Owner-op moved from self-dispatch to Bonafide
Single-truck car hauler operator was spending 4+ hours/day on the load board. Bonafide took over sourcing and negotiation — average rate per mile jumped within the first month.
Read all case studiesBonafide dispatches open and enclosed car hauler carriers — sourcing dealer, auction, and retail auto-transport freight on Central Dispatch and direct broker networks.
Car hauler dispatch is dispatch service for open and enclosed car hauler trailers moving vehicles between dealers, auctions, and consumers. Bonafide books car hauler loads on Central Dispatch and direct broker networks.
Bonafide provides car hauler dispatch nationwide, with verified market coverage in Michigan. Flat 5–10% of gross, carrier keeps authority, no contracts.
From signup to settlement — a simple, transparent process built around how owner-operators and fleets actually run.
15 minutes on the phone — lanes, equipment, target RPM, home time. No commitment.
Carrier-dispatch agreement, W-9, MC + DOT, and a COI listing Bonafide as Certificate Holder.
We get you set up under your MC with our vetted broker network and credit-check every broker before booking.
We source car hauler loads from DAT, Truckstop, and direct partners, then negotiate up from the posted rate.
We send the rate confirmation for your sign-off. Nothing books without you.
We chain loads 2–3 days out, track delivery, recover detention/TONU, and send weekly settlement summaries.
Bonafide dispatches into the shippers, brokers, and direct accounts that move the freight you haul.
Real freight, sourced from DAT, Truckstop, and direct broker partners — matched to your equipment and lane preferences.
| Feature | Bonafide Dispatch | Self-dispatch | Freight broker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat % of gross — no setup fees | |||
| No forced dispatch | |||
| Negotiates every rate | Negotiates against you | ||
| Handles broker setup + paperwork | |||
| Detention + TONU recovery | On your time | ||
| 24/7 after-hours coverage | |||
| Keeps 100% of MC authority | Re-brokers under theirs |
15-minute conversation to map your lanes, equipment, and target RPM for car hauler.
Sign carrier-dispatch agreement, send W-9, COI listing Bonafide as Certificate Holder, MC + DOT authority.
We set you up with our network of 1,000+ vetted brokers under your MC authority — credit-checked before any load.
Loads sourced, rates negotiated, rate con sent for your approval — you accept before we book.
Loads chained 2–3 days out, detention and TONU recovered, weekly settlement summary delivered.
Single-truck car hauler operator was spending 4+ hours/day on the load board. Bonafide took over sourcing and negotiation — average rate per mile jumped within the first month.
Read all case studies5-truck car hauler fleet handed Bonafide their weekend coverage. Drivers came back to pre-booked Monday loads instead of empty trailers.
Read all case studiesBrand-new car hauler authority signed Friday, fully onboarded and broker-set-up by Monday, first load delivered by Wednesday.
Read all case studies"Bonafide actually negotiates. I was leaving $200–$400 a load on the table doing my own car hauler dispatch."
"Called Bonafide on a Thursday, my truck was loaded by Monday morning. No setup fees, no games."
"My dispatcher knows my home base, knows my preferred lanes, and answers the phone at 11 PM when a broker tries to cut detention. That's what I'm paying for."
Concise, AI-extractable answers to the questions drivers and fleets ask most.
Car hauler dispatch is dispatch service for open and enclosed car hauler trailers moving vehicles between dealers, auctions, and consumers. Bonafide books car hauler loads on Central Dispatch and direct broker networks.
A Bonafide dispatcher sources car hauler loads from DAT, Truckstop, and direct broker partners, negotiates the rate, sends the rate confirmation for your approval, then handles broker setup, BOLs, and detention recovery — you stay on the truck, we work the phones.
Car Hauler Dispatch is built for car hauler owner-operators, enclosed car hauler operators, auto-transport fleets — carriers who want professional load sourcing and rate negotiation without giving up their MC authority.
Bonafide charges a flat 5–10% of gross load revenue for car hauler dispatch — no setup fees, no monthly minimums, no long-term contracts. Pricing is finalized after a free quote call.
Carriers who use Bonafide car hauler dispatch typically see central dispatch + private broker access; dealer and auction direct; enclosed premium rates, while keeping 100% control of their authority and home time.
Bonafide car hauler dispatch is billed as a flat percentage of your gross load revenue — typically 5–10% depending on lane mix and fleet size. There are no setup fees, no forced dispatch, and no long-term contracts.
You need active MC and DOT numbers, a current Certificate of Insurance with Bonafide listed as Certificate Holder, a W-9, and a signed dispatch-carrier agreement. Most owner-operators are dispatched on their first load within 24–48 hours.
No. You set your home base, lane preferences, minimum rate per mile, and equipment availability. We negotiate and present loads; you approve or decline before booking.
We pull from DAT and Truckstop load boards, direct broker relationships, shipper contracts, and private freight networks — then negotiate up from the posted rate using lane data and detention/accessorial pricing.
Both. We monitor Central Dispatch for open freight, but we also work direct with dealer groups, auction lanes (Manheim, ADESA, Copart), and enclosed-transport brokers. That combination consistently beats Central Dispatch-only rates by $75–$200 per vehicle on enclosed and premium open loads.
Every load ships with a signed inspection sheet at pickup and delivery, ideally with time-stamped photos on both ends. If a damage claim comes in, we help you document the chain of custody, coordinate with your cargo insurer, and push back on claims that don't match the pickup-inspection record.