Owner Operator Dispatch Blog —Expert Trucking Insights

Most owner-operators deadhead 15–20% of their miles. A simple backhaul strategy can cut that in half and add $15,000–$25,000 to your annual income.

Dispatch services charge anywhere from 5% to 15% of your gross load revenue — or a flat $200–$500 a week. Here is the math that shows which model actually puts more money in your pocket.

Spending 15 hours a week refreshing load boards for $1.80/mile freight isn't hustle — it's a trap. Here's how the load-board model eats your margin, and what smart owner-operators are doing instead.