Truck Types

Stepdeck Dispatch Services

A stepdeck opens the door to tall, heavy and specialty freight that a flatbed can’t legally carry. RapidWay books equipment, machinery and over-height loads that fit your deck, checks every dimension before you accept, and arranges permits when a load needs them.

No forced dispatchDedicated stepdeck dispatcherPermit management
RapidWay dispatch truck5%of gross

Is RapidWay a fit for your stepdeck?

Here is what we need to start dispatching you. If you are close but not there yet, our Company Setup team can help you get there.

  • ✓Active MC / DOT authority in good standing
  • ✓Cargo and liability insurance in force
  • ✓W-9 and a signed dispatch agreement
  • ✓A truck and trailer that pass inspection
  • ✓48’ or 53’ stepdeck (drop deck) with securement gear
Why RapidWay Freight

Stepdeck freight pays for expertise. We supply it.

Height, weight, bridge laws and permit windows decide whether a stepdeck load is profitable or a problem. Our dispatchers verify dimensions with the shipper, plan legal routes and price the extra time and permits into the rate before you say yes.

  • ✓No forced dispatch. Permitted and specialty loads are offered with all the details, never assigned.
  • ✓Transparent pricing. 5% of gross per load, agreed before you sign. No setup fee, no contract, no hidden charges.
  • ✓Dedicated stepdeck dispatcher. Knows your deck height, ramps and what you can and can’t haul.
  • ✓24/7 support. Escorts, permit offices and job sites run on their schedule; we are on yours.
  • ✓Permit and route management. Legal checks, permits and routing handled in one place.
TALL FREIGHT · EQUIPMENT · LEGAL AND PERMITTED
13’6”Over-height freight,
legally planned
What we do

What your stepdeck dispatcher does every day

One named dispatcher owns your truck. Here is what they handle so you don’t have to.

PLANNING A LEGAL ROUTE
Load sourcing & rate negotiation

Equipment dealers, machinery brokers and specialty boards, negotiated with permits, escorts and tarp time priced in.

Permits & compliance

Dimensions confirmed with the shipper, state permits and escorts arranged, and DOT paperwork in order.

Route planning

Legal routing for height and weight, avoiding low bridges and restricted roads, with backhauls lined up.

Paperwork & accessorials

Rate cons, BOLs and invoicing handled; tarp pay, detention and permit costs billed correctly.

Who it’s for

Who gets the most out of RapidWay stepdeck dispatch

Owner-operators

Haul the tall, well-paying freight with a dispatcher managing dimensions and permits.

Small fleets

Consistent equipment and construction lanes for every deck in your yard.

Flatbed carriers stepping up

Adding a stepdeck? We help you price and plan over-height freight from your first load.

How it works

Four steps to your first RapidWay load

1
Send your paperwork

MC authority, certificate of insurance and W-9. Ten minutes, all online.

2
Meet your dispatcher

You are matched with one named stepdeck dispatcher who learns your truck, lanes and home time.

3
Approve loads

We find, negotiate and present loads. You say yes or no on every one — no forced dispatch, ever.

4
Drive and get paid

We handle rate cons, check calls, paperwork and invoicing while you drive.

Get your free stepdeck setup

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    Stepdeck Dispatch Services FAQ

    Do you handle permits?

    Yes. Your dispatcher confirms the load is legal or arranges the required state permits and escorts, and the cost goes on the rate confirmation.

    What kind of freight do stepdecks usually get?

    Construction equipment, agricultural machinery, HVAC units, crates and anything too tall for a standard flatbed.

    Can I run flatbed-style loads too?

    Yes. When stepdeck-specific freight is slow, we book standard flatbed loads that fit your deck.

    Do you provide ramps or escorts?

    We arrange escorts through licensed pilot-car providers when a permit requires them. Ramps are your equipment; tell us what you carry.