatbed
steelconstructionmanufacturingoil & gas
FAQ

Flatbed dispatch questions

Do you dispatch flatbed owner-operators?+

Yes. We dispatch flatbed carriers running steel, lumber, machinery, pipe, building materials, and other open-deck freight.

How much does flatbed dispatch cost?+

The dispatch fee is 5% of each booked load. No setup fee, no monthly minimum, and no long contract.

Do you check securement requirements?+

Yes. We confirm load dimensions, weight, tarping needs, loading method, and securement details before booking.

Can you dispatch oversized flatbed loads?+

Yes, when the carrier has the right equipment, insurance, and permits. We help coordinate details with the broker and carrier.

Do you handle rate confirmations and paperwork?+

Yes. Broker setup, rate confirmations, BOL support, check calls, and paperwork follow-up are included.

Ready to keep your flatbed loaded?

A real dispatcher will respond within the hour. No contracts, no setup fees.

No contracts · No setup fees · Cancel anytime