Case study
Florida box truck operator: from gig work to $1,200/wk dispatch
Miami-based 26-ft box truck running FL regional.
Quick answer
How a 26-ft box truck owner moved from inconsistent gig loads to a steady weekly schedule.
- Customer
- Anthony G.
- Role
- Owner-operator
- Equipment
- Box Truck
- Fleet size
- 1 truck
- State
- Florida
- Published
- 9/18/2025
Problem
- Inconsistent gig loads.
- Detention rarely paid.
- No long-term shipper relationships.
Solution
- Box-truck-friendly broker network.
- Dispatcher negotiates detention every load.
- Weekly recurring shipper added.
Implementation
- Week 1: 3 loads booked.
- Week 4: 5 loads/week steady.
Results
| Metric | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly gross | Variable $400–$900 | $1,200+ | — |
| Detention paid | Rare | Every load | — |
- Steady weekly income.
- Detention captured consistently.
"Most dispatchers don't take box truck guys seriously. Bonafide does."
FAQ
Do you dispatch sprinter vans?
Yes — sprinter, cargo van, 16ft, 26ft straight truck.