Service 06 / Power Only
Power Only dispatch
Drop-and-hook freight — bring the tractor, skip the trailer. No trailer. No problem.
Rates vary by state, lane, equipment, load type, market conditions, deadhead and negotiated rate, and are not guaranteed. Weekly gross is an estimate based on about 2,500–3,000 miles per week, before fuel, dispatch fees, insurance and other operating costs. It is not a guarantee of earnings — actual revenue varies by market, lanes, load availability, equipment and negotiated rates.
01What we do
No trailer. No problem.
Power only lets tractors haul pre-loaded trailers for shippers, brokers and big-box carriers. We set you up with power-only programs, book drop-and-hook freight with minimal wait times, and keep your truck moving without the cost of owning a trailer.
Typical loads
- Pre-loaded dry van trailers
- Retail & e-commerce
- Trailer repositioning
- Dedicated shuttle runs
What's included
- Power-only program setup & onboarding
- Drop-and-hook and pre-loaded trailer freight
- Trailer interchange agreement handling
- High-volume lane scheduling
- Trailer inspection documentation
Equipment requirements
- Class 8 tractor
- Trailer interchange insurance
- Active MC & DOT
- ELD compliant
02Benefits
Why carriers run power only with Apex
- 01
Lower overhead
No trailer payment, no trailer maintenance — just miles.
- 02
Minimal wait times
Drop-and-hook freight means less time sitting at docks.
- 03
High volume
Power-only programs offer consistent, repeatable freight.
03Process
From call to first load
- STEP 01
Connect
Tell us about your truck, equipment, home time and preferred lanes. Onboarding takes about 20 minutes — MC, W-9, COI and you're live.
- STEP 02
Find
We search DAT, Truckstop, and our private broker network for the highest-paying freight that fits your lanes and schedule.
- STEP 03
Negotiate
Our dispatchers work brokers hard for top rates, detention, and TONU terms — then send you the rate con to approve before we book.
- STEP 04
Move
You haul. We handle check calls, paperwork, tracking updates, and invoicing or factoring submissions so you get paid fast.
04Pricing
Straight rates. No surprises.
No contracts, no setup fees, no forced dispatch. Pick the plan that fits your fleet today — switch anytime.
Starter
For owner-operators who want a pro dispatcher without a monthly fee.
5%
per load dispatched
- Load finding & negotiation
- Rate confirmation handling
- 24/7 dispatch support
- Broker setup packets
- Up to 2 trucks
- Most popular
Professional
Flat, predictable pricing for growing carriers running hard.
$300
per truck / month
- Everything in Starter
- Priority load access
- Weekly performance reports
- Invoicing & factoring submissions
- Unlimited trucks
Enterprise
Dedicated dispatch team and integrations for serious fleets.
Custom
tailored to your fleet
- Dedicated dispatcher
- Custom lane preferences
- Fleet management
- API access
- White-label option
Trailer interchange coverage is required by most programs. We'll help you verify limits.
It can be — lower costs and steady volume make it a strong starting point.
Starter is 5% per load dispatched with no monthly fee. Professional is a flat $300 per truck per month. Enterprise fleets get custom pricing.
Never. Every load is sent to you for approval before it's booked.
At typical freight rates of $2.00 – $3.00 / mile, a power only carrier dispatched by Apex Truckin can gross an estimated $7,000 – $9,000 per week before fuel, dispatch fees and other operating costs. This is an estimate, not a guarantee — actual revenue depends on the state, lane, load type, market conditions, deadhead and the rates our dispatchers negotiate.
Put your power only to work.
Get a free lane review and your first load booked within 24 hours. No contracts. No forced dispatch.