Dispatch for new authority
Dispatch services for new authority
Just got your MC? We find brokers that will set up a new authority, book loads that fit your truck, negotiate the rate and keep your load paperwork in order through your new-entrant period. You approve every load.
- A flat 5–12% per load
- You approve every load
- In business since 2017
At a glance
Dispatch for new authority is dispatching for carriers whose MC is weeks or months old, when some brokers won’t set them up yet. Digital Storming’s dispatchers find brokers that will, book loads you approve and keep your load paperwork organized through FMCSA’s 18-month new-entrant period, for a flat 5–12% of each load’s gross, with no long-term contract.
- Who it is for
- Carriers with a new MC and USDOT number
- New-entrant period
- 18 months of FMCSA monitoring, with a safety audit
- Dispatch fee
- A flat 5–12% of each load’s gross
- You decide
- Every load is booked only with your OK
Who it is for
New carriers we work with
A brand-new MC
Your authority has just gone active and you need first loads and broker setups.
Drivers leaving a lease
You ran under someone else’s authority and now have your own, but no broker history in your name.
Turned away for authority age
Brokers keep asking how old your MC is; we look for the ones that will set you up now.
What is included
What we handle for a new authority
Broker setups for new MCs
We find brokers that onboard new authorities and complete their carrier packets, so you aren’t turned away one call at a time.
First loads, chosen carefully
Loads that fit your truck and your hours, with brokers worth building an on-time record with.
Compliance help when you need it
Our DOT compliance team handles IFTA, UCR, drug and alcohol consortium enrollment and audit preparation.
Factoring setup
Get paid on delivered loads sooner: we can set you up with our factoring partner, Porter Freight Funding. See freight factoring.
Your first 18 months
What FMCSA checks, and why loads are harder to find
A new authority runs on probation: FMCSA watches your safety record, and brokers watch your age and history.
What FMCSA checks
- Your authority becomes permanent only after you complete the New Entrant Safety Assurance Program (49 CFR 365.110)
- FMCSA monitors new entrants for 18 months and runs a safety audit, generally after at least 3 months of operation (49 CFR 385.307)
- Running without the required insurance, or an out-of-service rate of 50% or more over at least three inspections in 90 days, can trigger an expedited audit (49 CFR 385.308)
What makes loads hard to find or price
- Authority age rules. Many brokers set a minimum age before they onboard an authority; the cut-off is each broker’s own rule and differs between them.
- Fraud checks. Brokers check that your name, address, phone and insurance match FMCSA records; any mismatch stops a setup.
- No track record yet. Without load history, some brokers want a few on-time loads first, so we start with brokers that will set you up and build from there.
- Early inspections weigh more. With few inspections on file, each one counts, so we don’t push loads that risk hours-of-service or weight problems.
How it works
How dispatch works for a new authority
Step 1: Check your authority
We look at your MC and USDOT status, insurance filing and BOC-3 on FMCSA’s records: what brokers will see.
Step 2: Send your documents
Your authority letter, certificate of insurance and W-9, plus a notice of assignment if you factor.
Step 3: Broker setups and first loads
We set you up with brokers that onboard new authorities and send you loads to approve.
Step 4: Build your record
As your authority ages and your on-time record grows, more brokers open up and we widen the search.
Pricing
Simple dispatch pricing
One pricing model for every operation, whether you drive solo or manage a growing fleet.
Dispatch fee
5–12%of each load’s gross
One flat percentage per load, negotiated by truck type and carrier profile. For owner-operators and fleets alike.
- No retainer and no weekly fee
- You approve every load
- No long-term contract
- Load search, rate negotiation and paperwork
- A dedicated dispatcher and load updates
- Multi-truck coordination for fleets
Tell us about your truck and we’ll tell you what we’d charge. To estimate it yourself, try the dispatch fee calculator or read our truck dispatcher cost guide.
Getting started
What you need to start
Documents to send
- Your operating authority (MC) letter and USDOT number
- Certificate of insurance; your insurer files proof with FMCSA
- Your BOC-3 (designated process agents), on file with FMCSA
- W-9, plus a notice of assignment if you factor
On the first call we also ask about your truck, your lanes and your home time. Not ready to run on your own MC? Ask about our lease-on program.
Before your authority goes active
FMCSA reviews your application and publishes a notice of it in the FMCSA Register. Within 20 days of that notice your insurer must file proof of liability insurance (Form BMC-91 or 91X), and you must file Form BOC-3, which names your process agents.
For-hire general freight in a truck rated 10,001 lbs or more needs at least $750,000 in liability insurance. Under FMCSA’s April 2026 notice, new applications move to its Motus system, with identity checks for every applicant, and MC numbers stay for now.
Sources (checked October 2026): 49 CFR 365.109T (insurance and BOC-3 filings) · 49 CFR 387.9 (minimum insurance) · FMCSA notice, Availability of Motus (Federal Register, 29 Apr 2026) · 49 CFR 365.110 (when authority becomes permanent) · 49 CFR 385.307 (18-month new entrant period) · 49 CFR 385.308 (expedited safety audits)
Questions
New authority dispatch questions
Can you find loads for a brand-new MC?
Yes. Some brokers onboard new authorities and others set a minimum authority age; we start with the first group and add more brokers as your authority ages. You approve every load.
How long is the new-entrant period?
18 months. FMCSA monitors your roadside safety performance and runs a safety audit, generally once you have been operating for at least three months (49 CFR 385.307). Your authority becomes permanent only after you complete the program (49 CFR 365.110).
Why do brokers ask how old my authority is?
Because of fraud and risk. The minimum age is each broker’s own rule, not an FMCSA requirement, which is why one broker turns you away while another sets you up.
Should I lease on instead of waiting for my MC to age?
It depends on your goals. Leasing on with an established carrier lets you haul without waiting for your authority to age; running your own authority keeps the brokers and the business in your name. See our lease-on program.
What insurance does a new authority need?
For-hire general freight in a truck rated 10,001 lbs or more needs at least $750,000 in liability insurance (49 CFR 387.9), which your insurer files with FMCSA. Many brokers also ask for cargo coverage, and some for higher limits.
How much does dispatch for a new authority cost?
The same as all our dispatch: a flat 5–12% of each load’s gross, set by your truck type and carrier profile, with no retainer and no weekly fee. Tell us about your truck and we’ll tell you what we’d charge.
Ready for your first loads?
Tell us your MC, your truck and your lanes, and we’ll tell you where to start.
Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET · We reply within one business day
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