Dry Van freight

Dry Van Freight Guide for Owner-Operators

Dry Van freight decisions should account for more than the posted rate. Equipment fit, pickup and delivery requirements, deadhead, timing, destination market, broker risk and the carrier's operating plan all affect whether a load is a good move.

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What to understand before you decide.

Confirm equipment fit

Verify trailer type, dimensions, commodity requirements and any special handling details before the carrier approves the load.

Review the full mileage picture

Compare loaded miles with deadhead and repositioning so the carrier sees the all-mile effect of the opportunity.

Check appointments

Pickup and delivery windows can materially affect how much operating time a load consumes.

Evaluate the destination market

Consider what the truck is likely to face after delivery instead of evaluating the inbound rate in isolation.

Verify broker and setup details

Identity, authority, paperwork and setup requirements should be clear before execution.

Keep carrier approval explicit

The carrier should understand the freight, route, rate and key constraints before accepting the opportunity.

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Apex public position

No forced dispatch.

Apex presents opportunities, supports negotiation and paperwork, and leaves the final load decision with the carrier.

Carrier reviews the load
Carrier approves or passes
Apex supports execution after approval