Dispatch Services for Owner-operators
Dispatch Services for Owner-operators
Save money by learning to dispatch freight on your own with the DAT Load Board.
Are you an owner-operator looking to maximize profit margins? Self-dispatching with DAT’s load board — the largest in the industry — is a great way to do that. In fact, many dispatchers use DAT’s load board on behalf of their partners. Sign up for a free trial to see how our real-time freight network can help your business succeed.
- Find the best load matches in the business.
- Easily connect with brokers and shippers for simply self-dispatching.
- Minimize cost with unlimited search and post.
Find the best load matches in the business.
Self-dispatch with ease using the biggest and best load board in the industry.
Finding new loads is simple with the DAT Load Board. With hundreds of thousands of new posts each business day, DAT is the largest load board in the industry. It’s no surprise then that professional dispatchers and self-dispatchers alike use DAT to get the best selection of loads and get ahead of the competition. Plus, load match alerts allow you to get notified as soon as there’s a new load in your lane that meets your criteria.
Easily connect with brokers and shippers for simply self-dispatching.
Use the DAT network to establish business connections that make self-dispatching a piece of cake.
The DAT network is the largest network of trucking professionals in the business, with members who include carriers, brokers, shippers, and professional dispatchers. If you’re an owner-operator looking to self-dispatch, you can use your DAT Load Board to find and contact trustworthy brokers and shippers on the DAT network, secure freight, and negotiate rates.
Minimize cost with unlimited search and post.
Pay a flat rate for all your dispatching needs and never worry about unexpected fees.
Independent dispatch services for owner-operators can charge a hefty price for their services, which can seriously cut into your profit margins. Self-dispatching with the DAT Load Board means you pay a flat monthly rate for unlimited search and post, so you can find load matches and communicate with brokers as much as you want without any hidden fees.
Dispatchers are contracted by truckers to find the best loads. There are plenty of different types of dispatcher — some work for major dispatching companies and some operate independently. Dispatchers who work for dispatching companies are often employed at a fixed wage or salary, while independent dispatchers usually have an income that fluctuates based on their sales.
Dispatch services make sense for many owner-operators. After all, finding good loads at good rates is an important part of any successful trucking business. Dispatchers offer knowledge and connections to help you find load matches fast. However, quite often, the best dispatch service for owner-operators is the owner-operator themself. Self-dispatching with the right load board can give you access to all the best load matches and brokers without the intermediary dispatcher fees.
Yes! Self-dispatching is possible with the right tools. Dispatchers are a popular option for truckers because they are advertised as being the best way to get great freight at great rates. But the DAT Load Board offers an intuitive way for owner-operators to self dispatch, with a flat monthly subscription rate that includes unlimited search and post. With the DAT Load Board, you can communicate with brokers and shippers on the industry’s largest network of trucking professionals.
If you’re starting off as an owner-operator, you might be wondering about the differences between a dispatcher and a broker. In the simplest terms, dispatchers work on behalf of truckers to help you find freight. Brokers, on the other hand, are committed to being neutral negotiators that match freight and negotiate prices without working on behalf of either the carrier or the shipper.
Independent dispatch services for owner-operators can make sense for truckers who are on the road and have little opportunity to find the next load. Dispatchers looking for owner-operators often advertise how easy it is to find a load with a dispatcher. However, with the right load board, self-dispatching can be a great alternative that’s cheaper and gives you more control over your load matches.
Dispatchers typically find loads using load boards, combined with their own connections to shippers and brokers. In fact, many dispatch companies for owner-operators use the DAT Load Board to find freight. With more loads than any other load board — DAT lists more than 400 million new loads each year — and 130.5 million loads available on DAT before they’re anywhere else, it’s a great place to find quality freight no matter your specialty.
“The DAT Load Board is the only one I use, and I really don’t see any interest in trying any other one.”
- Brian Stone, Stone’s Trucking LLC
"DAT Load Board is awesome. They even teach you how to book a load and how to use it on your computer or cell phone app. Highly recommend DAT!"
- Francis Gatmaitan, Alpha Trucking
Dispatch freight on your own with the DAT Load Board
Find a great load every time with the best selection of freight in the trucking industry. The DAT Load Board is used by both dispatchers and owner-operators to find new loads and to connect with brokers and shippers across the country. Try it for yourself today!