Dry Van Dispatch
Dispatch built around how dry van actually works
We specialize in dry van OTR freight for owner-operators and small fleets. Average $2.30+/mile across our carriers, 2,500+ paid miles per week.
$2.30+
Per loaded mile
2,500+
Paid miles/week avg
<8%
Empty miles
Our edge
Why dry van carriers choose us
Deep broker relationships
Years of relationships in major dry van lanes. We know who pays fast, who negotiates fair, and who to avoid.
Internal lane rate database
We know what specific lanes pay — not just what DAT shows. We use that to negotiate above-market rates for you.
Triangular routing
We plan multi-leg routes to minimize deadhead. You stay in freight-heavy areas and don't deadhead back empty.
Same-day dispatch
Sign up in the morning, first load booked by afternoon. We don't let trucks sit idle.
Real-time market intelligence
We monitor dry van rate trends daily. When rates spike in a lane, we move fast to capture them for you.
Broker verification
Every broker is verified on Carrier411 before we book. We filter out slow-payers and fraudulent brokers.
Coverage
Lanes we know best
Southeast
Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, Charlotte
Midwest
Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus
Texas Triangle
Dallas, Houston, San Antonio
Mountain West
Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City
Mid-Atlantic
Baltimore, Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Pricing
Dry van pricing
1 truck
7% of gross
2–3 trucks
6% of gross
4–5 trucks
5% of gross
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What dry van lanes does Milepost Dispatch specialize in?
We have deep broker relationships and lane expertise in the Southeast (Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville), Midwest (Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus), and Texas Triangle (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio). We also run the Mountain West and Mid-Atlantic regularly.
What is the average rate per mile for dry van?
Our dry van carriers average $2.30+ per loaded mile, compared to the industry average of $2.10. We achieve this through broker negotiation and our internal lane rate database.
What equipment specs do you work with for dry van?
Standard 53-foot dry van trailers. We work with both owner-operators who own their trailer and those running under their own authority with leased trailers.
How do you minimize deadhead miles for dry van carriers?
We use triangular routing optimization — planning multi-leg routes that keep you in freight-heavy lanes so you're not running empty from low-demand areas.