Transparent truck dispatch pricing
Truck dispatch fees by equipment
Dispatch fees are 7% for box trucks, 6% for hotshots, 4% for reefers and Conestoga trailers, 12% for cargo vans, and 5% for dry vans, flatbeds, power only, step decks, Sprinter vans, RGN and lowboy trailers, car haulers, tankers, dump trucks and trailers, and curtain side trailers. Fees apply to gross revenue on loads we book. Rai Dispatch uses percentage only pricing for every truck type. There are no setup fees, fixed weekly or monthly charges, or other Rai Dispatch fees. Confirm the applicable equipment category, billing base and service scope in writing.
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Box truck dispatch: 7% fee
Rai Dispatch charges 7% of gross revenue on loads we book for box trucks. Confirm the billing base and service scope in writing before onboarding.
Rai Dispatch uses percentage only pricing for every truck type. There are no setup fees, fixed weekly or monthly charges, or other Rai Dispatch fees.
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Percentage dispatch plan
4 to 12%
of gross revenue on loads we book, based on truck type. Confirm your equipment rate and billing terms before starting.
Get your dispatch quoteSupport from load search to delivery
- Dedicated truck dispatcher
- Load search and booking
- Freight rate negotiation
- Broker communication
- Lane and route planning
- Rate confirmations and paperwork
Rai Dispatch uses percentage only pricing for every truck type. There are no setup fees, fixed weekly or monthly charges, or other Rai Dispatch fees. 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.
Fee schedule effective October 30, 2026. The fee schedule published on this website changed on September 28, 2026 and again on October 30, 2026, when the current 4 to 12% schedule took effect; copies of this website dated before October 30, 2026 show percentages that no longer apply.
(213) 371-6155Dispatch fees by equipment
Published fees are 4 to 12%, based on your truck type. A dedicated dispatcher is included.
| Truck or trailer type | Dispatch fee |
|---|---|
| Box Trucks | 7% |
| Dry Vans | 5% |
| Reefers | 4% |
| Flatbeds | 5% |
| Power Only | 5% |
| Step Decks | 5% |
| Hotshot Trucks | 6% |
| Cargo Vans | 12% |
| Sprinter Vans | 5% |
| Conestoga Trailers | 4% |
| RGN & Lowboy Trailers | 5% |
| Car Haulers | 5% |
| Tankers | 5% |
| Dump Trucks & Trailers | 5% |
| Curtain Side Trailers | 5% |
| Other truck types | Written confirmation required |
Cargo vans are listed at 12% and Sprinter vans at 5%. Confirm which service category applies to your vehicle before onboarding. Cargo van dispatch: 12% · Sprinter van dispatch: 5%
Percentages apply to gross revenue on loads we book. Confirm the billing base and scope in your agreement.
Other truck types have a published 5% fee, subject to service availability and written rate confirmation. Select a listed type or request confirmation before calculating a fee.
Dispatch fee calculator
Estimate your dispatch fee.
The starting values illustrate one hypothetical $2,000 box truck load. Published dispatch rates are 4 to 12% by equipment. Choose your truck and enter the agreed revenue billing base for one load or a group of loads we book. The estimate applies your equipment's percentage and updates as you type.
Select a published equipment category. Other equipment needs written rate confirmation.
Use dollars and cents, such as 2,000 or 2000.50. Exclude freight you book yourself.
Confirm the billing base and treatment of detention, layover, cancellations and other accessorials in your dispatch agreement. Results are rounded to the nearest cent.
Percentage fee estimate
Box Trucks · 7% dispatch rate
For Box Trucks, 7% of the entered $2,000.00 billing base is a $140.00 dispatch fee.
- Gross revenue entered
- $2,000.00
- Dispatch fee (7%)
- $140.00
- Revenue after dispatch fee, before operating costs
- $1,860.00
The remaining revenue is before fuel, insurance, truck payments, factoring, taxes and all other operating costs. It is not profit or an earnings forecast.
Understand the numbers
Calculate the fee for your truck.
Multiply the agreed gross load revenue by your equipment percentage. Each example below uses one hypothetical load with a $2,000 billing base; the balance is before fuel, insurance, truck payments, factoring, taxes and other expenses.
| Equipment | Percentage | Dispatch fee (USD) | Revenue after dispatch fee, before operating costs (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Trucks | 7% | $140.00 | $1,860.00 |
| Cargo Vans | 12% | $240.00 | $1,760.00 |
| Sprinter Vans | 5% | $100.00 | $1,900.00 |
Cargo vans are listed at 12% and Sprinter vans at 5%. Confirm which service category applies to your vehicle before onboarding. Cargo van dispatch: 12% · Sprinter van dispatch: 5%
These are fee calculations, not load offers or earnings forecasts.
Read the dispatch fee guideConfirm these details in writing.
- Your equipment percentage and what revenue it applies to.
- Your dedicated dispatcher, included services and operating lanes.
- Invoice timing and payment arrangements.
- How accessorial payments and cancelled loads are treated.
- Notice requirements and any outstanding balances.
Pricing questions
Dispatch costs, explained.
How much does Rai Dispatch charge?
Dispatch fees are 7% for box trucks, 6% for hotshots, 4% for reefers and Conestoga trailers, 12% for cargo vans, and 5% for dry vans, flatbeds, power only, step decks, Sprinter vans, RGN and lowboy trailers, car haulers, tankers, dump trucks and trailers, and curtain side trailers. Fees apply to gross revenue on loads we book. Rai Dispatch uses percentage only pricing for every truck type. There are no setup fees, fixed weekly or monthly charges, or other Rai Dispatch fees. Confirm the applicable equipment category, billing base and service scope in writing.
Is there a setup fee or any other Rai Dispatch charge?
No. Your equipment specific percentage dispatch fee is our only charge. There are no setup fees or other Rai Dispatch fees. Confirm your equipment category, billing base and invoice schedule in writing before starting.
What is the rate for a truck type not listed?
Other truck types have a published 5% fee, subject to service availability and written rate confirmation. Select a listed type or request confirmation before calculating a fee.
Do you offer a fixed weekly or monthly plan?
No. Rai Dispatch uses percentage only pricing for every truck type. There are no setup fees, fixed weekly or monthly charges, or other Rai Dispatch fees.
Do I pay on loads I book myself?
The advertised percentage applies to loads we book for you. Confirm how self booked freight, cancelled loads, detention, layover, and other accessorial payments are treated in your signed agreement.
Does a dispatch fee guarantee profit or a certain number of loads?
No. Freight rates, available loads, operating costs, and your weekly revenue vary. You decide which loads to accept and remain responsible for evaluating the costs of your trucking operation.
Is a dedicated truck dispatcher included?
Yes. Clients receive a dedicated truck dispatcher for their agreed load search, rate negotiation, booking coordination and broker communication. Active carriers receive 24/7 live dispatch support. Confirm your assigned contact, team coverage and escalation process during onboarding.
Get a clear quote for your truck.
Tell us your equipment, authority, home base, and preferred lanes. We will review fit and explain the rate before you commit.