Cargo Van dispatch for owner-operators
Van for small, urgent shipments and parts.
We find and negotiate cargo van loads on your lanes, coordinate pickups and deliveries, and handle detention, TONU, lumper and paperwork. 5% of the rate con or $250 a week, no contract.
Cargo Van
A cargo van for small shipments, usually a few pallets or less, often for expedited or same-day freight.
Freight it commonly carries
- Machine and auto parts
- Small commercial shipments
- Medical and lab supplies (where qualified)
- Expedited documents and packages
Typical shipments
- Urgent parts to a manufacturing line
- Same-day delivery between business locations
- Small pallet loads to a retail store
Equipment & capacity considerations
- Cargo space and payload are limited; confirm dimensions and weight.
- Many loads have strict delivery deadlines.
- Keep the shipment secure and documented from pickup to delivery.
- Authority and insurance requirements depend on the vehicle and the freight.
Common challenges
- Deadlines that leave no room for delays
- Loads that don't fit the van when you arrive
- Empty miles after one-way urgent runs
How THC dispatch helps
- Find cargo van loads that fit your space and payload
- Confirm dimensions, weight and deadlines before booking
- Look for return loads to reduce empty miles
- Communicate delays as soon as they happen
Check before accepting a load
- Dimensions and weight against your van
- Delivery deadline and contact at delivery
- Special handling or security requirements
- Proof-of-delivery requirements
General industry information. Weight, dimensions, permits and endorsements are checked for each load against current rules.
Cargo Van dispatch pricing
Same two options for every truck type. You choose.
5%
of the rate confirmation total (linehaul + fuel surcharge)
$250
per week, only for weeks we book at least one load
No contract. Accessorials such as detention, layover, TONU and lumper are not included in the 5%. Compare both options with an example week.
Start cargo van dispatch
A dispatcher contacts you to talk through your lanes and loads. Asking costs nothing.
Cargo Van dispatch questions
What freight fits a cargo van?
Small, light shipments such as parts, packages and small pallet loads. We check dimensions and weight against your van before booking.
Are cargo van loads always expedited?
Many are time-sensitive, but not all. We look for loads that match your schedule and preferred areas.
How is the dispatch fee calculated?
You choose one: 5% of the rate confirmation total (linehaul + fuel surcharge), or $250 per week, only for weeks we book at least one load. Accessorials such as detention, layover, TONU and lumper are not included in the 5%.
Are loads or rates guaranteed?
No. Load availability, rates, accessorial approvals and payment timing depend on the market, the broker and the agreements for each load.
Who approves each load?
You do. We don't book a load without your OK.