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USA Trucker Choice

Power Only Dispatch Services

Low Overhead, Maximum Flexibility

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

Why Choose Our Power Only Dispatch

Power-only trucking eliminates trailer payments, maintenance, and insurance costs by pulling trailers owned by shippers, brokers, or leasing companies. Our dispatch team specializes in matching power-only operators with drop-and-hook loads that minimize dwell time. We focus on high-volume shippers like Amazon, Walmart, and major retailers who maintain their own trailer pools and need reliable tractor capacity.

$1.50-$2.30/mile

Rate Per Mile

$14,000-$21,000

Typical Monthly Gross (industry range)

Key Benefits

  • Drop-and-hook focus — we prioritize no-touch freight where it is available
  • Amazon Relay, Walmart OTIF, and Target load access
  • Zero trailer overhead — no payments, insurance, or maintenance on trailers
  • Higher daily load count from quick trailer swaps
  • Dedicated shipper lanes with guaranteed weekly volume
  • Trailer pool positioning assistance to reduce empty repositioning

Required Certifications

  • ✓MC authority or lease under carrier with authority
  • ✓DOT number and FMCSA compliance
  • ✓Liability insurance ($750K minimum, $1M preferred)
  • ✓Amazon Relay or similar platform registration
  • ✓BOC-3 filing

Power Only Market Rates by Region

Northeast

$2.30/mi

Gross Monthly: $23,000

Net Monthly: $14,950

Southeast

$1.78/mi

Gross Monthly: $17,800

Net Monthly: $11,570

Midwest

$1.92/mi

Gross Monthly: $19,200

Net Monthly: $12,480

South Central

$1.96/mi

Gross Monthly: $19,600

Net Monthly: $12,740

Mountain West

$1.96/mi

Gross Monthly: $19,600

Net Monthly: $12,740

West Coast

$2.25/mi

Gross Monthly: $22,500

Net Monthly: $14,625

Typical Power Only Loads We Book

Amazon and e-commerce fulfillment center loads
Walmart and retail distribution center freight
Intermodal container drayage (on chassis)
Mail and parcel carrier contract loads (USPS, FedEx)
Seasonal retail surge capacity
Cross-dock and relay loads
Manufacturer-to-DC dedicated freight

Power Only Challenges We Solve

1

Lower per-mile rates reflecting reduced overhead costs

2

Trailer availability issues during peak shipping seasons

3

Shipper trailer pools in poor condition causing roadside issues

4

Limited equipment flexibility — must accept whatever trailer is assigned

5

Repositioning empty trailers on shipper's schedule, not yours

Power Only Dispatch by State

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West Coast

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Other Equipment Types We Dispatch

Dry Van

$2.20-$3.10/mile

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

Intermodal

$1.80-$2.70/mile

Dump Truck

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

Power Only Dispatch FAQ

A power only owner-operator running steady miles typically grosses somewhere in the $14,000-$21,000 per month range, at per-mile rates of roughly $1.50-$2.30/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 power only freight through our dispatch, you'll need: MC authority or lease under carrier with authority, DOT number and FMCSA compliance, Liability insurance ($750K minimum, $1M preferred), Amazon Relay or similar platform registration, BOC-3 filing. If you're missing any of these, our onboarding team can guide you through the process.
We book a wide range of power only freight including Amazon and e-commerce fulfillment center loads, Walmart and retail distribution center freight, Intermodal container drayage (on chassis), Mail and parcel carrier contract loads (USPS, FedEx), and more. Our team matches loads to your equipment specs, preferred lanes, and earning goals.
Our dispatch team proactively addresses the biggest power only challenges: Lower per-mile rates reflecting reduced overhead costs. Trailer availability issues during peak shipping seasons. Shipper trailer pools in poor condition causing roadside issues. We've built processes and shipper relationships specifically to mitigate these issues for our operators.

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