Plan the load after this one.

Truck route and freight lane strategy

A lane decision affects where the truck ends up, when it becomes available and what it costs to move again. Rai Dispatch helps carriers compare those tradeoffs before approving the next shipment.

Deadhead considered
Home time preferences respected
Regional and OTR planning

Percentage dispatch plan

4 to 12%

Rate depends on your truck type. Dedicated truck dispatcher included. Confirm the billing base and service scope before starting.

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Freight availability and carrier results vary; no specific load rate or weekly revenue is guaranteed.

Rai Dispatch · Service details

Dispatch service at a glance

Your dispatcher: A dedicated dispatcher for your truck. See how the team works.
Dispatch fee: 4 to 12% of gross revenue on loads we book, based on equipment. 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. Fee schedule effective October 30, 2026. Review the billing terms.
Service area: All 48 contiguous United States. Plan your lanes and coverage.
Load approval: You review the rate, appointments and requirements, then approve each load before booking.
Getting started: Free setup, an equipment review and a written dispatch agreement. New carrier setup desk: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM CT. Prepare your carrier details.
Active carrier support: 24/7 live dispatch support for active carriers. Use your agreed dispatch contact and escalation process.

Evaluate the destination as well as the outbound load

A shipment with an attractive rate may end far from your next practical pickup or deliver after nearby facilities close. We discuss delivery timing, likely repositioning and available follow on options rather than looking at one loaded leg in isolation.

Freight availability changes, so a backhaul remains a possibility until it is confirmed. A plan should leave room for delays and avoid treating an unbooked reload as guaranteed revenue.

Build the plan around the carrier’s limits

Your home time, equipment, driver schedule and preferred operating regions define the plan. Regional, local and OTR operations need different search areas. A dispatcher needs accurate availability to suggest a workable sequence of loads.

We support lane and scheduling discussions, not truck navigation. The carrier and driver must use suitable routing information and verify road restrictions, clearances, weather and legal operating limits for the actual vehicle and load.

Review pickup deadhead and possible post delivery repositioning.
Leave realistic time for loading, breaks and appointments.
Reassess the plan when truck status or market options change.

Questions carriers ask

Practical answers before you start

Can you keep me on a dedicated lane?

You can request a preferred lane. A dedicated schedule or contract must be confirmed separately; the available freight does not guarantee the same lane every week.

Is this turn by turn truck routing?

No. This is freight lane and scheduling support. Drivers and carriers remain responsible for selecting and verifying suitable routes for their vehicle and cargo.

Can you eliminate empty miles?

No. We consider deadhead during load selection, but some empty travel may be necessary. The goal is an informed trip decision, not a promise of zero deadhead.