Dry van
Dry van work is mostly lane strategy: keeping you loaded out and finding a reload toward home. Your dispatcher books around appointment times and your home-time needs. See our dry van dispatch service.
Equipment Specialization
Truck Dispatch Services by Equipment Type
Candor Trucking provides truck dispatching services for US owner-operators and small fleets of 1–20 trucks. We dispatch dry van, reefer, flatbed, hotshot, box truck and power only equipment on US loads across all 48 states. Your dispatcher finds equipment-appropriate freight, negotiates linehaul and accessorial rates, screens broker credit, and manages carrier setup packets and rate confirmations.
Side-by-Side Analysis
Which truck dispatching services fit your equipment?
Your equipment decides what freight you haul and what your dispatcher checks before booking. This table compares the six truck dispatching services Candor Trucking offers.
| Equipment | Typical freight | What your dispatcher handles | Common pay structure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry van | Enclosed, palletized general freight | Lanes, reloads, appointment times | Per-mile linehaul plus fuel; detention and lumper when listed on the rate con |
| Reefer | Temperature-controlled food and perishables | Set temperature, pre-cool and shipper rules on the rate con | Per-mile linehaul plus fuel; accessorials when listed |
| Flatbed | Building materials, steel, machinery | Securement, tarp and permit needs | Per-mile linehaul; tarp pay when the load needs tarps |
| Hotshot | Time-sensitive partials and equipment on a Class 3–5 truck with a gooseneck or flatbed trailer | Weight rating, deck length, CDL fit | Per mile or flat rate per load |
| Box truck | Regional and short-haul palletized freight | Dock height, liftgate, broker truck-length minimums | Often a flat rate per load |
| Power only | Preloaded trailers supplied by the shipper or broker | Trailer pickup, drop and hook details | Per mile or flat rate per load |
Pay structure means how brokers usually pay for these loads. It is not Candor Trucking's dispatch fee.
Scope Breakdown
What does each Candor Trucking dispatch service cover?
Each equipment type has its own page with full details. Here is what your dispatcher focuses on for each.
Reefer
Reefer loads carry temperature-sensitive freight, so the rate con must match what the shipper expects. Your dispatcher confirms set temperature, pre-cool and shipper rules before you accept. Food loads fall under the FDA's Sanitary Transportation rule (21 CFR Part 1, Subpart O); read more about refrigerated load dispatch.
Flatbed
Flatbed freight means chains, straps and tarps. Your dispatcher confirms securement, tarp and permit needs before booking and checks that tarp pay is on the rate con. Securement rules are in 49 CFR Part 393, Subpart I; see our flatbed and open-deck dispatching.
Hotshot
Hotshot usually means a Class 3–5 pickup pulling a gooseneck or flatbed trailer on time-sensitive loads. Your dispatcher books only what fits your weight rating and deck length. A commercial driver's license (CDL) is required once the gross combination weight rating (GCWR) exceeds 26,000 lb under 49 CFR 383.5; learn more about dispatch for hotshot trucks.
Box truck
Box truck freight is often regional, with shorter runs and dock-high or liftgate operations. Your dispatcher checks dock height, liftgate needs and each broker's truck-length minimum before booking. See our box truck dispatch for owner-operators.
Power only
With power only, you supply the tractor and pull a trailer the shipper or broker provides. Your dispatcher confirms where to hook, where to drop and who handles trailer maintenance or interchange terms. Explore power-only load dispatching.
Get Dedicated Dispatch for Your Equipment
Confirm your equipment setup and receive personalized freight matching.
Standard Inclusions
What's included in every dispatch plan?
Every Candor Trucking plan includes the same core dispatch work, whatever you pull.
- Load search and broker outreach: Sourcing freight on primary commercial boards and direct freight networks.
- Rate negotiation: Protecting linehaul revenue with custom minimum-rate per-mile floors and 100% carrier approval.
- Broker carrier packets: Fast setup including authority certificate, certificate of insurance (COI), and W-9.
- Rate confirmation review: Thorough audit of appointment dates, tarp terms, and accessorials before you accept.
- Accessorial management: Active follow-up on detention, layover, lumper fees, and TONU claims.
- Invoicing support: Paperwork and rate confirmation coordination directly with your factoring company or billing system.
- Broker credit checks: Vetting days-to-pay and credit scores before booking with any freight broker.
- Dispatcher operational hours: Dedicated support Monday–Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:00 PM CT.
Regulatory Clarity
Is a truck dispatcher the same as a freight broker?
Not always. A dispatcher works directly for the motor carrier, while a freight broker arranges freight between shippers and carriers and earns a brokerage margin. The FMCSA distinguishes dispatch work from brokerage based on what the service actually does.
Under FMCSA guidance published in June 2023 (88 FR 39368), handling loads under a written agreement with a motor carrier—booking freight under the carrier's operating authority and handling no freight funds—differs from brokerage. Services that allocate freight among competing carriers, however, require broker authority.
Candor Trucking works directly for you under a written Carrier Dispatch Agreement. All loads are booked under your motor carrier authority, you approve every load before booking, and freight payments go directly from the broker or shipper to your account or factoring company. This is general information, not legal advice.
Onboarding Workflow
How do you get started with a dispatcher?
Getting started takes a short intake and some paperwork.
- Send your paperwork: Provide your equipment specs, MC certificate of authority, W-9, and Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming Candor as certificate holder.
- Establish your operational profile: Share your preferred lanes, schedule, deadhead tolerance, and minimum acceptable rate-per-mile.
- Sign the Carrier Dispatch Agreement: Complete the straightforward agreement with 100% zero forced dispatch and no locked long-term contracts.
- Start moving freight: Your dedicated dispatcher searches primary load boards, negotiates rates, presents opportunities for your approval, and manages broker packets.
See every step on how dispatching with Candor Trucking works.
Common Questions
Truck dispatch services FAQ
What equipment types does Candor Trucking dispatch? +
Candor Trucking dispatches six equipment types: dry van, reefer, flatbed, hotshot, box truck and power only. Each has its own service section explaining the freight, the paperwork and what your dispatcher checks before booking. If you run other equipment, contact our dispatchers to discuss custom lane arrangements.
Do you dispatch in all 48 states? +
Yes. Candor Trucking dispatches US-based carriers on commercial freight across all 48 lower states. We do not book cross-border freight into Canada or Mexico. Your dispatcher plans lanes around where you want to run and how often you need to be home.
Can you dispatch a small fleet with mixed equipment? +
Candor Trucking works with owner-operators and small fleets of 1–20 trucks. Fleets with mixed equipment (e.g. flatbed and dry van or box truck) receive coordinated dispatch support matching each truck's trailer specs. When you request a dispatcher, list how many trucks you run and what each one pulls.
Do I need my own MC and USDOT numbers? +
Yes. Brokers set up carriers under the carrier's own operating authority, so you must provide an active MC number, USDOT number, Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming Candor as certificate holder, and a W-9. If your authority is newly active, inform dispatch during intake so we can match you with brokers who work with new motor carrier authorities.
Where can I see Candor Trucking's dispatch fees? +
Candor charges a transparent 5–11% per-load dispatch fee (depending on equipment), with zero setup fees, no forced dispatch, and no long-term contracts. See our full breakdown, fee calculator basis, and contract terms on our truck dispatch pricing page.
Get Started Today
Ready to put a dispatcher on your truck?
Tell us what you pull and where you want to run. Get an experienced dispatcher working on your lanes today.
Regulatory & Industry Citations
- FMCSA final guidance on broker definitions, covering dispatch services (June 16, 2023, 88 FR 39368). Benesch Legal Analysis.
- FMCSA Final Ruling on Truck Brokerage Definitions Now in Effect (June 16, 2023). The Trucker.
- FMCSA's Final Guidance on Broker Authority for Dispatchers: Dispatch services vs. broker authority. CCJ Digital.
- Broker authority vs. carrier dispatch representation duties under Federal motor carrier guidance. CCJ Digital.
- Commercial Hotshot Trucking: Class 3–5 commercial pickups with gooseneck trailers. Commercial Carrier Journal.
- Hotshot Equipment Setup: Medium-duty truck with flatbed or gooseneck trailer. Sheer Logistics.
- CDL driver licensing requirements for commercial motor vehicle combinations exceeding 26,000 lb GCWR under 49 CFR § 383.5.
- Candor Trucking commercial dispatch operating boundaries, verified 48-state coverage, and carrier dispatch standards.