TMS for Flatbed Freight Freight Brokers
Oversized and heavy equipment freight requiring specialized flatbed trailers, proper securement, and often requiring permits and escorts.
Common Flatbed Freight Load Types
Common Flatbed Freight Challenges
Operating considerations to validate for this freight type
Complex load securement requirements
Permit and routing coordination
Weather-sensitive shipments
Finding specialized flatbed carriers
Dimensional and weight restrictions
Core ARK Broker Workflows
Use these shared workflows, then validate any commodity-specific compliance, routing, equipment, or documentation requirements separately
Load records with pickup, delivery, commodity, and reference details
Carrier, customer, and contact record management
Shipment status and tracking workflows
Rate confirmations, documents, and e-signatures
Customer billing and supported QuickBooks Online sync
Essential Features for Flatbed Freight
Load Management
Track flatbed freight shipments end-to-end
Carrier Records
Keep carrier and contact details alongside load operations
Automated Billing
Manage customer and carrier charges in the load workflow
Real-Time Tracking
Monitor supported shipment tracking updates
Digital Documents
E-signature for rate cons and BOLs
Analytics
Track flatbed freight performance and margins
Integrations
QuickBooks, tracking, loadboards
Operational Records
Keep relevant load and carrier records together
Mobile Access
Manage loads from anywhere
Ready to Streamline Your Flatbed Freight Operations?
Validate ARK TMS with a representative flatbed freight load and your core workflow before you buy.
Review current seat pricing • Confirm required integration availability during evaluation