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Guides for owner-operators who want to earn more

Straight answers about dispatching, rates, paperwork and getting paid — from the team that does it every day.

Truck dispatcher with a headset booking a load on a load board
Dispatching 101 · 6 min read

What Does a Truck Dispatcher Do? From Load Board to Payday

A good dispatcher does a lot more than find loads. Here’s every step a load goes through — from the load board to the day you get paid.

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Owner-operator checking a load route on a tablet in the truck cab
Pricing · 5 min read

How Much Does a Truck Dispatch Service Cost? Percentage vs. Flat Fee

Percentage or flat fee? Before or after you get paid? Here’s how dispatch pricing works and what to ask before you sign up with anyone.

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Owner-operator truck driver standing beside his semi-truck at a truck stop
Getting Paid · 5 min read

Detention and Layover Pay: How Owner-Operators Get Paid for Waiting

Hours stuck at a dock are hours you should be paid for. Here’s how detention and layover work — and how to document them so you actually collect.

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Semi-trucks with dry van, reefer and flatbed trailers parked at a terminal
Getting Paid · 6 min read

Freight Factoring for Owner-Operators: How Your Invoices Get Paid Faster

Brokers can take weeks to pay. Factoring gets you paid in days — as long as the paperwork is right. Here’s how it works.

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