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Power Only Dispatch
Just bring the tractor. We find the trailer freight.
Drop trailer programs, trailer pools, and dedicated power-only lanes sourced and negotiated daily — built for owner-operators who don't own a trailer and want to skip the cost and upkeep of one.
Built for Power Only Operators
Why power only carriers dispatch with us.
No trailer cost or upkeep
You supply the tractor. We book freight where the trailer is already provided — no purchase, insurance, or maintenance on your end.
Trailer-pool relationships
Access to drop trailer programs and pools that aren't always visible on public load boards.
No forced dispatch
You approve every load and every trailer assignment. Decline anything that doesn't fit your route or home-time plan.
What You'll Haul
Freight types we book for power only.
Power only freight depends on trailer availability as much as commodity — here's what typically fills the board.
Retail Drop Trailer Programs
Recurring lanes for major retailers with dedicated trailer pools at distribution centers.
General Trailer-Pool Freight
Standard dry van loads sourced through third-party trailer pools rather than a carrier's own equipment.
Intermodal-Adjacent Freight
Trailers positioned near rail yards and ports needing a tractor for the final over-the-road leg.
Dedicated Power Lanes
Contracted lanes where a shipper or 3PL supplies trailers for a consistent, recurring route.
How Trailers Are Supplied
Power only trailer sources.
| Program Type | Trailer Owner | Typical Consistency | Best Fit For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop Trailer Program | Retailer / shipper | High, recurring | Carriers wanting predictable lanes |
| Trailer Pool | Broker / 3PL | Moderate | Carriers running broader lane coverage |
| Intermodal-Adjacent | Rail / drayage provider | Moderate, regional | Carriers near rail yards or ports |
| One-Off Shipper Trailer | Shipper directly | Lower, load-specific | Carriers filling gaps between other freight |
Trailer condition and availability vary by program — your dispatcher confirms trailer source and pickup details before every load is booked.
Recently Booked
Power only loads on the board.
What's Included
Everything, for one flat fee.
Daily load sourcing
Load boards, trailer pools, and broker relationships worked every business day for your lanes.
Trailer availability checks
Trailer location and condition confirmed before you're sent to pick one up.
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.
Do You Qualify?
What you need to get started.
- Active MC and DOT authority (new authority welcome)
- Valid liability and cargo insurance
- Tractor with a working fifth wheel — no trailer required
- Working ELD and ability to take check-in calls
A dispatcher who already works trailer-pool freight.
You're matched with a dispatcher who tracks trailer pool locations, drop programs, and the brokers who post power-only freight regularly — so you're never showing up to an empty spot with no trailer.
Power Only FAQ
Before you apply.
What is power only trucking?
Power only trucking means an owner-operator provides just the tractor and hauls a trailer that belongs to the shipper, broker, or a trailer pool, rather than pulling their own trailer. You're paid to move the freight, not to supply the trailer.
Do I need my own trailer to run power only?
No. Power only freight is built specifically around owner-operators who don't own a trailer. You hook to a trailer already provided at pickup, whether from a drop trailer program, a trailer pool, or the shipper directly.
How is power only different from regular OTR dry van dispatch?
Regular OTR dry van dispatch assumes you own and maintain your own trailer. Power only dispatch sources loads where the trailer is already supplied, which removes trailer purchase and maintenance costs but can mean less control over trailer condition and availability.
How much can a power only owner-operator earn per mile?
Typically $1.75 to $2.35 per mile depending on lane, trailer program, and season, with dedicated trailer-pool lanes often providing more consistent weekly mileage.
Ready to Roll
Get your tractor booked.
Apply in under two minutes — a dispatcher who works power-only freight calls back within one business day.