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Pricing
One flat rate. Nothing else.
No setup fee, no software fee, no monthly minimum. You only pay when we book you a load — so the cost only shows up when the money does too.
What's Included
Everything, for that one flat fee.
8% isn't a starting price that grows once you're signed up — it's the whole bill.
Daily load sourcing
Load boards and broker relationships worked every business day for your lanes.
Rate negotiation
Every rate negotiated before it reaches you — you never take the first offer.
Rate confirmations
Reviewed and handled for every load booked, so you're never signing blind.
Check calls & tracking
Pickup-to-delivery tracking so you're not fielding broker calls mid-drive.
Invoicing support
Paperwork packaged and submitted, factoring-ready if you factor your invoices.
A dedicated dispatcher
The same person learns your lanes and rate floor — not a rotating desk.
The Fine Print, Made Short
Things you'll never pay for.
Hidden fees are the most common complaint about dispatch services. Here's what's off the table, in writing.
Setup Fee
Nothing to pay before your first load.
Software Fee
No app subscription or platform charge.
Monthly Minimum
No fee owed in a slow week or month.
Cancellation Fee
Leave anytime with nothing owed.
See It On a Real Load
What 8% looks like in practice.
The fee scales with what the load pays — a small load costs less, a big one costs more, always the same percentage.
Illustrative examples only — actual load rates and totals depend on lane, equipment, and market conditions.
How We Compare
Flat percentage vs. the alternatives.
| Model | How It's Charged | Risk to You |
|---|---|---|
| Trucker's Guide | Flat 8% per booked load | None — only pay when you're paid |
| Flat monthly fee | Fixed charge regardless of freight booked | Pay even in a slow week |
| Per-load flat fee | Same dollar amount per load, any size | Costs more on small loads, less on large ones |
| Self-dispatch | Your time, no fee | Time off the road, posted rates only |
Frequently Asked
Straight answers on cost.
How much does a truck dispatch service cost?
Trucker's Guide charges a flat 8% of the load rate, with no setup fee, software fee, or monthly minimum. You only pay when a load is booked, so cost scales directly with what you earn.
Is there a setup fee or monthly minimum?
No. There is no setup fee, no software fee, and no monthly minimum. The only cost is the flat 8% charged per booked load.
Do you offer a free trial?
Yes, the first week is free for new owner-operators. You can evaluate the service on real loads before committing to anything.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There is no long-term contract, so you can pause or leave the service whenever you want, with no cancellation fee.
Does the rate change based on truck or trailer type?
No, the flat 8% fee applies the same way whether you run a box truck, flatbed, reefer, dry van, hotshot, or power only. Pricing is based on the load rate, not your equipment type.
Ready to Roll
Try it free for a week.
Apply in under two minutes — a dispatcher calls back within one business day and your first week costs nothing.