Tanker dispatch for owner-operators
Tank trailer for liquids and other bulk commodities, for qualified carriers and drivers.
We find and negotiate tanker 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.
Tanker
A tank trailer for liquids, gases or dry bulk. Tank work needs the right equipment, the tank endorsement on the CDL and, for hazardous materials, the hazmat endorsement and matching insurance.
Freight it commonly carries
- Food-grade liquids such as milk, juice or oils
- Non-hazardous industrial liquids
- Fuel and chemicals for properly qualified carriers
Typical shipments
- Food-grade liquid from a plant to a processor
- Industrial liquid between facilities
- Fuel deliveries for qualified hazmat carriers
Equipment & capacity considerations
- The tank must be compatible with the product, and wash certificates may be required.
- The CDL tank (N) endorsement is required for tank vehicles; hazmat needs the H endorsement (X covers both).
- Insurance requirements are often higher for tank and hazmat freight.
- Liquid surge affects handling; partial loads behave differently.
Common challenges
- Washouts and compatibility restrictions between loads
- Endorsement and insurance requirements
- Long loading and unloading times at some facilities
How THC dispatch helps
- Find tanker loads that match your tank, endorsements and insurance
- Confirm product, wash and compatibility requirements before booking
- Coordinate loading appointments
- Document waits for detention requests
Check before accepting a load
- Product and compatibility with your tank and last load
- Endorsements and insurance required
- Wash certificate requirements
- Loading and unloading procedures
General industry information. Weight, dimensions, permits and endorsements are checked for each load against current rules.
Tanker 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 tanker dispatch
A dispatcher contacts you to talk through your lanes and loads. Asking costs nothing.
Tanker dispatch questions
What endorsements do I need for tanker loads?
The tank vehicle (N) endorsement for tank work, and the hazardous materials (H) endorsement for hazmat. The X endorsement combines both. Requirements depend on the load.
Do you dispatch hazmat tanker loads?
Only for carriers and drivers with the required authority, endorsements and insurance. We check that before booking any load.
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.