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Dispatch for owner-operators & small fleets

You drive the truck.
We run the business.

PK Dispatching finds your loads, negotiates the rate, sets you up with brokers, and handles the paperwork — so your wheels keep turning and your invoices get paid. No forced dispatch. No long-term contract. Cancel any time with 30 days' notice.

  • No forced dispatch
  • No sign-up fee
  • You approve every load
  • 24/7 driver support
24/7 Dispatch & roadside coverage — nights, weekends, holidays
Every load Rate confirmations sent for your approval before we book
Broker vetting Credit & days-to-pay checked before we commit your truck
One rate 10% of gross, every load — no tiers, no monthly minimum

The Express Lane

Accepted and rolling in three moves

Most carriers finish onboarding in under 20 minutes. If your paperwork is current, we can have a load under you the same business day.

  1. 1

    Upload your packet

    Drop in your authority letter, W-9, certificate of insurance, and signed dispatch agreement. Drag-and-drop or snap photos from your phone — we accept PDF, JPG, PNG, and DOC.

  2. 2

    Instant verification

    We pull your FMCSA authority status, safety rating, and insurance on file, then confirm your operating radius and lane preferences on a 10-minute onboarding call.

  3. 3

    Get dispatched

    Your dispatcher builds a lane plan, sets you up with brokers, and starts sending rate confirmations. You approve — we book, send the packet, and track to delivery.

Start Express Onboarding No sign-up fee · No credit card · Cancel any time

What you get

A full back office for the price of a few loads

Dispatching is more than finding freight. We take the entire administrative load off your dashboard so the only thing you're managing is the road ahead.

Load sourcing

We work the major load boards, direct broker relationships, and shipper contacts to find freight that actually fits your truck, your hours, and your home time — not just whatever is posted.

Rate negotiation

Your dispatcher negotiates every load against current market data, lane history, and deadhead cost. We fight for the rate you deserve and walk away from the ones that don't cover your operating cost.

Broker setup & packets

We complete carrier packets, W-9s, and insurance certificates with every broker so you never fill out the same form twice. Your documents stay on file and current with us.

Trip & route planning

Loads sequenced around your clock, fuel-optimized routing, weigh station and permit awareness, and reload planning before you're empty — so you're not hunting freight at a truck stop at 9pm.

Invoicing & factoring support

We assemble and submit the invoice packet — rate con, signed BOL, POD, lumper and scale receipts — to your factoring company or the broker directly, then chase anything that ages past terms.

Claims, detention & TONU

Detention, layover, truck-order-not-used, and lumper reimbursements get documented and pursued. Money you earned sitting at a dock is money we go get.

Compliance & credentials

Reminders and support for insurance renewals, MCS-150 biennial updates, UCR, IFTA quarters, and drug consortium enrollment — so a lapsed filing never shuts your authority down mid-week.

Broker credit checks

Before we commit your truck, we check the broker's credit score, days-to-pay history, and bond status. If they don't pay, we don't book them.

One dispatcher, real phone number

You get a named dispatcher who knows your truck and your preferences — not a rotating call center. Reachable by phone, text, or WhatsApp, around the clock.

The process

From sign-up to settlement

Here's exactly what happens after you hit submit — no mystery, no runaround.

  1. 01

    Submit your information 2 min

    Fill out the express onboarding form below with your authority details, equipment, home base, and lane preferences. Upload your carrier packet documents at the same time.

  2. 02

    Verification & welcome call Same day

    We verify your authority is active and in good standing with FMCSA, confirm your insurance limits and certificate holder details, and walk through your rate floor, preferred lanes, home time, and any places you won't run.

  3. 03

    Broker setup 24 hrs

    We submit your packet to brokers in your operating area and get you set up in their systems. Your dispatcher builds a target lane list based on where you live and where the freight pays.

  4. 04

    First load offer 24–48 hrs

    You get a rate confirmation with the rate, miles, deadhead, commodity, appointment times, and broker credit score. Nothing gets booked without your yes. That's what "no forced dispatch" actually means.

  5. 05

    On the road Ongoing

    We handle check calls, appointment changes, and problems at the dock. You keep driving. Before you're empty, your next load is already lined up.

  6. 06

    Paperwork & getting paid At delivery

    Send us your signed BOL and receipts from your phone. We assemble the invoice packet and submit it to your factor or the broker, then follow up until it's paid.

Coverage

Equipment we dispatch

From a single sprinter van to a small fleet of reefers — if it hauls freight, we can keep it loaded.

Dry Van

53' and 48' — retail, paper, packaged goods, general freight.

Reefer

Produce, protein, frozen, and temp-controlled pharma. Continuous vs. cycle handled.

Flatbed

Steel, lumber, building materials. Tarp and securement pay negotiated up front.

Step Deck & RGN

Machinery, equipment, oversize. Permits and escort requirements coordinated.

Power Only

Drop-and-hook trailer pools and drayage-adjacent moves.

Box Truck & Sprinter

Expedited and final-mile freight for 26' box, cargo van, and sprinter operators.

Hotshot

Class 3–5 with gooseneck. Fast, high-value, time-sensitive loads.

Tanker

Food grade and non-hazmat liquid bulk. Endorsements verified.

Car Hauler

Open and enclosed auto transport, dealer and auction lanes.

Don't see your setup? Reach out — if we can't serve you well, we'll tell you straight instead of taking your money.

Straight pricing

You only pay when you get paid

No sign-up fee. No monthly minimum. No hidden charges buried in a settlement statement. One rate, every load, every truck.

What's never included in our fee

  • No sign-up or setup fee. Onboarding is free, always.
  • No forced dispatch. You approve every rate confirmation before we book it.
  • No long-term contract. Month to month, cancel with 30 days' written notice.
  • No charge on loads you find yourself. Book direct freight without paying us a cut.
  • No fee on a load that falls through before it's picked up.

Rates shown are standard published pricing and may vary by equipment type, lane, and fleet size. Your exact fee is confirmed in writing in your dispatch agreement before your first load — no surprises.

Before you upload

Your carrier packet checklist

These are the documents brokers ask for. Have them ready and onboarding takes minutes instead of days. Missing something? Upload what you have — we'll help you get the rest.

Don't have authority yet?

We can point you to what you need — MC/DOT authority, BOC-3 process agent, UCR registration, and the 21-day FMCSA protest period. Get in touch and we'll walk you through the sequence so you're not paying for the wrong thing first.

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  • Required

    MC Authority Letter

    Your FMCSA operating authority (OP-1 / MC certificate) showing active status.

  • Required

    Certificate of Insurance (COI)

    Typically $1M auto liability and $100K cargo. We'll be listed as a certificate holder so we can send it to brokers on your behalf.

  • Required

    W-9

    Signed and current, matching the legal entity name on your authority.

  • Required

    Signed Dispatch Agreement

    Our service agreement — fee, term, and cancellation in plain language. Request a copy and we'll email it for signature.

  • If applicable

    Notice of Assignment (NOA)

    From your factoring company, so brokers pay the right party the first time.

  • If applicable

    Voided Check / ACH Form

    For carriers billing brokers directly instead of factoring.

  • Recommended

    Driver's CDL & Medical Card

    Some brokers and shippers require it before a load is tendered.

  • Recommended

    Truck & Trailer Details

    Year, make, VIN, plate, and dimensions — speeds up permitted and oversize loads.

Express onboarding

Get accepted today

One form. Everything we need to verify you, set you up with brokers, and start sending load offers. Takes about 5 minutes with your documents handy.

  1. 1 Company
  2. 2 Equipment & Lanes
  3. 3 Documents
  4. 4 Review
Company & contact

Why carriers stay

The difference is in what we won't do

What burns out carriers

  • Forced dispatch — booked before you ever saw the rate
  • A different dispatcher every week who doesn't know your truck
  • Cheap freight taken just to earn a commission
  • Paperwork dumped back on you at 11pm
  • Long contracts with cancellation penalties
  • Silence when a broker doesn't pay

How PK Dispatching runs

  • Every rate confirmation comes to you first — you decide
  • One named dispatcher who knows your equipment and your family's schedule
  • We walk away from freight below your rate floor, even if it costs us the fee
  • We assemble and submit the invoice packet for you
  • Month-to-month, 30 days' notice, no penalty
  • We chase the aging invoice and escalate on the bond if we have to

Questions

Straight answers

How fast can I actually start getting loads?

If your authority is active, your insurance is current, and you submit your packet through the express form, we can typically have you set up with brokers and sending you rate confirmations within 24 hours — often the same business day. The most common delay is an insurance certificate that needs to be updated by your agent, so check that date before you upload.

Do I have to take every load you send me?

No. We do not do forced dispatch. Every load comes to you as an offer with the rate, miles, deadhead, commodity, appointment windows, and the broker's credit score. You say yes or no. We only book after you approve.

What exactly does your fee cover?

Load sourcing and negotiation, broker setup and carrier packets, rate confirmation handling, trip planning, check calls, invoice packet assembly and submission, and pursuit of detention, layover, TONU, and lumper reimbursements. There is no setup fee and no monthly minimum. You're not charged for loads you source yourself, and you're not charged on a load that cancels before pickup.

Can you dispatch me if my authority is brand new?

Yes, though it's an honest uphill climb. Many brokers require 90 days to 6 months of active authority before they'll set you up, and some load boards weight new MCs lower. We work the brokers who do take new authority, focus you on lanes where that matters less, and build your history deliberately so more doors open at the 90- and 180-day marks.

Do I need my own authority, or can I lease on?

Dispatch service requires your own MC operating authority — we work for you, not the other way around. If you're currently leased on to a carrier, you can still talk to us about the transition. We'll tell you what it costs and how long it takes before you commit to anything.

Do I have to use a factoring company?

Not at all. If you factor, send us your Notice of Assignment and we'll submit invoices straight to your factor. If you bill brokers directly, we'll submit to the broker's AP department and track the aging. Either way the paperwork is on us.

What insurance do brokers expect?

The common baseline is $1,000,000 auto liability and $100,000 cargo, with some shippers requiring higher cargo limits for electronics, pharma, or high-value freight. We'll be listed as a certificate holder so we can forward your COI to brokers without bothering your agent each time.

Is there a contract, and how do I cancel?

The dispatch agreement is month to month. Cancel any time with 30 days' written notice — no penalty, no early termination fee. We'll finish dispatching loads already booked and close out your invoicing so nothing gets stranded.

Who's responsible if a broker doesn't pay?

A dispatch service isn't a guarantor of broker payment, which is exactly why we check credit and days-to-pay before booking. If an invoice ages past terms we chase AP, escalate to the broker's bond or trust, and help you file with the surety. We'd rather turn down a load than put your money at risk.

What time zones and hours do you cover?

Load planning happens during business hours across all U.S. time zones, and a dispatcher is reachable 24/7 for anything happening on the road — a detained truck, a rejected load, a breakdown, a rescheduled appointment. You'll have a direct number, not a queue.

Talk to us

Not ready to upload? Let's just talk.

Ask us anything — rates in your lane, whether your authority is ready, what a realistic week looks like on your equipment. No pressure and no pitch you didn't ask for.

We reply to every message, usually within a couple of hours.

Your truck should be earning, not waiting.

Submit your packet today and let's get a load under you.

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