Dry Van Dispatch Services

Maximize Your Dry Van Revenue

Disclosure: This dispatch service is operated by the same team behind USA Trucker Choice. Learn more.

Why Choose Our Dry Van Dispatch

Dry van is the backbone of American freight, accounting for roughly 70% of all truckload shipments. Our dispatch team specializes in matching dry van owner-operators with high-paying loads across every major corridor, handling rate negotiations and detention billing so you can focus on driving. We leverage our shipper relationships to reduce deadhead miles and keep your trailer loaded.

$2.20-$3.10/mile

Rate Per Mile

$18,000-$24,000

Typical Monthly Gross (industry range)

Key Benefits

Access to dedicated contract lanes outside the public load boards
Detention and layover billing handled — we invoice and chase it for you
Multi-stop load optimization to maximize revenue per trip
Real-time rate monitoring across DAT, Truckstop, and direct shipper boards
Paperwork management including lumper receipts, BOLs, and PODs
24/7 dispatch support — a real dispatcher, not an answering service

Required Certifications

✓Standard MC authority
✓FMCSA safety rating
✓BOC-3 filing
✓Cargo insurance ($100K minimum)

Dry Van Market Rates by Region

Northeast

$3.28/mi

Gross Monthly: $27,880

Net Monthly: $18,122

Southeast

$2.54/mi

Gross Monthly: $21,590

Net Monthly: $14,034

Midwest

$2.70/mi

Gross Monthly: $22,950

Net Monthly: $14,918

South Central

$2.78/mi

Gross Monthly: $23,630

Net Monthly: $15,360

Mountain West

$2.78/mi

Gross Monthly: $23,630

Net Monthly: $15,360

West Coast

$3.12/mi

Gross Monthly: $26,520

Net Monthly: $17,238

Typical Dry Van Loads We Book

Consumer packaged goods

Retail merchandise and e-commerce

Auto parts and components

Paper and packaging products

Household goods and furniture

Beverage distribution

Building materials (boxed/palletized)

Dry Van Challenges We Solve

High competition from mega-carriers depressing spot rates on popular lanes

Detention time averaging 2.5 hours per load eating into productivity

Seasonal rate volatility — Q1 dips of 10-15% below annual averages

Driver coercion at shippers and receivers creating compliance pressure

Rising toll costs on Northeast and Texas corridors cutting margins

Dry Van Dispatch by State

Select your state for location-specific dry van rates, lanes, and regulations.

Other Equipment Types We Dispatch

Reefer

$2.60-$3.60/mile

Flatbed

$2.80-$3.80/mile

Step Deck

$3.00-$4.10/mile

Hotshot

$1.80-$2.80/mile

Box Truck

$1.50-$2.40/mile

Car Hauler

$0.90-$1.60/vehicle-mile

Tanker

$3.00-$4.20/mile

Power Only

$1.50-$2.30/mile

Intermodal

$1.80-$2.70/mile

Dump Truck

$80-$150/hour or $2.50-$4.00/mile

Dry Van Dispatch FAQ

A dry van owner-operator running steady miles typically grosses somewhere in the $18,000-$24,000 per month range, at per-mile rates of roughly $2.20-$3.10/mile. That is a general industry range rather than a projection of what you would earn with us — actual earnings depend on your lanes, hours of service, and whether you run dedicated or spot market. Our dispatch team focuses on maximizing your loaded miles and minimizing deadhead.

Our dispatch fee of 5-8% covers everything: load booking across direct shippers and load boards, rate negotiation, paperwork handling (BOLs, rate confirmations, PODs), detention and accessorial billing, 24/7 support, and load planning. There are no hidden charges — the fee only applies to loads we book for you.

To run dry van freight through our dispatch, you'll need: Standard MC authority, FMCSA safety rating, BOC-3 filing, Cargo insurance ($100K minimum). If you're missing any of these, our onboarding team can guide you through the process.

We book a wide range of dry van freight including Consumer packaged goods, Retail merchandise and e-commerce, Auto parts and components, Paper and packaging products, and more. Our team matches loads to your equipment specs, preferred lanes, and earning goals.

Our dispatch team proactively addresses the biggest dry van challenges: High competition from mega-carriers depressing spot rates on popular lanes. Detention time averaging 2.5 hours per load eating into productivity. Seasonal rate volatility — Q1 dips of 10-15% below annual averages. We've built processes and shipper relationships specifically to mitigate these issues for our operators.

Get a Free Dispatch Consultation

Tell us about your operation and we'll create a custom dispatch plan.