Dispatch Benchmark · October 2025
2026 Truck Dispatch Industry Benchmark
Pricing models, dispatcher productivity, RPM lift, and contract terms across 140+ U.S. truck dispatch companies.
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Pricing models, dispatcher productivity, RPM lift, and contract terms across 140+ U.S. truck dispatch companies. Based on 140 companies · 412 carriers across United States.
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Key findings
- % of gross (5–10%)Most common fee model82% of companies; flat fee is rising in fleet segment.
- +18%Avg. RPM liftCarriers who switched from load board to dispatcher.
- 26 hoursAvg. onboarding timeFaster than the 3–5 day broker setup industry myth.
- 12%Contract requirementDown from 41% in 2022 — month-to-month is now standard.
Methodology
Public-pricing review of 140 U.S. dispatch companies plus 412 carrier survey responses about dispatcher outcomes.
Sample size: 140 companies · 412 carriers
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