Truck Dispatch | Power Only

Power Only

Power only freight means you bring the tractor and someone else provides the trailer — drop-and-hook networks, container chassis, or dry van pools. PathX dispatch keeps your truck moving between trailer networks without long waits at the yard.

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No Trailer, No Problem

Power only dispatch is built around drop-and-hook and trailer-pool freight, so you're not tied down waiting on a specific trailer to become available.

Power only tractor without a trailer

Faster Turn Times

We prioritize loads with efficient drop-and-hook setups to minimize the time your truck spends sitting at a yard instead of on the road.

Power only tractor without a trailer

Flexible for Day Cabs and OTR

Whether you're running local day-cab power only freight or longer OTR lanes, your dispatcher plans around the setup you're actually running.

How It Works

1

Tell Us About Your Truck

Share your equipment, lanes, and availability so we know what to dispatch you on.

2

Get Matched With a Dispatcher

You're paired with a dedicated dispatcher who learns your business, not a call queue.

3

We Find and Negotiate Your Loads

Your dispatcher sources loads from trusted brokers and negotiates rates on your behalf.

4

You Drive, We Handle the Rest

Paperwork, rate confirmations, and follow-up are handled so you can focus on the road.

Power Only Dispatch FAQs

Power only dispatch is a 5% fee per load.

No — power only freight uses the shipper's or broker's trailer pool, so you only need your tractor.

Power only freight commonly includes drop-and-hook dry van, intermodal container, and dedicated trailer-pool loads.

Yes — talk to your dispatcher about running a mix of power only and other freight based on what's available in your lanes.

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