Dispatcher Vs. Load Board

Why Owner-Operators Need a Truck Dispatcher to Maximize Driving Time and Profits

Truck drivers don’t earn a paycheck sitting still. Whether you’re a company driver, an owner-operator, or running under your own MC number, the only time the money rolls in is when the wheels are turning. Trucking isn’t a 40-hour work week—every hour and every mile counts.

The Hidden Cost of Finding Loads

Time spent searching for freight is time not spent earning. For many drivers, finding loads becomes a full-time job that doesn’t pay. Scanning load boards, making phone calls, and negotiating rates can easily eat up 13 hours or more every week.

Why Drivers Settle for Low-Paying Loads

1. Decision Fatigue & Anxiety: After hours on load boards, the urge to “just get moving” leads to taking whatever’s available—often the cheapest.
2. Lack of Market Knowledge: Without lane intel and negotiation skills, it’s easy to accept rates below market for your equipment and lane.
3. Onboarding Frustration: Broker packets and contracts are time-consuming, so many drivers stick with familiar brokers—even when the rate is poor.

Peace of Mind, On and Off the Road

With Freight Girlz, you never have to panic about what’s next. Even during home time, your dispatcher is working on your next haul so you hit the road again with a profitable load lined up.