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Flatbed, Step-Deck & Heavy Haul TMS
Built for open-deck carriers transporting structural steel, construction machinery, and oversize multi-axle freight. Manage complex equipment types, route permits, escort cars, and driver tarp pay without spreadsheets.
Oversize Permit & Route Archiving
Organize state DOT permits, bridge survey approvals, and daylight-only travel restrictions. Drivers access certified PDF permits via mobile, eliminating roadside inspection delays.
Automated Tarp & Accessorial Billing
Never leave tarp money on the table. The rating engine automatically applies lumbar, steel, and machinery tarp surcharges ($75–$250) directly to customer invoices and driver pay stubs.
Pilot Car & Escort Coordination
Coordinate civilian escort vehicles, state police escorts, and route surveys within the dispatch board. Track escort vendor payables alongside customer billing on a single screen.
Multi-Axle & Tare Weight Tracking
Calculate tare weights, axle distribution, and gross combination weight for multi-axle configurations (jeep dollies, booster axles, beam trailers) before equipment leaves the yard.
Single-Screen Brokerage Hot Board
Cover overflow open-deck freight with vetted outside carriers. Issue 1-click rate confirmations and track outside drivers with CheckPoint app-less SMS GPS links.
Driver Pay Settlements & Escrow
Calculate driver pay based on gross percentage, loaded/empty mileage splits, or hourly detention. Manage recurring deductions for securement chains, binders, and tarps effortlessly.
Modernize Your Open-Deck Operations
Schedule a 15-minute live screen share with founder and transportation architect Scott Elliott to review your flatbed dispatch, permit tracking, and driver settlement workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can EXSPEEDITE bill per-mile heavy haul rates alongside escort car fees?
Yes. Invoices can combine linehaul mileage, oversize permit fee pass-throughs, state police escorts, and bridge engineering charges onto a single itemized customer freight bill.
Does EXSPEEDITE track physical securement equipment like chains, binders, and tarps?
Yes. Equipment and driver escrow modules allow dispatch to issue securement gear, track inventory by truck number, and reconcile recurring payroll deductions.