Dry van freight moves more tonnage across the United States than any other trailer type. That volume is a blessing and a curse: there are always loads available, but thousands of other carriers are bidding on the same postings, and brokers know it. Owner-operators who book their own freight end up accepting the first offer, running cheap outbound lanes, and deadheading home with nothing on the trailer.
Pro Dispatch changes that equation. Your personal dispatcher works the premium load boards and our network of broker relationships every day, compares rates against current market data, and pushes back on low offers so you don't have to. The goal is simple: more loaded miles, fewer empty ones, and a weekly gross that actually reflects the work you put in.
How we dispatch dry van trucks
Before your first load, your dispatcher sits down with you on a welcoming call and learns how you like to run. Do you want to be home every weekend? Do you prefer the Midwest and Southeast, or are you happy to run coast to coast? What is the minimum rate per mile that makes a load worth your time? Is your trailer air ride? Do you carry load bars and how many straps? All of that goes into your carrier profile.
From there, we plan your week instead of booking one load at a time. That means lining up a strong outbound load, then already looking for the reload near your delivery so your truck rolls straight into the next paying run. Every time, you get at least two load options to choose from — for example, Chicago, IL to Atlanta, GA paying $2,200, or Chicago to Richmond, VA paying $2,500. You decide. We never force dispatch.
Rate negotiation that protects your margin
Your dispatcher calculates your break-even cost per mile — total expenses divided by total miles — and never quotes a broker below it. We counter every first offer, use lane history to back up our numbers, and are not afraid to walk away from a cheap load. Because our dispatchers are paid on commission, the only way they earn more is when you earn more.
Paperwork, setups and accessorials — handled
Dry van freight comes with appointments, lumper receipts, detention clocks and the occasional cancelled load. We stay on top of all of it so you can focus on driving safely.
- Broker carrier packets and setups (RMIS, Highway, MyCarrierPackets and PDF packets)
- Rate confirmations reviewed line by line before you roll
- Lumper fees, detention and layover claimed and documented
- TONU (Truck Order Not Used) pay pursued when a broker cancels after dispatch
- Invoices prepared and sent to your factoring company, or direct to the broker
- BOL and POD collected and filed after every delivery
Lanes and markets we work for dry van carriers
We dispatch dry vans in all 48 contiguous states. Our team plans around the five major freight regions — West, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast and Northeast — and knows which markets are strong outbound and which tend to be traps. Whether you want regional work out of Dallas, dedicated lanes from Chicago, or long-haul runs that keep the wheels turning for three weeks at a time, your dispatcher builds the plan around your preference.
Why carriers choose Pro Dispatch for dry van freight
Pro Dispatch has been dispatching trucks for more than five years. Every carrier gets a personal dispatcher who handles only three to five trucks, works 24/7, and is paid on commission — which means your dispatcher only does well when you do. Loads are booked under your own MC, so brokers pay you or your factoring company directly. There is no long-term contract and no forced dispatch: you choose every load, and you can leave at any time.
Ready to see the difference? Upload your four documents and your dispatcher will call you for a welcoming call, or read more about how our dispatch process works and how our pricing works.