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Should a new authority use a dispatcher?

Updated October 2026

New carriers often struggle to get loads: many brokers won't work with an authority that's only weeks old, and finding good freight takes time and contacts. A dispatcher with broker relationships can shorten that ramp-up.

When it helps

You're new and don't have broker relationships yet. You want to focus on driving and don't have time to work load boards all day. You run equipment with specialized freight where contacts matter.

When to be careful

Your cash is tight; a fee only makes sense if the dispatcher improves your revenue enough to cover it. Watch your revenue per mile for the first few weeks.

Set yourself up

Have your authority, insurance certificate, W-9 and factoring details ready so your dispatcher can get you set up with brokers fast.

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