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Load sourcing and booking
We search the major load boards and our broker contacts for freight that matches your equipment, lanes, and schedule.
Truck dispatch services that keep you moving
For owner-operators and small fleets across the lower 48. We find the loads, negotiate the rate, and handle the paperwork so you can stay on the road.
- No long-term contract
- Pay only on loads we book
- Replies within an hour, 24/7
Why carriers trust Silver Mile Dispatch
- No forced dispatch
- Month-to-month, cancel anytime
- 24/7 dispatch support
- 100% US-based team
- Our team has run trucks too
Coverage
Loads across all 48 contiguous states
Wherever your lanes run in the lower 48, your dispatcher books the freight and plans the next load before you deliver this one.
- Loads in every lower-48 state
- Back-to-back loads to cut empty miles
- Home time on the schedule you set
Services
What our truck dispatchers handle
One dispatcher assigned to your truck. They learn your lanes and your schedule and manage the work below.
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Rate negotiation
We negotiate with brokers using current market data, fuel costs, and deadhead miles. You approve every load before it is booked.
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Broker setup and paperwork
Carrier packets, rate confirmations, bills of lading, and proof of delivery are handled and filed for your records and your factoring company.
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Trip planning
Loads are planned back to back to reduce empty miles and get you home on the schedule you set.
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Broker communication
Check calls, tracking updates, detention and lumper requests, and truck-ordered-not-used claims are handled by your dispatcher.
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Weekly reports
A weekly summary of loads, gross revenue, rate per mile, and deadhead so you can see how the truck is performing.
Equipment
Dispatch for dry van, reefer, flatbed, and more
Dispatchers are assigned by equipment type so the person booking your loads knows your market.
Dry Van
53ft and 48ft
- Typical freight
- Packaged consumer goods, retail and e-commerce freight, paper, and beverages.
- Brokers usually ask for
- A clean, dry, watertight trailer, load locks or straps, and standard cargo insurance.
- How we help
- Lanes with steady reloads, so you are not deadheading out of a weak market.
Running something else? Tell us your setup and we will match you with a dispatcher who knows it.Tell Us Your Setup
How it works
Getting started takes about a day
Four steps from your first message to your first booked load.
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Step 1
Tell us about your truck
Fill out the short sign-up form or book a free consultation. We ask about your equipment, preferred lanes, and home time.
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Step 2
Send your documents
MC authority, W-9, certificate of insurance, and a signed dispatch agreement. Nothing else is required.
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Step 3
We send load options
Your dispatcher sends loads with the rate, miles, and pickup details. You choose, we handle the booking.
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Step 4
You drive
Check calls, paperwork, and issues on the road go to your dispatcher. You get a report every week.
Pricing
Dispatch pricing: a flat percentage per load
Your first 7 days are free on both plans, starting from your first booked load. After that you pay only on loads we book, with no sign-up fees, monthly minimums, or long-term contracts.
Owner-Operator
First 7 days freeSingle truck under your own authority.
6%of gross per load
- Dedicated dispatcher
- Load booking and rate negotiation
- Broker setup and paperwork
- Weekly report
- Support 24/7
Small Fleet
First 7 days freeThree or more trucks under one authority.
5%of gross per load
- Everything in Owner-Operator
- Fleet route coordination
- Priority load matching
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom reporting
New authorities are welcome. Ask about the introductory rate for carriers under 90 days old.
Why Silver Mile
How we dispatch your truck
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No forced dispatch
Every load is your decision. Turn one down and we look for another.
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One dispatcher, direct line
You get a name and a phone number. The same person handles your truck every day.
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Rates shown as booked
Rate confirmations come to you before booking. You see the broker rate, not a marked-up version.
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Accessorials followed up
Detention, layover, lumper, and truck-ordered-not-used claims are filed and chased until paid.
Frequently asked questions
What does a truck dispatcher do?
A truck dispatcher finds loads for your truck, negotiates the rate with the broker, and handles the paperwork and calls that come with each load. That includes carrier setup packets, rate confirmations, check calls, and detention or lumper requests. You decide which loads to take and keep driving.
How much does a truck dispatch service cost?
Most independent dispatch services charge a percentage of each load's gross, usually somewhere between 3% and 10%. We charge 6% per load for owner-operators and 5% for fleets of three or more trucks. You only pay on loads we book, with no sign-up fees or monthly minimums, and your first 7 days are free.
How does the free first week work?
Your first 7 days of dispatch are free, for owner-operators and fleets alike. The 7 days start when we book your first load, so setup and paperwork do not use any of them. We find loads, negotiate the rates, and book them for your truck, and charge no dispatch fee on any load booked in those 7 days. After the first week the normal rate applies: 6% per load for owner-operators and 5% for fleets of three or more trucks.
Is a dispatch service worth it for an owner-operator?
For most owner-operators the value is time and rate. Hours spent on load boards and broker calls go back to driving or resting, and a dispatcher who negotiates every day usually gets better rates than a driver booking between shifts. Because you only pay on loads we book, you can try it without a long commitment.
Do I need my own MC authority to work with you?
Yes. We dispatch for carriers operating under their own MC number. If you are leased onto another carrier, check your lease agreement first. Most do not allow outside dispatch.
Do you work with new authorities?
Yes. Some brokers require 90 days of authority history, but many do not. We know which brokers work with new carriers and plan your lanes around them while your authority ages.
What documents do you need to get started?
Your MC authority letter, W-9, certificate of insurance listing us as certificate holder, a voided check or factoring notice of assignment, and a signed dispatch service agreement.
What types of trucks and trailers do you dispatch?
We dispatch Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck, Box Truck, Hotshot, Power Only. Your dispatcher is matched to your equipment type, so they know the rates and brokers in that market.
Which states do you dispatch in?
We book loads across all 48 contiguous states. Tell us your preferred lanes and home time, and we plan loads around them.
How and when do I pay you?
We invoice weekly for a flat percentage of the gross on loads we booked that week. No load, no fee. There are no sign-up costs or monthly minimums.
How do I get paid for loads?
Brokers pay you directly, or your factoring company if you factor. We do not handle your money. We send the paperwork your factor needs so you get funded quickly.
Is there a contract or minimum term?
The dispatch agreement is month to month. Cancel any time with written notice.
Can I still book my own loads?
Yes. You only pay us on loads we book. Some carriers use us only for backhauls or during busy weeks.
Get started
Claim your free first week
Send your truck details and your first 7 days of dispatch are on us. We are available 24/7, and most messages get a reply within an hour.
Prefer to talk it through?
Pick a time that suits you and a dispatcher will walk through your lanes, equipment, and how we would run your truck.
Start your free week
Takes about a minute. Fields marked optional can be skipped.