Equipment
Flatbed Dispatch
Open-deck freight for carriers who know their securement — steel, lumber, machinery, and building materials.
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Dispatch fee: 4% per week
Overview
Flatbed Freight, Dispatched Right
Flatbed rewards skill. Rates run stronger than van freight, but every load brings securement requirements, tarping decisions, and dimensional details that must be right before you accept. Our dispatchers verify the details that matter — weight, dimensions, tarp size, securement needs — so there are no surprises at the shipper.
Common Freight Types
- Steel coils, beams, and pipe
- Lumber and building materials
- Construction equipment and machinery
- Industrial components
- Palletized freight requiring open-deck loading
Flatbed Pricing
4%per week
- Load Searching
- Rate Negotiation
- Carrier Packet Setup
- Paperwork Support
- Dispatcher Communication
No long-term contracts. Contact our team for complete pricing details.
Dispatch Challenges
- Load details posted incorrectly or incompletely
- Tarping requirements discovered at the shipper
- Securement liability on every load
- Weather exposure affecting schedules
How QDS Assists
- Dimensions, weight, and tarp requirements verified before booking
- Loads matched to your trailer and securement equipment
- Tarp pay negotiated where it applies
- Clear communication with shippers on loading requirements
Ready to Keep Your Flatbed Loaded?
Tell us your lanes and rate targets, and your dispatcher will start lining up freight that fits.