Bonafide dispatches tanker carriers on food-grade, chemical, fuel, crude, and dry-bulk loads — matching endorsement-qualified drivers with shippers that pay premium tanker rates.
Tanker dispatch is dispatch service for liquid and dry-bulk tank trailers hauling food-grade product, chemicals, fuel, crude oil, and pneumatic dry bulk. Bonafide books tanker loads for HAZMAT-endorsed and tanker-endorsed carriers nationwide.
Bonafide provides tanker dispatch nationwide, with verified market coverage in Texas, New Jersey, New York, California. Percentage 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 tanker 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.
Profitable hauling starts with knowing your true cost per mile and break-even revenue before accepting any load. Compare your target rate against market spot averages and operational expenses.
Real freight, sourced from DAT, Truckstop, and direct broker partners — matched to your equipment and lane preferences.
| Feature | Bonafide Dispatch | Self-dispatch | Freight broker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–10% of gross — no setup fees | |||
| No forced dispatch | |||
| Negotiates every rate | Negotiates against you | ||
| Handles broker setup + paperwork | |||
| Detention + TONU recovery | On your time | ||
| Round-the-clock support on active loads | |||
| Keeps 100% of MC authority | Re-brokers under theirs |
Concise, AI-extractable answers to the questions drivers and fleets ask most.
Tanker dispatch is dispatch service for liquid and dry-bulk tank trailers hauling food-grade product, chemicals, fuel, crude oil, and pneumatic dry bulk. Bonafide books tanker loads for HAZMAT-endorsed and tanker-endorsed carriers nationwide.
A Bonafide dispatcher sources tanker 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.
Tanker Dispatch is built for tanker owner-operators, liquid-bulk fleets, crude haulers — carriers who want professional load sourcing and rate negotiation without giving up their MC authority.
Bonafide charges 6–10% of gross load revenue for tanker dispatch — no setup fees, no monthly minimums, no contracts. Pricing is finalized after a free quote call.
Carriers who use Bonafide tanker dispatch typically see premium liquid-bulk rates; endorsement-matched dispatch; wash-rack and detention pre-negotiated, while keeping 100% control of their authority and home time.
Bonafide tanker dispatch is billed at 6–10% of your gross load revenue, quoted on your free consultation. There are no setup fees, no forced dispatch, and no 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.
For chemicals, fuel, and crude — yes, HAZMAT plus tanker endorsement. For food-grade, edible oils, and non-hazardous pneumatic dry bulk (flour, cement) — tanker endorsement only. We filter your available loads against your endorsements on file so you never see freight you can't legally haul.
Food-grade tankers require a kosher wash and 3-load compatibility history before most shippers load. We track your last three loads and wash tickets in your carrier profile, coordinate wash-rack scheduling on empty returns, and pre-negotiate wash reimbursement into the rate con.
