DOCK 01TRUCK DISPATCH
Truck dispatch service that keeps your truck loaded, whatever you run
We find the loads, negotiate every rate and take the broker calls, so you can drive. Dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, 26 ft box trucks and seven more kinds of trucks, one dispatch desk.
- NO SETUP FEE
- NO CONTRACT
- YOU PICK EVERY LOAD
WHAT OUR DESK CHECKS
Appointment times, live load or drop, and lumper and detention terms written on the rate con before you accept.
5%of gross, one truck, 6+ months authority
Start dry van dispatchWHAT OUR DESK CHECKS
Setpoint, continuous or cycle, and lumper terms confirmed before you back into the dock.
5%of gross, one truck, 6+ months authority
Start reefer dispatchWHAT OUR DESK CHECKS
Tarp requirement, securement and load dimensions confirmed, and tarp pay asked for in the rate.
5%of gross, one truck, 6+ months authority
Start flatbed dispatchWHAT OUR DESK CHECKS
Liftgate or dock-high, appointment window and any residential stops confirmed before we book. 26 ft and larger only.
7%of gross, one truck, 6+ months authority
Start box truck dispatchWHAT OUR DESK CHECKS
Weight, dimensions and pickup window checked against your truck and trailer before you say yes.
7%of gross, one truck, 6+ months authority
Start hotshot dispatchWHAT OUR DESK CHECKS
Where the trailer sits and how far you drive empty to reach it, counted into the rate.
5%of gross, one truck, 6+ months authority
Start power only dispatchWHAT OUR DESK CHECKS
Load height and how it gets loaded, so the freight is legal and safe on your deck.
5%of gross, one truck, 6+ months authority
Start step deck dispatchWHAT OUR DESK CHECKS
Vehicle count, running condition and pickup windows lined up into one route.
5%of gross, one truck, 6+ months authority
Start car hauler dispatchWHAT OUR DESK CHECKS
Pay basis (hourly, per load or per ton), material and site hours agreed before the first ticket.
5%of gross, one truck, 6+ months authority
Start dump truck dispatchWHAT OUR DESK CHECKS
Dimensions, permits and escort needs priced into the load before you commit.
5%of gross, one truck, 6+ months authority
Start oversize dispatchWHAT OUR DESK CHECKS
Your endorsements, placards and insurance limits matched to the load before it is tendered.
5%of gross, one truck, 6+ months authority
Start hazmat dispatchNew MC under 6 months: 7%. 2+ trucks: 4%, limited-time rate. Box trucks 26 ft and larger only.
DOCK 02WHAT WE TAKE OFF YOUR PLATE
What our truck dispatching services cover, hour by hour
A truck dispatch service is mostly phone time and judgment calls. Here is one day on our desk across three trucks.
Included on every load
- Finding loads on the major load boards and through direct broker and shipper contacts
- Negotiating the rate on every load
- Every broker call, check call and delivery confirmation
- Deadhead planning, so the next load starts near the last drop
- Carrier packet setup with the brokers we book
- A weekly earnings report
DISPATCH DESK LOG
EXAMPLE- 05:30ReeferCheck call before pickup: the unit is running at the setpoint on the BOL, and the appointment still stands.
- 07:10FlatbedBroker posts a load at $2.10/mi. We counter with tarp pay included and book it at $2.35/mi.
- 11:0026 ft box truckThe receiver pushes the afternoon appointment. We call the next shipper and move the pickup so the day still works.
- 15:40ReeferBackhaul booked out of the delivery city, so the truck heads home loaded instead of empty.
- 19:00All threeTomorrow's loads confirmed, and each carrier gets a weekly earnings report at the end of the week.
DOCK 03PICK YOUR TRUCK
A dispatch service for truckers running any of these 11 trucks
Pick your equipment to see what we watch for on your loads.
- Dry van dispatchRound trips priced as a pair, so the headhaul does not strand you.
- Reefer dispatchProduce, frozen and dairy, with setpoint and lumper terms on paper.
- Flatbed dispatchSteel, lumber and machinery, with tarp pay asked for up front.
- Box truck dispatch26 ft and larger, CDL or non-CDL, liftgate or dock-high.
- Hotshot dispatchShort-notice freight matched to your weight limits.
- Power only dispatchPre-loaded trailers, with the drive to the pool in the rate.
- Step deck dispatchTall freight that will not fit legally on a flatbed.
- Car hauler dispatchMulti-car runs built into one route.
- Dump truck dispatchLocal hauling with the pay basis agreed before the first ticket.
- Oversize dispatchPermits and escorts quoted into the load before you commit.
- Hazmat & tanker dispatchLoads matched to your endorsements and insurance limits.
Running two kinds of trucks, or not sure which page fits? One application covers it.
Tell us what you run
We do not dispatch cargo vans or sprinter vans, or box trucks under 26 ft.
DOCK 04THE MATH
What truck dispatch services cost you, in dollars
Our truck dispatch service fee is a percentage of the gross on loads you haul: 7% for a new MC, 7% for a single box truck or hotshot, 5% for a single truck of any other kind, and 4% for 2 or more trucks (limited-time rate). No haul, no fee. Slide to a normal week for your truck.
No setup fee. No monthly minimum. Month-to-month, cancel with 30 days notice.
WEEKLY FEE SHEET
EXAMPLE- FEE RATE
- 5%
- FEE / WEEK
- $300
- YOU KEEP
- $5,700
Over 4 weeks like this one: $1,200 in fees. Charged only on loads you haul.
DOCK 05WHY CARRIERS PICK US
Why carriers hand us the phone
REASON 01
We plan the backhaul before we book the headhaul
A strong rate out means little if the truck sits two days or runs 300 miles empty for the next load. Before we say yes, we look at where the load delivers and what moves out of there.
REASON 02
We work the brokers who post freight for your truck
The brokers posting step deck machinery are not the ones posting final-mile box truck freight or produce for reefers. We search the boards and the broker contacts that fit your equipment.
- RATE CONEXAMPLESETPOINTTARPLIFTGATEAPPT WINDOWPERMIT
REASON 03
The details are on the rate con before you roll
Setpoint, tarp, liftgate, appointment window, permit: whatever matters for your load is written on the rate confirmation before you accept, not found out at the dock.
REASON 04
You can turn down any load
We don't force loads. We bring you freight that fits your lanes, home time and the lowest rate you will run for. You say yes or no.
Running two trucks or more? Our dispatch services for trucking companies with small fleets cost 4% of gross (limited-time rate), one rate across every truck. Small fleet dispatch
DOCK 06HOW STARTING WORKS
How starting works
The full onboarding walkthroughSTOP 01 · ABOUT 2 MIN
Apply
Three short steps about your truck, your authority and how to reach you.
STOP 02
Talk to a dispatcher
Your truck, your lanes, your home time and the lowest rate you will run for.
STOP 03
Paperwork and setup
W-9, certificate of insurance, MC/DOT, and your NOA if you factor. We fill out the broker carrier packets.
STOP 04
First load
We find it and negotiate it. You approve it before anything is booked.
DOCK 07NEW MC?
New MC? Start here
Plenty of brokers will not load an authority that is only weeks old. We look for the ones that will, and we set up your packets so your insurance and authority are on file before the first call. Your fee is 7% of gross until your authority turns 6 months old, then it moves to the rate your truck count and equipment qualify for, automatically.
DOCK 08GET PAID FASTER
Get paid sooner
Brokers pay on their own terms. Factoring turns a delivered load's invoice into cash sooner, and it works alongside dispatch. We refer carriers to a factoring partner and may be paid for referrals.
DOCK 09FREE TOOLS + GUIDES
Free trucking calculators and guides
CALCULATORS
- Rate per mile calculator
All-in and loaded rate per mile for any load.
- Dispatch ROI calculator
Does a dispatcher pay for itself on your numbers?
- Load profitability calculator
What one load leaves you after fuel and costs.
- Box truck cost per mile
Your real cost per mile on a 26 ft box truck.
GUIDES
- Box truck sizes
Dimensions and capacity, size by size.
- Where box truck loads come from
Every channel compared.
- How to start a box truck business
Step by step, with real costs.
- All trucking guides
Grouped by topic.
DOCK 10STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Straight answers about trucking dispatch services
Q-01How much does your truck dispatch service cost?
It is a percentage of the gross on loads you haul: 7% while your MC is under 6 months old, 7% for a single box truck or hotshot, 5% for a single truck of any other kind, and 4% for 2 or more trucks (limited-time rate). No setup fee, no monthly minimum, and no fee on loads you do not haul.
Q-02Do you dispatch box trucks without a CDL?
Yes, if the box is 26 ft or longer. A box truck rated at 26,000 lb GVWR or less, run at or under that weight and not hauling placarded hazmat, does not need a CDL under federal rules. We look for loads that keep it inside its weight rating. We do not dispatch box trucks under 26 ft.
Q-03Do I have to take every load you find?
No. We don't force loads. We bring you freight that fits your lanes, your home time and the lowest rate you told us you will run for, and you decide. If you turn a load down, we keep looking.
Q-04Is there a contract or setup fee?
No setup fee and no long contract. The service is month-to-month, cancel with 30 days notice. You get a written dispatch agreement after your first call, so you know exactly what you are signing before we book anything.
Q-05Can a new MC use your dispatch service?
Yes. Some brokers will not load a brand-new MC, so we look for the ones that will, and we set up your carrier packets so your authority and insurance are already on file. Your fee is 7% until your authority is 6 months old, then it moves to your standard rate automatically.
Q-06What do you need from me to start?
Your MC and DOT numbers, a W-9, your certificate of insurance, your Notice of Assignment if you use a factoring company, and the details of your truck and trailer. With those, we set up your carrier packets with brokers.
Q-07How do you find loads for my type of truck?
We search the major load boards and call brokers and shippers directly, filtered by your equipment, your lanes and your lowest rate. Then we negotiate, check the details that matter for your truck, and plan the next load before the current one delivers.
Q-08Do you dispatch cargo vans or sprinters?
No. We dispatch box trucks 26 ft and larger, hotshots, dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, step decks, power only, car haulers, dump trucks, oversize loads and hazmat or tanker freight. Cargo vans, sprinters and smaller box trucks are outside what we book.
Send us your truck. We'll call you back.
About 2 minutes. No setup fee. Month-to-month, cancel with 30 days notice.
WHAT DO YOU RUN?
Start with my truck