Truck Dispatch Service Pricing
Every fee, published in full. Pick the model that costs you the least.
3–10% of linehaul · $300 / week
- No signup fee
- No contract: cancel any week
- You approve every load
- Every rate agreed before you start
How much does Grow Trucking's truck dispatch service cost?
Grow Trucking dispatches on one of two fee models, and you choose. You pay a percentage of each load's linehaul revenue (3–5% reefer, 4–6% dry van and flatbed, 7–10% hotshot, 8–10% box truck), or a flat $300 per truck per week. There is no signup fee, no long-term contract, and no forced dispatch. Every rate is agreed before you start. You approve every load before it's booked.
Pricing reviewed September 2026.
Which dispatch fee model should I choose?
Both cover the same service. The only difference is how the fee is calculated — pick whichever works out cheapest for your volume and rates.
Percentage of gross
3–10% of linehaul
A set percentage of each load’s linehaul revenue, by equipment type (3–5% reefer, 4–6% dry van and flatbed, 7–10% hotshot, 8–10% box truck). Rates shown are for owner-operators; fleet rates are custom and come down as the fleet grows. You only pay when you get paid.
Best for: Owner-operators who want the dispatcher’s incentive aligned with rate — the harder they negotiate, the more you both make.
See what this costs for my numbersFlat weekly
$300 / week
One flat fee per truck per week, regardless of how many loads you run or what they pay. Predictable and easy to budget.
Best for: High-mileage operators and small fleets running consistent volume, where a flat fee works out cheaper than a percentage.
See what this costs for my numbersNot sure which is cheapest? Send us your last few months of settlements and we'll run the numbers on both models and tell you which one saves you money.
What would I pay?
Put in your own numbers. We use the rates published on this page. These start as example numbers, so change them to yours.
For these numbers, the percentage fee costs you less.
Lowest for these numbers
Percentage of gross
$160–$240
total fee per week
How it adds up: 4–6% of $4,000 a week (dry van rate)
About 5.0% of your weekly revenue.
Flat weekly
$300
total fee per week
How it adds up: $300 × 1 truck
About 7.5% of your weekly revenue.
The percentage fee is a range because your exact rate depends on your lanes and how many loads you haul. The flat fee is always $300 per truck per week. Your rate is agreed before you start, and you approve every load.
Growing fast? Our fees do not hold you back. The flat fee stays $300 per truck per week, however much your loads pay. On the percentage model, the rate comes down as your fleet grows.
What percentage does Grow Trucking charge by equipment type?
On the percentage model, the fee is a share of each load's linehaul revenue (not including fuel surcharge or accessorials). These rates are for owner-operators; fleet pricing is custom, and the percentage comes down as the fleet grows.
| Equipment | Dispatch fee | Why this range |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | 4–6% | Standard freight. Your rate depends on your lanes and how many loads you haul. |
| Reefer | 3–5% | Lowest percentage. Higher load values keep the dollar fee fair. |
| Flatbed | 4–6% | Covers permit help and special load boards. |
| Hotshot | 7–10% | Smaller loads and more bookings each week. That means more broker calls for each dollar you earn. |
| Box Truck | 8–10% | Many bookings on shorter loads that pay less. |
| Power-only & specialized | Quoted per lane | Contact us — we'll quote based on lane mix and equipment. |
The flat weekly fee ($300 per truck) is the same for every equipment type.
What's included in the dispatch fee?
- Load sourcing across DAT, Truckstop.com, and direct broker relationships
- Rate negotiation on every load
- Broker credit and payment-history checks before you commit
- Rate confirmations, setup packets, and load paperwork
- Lane and backhaul planning to cut deadhead
- Check calls and detention / TONU follow-up
- A dedicated dispatcher, not a rotating call center
What you will never be charged for
- No signup or onboarding fee
- No charge for load searching on loads you don’t book
- No long-term contract — cancel any week
- No forced dispatch — you approve every load before it’s booked
- Factoring, insurance, ELD, and IFTA are billed by those providers, not us
Every rate is agreed before you start. You approve every load.
How does this compare to typical truck dispatch pricing?
Dispatch pricing across the industry is often vague — “5 to 10 percent” or “contact us for a quote.” Here is where Grow Trucking sits against the common ranges.
| Fee model | Typical industry range | Grow Trucking |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of gross | 5–10%, often not published | 3–10% by equipment, published |
| Flat weekly | $150–400 / truck | $300 / truck |
| Contract / signup fee | Common | None |
| Fee on loads you find yourself | Sometimes charged | Never |
Industry ranges are general market observations, not claims about any specific company. Most truck dispatch services charge 5–10% of gross, and many do not publish the number at all.
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Check the math before you decide
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Dispatch Pricing Questions
Straight answers on how Grow Trucking's dispatch fees work — models, what's included, contracts, and how to pick the cheapest option for your operation.
You choose one of two fee models. One is a percentage of each load’s linehaul revenue (3–5% reefer, 4–6% dry van and flatbed, 7–10% hotshot, 8–10% box truck). The other is a flat $300 per truck per week. Those percentages are for owner-operators; fleet rates are custom. Every rate is agreed in writing before you start dispatching.
Grow Trucking does not publish a per-load price. You choose between 3–10% of linehaul on the percentage model (3–5% reefer, 4–6% dry van and flatbed, 7–10% hotshot, 8–10% box truck) and a flat $300 per truck per week. Every rate is agreed in writing before you start.
A dispatcher works for the carrier and is paid by the carrier, not by the broker. That can be a percentage of each load’s linehaul revenue, a flat weekly fee, or a fee per booked load. Grow Trucking takes nothing from the broker side of a load. You pay only on loads you approved and that were actually booked. Be wary of any dispatcher who asks for money before doing any work.
Linehaul only. The percentage is calculated on the load’s linehaul revenue. The fuel surcharge is not part of the base the fee is figured on. This is the single most important number to confirm with any dispatcher. Charging on total gross instead of linehaul quietly raises the effective rate.
No. Accessorials — detention, layover, lumper reimbursement, TONU — are yours to keep in full. Grow Trucking helps document and recover them and does not take a percentage of them.
No. There is no onboarding fee and no deposit. A dispatcher demanding money before any dispatch work is done is one of the clearest scam signals in this industry. You are first invoiced after loads have been booked and dispatched.
No. There is no onboarding fee, no long-term contract, and no cancellation penalty. You can stop any week.Contracts, onboarding fees, and fees charged even on loads you find yourself are common in the industry — Grow Trucking has none of these.
No. The percentage fee or the flat weekly fee is the only fee Grow Trucking charges. There is no charge for load searching, and no fee on loads you decline or source yourself. Factoring, insurance, ELD, and IFTA are billed directly by those providers.
A low percentage is only a problem when it means no real negotiation, no broker vetting, and no paper trail. Grow Trucking’s rate is at or below the industry’s typical 5–10%. It still includes rate negotiation on every load, broker credit checks, full paperwork, and accessorial follow-up. Ask any cheaper service exactly what is and is not included before you compare on price.
It depends on your volume and rates. The percentage model tends to work out best for owner-operators who want the dispatcher’s pay tied to the rate negotiated. The flat $300/week is usually cheaper for high-mileage carriers running consistent volume. We will run the math on your last few months and tell you which model saves you money.
No. On the percentage model you only pay when a load is actually booked and dispatched. There is no fee for load searching or for loads you turn down.
Most truck dispatch services charge 5–10% of gross, and many do not publish the number at all. Flat weekly dispatch fees commonly run $150–400 per truck. Grow Trucking publishes every number and lets you pick the model that costs you the least.
Load sourcing across DAT, Truckstop.com and direct brokers. Rate negotiation on every load. Broker credit checks. All load paperwork and rate confirmations. Lane and backhaul planning to reduce deadhead. Check calls, and detention or TONU follow-up. One dedicated dispatcher handles it all, not a rotating call center.
Yes. The published percentages are for owner-operators. Fleet pricing is custom. The percentage comes down as the number of trucks goes up. Flat weekly pricing per truck is negotiable at volume. We quote the fleet rate against your actual truck count and lane mix.
Yes. If your volume or lane mix changes and a different model would cost you less, you can switch. There is no penalty for moving between the percentage and weekly models.
Dispatch fees are invoiced weekly. On the percentage model, the fee comes from that week’s booked linehaul revenue. On the weekly model, it is a flat $300 per truck.