Service
Power Only Trucking
Power only supplies the tractor and driver while you supply the trailer. Useful for shippers with private trailer fleets and for drop-and-hook programs.
Key specs at a glance
- You provide
- Trailer with valid registration
- We provide
- Tractor, driver, liability coverage
When to use power only trucking
- Shipper-owned trailer pools
- Yard moves and repositioning
- Overflow capacity
What it costs and what drives the rate
Rates on power only trucking move with lane balance, fuel, seasonality, and how much notice you give. Freight booked three or more days out consistently prices lower than same-day coverage on the same lane. Accessorials such as liftgate, driver assist, detention, and tarping are quoted separately, and we list them on the rate confirmation rather than surprising you on the invoice.
The fastest way to a firm number is a complete freight description: origin and destination ZIP, commodity, weight, dimensions or pallet count, and the pickup window.
Frequently asked questions
Do you inspect my trailer before pulling it?
Yes, the driver completes a pre-trip. Trailers with unsafe conditions will be refused.
Is power only cheaper?
Typically yes, since the carrier is not supplying trailer capital.
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Get a power only trucking quote
Send us the lane, commodity, weight, and pickup window. You will get a firm rate and confirmed capacity, usually within the hour during business hours.