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Guides for owner-operators and small carrier fleets on what truck dispatch costs and what to ask before you sign.
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Deadhead Miles: How Empty Miles Change Your Real Rate Per Mile
What deadhead miles are, how to work out your all-in rate per mile, and how to compare a load against your target before you accept it. Worked examples.
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How to Calculate Your Cost Per Mile as an Owner-Operator
Work out your break-even cost per mile and the rate you need to charge, line by line, with a worked example. Includes empty miles and your own pay.
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How Much Do Truck Dispatchers Charge? (2026 Rates)
5-10% of linehaul or $150-500 a week flat. What the fee covers, what it hides, and how to work out what it costs you per mile.