Straight answers about dispatch, rates and running profitably
No fluff and no recycled advice — just the numbers, scripts and checklists we use every day dispatching owner-operators and small fleets across the United States.
Fifth Wheel Dispatch LLC: Who We Are, What We Do & How We Dispatch
Everything about Fifth Wheel Dispatch LLC in one place — our services, the 13 equipment types we dispatch, how our pricing works, our onboarding process and what makes our dispatchers different.
Read the guideAll articles
RGN vs. Lowboy: When Heavy-Haul Carriers Need a Removable Gooseneck Trailer
RGN and lowboy trailers both haul heavy equipment, but the right choice changes your loading speed, permit path, and rate. Here is how heavy-haul dispatchers decide between a removable gooseneck and a fixed-neck lowboy.
Read more
The Real Math on Fuel Surcharges: How Small Fleets Find Their Break-Even Point
Diesel swings make it hard to know if a load is profitable. Here is a simple fuel surcharge formula that lets owner-operators and small fleets recalculate their break-even point in minutes.
Read more
How Much Do Truck Dispatchers Charge in 2026? (Real Numbers)
Percentage, flat fee, or hybrid? Here is what dispatch services really cost owner-operators and small fleets in 2026 — and how to calculate whether yours is worth it.
Read more
Truck Dispatcher vs Freight Broker: What's the Real Difference?
They both find you loads, but they sit on opposite sides of the table. Here is exactly how dispatchers and brokers differ in who they represent, how they earn, and what they can legally do.
Read more
How to Negotiate Freight Rates With Brokers (Scripts Included)
Brokers post a rate expecting a counter. Here is the data to gather before you call, the exact language to use, and how to hold your number without losing the load.
Read more
New MC Authority? Here's How to Get Loads in Your First 90 Days
Most new authorities fail on cash flow, not on freight. Here is the setup, sourcing, and paperwork sequence that gets a brand-new MC loaded and paid in the first three months.
Read more
Best Load Boards for Owner-Operators in 2026 (Honest Comparison)
Not every load board is worth its subscription. Here is what each of the major boards actually delivers for a one-truck operation — and where the free options fall short.
Read more
How to Reduce Deadhead Miles and Add $1,000+ a Month
Every empty mile costs you the same fuel, tires, and hours as a loaded one — with zero revenue. Here is how to get deadhead under 8% and what that is worth annually.
Read more
The Power-Only Boom: How to Keep Your Tractor Profitable Without Buying a Trailer
Own a semi-tractor but no trailer? Power-only dispatch services let you haul pre-loaded trailers, skip trailer overhead, and run drop-and-hook freight across the United States.
Read more
Mastering Step Deck Clearance: How Dispatchers Map Legal Routes for Tall Loads
One low bridge can end a career. Here is exactly how professional dispatchers calculate step deck clearance, route around obstructions, and decide when a height permit is actually required.
Read more
Permits and Escorts for Oversize Loads: The State-by-State Guide to Superloads and Pilot Cars
Anything over 8'6" wide, 13'6" tall, 53' long or 80,000 lbs needs a permit — and past certain thresholds it needs pilot cars, police escorts and a route survey. Here is how the rules actually work, state by state.
Read more
Car Hauling Risk Management: How to Book and Document 3-Car to 10-Car Hauls
Vehicle damage claims on car hauls can wipe out a week's profit in minutes. Here is how to book, document, load, and deliver 3-car to 10-car hauls with the risk under control.
Read more
Box Truck Cargo Contracts: How to Secure Consistent Local and Regional Freight Without Load Boards
Load boards pay box trucks like a commodity. Here is how to land recurring local and regional cargo contracts with shippers, distributors, 3PLs, and retailers that keep your truck booked week after week.
Read more
Dispatch Services for New Trucking Companies: A Startup Survival Guide
New trucking companies fail fast when freight dries up or rates fall below costs. This guide explains how dispatch services help startup carriers find loads, negotiate rates, set up brokers and avoid common first-year mistakes.
Read more
Ready to stop worrying about your next load?
Let Fifth Wheel Dispatch LLC help you stay loaded, earn more, and keep your business moving.