The short answer
Truck dispatchers usually charge a percentage of each load's gross, a flat weekly fee per truck, or a flat fee per load. Prime Trucks Dispatch charges 4.9% of the gross on loads it books, with no setup fee, no monthly fee and no contract, and nothing in a week with no booked loads.
The three common ways dispatchers charge
| Fee type | How it works | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of gross | A share of each load's pay | The percentage, and whether slow weeks cost anything |
| Flat weekly fee | A set amount each week per truck | Paying the same in a week with few loads |
| Flat fee per load | A set amount on each load | Short loads where the fee is a big share |
What Prime Trucks Dispatch charges
4.9% of the gross on each load we book. No setup fee, no monthly fee and no contract. If we don't book you a load, you don't pay anything.
Example: one week
| Loads booked this week (gross) | $6,000.00 |
| Prime dispatch fee at 4.9% | $294.00 |
| Same week at a 10% dispatcher | $600.00 |
| Difference | $306.00 |
These are example numbers to show the math, not a promise of earnings. Your gross depends on your equipment, lanes and the loads you accept.
What should be included in the fee
- Finding and negotiating loads
- Broker setup packets
- Checking rate confirmations
- Broker updates and check calls
- Sending BOLs, PODs and invoices
If a dispatcher charges extra for any of these, add it to the fee when you compare.
Dispatch fee percentage: what to compare
When you compare truck dispatcher fees, look at the dispatcher percentage and at what it covers. A truck dispatch cost that looks low can rise once setup fees, monthly minimums or per-packet charges are added. Ours is one number: 4.9% of the gross on booked loads, with nothing else.
Common questions
Is 4.9% a good dispatch fee?
Many percentage-based dispatchers charge more. Compare what's included, not just the number.
Do you charge on loads I find myself?
No. We only charge on loads we book for you.
Are there any other fees?
No setup fee, no monthly fee and no cancellation fee.