Truck Dispatch That Keeps You Driving, Not Chasing Loads

It depends on your situation - and we'll be straight with you. If you're already running steady lanes with shippers you've built relationships with, you probably don't need us. Where dispatch makes sense: you're new to your own authority, you want to run different lanes, or you're spending 10+ hours a week on load boards and broker calls instead of driving. The math works when dispatch frees you up to run an extra load or two per week, or when we negotiate rates $200-300 higher than you'd accept just to avoid deadhead. Industry average is 10% - we charge 6% because our overhead is lower.

Every broker gets checked before we book. We verify their FMCSA authority on SAFER (safer.fmcsa.dot.gov), check their days-to-pay history, look them up on Carrier411 for complaints, and confirm the email domain matches their registered business. We call the number listed on FMCSA, not the one they gave us - that's how you catch identity theft scams. If something feels off (rate too good, Gmail address, pressure to rush), we walk away. Double-brokering costs carriers $100 million a year. We've learned to spot the red flags.

Non-payment is one of the biggest risks in trucking. Here's how we handle it: Before booking, we check broker credit and payment history. We get rate confirmations in writing with clear terms. If a broker is slow to pay, we follow up aggressively. For carriers who want faster payment, we can help set you up with factoring companies who pay within 24-48 hours (they charge 2-5% but you get cash fast). If you're factoring, the factor takes on the collection risk. We also recommend keeping records of every BOL and POD - you'll need them if things go sideways.

No forced dispatch, ever. This is your truck and your business. We present loads, you decide what to run. Some weeks you might want to run hard, other weeks you need home time - that's your call. We don't charge weekly minimums either, which some dispatch services do (red flag, by the way - if they're charging you regardless of loads, their incentives are wrong). You only pay percentage on loads we actually book for you.

We need your MC packet: MC authority letter, insurance certificate (COI) with $1M liability minimum, W9, and a signed dispatch agreement. If you're just starting out and don't have your authority yet, we can help with MC setup for $250. Most carriers are dispatching within 24-48 hours of sending documents. One thing we check: make sure your insurance COI lists the proper limits - most brokers won't book carriers under $1M liability even though FMCSA minimum is $750K.

Leasing onto a carrier means you run under their MC number - they handle compliance, insurance, and often dispatch, but take 15-25% or more off the top. Running your own authority means you keep more per load but handle everything yourself: $14,000-22,000/year insurance, IFTA, drug testing program, maintaining your own safety record. Dispatch services like ours work with carriers who have their own authority. The break-even point varies, but most owner-operators find their own authority makes sense once they're running consistently and can afford the insurance hit that first year.

February 2026 rates: Dry van spot averaging $2.32/mile (up 7% year-over-year), reefer at $2.81/mile, flatbed at $2.59/mile. Contract rates are higher - dry van contracts around $2.71/mile. The market is tightening as excess capacity leaves the industry. Diesel is running about $3.52/gallon nationally, forecast to average $3.50 for the year. Analysts expect 6-8% contract rate growth through 2026. Best advice: build broker relationships now while capacity is still available - when the market really tightens, shippers will pay up for reliable carriers.

Yes - that's actually easier to work with. Tell us your preferred lanes, where you want to home time, and how many miles you want to run weekly. We'll focus on those corridors. Some of our best placements are regional drivers who want consistent lanes they know well. The rates might be slightly lower than random OTR spot freight, but you're home more, you know the route, and you're not gambling on backhauls. We can also help find dedicated contracts if you want truly consistent work.