Lowboy / RGN dispatch for owner-operators
Low trailer for heavy machinery and very tall equipment.
We find and negotiate lowboy / rgn loads on your lanes, coordinate pickups and deliveries, and handle detention, TONU, lumper and paperwork. 5% of the rate con or $250 a week, no contract.
Lowboy / RGN
A trailer with a very low deck. A removable gooseneck (RGN) detaches so equipment can be driven on from the front. Used for heavy and tall machinery.
Freight it commonly carries
- Excavators, dozers and loaders
- Cranes and heavy construction equipment
- Large industrial and energy equipment
Typical shipments
- An excavator from a dealer to a job site
- A dozer between construction projects
- A large transformer or industrial unit to a facility
Equipment & capacity considerations
- Weight distribution and axle configuration must match the load.
- Oversize and overweight permits are common; escorts may be required depending on state and dimensions.
- Routes must account for bridges, height clearances and permit restrictions.
- Securement of heavy equipment requires the right chains and binders.
Common challenges
- Permits and escorts that add time and cost
- Route restrictions and travel-time limits for oversize loads
- Loading delays at job sites
How THC dispatch helps
- Find heavy-haul loads that fit your trailer and axles
- Confirm dimensions, weight, permits and escort needs before booking
- Coordinate pickup and delivery timing with the sites
- Document delays for detention or layover requests
Check before accepting a load
- Exact weight and dimensions of the equipment
- Permits, escorts and who arranges and pays for them
- Route restrictions and travel times
- Loading method and site access
General industry information. Weight, dimensions, permits and endorsements are checked for each load against current rules.
Lowboy / RGN dispatch pricing
Same two options for every truck type. You choose.
5%
of the rate confirmation total (linehaul + fuel surcharge)
$250
per week, only for weeks we book at least one load
No contract. Accessorials such as detention, layover, TONU and lumper are not included in the 5%. Compare both options with an example week.
Start lowboy / rgn dispatch
A dispatcher contacts you to talk through your lanes and loads. Asking costs nothing.
Lowboy / RGN dispatch questions
Who pays for permits and escorts on an RGN load?
It depends on the agreement for that load. We confirm before booking who arranges and pays for permits and escorts.
Why does weight distribution matter on a lowboy?
Each axle group has a legal limit and the permit is issued for a specific configuration. Freight placed wrong can make the load illegal even if the total weight is allowed.
How is the dispatch fee calculated?
You choose one: 5% of the rate confirmation total (linehaul + fuel surcharge), or $250 per week, only for weeks we book at least one load. Accessorials such as detention, layover, TONU and lumper are not included in the 5%.
Are loads or rates guaranteed?
No. Load availability, rates, accessorial approvals and payment timing depend on the market, the broker and the agreements for each load.
Who approves each load?
You do. We don't book a load without your OK.