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$2.50 - $4.50+/mi

Power Only Dispatch

Expert power only dispatch services maximizing your tractor's earning potential at $2.50-$4.50+ per mile. Drop and hook efficiency, zero trailer costs.

Why Choose Expert Power Only Dispatch?

Power only dispatch lets you pull pre-loaded trailers without owning one. It's the most flexible way to haul freight — drop and hook means less waiting at docks and more miles per day. Our dispatchers find the best power only loads across the country.

01

No Trailer Costs

You don't need to own, maintain, or insure a trailer. Lower overhead means higher profit margins on every load.

02

Drop & Hook Efficiency

Most power only loads are drop-and-hook, meaning less dock time. You spend more time driving and earning instead of waiting for loading.

03

Maximum Flexibility

Pull dry vans today, reefer trailers tomorrow. Power only lets you adapt to market conditions without being locked into one trailer type.

04

Faster Turns

Drop-and-hook loads mean faster load cycles. More loads per week translates directly to more revenue per truck.

Rate Range

$2.50 - $4.50+

per mile

Avg: $3.00/mi|market average

Common Freight

  • Pre-loaded retail trailers
  • Intermodal container chassis
  • Distribution center transfers
  • Drop-and-hook retail freight
  • LTL trailer repositioning
  • Amazon & e-commerce trailers
  • Seasonal surge capacity
  • Trailer pool relocations

Top Lanes

  • Major retail DCs nationwide
  • Amazon fulfillment center networks
  • Intermodal ramps (rail-to-door)
  • Port drayage connections
  • Walmart & Target DC-to-store
  • FedEx & UPS hub transfers

How We Dispatch Power Only Freight

Our proven process for finding and booking premium power only loads.

01

Tractor Specs Review

We confirm your tractor's capabilities — fifth wheel height, GVWR, and any equipment restrictions.

02

Drop & Hook Load Search

We prioritize drop-and-hook loads from major shippers and DCs to maximize your loaded time.

03

Rate Optimization

Power only rates reflect lower operating costs. We negotiate rates that maximize your profit per mile.

04

Trailer Coordination

We verify trailer availability, condition, and location so you know exactly what you're hooking to.

Power Only Dispatch Challenges We Solve

Every equipment type has unique challenges. Here's how we handle them.

Trailer Availability

Power only loads depend on trailer availability at pickup. Our dispatchers verify trailer status before booking to prevent wasted trips to facilities with no available equipment.

Rate Perception

Some carriers assume power only pays less. While per-mile rates may be slightly lower, the eliminated trailer costs and faster turns often result in higher net profit per week.

Trailer Condition

You're pulling someone else's trailer. We verify trailer condition and report any pre-existing damage issues to protect you from claims on equipment you don't own.

Power Only Dispatch FAQ

Power only means you provide the tractor (power unit) and pull trailers owned by shippers, brokers, or carriers. You don't own or maintain the trailer — you just hook up, haul, and drop.

Power only loads typically range from $2.50-$4.50+ per mile. While per-mile rates may appear lower than loaded trailer rates, your net profit is often higher because you have zero trailer ownership, maintenance, or insurance costs.

No — that's the whole point. You only need a tractor with a valid fifth wheel. The trailer is provided at the pickup location. This makes power only the lowest-overhead way to haul freight.

Most are, which is a major advantage — less dock time means more driving time. Some loads may require live loading, but your dispatcher will always clarify before booking.

Yes. One of the biggest advantages of power only is flexibility. You might pull a dry van one day and a reefer trailer the next, adapting to whatever pays best in the current market.

Ready for Premium Power Only Loads?

Get matched with a dedicated power only dispatcher who knows the freight, the lanes, and how to maximize your revenue.

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