Truck dispatcher fees typically fall into two buckets: 3–10% of gross or a flat weekly fee. This page helps you compare what’s common, what’s fair, and what can get expensive fast—so you can choose confidently.
Heads up: This is a pricing explainer (not a service pitch). Rates vary by equipment, lanes, weekly volume, and what’s included (negotiation, paperwork, setup, factoring help, etc.).
In 2026, dispatching is more than “finding loads.” A real dispatcher should protect your revenue, your time, and your operation with paperwork discipline, broker vetting, and lane reality.
Below are the most common pricing models (percentage-based, flat weekly, and hybrid), plus a practical checklist for spotting scam dispatchers and “Facebook dispatch” patterns that put carriers at risk.
Dispatch isn’t just clicking “book.” The service has value when it protects your time, reduces risk, improves documentation, and keeps revenue consistent.
These are the most typical pricing structures you’ll see. Actual rates vary by equipment type, lanes, volume, broker mix, and how hands-on the service is.
Most common. Often tied to support level and operational complexity.
Common for dedicated-ish lanes or predictable operations.
Growing: a base fee plus a smaller percentage.
In 2026, many dispatch companies charge a percentage of revenue. You’ll typically see 5%–10% depending on how “hands-on” the service is.
Flat-rate dispatching is common for dedicated lanes or stable operations. Typical pricing is often $300–$650/week per truck (varies by support level).
Hybrids are growing: a base fee plus a smaller performance percentage. This can align incentives when goals and boundaries are clear.
This is a practical expectation table — not a promise. Your lanes, equipment, volume, and broker mix change what’s “normal.”
| Typical Price | What’s Reasonable to Expect | Good Fit For |
|---|---|---|
| 4%–6% Usually volume-based or limited-scope support | Solid load booking + basic negotiation. Often best for fleets with strong ops already in place. | Multi-truck fleets, consistent freight, clear preferences. |
| 7%–8% Common for owner-operators and small fleets | Negotiation + proactive communication + basic accessorial awareness. Should include broker risk screening. | Owner-ops and small fleets needing consistent support. |
| 9%–10% New authorities, hotshot, complex ops | Heavier support: onboarding guidance, tougher negotiations, more troubleshooting. You should see documentation and availability. | New MCs, niche equipment, higher complexity lanes. |
| $300–$650/wk Flat fee (often for dedicated/stable lanes) | Predictable cost, good for steady operations. Should include communication management and basic paperwork flow. | Dedicated freight, predictable weekly cadence. |
Not every dispatcher is a scam — but in 2026, if they don’t understand trucking, don’t have a real process, and won’t document anything, you’re taking serious risk.
Not automatically — but at low percentages you must confirm what’s included. If there’s no negotiation, no broker vetting, and no documentation, you may be paying less up front but more later in problems.
It depends. Some charge on linehaul only, others on total gross. The key is to define it clearly in writing — and understand how accessorials are treated.
No written agreement + pressure for upfront money + no paper trail. Legitimate operations document scope and maintain confirmations in writing.
Written scope, clear pricing definition (linehaul vs gross), communication method (email trail), broker vetting process, and how accessorials are handled.
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