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Industry Insights
Dispatch Tips
Know your cost-per-mile before you accept anything
Add up your fuel, insurance, truck payment, and maintenance — then divide by your monthly miles. That number is your floor. Never accept a load that doesn't clear it by at least 20%.
Deadhead eats profit — price it in
If a load pays $2.50/mile but you're running 300 empty miles to get it, your effective rate is much lower. Factor deadhead into every rate calculation before you say yes.
Fuel surcharges are negotiable
Many brokers post a base rate and a separate FSC. Ask for the all-in rate upfront. If they won't budge on the base, push on the surcharge — it's often where margin is hiding.
Spot vs. contract: know when to play each
Spot market rates spike when capacity is tight. Contract lanes give you predictability. The best operators run a mix — enough contract to cover fixed costs, enough spot to capture upside.
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