# Cargo Van Dispatch Service #### Cargo Van Dispatch Service ##### A cargo van dispatch service can help you find freight, but it comes at a cost. With DAT you can self-dispatch with ease. Hiring a cargo van dispatch service is a convenient and relatively hassle-free way to find high-paying freight, but if you’re trying to maximize your profit margins, then using a quality load board like DAT to self-dispatch is often a better – and much cheaper – option. Signup for our [DAT load board](https://www.dat.com/load-boards) today to see how our real-time freight network can help your business succeed. - **Get help as you start your business with cargo van dispatchers** - **Save money on cargo van dispatch service** - **Act as your own cargo van dispatchers with DAT** #### Get help as you start your business with cargo van dispatchers ##### Dispatchers for cargo vans don’t just help you find and negotiate freight — they can also help your back office. A cargo van dispatch service helps you find and negotiate loads as well as supporting back office tasks that are essential to running an effective business. From helping with driver management to billing and more, cargo van dispatchers can also support carriers and owner-operators with the back office tasks that can sometimes fall to the wayside when first starting a business. In return, dispatchers for cargo vans receive a fixed percentage of each load you deliver. #### Save money on cargo van dispatch service ##### Cargo van dispatchers find you freight — but it comes at a price, and often a high one. While there’s no doubt that a dispatch service for [cargo van owner-operators](https://www.dat.com/solutions/cargo-van-owner-operator) or carriers has its benefits, those benefits need to be weighed up with the very real costs that accompany it: namely, paying a fixed percentage of each load you deliver to the dispatcher. That can add up fast, especially when you’re first starting out. If you want to earn more on the freight you’re already delivering, the [DAT load board](https://www.dat.com/solutions/cargo-van-load-board) has everything you need to start dispatching on your own without paying for an external cargo van dispatch service. #### Act as your own cargo van dispatchers with DAT ##### A cargo van dispatch service can be expensive. If you want to increase your profit margin, DAT has everything you need to self-dispatch. Did you know that many cargo van dispatch services use the [DAT load board](https://www.dat.com/solutions/cargo-van-loads) to find freight for their customers? It’s true. In fact, they’re using the same exact load board that’s available to every DAT subscriber. As the largest freight marketplace in the industry, the DAT load board has everything you need to find and negotiate freight on your own without having to pay a percentage to cargo van dispatchers. #### What is a cargo van dispatch service? Cargo van dispatchers find loads and negotiate with freight shippers on behalf of carriers or owner-operators to get the highest-paying loads possible. Given that dispatchers for cargo vans are paid a percentage of the final rate, it is in their best interest to negotiate the highest rate possible for the carrier. Although the final rate may be higher than what the carrier might have negotiated for themselves, they will still likely end up making less after the dispatcher is paid. That’s why many carriers and owner-operators choose to act as their own dispatchers, especially after they gain a little experience in the freight industry. #### What’s the difference between dispatchers and brokers? Dispatchers and brokers have some similarities in their roles, but there are some major differences that make their jobs quite different. The biggest difference is that dispatchers work on behalf of carriers and owner-operators to secure high-paying loads. They only get paid when you get paid. Brokers, on the other hand, are supposed to act as neutral figures managing negotiations between shippers and carriers. They get paid by offering lower rates to carriers than what shippers pay them and then keeping the difference. #### Will cargo van dispatchers help my business? It depends. As with any business partnership, much of the potential positive impact will depend on who you partner with. A great cargo van dispatch service will help you do more than just get by; it will help you thrive. Even better, quality cargo van dispatchers will handle back office tasks for you so you can keep your eyes on the road. At the same time, cargo van dispatchers do take a percentage of each load you deliver, which means you’ll be earning less for the same work. So while they can help your business in some ways, they can also cost you. Luckily, there’s an easy way to bypass them altogether: self-dispatching with the industry-leading DAT load board. #### How do cargo van dispatchers find loads? We’ll let you in on a little secret: cargo van dispatchers – or any freight dispatchers for that matter – use the same exact load boards that are available to carriers and owner-operators in order to find freight. In fact, dispatchers across the country use the [DAT load board](https://www.dat.com/solutions/cargo-van-load-board) to find great freight for their clients. That’s not surprising given that DAT is the largest freight marketplace in the industry, making it a great place to find high-paying loads. Beyond load boards, a cargo van dispatch service will also often use personal relationships with brokers to help find good freight options. #### How much do cargo van dispatchers make per load? Cargo van dispatchers, like all dispatchers, get paid on commission, earning a percentage of each invoice they negotiate for you. This commission can vary based on the level of their responsibilities and the amount of work they put into getting the load, but it is typically around 5-10% of each invoice. Alternatively, some dispatchers get paid a flat fee per load. #### Is it possible to self-dispatch? It absolutely is! In fact, self-dispatching is a great way to save money while simultaneously growing your business and creating partnerships that can help your business succeed. All you need to become a self-dispatcher is a subscription to the [DAT load board](https://www.dat.com/solutions/cargo-van-load-board). Not only is it the largest load board in the industry with hundreds of thousands of new posts each business day, the DAT load board also offers essential information on brokers, shippers, and average market rates to help you negotiate for the highest-paying loads no matter your level of experience. #### Save money and start self-dispatching with DAT! A cargo van dispatch service can have its benefits, especially when you’re first starting out, but with the DAT load board, there’s no need to give up a percentage of each invoice for a service you could perform yourself. Get everything you need to become a successful self-dispatcher with the DAT load board!