Trucking Blog
Straight answers for owner-operators on dispatch costs, rates per mile, diesel prices and fuel savings.
Box Truck Dispatch: How to Find Loads and What It Really Costs
How box truck owner-operators find loads, what box trucks earn and spend on fuel, and what box truck dispatch costs (10% of weekly gross at Texas Solutions).
Read article →Diesel Prices by State: How Truckers Cut Fuel Cost Per Mile
Why diesel prices differ so much between states, how to work out your fuel cost per mile, and practical ways owner-operators cut fuel spend, with a free truck f
Read article →Hotshot Trucking in 2026: Rates Per Mile, Fuel Mileage and Dispatch
A practical guide to hotshot trucking: typical rates per mile, how load weight affects fuel mileage, what a hotshot dispatcher does, and what dispatch costs (8%
Read article →How Much Does a Truck Dispatcher Cost in 2026? Percentages Explained
What owner-operators pay for truck dispatch in 2026: typical percentages, what the fee covers, flat vs percentage, and Texas Solutions rates of 5% for semis, 8%
Read article →Want loads that pay after fuel?
Our dispatchers negotiate every rate and plan lanes to cut empty miles.