Trailers are expensive to buy, insure and maintain. Power only removes that cost entirely. Large shippers, brokers and trailer leasing companies have thousands of trailers that need a tractor to move them, and they are actively looking for reliable power only carriers.
Before booking, your dispatcher confirms the details that matter in power only: whether you carry trailer interchange insurance (and reefer breakdown insurance if you'll pull refrigerated trailers), your truck number, and whether you can handle drop-and-hook versus live load and unload. With that profile in hand, we target the power only programs that fit you best.
How power only dispatch works
Your dispatcher finds a load where the trailer is already staged at a shipper, yard or drop lot. You hook up, haul it to the receiver and drop it — often without waiting for a live unload. Because there's less dwell time, power only can deliver strong weekly revenue with efficient miles.
- Drop-and-hook and preloaded trailer freight
- Trailer pool programs with major brokers
- Interchange agreements reviewed before you sign
- Trailer inspection reminders at pickup to avoid damage claims
- Reloads planned around trailer drop locations
Insurance requirements for power only
Most power only programs require trailer interchange insurance, which covers damage to a trailer you don't own while it's in your care. If you plan to pull reefer trailers, reefer breakdown coverage is usually required too. We'll tell you exactly what a program requires before you commit.
Why carriers choose Pro Dispatch for power only 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.