Bonafide dispatches hotshot operators running 40-ft gooseneck and bumper-pull trailers — sourcing expedited, partial, and dedicated freight that pays for the smaller deck.
Hotshot dispatch is dispatch service for hotshot trucking — Class 3, 4, and 5 pickup trucks pulling gooseneck or bumper-pull trailers. Bonafide books time-sensitive partial and expedited freight for hotshot owner-operators across the U.S.
Bonafide provides hotshot dispatch nationwide, with verified market coverage in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. 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 hotshot 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 hotshot.
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 hotshot 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 hotshot fleet handed Bonafide their weekend coverage. Drivers came back to pre-booked Monday loads instead of empty trailers.
Read all case studiesBrand-new hotshot 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 hotshot 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.
Hotshot dispatch is dispatch service for hotshot trucking — Class 3, 4, and 5 pickup trucks pulling gooseneck or bumper-pull trailers. Bonafide books time-sensitive partial and expedited freight for hotshot owner-operators across the U.S.
A Bonafide dispatcher sources hotshot 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.
Hotshot Dispatch is built for hotshot owner-operators, new hotshot authorities, multi-truck hotshot 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 hotshot dispatch — no setup fees, no monthly minimums, no long-term contracts. Pricing is finalized after a free quote call.
Carriers who use Bonafide hotshot dispatch typically see expedited freight premium rates; partial loads matched to gooseneck deck; live load alerts, while keeping 100% control of their authority and home time.
Bonafide hotshot 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.
Most brokers require $1,000,000 auto liability and $100,000 cargo minimum for Class 3–5 hotshots, plus a signed W-9 and current MC authority. We flag brokers with higher requirements (e.g. $250k cargo for oilfield) before you commit.
Yes, but if you cross state lines you still need active USDOT and MC authority, an ELD if your truck is 2000+ MY over 10,001 lbs GVWR, and BOC-3 filing. We'll only book interstate loads once your file shows all four active.
