Dry Van Dispatch Service
Dry Van Dispatch Service for Owner-Operators
Stop Accepting the First Number Brokers Throw at You
Dry van dispatch service that puts more money in your pocket—not just more miles on your truck. You’re running a 53ft dry van trailer and the loads are out there. The problem isn’t availability. It’s that brokers post dry freight at $2/mile expecting you to take it and most carriers do, because they don’t have someone pushing back.
That’s exactly what our dry van dispatch service does.
At Sam Logistics Pro, we call on loads within seconds of posting and negotiate every rate before you ever see it. You get the load. We handle the fight. Only 5% after you earn.
Why Most Dry Van Carriers Leave $500–$1,000 on the Table Every Week
Picture this. It’s Monday morning. You’ve just unloaded in Dallas and you need a load heading west. You open DAT, see $2.10/mile to LA, and you take it — because you need to keep moving.
What you didn’t know: that broker had $2.90/mile budgeted. They just didn’t volunteer it.
This happens dozens of times a year to dry van owner-operators running without a dispatcher. Not because you’re doing anything wrong. Because negotiating rates while driving, logging hours, and managing your dry trailer is too much for one person.
The carriers consistently running above spot average aren’t smarter than you. They just have someone dedicated to making the call the moment a load goes live and pushing until they get the real number.
The difference adds up quickly. Just $500 more per week means $26,000 more per year. With the right Dry Van Dispatch Service negotiating every load, your dry trailer can earn more without adding more miles.
What’s Included In Our Dry Van Dispatch Service
Load finding & booking — We monitor DAT One, Truckstop, and direct broker networks for dry freight in your preferred lanes. We call within minutes of a load posting — before most carriers even see it.
Rate negotiation — Current dry van spot rates run $2.32–$2.45/mile nationally. We push above that on every load — including detention pay, TONU, and layover pay when it applies.
Broker vetting — All brokers are verified through FMCSA SAFER before we book your dry van trailer. No slow payers. No surprises.
Paperwork & document management — Rate confirmations, BOLs, PODs, and invoicing handled for you. You drive. We handle the paper trail.24/7 support — Our dispatchers are available around the clock. Dispute with a broker at midnight? We handle it.
No forced dispatch — You see every load before it’s booked. You choose what to accept. Always.
We also provide dispatch services for Flatbed, Reefer, and Step Deck carriers.
Dry Van Dispatch Pricing — You Only Pay When We Perform
- 5% of gross per load — Semi trucks running 53ft dry van trailers pay only when we book you a load. No load booked, no charge.
- No upfront fees — No setup costs, no onboarding charges, nothing hidden.
- No contracts — Cancel anytime. We keep carriers because we earn it every week, not because they’re locked in.
Dry Van Lanes We cover
- I-95 East Coast corridor (Miami to Boston)
- I-10 Southern corridor (LA to Jacksonville)
- I-80 Northern corridor (New York to San Francisco)
- I-5 West Coast (San Diego to Seattle)
- Texas Triangle (Dallas–Houston–San Antonio)
- Midwest hub lanes (Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, Indianapolis)
Who Our Dry Van Dispatch Service Is Built For
- Owner-operators running their own authority who want better rates without spending hours chasing brokers
- Small fleets (1–10 trucks) who need a dedicated dispatcher without the cost of hiring in-house
- New authorities getting started and needing help building broker relationships fast
- Experienced carriers tired of leaving money on the table and ready for someone to fight for every load
If you’re hauling dry freight and not consistently running above spot average — this service is for you.See our full Truck Dispatch Pricing breakdown for all truck types.
How To Get Started
Getting dispatched is fast. We typically have new carriers set up and running loads within 24–48 hours. You’ll need an active MC authority, a Certificate of Insurance with $1M minimum liability, a W9 form, and a signed dispatch agreement. No upfront payment required.
Drive More. Earn More Find Your Loads.
Access the best-paying loads with trusted dispatch support to maximize every mile you drive.