Can a Dispatcher Help Me Get More Loads?
One of the biggest challenges for truck drivers and owner-operators is staying consistently loaded. Empty miles mean lost revenue, and finding good-paying freight takes time and effort. Many drivers ask: Can a dispatcher help me get more loads? The answer is yes.
A dispatcher’s main job is to keep your truck moving with profitable loads. They use industry tools, connections, and negotiation skills to ensure you spend more time driving and less time searching for freight.
How Dispatchers Help You Get More Loads
1. Access to Load Boards & Broker Networks
Dispatchers have subscriptions and relationships that give them access to freight opportunities you may not easily find.
2. Negotiating Power
They negotiate directly with brokers and shippers to get higher-paying loads, which also means more consistent work.
3. Reduced Downtime
By booking back-to-back loads, dispatchers minimize empty miles and keep your truck moving.
4. Paperwork & Communication
Since dispatchers handle calls, contracts, and confirmations, you can focus on driving instead of chasing load details.
5. Experience in the Industry
Skilled dispatchers know which brokers and lanes are most reliable, helping you build long-term relationships.
FAQs
No, but they greatly increase your chances by actively searching and negotiating for you.
No, many also work directly with brokers and shippers to secure consistent freight.
It depends on your truck type, hours of service, and preferred lanes—but dispatchers work to keep you running as much as possible.
Yes. They often plan loads in advance to keep your truck moving and reduce deadhead miles.
For many drivers, yes—because dispatchers save time, reduce stress, and use their expertise to find more (and better-paying) loads.