Dispatch Services
Dry Van Dispatching for Owner-Operators
The most competitive freight market in trucking. We find the loads worth hauling, negotiate the rates, and handle the paperwork — flat 7%, no contracts.
Dry Van Done Right
Dry van is the backbone of American freight — and the most crowded lane on any load board. That means more competition, more rate pressure, and more brokers trying to move freight cheap. Without a dispatcher who knows the market, you end up taking whatever's posted instead of what's worth running.
We source dry van loads across the country, negotiate rates above the board average, and vet every broker before we bring a load to you. You set your lanes and minimum RPM — we do the rest.
What We Handle on Every Dry Van Load
Load Sourcing & Market Analysis
We search DAT, Truckstop, and our broker network for dry van loads that match your lanes and minimum RPM. We filter out low-ball offers before they ever reach you.
Rate Negotiation
We know the market rate for your lanes. We push back on low offers, negotiate fuel surcharge, and work to get you above the board average on every load we book.
Broker Credit Vetting
We check every broker's Carrier411 score and payment history before booking. No load is worth hauling for a broker who won't pay — we screen them out before you move.
Rate Confirmation Review
We read every rate confirmation before you sign it. We flag missing detention language, chargeback clauses, and any terms that could cost you money after delivery.
Detention & Accessorial Recovery
If you're held beyond free time, we document the clock and pursue detention pay on your behalf. We also negotiate TONU and layover pay into rate confirmations before dispatch.
Invoicing & Document Handling
We generate your BOL invoice and submit it to the broker the same day delivery is confirmed. No paperwork backlog, no missed invoices, no chasing payment on loads you forgot to bill.
Dry Van: What Every Owner-Operator Should Know
Most competitive market
Dry van has the highest carrier availability of any equipment type. That means more rate pressure from brokers. Knowing when and where to run — and when to deadhead to a better market — is the difference between a profitable week and a break-even one.
Drop and hook is king
Drop and hook loads eliminate wait time at shippers and receivers. We prioritize drop and hook when available in your lanes — it keeps your wheels turning and your HOS intact.
Power lanes beat load boards
Building consistent freight relationships in a lane beats chasing spot rates every week. We track your lane performance and help you identify corridors worth running repeatedly.
Deadhead miles kill margins
Every empty mile is a cost with no revenue. We factor deadhead into your effective RPM calculation and look for backhaul loads that minimize repositioning costs.
Detention is negotiable
Most carriers accept live loads without negotiating detention terms. We put detention pay in writing on every rate confirmation — so if you're held, you get paid for it.
Seasonal lane shifts matter
Dry van rates shift with retail cycles, produce season displacement, and holiday freight surges. We track seasonal trends to keep you in high-rate lanes at the right time of year.
How It Works
Carrier Setup
Complete our carrier setup form. We collect your MC number, insurance, equipment details, and preferred lanes. Setup takes less than 10 minutes.
Lane & Rate Preferences
We discuss your home base, preferred lanes, minimum RPM, and any load restrictions. We use this to filter loads before we ever bring them to you.
Load Sourcing & Negotiation
We search load boards and our broker network for dry van loads that meet your criteria. We negotiate rate, detention, TONU, and accessorials before presenting the load to you.
Rate Confirmation Review
We review the rate confirmation before you sign it. We flag any language that could expose you to a short pay, waived accessorial rights, or an unenforceable detention clause.
In-Transit Support
We're available 24/7 during transit. If you're detained, if a receiver refuses the load, or if a broker goes dark — we handle it.
Invoicing & Payment Follow-Up
We generate and submit your invoice the day delivery is confirmed. We track payment and follow up with the broker if it's late.
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Flat 7% dispatch fee. No contracts. No setup costs. We handle the broker calls, rate confirmations, and paperwork — you handle the driving.