What Makes FAQ Dispatch Different
Independent, not employment
You remain an independent business under your own (or your fleet's) authority. Dispatch is a service you pay a percentage fee for, not an employer-employee relationship.
Freedom to book independently
Most carriers use dispatch for the bulk of their freight and are free to book independently whenever they want, since there's no exclusivity requirement.
Broad equipment support
Dry van, reefer, flatbed, hotshot, power only, and box truck are all supported, each with dispatch familiar with that equipment's specific market.
No minimum truck count
Solo owner-operators and small fleets are both welcome, and there's no minimum number of trucks required to start.
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
These are the questions carriers ask most often before signing up: the practical, sometimes skeptical questions that deserve a straight answer rather than a marketing spin.
Is Dispatch the Same as Being a Company Driver?
No, you remain an independent business under your own or your fleet's authority. Dispatch is a service you pay a percentage fee for, structurally different from an employer-employee relationship in every meaningful way, including control over which loads you accept.
How Do I Get Paid?
Payment terms follow the broker or shipper's standard terms on each load. Factoring is available if you want faster payment, at your own cost, but it's entirely optional and not something dispatch requires you to use.
What If I Want to Book Some Loads Myself?
That's expected and welcomed. Most carriers use dispatch for the bulk of their freight while remaining free to book independently whenever they find something on their own that works better.
Do You Require a Minimum Number of Trucks?
No, solo owner-operators and small fleets are both welcome. Fleet-specific pricing kicks in at 2+ trucks under one MC number, but there's no floor requirement to start with dispatch at all.