Dispatch for Every Equipment Type We Run
We dispatch by equipment type, six of them, across the lower 48: dry van, reefer, flatbed and power only at a flat 6% of weekly gross, and box truck and hotshot at 8%. Pick your truck to see what your dispatcher handles.
Every equipment type gets its own dispatcher know-how, because a reefer appointment, a flatbed tarp job and a box truck delivery are different days. Pick your truck below to see exactly what your dispatcher handles, then compare all six side by side.
Truck dispatch services by equipment type
Dry Van
The biggest freight market. Your dispatcher plans backhauls before you deliver and weighs live loads against drop and hook on every booking.
Dry Van dispatch services →Reefer
Produce, frozen and food freight. We confirm temps and appointment windows before booking and protect your on-time record.
Reefer dispatch services →Flatbed
Steel, lumber and machinery matched to the securement gear you carry, with tarp pay negotiated when a load needs it.
Flatbed dispatch services →Box Truck
CDL and non-CDL box trucks up to 26 feet. Broker freight planned around your home base, plus straight answers on MC and USDOT rules.
Box Truck dispatch services →Hotshot
Gooseneck, dovetail and bumper pull setups. Expedited and equipment loads checked against your weight ratings and kept inside your radius.
Hotshot dispatch services →Power Only
Bring the tractor and hook to broker trailer pools. We map the pools near you and line up the trailer coverage programs ask for.
Power Only dispatch services →Compare all six equipment types
| Equipment | Our fee | CDL needed? | Rate benchmark* | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | 6% of weekly gross | Yes, Class A | $3.09 per mile | Steady, high volume work |
| Reefer | 6% of weekly gross | Yes, Class A | $3.66 per mile | Premium pay, strongest in produce season |
| Flatbed | 6% of weekly gross | Yes, Class A | $3.64 per mile | Drivers who want securement work and tarp pay |
| Power Only | 6% of weekly gross | Yes, Class A | No national benchmark | Lower overhead, no trailer to buy |
| Box Truck | 8% of weekly gross | No, under 26,001 lbs GVWR (unless placarded hazmat) | No national benchmark | Lowest cost way to run your own authority |
| Hotshot | 8% of weekly gross | Usually Class A: when combined rating is 26,001+ lbs and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lbs | No national benchmark | Expedited and equipment freight |
Fees are a flat percentage of the gross: what the broker pays, including fuel surcharge, detention and TONU. Lumper reimbursements don't count.
What we don't book today: placarded hazmat, oversize loads, step deck, RGN, cargo vans and Amazon Relay or other platform freight. We also dispatch only carriers running under their own MC number.
Run more than one trailer type?
Plenty of owner-operators switch between a van and a reefer, or pull power only most weeks and their own flatbed the rest. Your dispatcher can work loads across equipment types for you. Each load is charged at the fee for the equipment you actually haul it with.
Our equipment guides go deeper:
- Reefer vs dry van: which pays better
- How to start a box truck business
- How to start hotshot trucking
- What power only trucking is and how to get loads
- Which trailer to buy first
If you're deciding what to buy, the table above is a starting point, not an answer. Call us and talk it through with a dispatcher who books those loads every day. See how one dedicated dispatcher works with a one-truck carrier, or compare our 6% and 8% fees in detail.
Questions about equipment types
Do you dispatch more than one equipment type for the same carrier?▾
Yes. If you run mixed equipment, your dispatcher can work loads across multiple truck types for you.
Which equipment type pays the most?▾
It depends on the lane and the week. Reefer and flatbed usually pay more per mile than dry van, but rates shift constantly. Your dispatcher quotes current market rates for your specific equipment and lanes.
What if my equipment type is not listed?▾
Right now we dispatch dry van, reefer, flatbed, box truck, hotshot and power only. If you're not sure where your setup fits, call us and we'll tell you straight.
Can I see rate examples before choosing an equipment type?▾
Yes. Our monthly rate report shows DAT's national averages for dry van, reefer and flatbed. There's no reliable national benchmark for box truck, hotshot or power only, so your dispatcher quotes what loads in your area are paying that week.
Do all equipment types have the same dispatch fee?▾
No. Dry van, reefer, flatbed and power only are a flat 6% of weekly gross. Box truck and hotshot are 8%, because those loads pay less per load, so your dispatcher books more of them each week to keep you moving.
Can I add a second truck with different equipment later?▾
Talk to us first. Our core focus is owner-operators running one truck. If you add a second truck, we'll tell you plainly whether we can dispatch it.
Get matched with a dispatcher
Tell us what you run. We'll pair you with a dispatcher who knows it.