Truck Dispatch Hub is a US-based truck dispatch company located in St. Petersburg, Florida. We publish the headline rates by equipment type so owner-operators and small fleets can do the math before beginning a dispatch conversation.
Truck Dispatch Pricing at a Glance
Six semi-truck equipment categories use the 5% or $250/week model. Box truck, sprinter van and hotshot dispatch use the 7% or $350/week model. The table below also shows the mathematical revenue point where the percentage and weekly flat amount are equal.
| Dispatch service | Percentage plan | Flat weekly plan | Mathematical break-even* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Van Dispatch | 5% | $250/week | $5,000/week |
| Reefer Dispatch | 5% | $250/week | $5,000/week |
| Flatbed Dispatch | 5% | $250/week | $5,000/week |
| Step Deck Dispatch | 5% | $250/week | $5,000/week |
| Heavy Haul Dispatch | 5% | $250/week | $5,000/week |
| Power Only Dispatch | 5% | $250/week | $5,000/week |
| Box Truck & Sprinter Van Dispatch | 7% | $350/week | $5,000/week |
| Hotshot Dispatch | 7% | $350/week | $5,000/week |
*Break-even assumes the weekly revenue shown is the same revenue base used to calculate the percentage fee. Your written dispatch agreement should define the percentage billing basis and billing terms.
Why Every Plan Breaks Even at $5,000
The math is straightforward: $250 ÷ 5% = $5,000, while $350 ÷ 7% = $5,000. That means the percentage plan costs less below $5,000 of applicable weekly revenue, both models cost the same at $5,000, and the flat weekly fee costs less above that point.
5% vs. $250/week
| Weekly revenue | 5% fee | Flat fee | Lower cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | $150 | $250 | Percentage |
| $5,000 | $250 | $250 | Equal |
| $6,000 | $300 | $250 | Flat |
| $9,000 | $450 | $250 | Flat |
| $12,000 | $600 | $250 | Flat |
7% vs. $350/week
| Weekly revenue | 7% fee | Flat fee | Lower cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | $210 | $350 | Percentage |
| $5,000 | $350 | $350 | Equal |
| $6,000 | $420 | $350 | Flat |
| $9,000 | $630 | $350 | Flat |
| $12,000 | $840 | $350 | Flat |
Pricing by Dispatch Service
What You Are Paying a Dispatch Service to Do
A dispatch fee only makes sense if the service takes real work off the carrier and improves decision quality. Depending on your dispatch agreement and equipment, the work can include:
What the Dispatch Fee Does Not Replace
Your dispatch fee is not your operating cost. A carrier still needs to budget for the costs of running the trucking business itself.
The Percentage Number Is Only Half the Question
When comparing dispatch services, ask what the percentage is calculated on. The fee could be defined using total load revenue, linehaul only, or another written billing basis. Fuel surcharge, detention, layover, TONU and other accessorials can change the result if they are included. The safest comparison is to require the fee basis in writing and calculate a few real examples before signing.
Percentage or Flat Weekly Dispatch?
Percentage pricing is naturally variable. It may fit carriers with uneven schedules, seasonal work, new authority or weeks where the truck does not run consistently.
- Fee moves with applicable booked revenue
- Easier to absorb during lower-revenue weeks
- Simple to compare load-by-load
- Costs more than the flat plan after the $5,000 mathematical crossover
Flat pricing gives the dispatch line item a ceiling. It can fit trucks that consistently generate enough weekly revenue to stay above the break-even point.
- Predictable weekly dispatch cost
- Becomes mathematically cheaper above $5,000 of applicable weekly revenue
- Useful for budgeting a consistently running truck
- Needs a clear policy for parked or inactive weeks
Fleet Cost Examples at the Published Flat Rates
The table below is simple multiplication of the published weekly rates—not a promise of a fleet discount. It gives small fleets a quick baseline before discussing their exact equipment mix.
| Active trucks | 5% / $250 equipment | 7% / $350 equipment |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $750/week | $1,050/week |
| 5 | $1,250/week | $1,750/week |
| 10 | $2,500/week | $3,500/week |
Compare the Fee Against the Whole Truck, Not One Load
A lower dispatch fee is not automatically the better deal if the truck gets more deadhead, weaker reloads or poorer rate negotiation. Likewise, paying for dispatch is not automatically worthwhile if the carrier already self-dispatches efficiently. Compare the cost against the business results that matter: all-in rate per mile, deadhead percentage, hours spent searching, reload quality, broker mix and weekly net after operating costs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dispatch Pricing
How much does Truck Dispatch Hub charge for dry van dispatch?
Dry van dispatch is offered at 5% under the percentage plan or $250 per week under the flat weekly plan.
How much is reefer, flatbed, step deck, heavy haul or power only dispatch?
Each of those semi-truck equipment types uses the same published pricing: 5% or $250 per week.
How much is box truck or sprinter van dispatch?
Box truck and sprinter van dispatch is offered at 7% or $350 per week.
How much is hotshot dispatch?
Hotshot dispatch is offered at 7% or $350 per week.
When does the flat weekly plan become cheaper than the percentage plan?
Mathematically, $250 divided by 5% and $350 divided by 7% both equal $5,000. If the same weekly revenue figure is used as the percentage fee basis, the flat weekly amount is lower above $5,000.
What revenue is the percentage fee calculated on?
The written dispatch agreement should define the billing basis clearly, including how linehaul, fuel surcharge and accessorial revenue are treated. Carriers should never rely on a percentage number without knowing what revenue it applies to.
Does dispatch pricing replace my normal trucking expenses?
No. Dispatch fees are separate from carrier operating expenses such as fuel, insurance, truck payments, maintenance, tolls, taxes, permits and factoring charges.
Should I choose percentage or flat weekly pricing?
Percentage pricing is often easier to absorb during inconsistent weeks, while a flat weekly price can be more economical when revenue is consistently above the mathematical break-even point. Use your own revenue and cost data before deciding.
How should a fleet compare dispatch costs?
Multiply the weekly rate by the number of active trucks and compare that number with the percentage fee using realistic revenue per truck. Also consider equipment mix, dispatch workload and how much internal staff time dispatch support may replace.
Can I compare these rates with self-dispatching?
Yes. Compare the dispatch fee with your own time cost, load-board expense, average negotiated rate, deadhead, missed reloads and administrative workload. The Dispatch ROI Calculator is designed for that comparison.
Discuss pricing for your truck or fleet
Call (727) 628 0026 or email info@truckdispatchhub.com. Tell us your equipment type, truck count, typical weekly gross and the lanes you prefer to run.
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