How much do truck dispatch services charge?
The typical US truck dispatch service takes 7% of each load's gross. We checked the websites of 146 services: 56 publish a fee, and the ones that quote a percentage range from 2% to 12%.
Source: the DispatchScore directory of 146 truck dispatch services, from each company's own website. Updated Nov 2026.
The numbers at a glance
Distribution of published percentage fees
| Fee band | Services | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5% or less | 14 | 28% |
| Above 5% to 7% | 14 | 28% |
| Above 7% to 10% | 19 | 38% |
| Above 10% | 3 | 6% |
Ranges such as “5–10%” are counted at their midpoint. 6 further services publish flat pricing: flat per month (2), flat per week (2), flat per truck (1), flat per load (1).
What that means in dollars
Illustration only: a truck that grosses $5,000 a week.
| Fee | Per week | Per month (avg.) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | $250 | $1,083 | $13,000 |
| 7% (median) | $350 | $1,517 | $18,200 |
| 10% | $500 | $2,167 | $26,000 |
Median fee by equipment type
Only equipment types with at least five services that publish a percentage are shown.
| Equipment | Services with a published % | Median fee |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbed | 43 | 7% |
| Reefer | 42 | 7% |
| Dry van | 42 | 7% |
| Step deck | 41 | 7% |
| Box truck | 34 | 7% |
| Hotshot | 36 | 7% |
| Power only | 34 | 7% |
| Lowboy / RGN | 17 | 8% |
| Conestoga | 11 | 7% |
| Cargo van | 7 | 8% |
| Car hauler | 10 | 7.8% |
Services with the lowest published percentage
| Service | Published fee | State |
|---|---|---|
| AeroLuxe Ground Inc | percent 2% | — |
| Mac B Logistics | percent 3% | Utah |
| AG Express Line | percent 3.5% + flat option | Indiana |
| Asterism Services LLC | percent 3-5% | North Carolina |
| Dispatch Kingdom | percent 5% | — |
| DispatchSi | percent 5% + flat option | — |
| Dubir Dispatch | percent 5% | — |
| Freightdispatch24 | percent 5% | — |
| Fully Loaded Logistics LLC | percent 5% | — |
| Hhtruckdispatching | percent 5% | — |
| Meridian Dispatchers | percent 5% | Virginia |
| New Jersey Dispatching & Consulting | percent 5% | — |
| Skylink Logistics LLC | percent 5% + flat option | Texas |
| Yourwaydispatch | percent 5% | Texas |
| ITSHaul | percent 6% | — |
| Keep Rolling | percent 5-6% | — |
| MNA Transport Solutions LLC | percent 6% | Maryland |
| Ohio Solutions | percent 6% | — |
| TruckingsPro | percent 6% | — |
| USA Quick Solutions | percent 3-6% | — |
A low fee is not a recommendation: check what is included and read reviews. See all 146 dispatch services.
What to ask before you sign
- Is the percentage on gross or line-haul, and is there a weekly or per-load minimum?
- Who invoices the broker and who handles factoring and paperwork? Is it included?
- Do you approve every load, or can the dispatcher book without asking?
- Is there a contract length or a termination fee?
- Which load boards and broker relationships do they use, and who owns them if you leave?
Software instead of a dispatcher?
If you book your own loads, trucking software costs far less than a percentage of every load. See dispatch service vs dispatch software for the cost comparison, or the pricing calculator for your fleet size.
FAQ
How much do truck dispatch services charge?
Most charge a percentage of each load's gross rate. Of the 146 US dispatch services in our directory, 56 publish a fee. Among the 50 that publish a percentage, the median is 7%, the average 7.3%, and the range 2% to 12%. 6 publish flat pricing (per week, month, load or truck) instead.
Is the dispatch fee taken from gross or net?
It varies and many sites do not say. Ask whether the percentage applies to the gross load rate or to the line-haul after accessorials, and whether there is a minimum per load or per week.
Why do most dispatch services not publish a fee?
90 of 146 services (62%) do not list a fee on their website. Many quote by fleet size, lane mix or equipment, so ask for the number in writing before you start.
Is a lower percentage always better?
No. A low percentage with weak rate negotiation can cost more than a higher percentage from a dispatcher who books better loads. Compare effective rate per mile and how many loads you actually keep, not only the fee.