What is the dispatch fee for owner operators?

Our dispatch fee is 10% of gross revenue. This covers load sourcing, booking, rate negotiation, and 24/7 dispatch support.

What are the weekly operating costs for owner operators?

Weekly operating costs include fuel ($1,200-1,800 depending on miles and MPG), approximately $250 for liability and cargo insurance, $50 for physical damage insurance, $10 for ELD/logbook, and about $30 for IFTA, totaling approximately $1,840 per week plus the 10% dispatch fee.

How much can an owner operator take home per week?

Based on $7,000 gross revenue, after deducting dispatch fees, fuel, and operating costs, an owner operator can take home approximately $4,460 per week. Fuel costs vary between $1,200-1,800 weekly depending on miles driven and truck MPG.

Weekly Cost Breakdown for Owner Operators

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10%

Dispatch Fee

~$1,840

Weekly Operating Costs

(incl. fuel + insurance)

~$4,460

Take-Home Pay

(based on $7K gross)

Detailed Weekly Expense Breakdown

Expense	Weekly Amount	Notes
Dispatch fee	10%	Of gross revenue
Fuel	~$1,200-1,800	Varies by miles driven and MPG
Liability + Cargo Insurance	~$250	Depends on driving record
Physical Damage Insurance	~$50	Depends on truck value
ELD/Logbook	$10	Fixed
IFTA (average)	~$30	Quarterly payment divided by 13 weeks
Total Operating Costs:	~$1,840 + 10%	Fuel varies by miles

Optional/Variable Costs

Trailer rent: $200-400/week (if needed)

Example Weekly Calculation

Gross Revenue:$7,000

Dispatch Fee (10%):-$700

Fuel (avg):-$1,500

Liability + Cargo:-$250

Physical Damage:-$50

ELD/Logbook:-$10

IFTA:-$30

Take-Home Pay:~$4,460/week

⚠️ Fuel costs vary: $1,200-1,800/week depending on miles & MPG

What We Cover

✓Back office support included (paperwork handled for you)

✓Fuel discount up to 90¢ (depends on state)

✓Payment every week

✓Original rate cons

⚠️Important Notice

All calculations shown are estimates only. Each case is individual and actual costs may vary based on:

•Miles driven per week and truck MPG (affects fuel costs)
•Current diesel prices in your area
•Your driving record
•Truck age and value
•Insurance history
•State regulations

💰 About Fuel Costs:

Fuel is typically the largest variable expense for owner operators. Our estimate of $1,200-1,800/week is based on approximately 2,000-2,500 miles driven at 6-7 MPG with diesel at the national average of ~$3.50/gallon. Prices vary by region: Gulf Coast ~$3.18, Midwest ~$3.42, West Coast ~$4.15, California ~$4.66. Your actual costs depend on routes, driving habits, and truck efficiency.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), December 2024

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Weekly Cost Breakdown