How Truck Dispatch Works
Apply, get matched, keep driving. Here's exactly what happens.
What Makes How It Works Dispatch Different
1. Apply: free, ~5 minutes
Tell us about your authority, equipment, and the lanes or regions you want to run. No cost, no obligation, and no long application to fill out.
2. We find and negotiate your loads
Once approved, a dispatcher starts sourcing loads that match your truck and preferences, negotiates the rate, and sends you a rate confirmation to approve before anything is booked.
3. You drive, we handle the rest
Broker calls, paperwork, check calls, detention claims: dispatch handles the admin work around each load so your time goes into driving, not phone calls.
No contract, no lock-in
You can stop working with dispatch at any time with no penalty or lock-in period, unlike some carrier lease arrangements.
Weekly performance visibility
You get visibility into which loads were booked, at what rate, and how your week's numbers are tracking, without having to ask.
How It Works: Everything You Need to Know
Dispatch is simpler in practice than it sounds on paper. Here's the full breakdown of what actually happens from the moment you apply to your first load rolling.
What Happens Before You're Matched
During onboarding, we collect your authority details (MC/DOT number), current insurance certificate, equipment type, and preferred lanes or regions. This takes about five minutes and there's no application fee or long form to complete.
How Loads Are Sourced and Negotiated
Once you're approved, a dispatcher begins actively sourcing freight matched to your truck, equipment, and stated preferences. Every load is negotiated before you see it. You're shown a rate confirmation to approve, never asked to accept blind.
What Dispatch Handles Around Each Load
Broker and shipper calls, rate confirmations, check calls during transit, and support with detention or lumper claims are all handled as part of the service, so you're not fielding calls from the cab while trying to drive.
Your First Few Weeks
Most carriers are matched with a first load within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding, assuming documents are current. Expect your dispatcher to check in about how the first few loads went and adjust your lane plan based on real feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
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