Sprinter van dispatch services: 5% fee

What the 5% dispatch fee includes

Rai Dispatch charges 5% of gross revenue on loads we book for Sprinter vans. The separately listed cargo van dispatch service is priced at 12%. Confirm which service category applies to your vehicle before onboarding. Fee schedule effective October 30, 2026.

• A dedicated truck dispatcher for your truck
• Load search and carrier approved booking
• Freight rate negotiation with brokers
• Broker communication from pickup to delivery
• Lane and route planning
• Rate confirmations and paperwork support
• 24/7 live dispatch support for active carriers

No forced dispatch: you approve every load before it is booked. We dispatch under your MC authority and never collect freight payments; brokers pay you or your factoring company.

Documents to start: Prepare your operating authority details where applicable, Certificate of Insurance, W-9, equipment specifications, and a signed dispatch agreement. A factoring notice of assignment may also be needed. Broker requirements vary by load and carrier.

Measure the working cargo area, not just the wheelbase

A high roof or extended wheelbase Sprinter can still be unsuitable for a particular shipment. Door openings, wheel housings, a partition and installed equipment affect the usable loading space. Send actual floor length, narrowest clear width, door height and available payload rather than relying on the model badge.

For palletized freight, obtain the dimensions and weight of each piece, including packaging. Clarify whether freight can be stacked and how it will enter the van. Pallet count alone does not establish fit, and a tall interior does not make an oversized crate pass through a smaller rear opening.

Turn an urgent request into a workable schedule

Expedited Sprinter van loads need a clear ready time, pickup contact and delivery commitment. Your dispatcher asks when the freight is actually available, how long loading may take and whether the receiver will be open when you arrive. Share your current location and realistic availability before an offer is presented.

A direct trip, a scheduled business delivery and a shipment with several stops create different commitments. Rai Dispatch provides 24/7 live dispatch support for active carriers. Agree on the communication process, any tracking request and the contacts responsible for pickup or delivery changes before booking.

Include positioning and the next available day

Evaluate pickup deadhead, loaded miles and the likely empty drive after delivery together. A short delivery can occupy much of a day when pickup is distant or the receiver has a narrow appointment. Ask whether waiting, an extra stop or a changed destination needs separate approval and compensation.

For example, a shipment that ends near home may fit your schedule differently from one ending far from your preferred search area. We compare those choices with your stated priorities. Potential return freight is a planning consideration, not income to include before another load is actually booked.

Confirm the handling and carrier requirements

Small freight can still have demanding access, security or handling conditions. Identify driver assist work, loading equipment, delivery access and any special handling before approval. Medical, temperature controlled, airport or hazardous shipments require a specific capability review; a standard cargo van service does not establish eligibility.

Your dedicated dispatcher helps organize load information, broker communication and delivery paperwork. You confirm that the van, driver, insurance and authority fit the shipment and retain the final booking decision.

Know the Sprinter dispatch fee before starting

The Sprinter van dispatch fee is 5% of gross revenue on loads we book, with a dedicated dispatcher for each truck and no setup fee. Confirm the agreed billing base, accessorial treatment and invoice timing during onboarding. Use the pricing calculator to estimate the fee for your own load revenue.

Bring your specifications and preferred operating radius to the first discussion. We can then assess the service fit and explain the next steps without promising immediate bookings, platform acceptance or a fixed weekly gross.

A Sprinter van dispatch fee example

Rai Dispatch charges 5% of gross revenue on loads we book for Sprinter vans. The separately listed cargo van dispatch service is priced at 12%. Confirm which service category applies to your vehicle before onboarding. On an illustrative $2,000 agreed commission base, the fee is $100. This is a fee calculation, not a load offer or earnings forecast.

The revenue remaining after the dispatch fee is before fuel, insurance, maintenance and other operating costs. Confirm the treatment of fuel surcharge, detention, reimbursements and other accessorials in your written agreement; this example does not establish which items are included.