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INDEPENDENT CARRIERS. INTELLIGENT DISPATCH.YOUR AUTHORITY / OUR SUPPORT
A BETTER PLAN FOR THE ROAD AHEAD

We plan the week. Not just the next load.

Merlin provides truck dispatch support for owner-operators and small fleets across the USA, connecting load sourcing, rate negotiation, broker communication, paperwork, and lane planning.

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Your truck. Your decision.No forced dispatch.
↓FOLLOW THE THINKING. THEN THE ROUTE.
DISPATCH INTELLIGENCEILLUSTRATIVE / NOT LIVE FREIGHT

One load. The whole picture.

LOAD DECISION / 01
SAMPLE LANE / SCHEMATIC
01 / ORIGINMemphis, TN
02 / DESTINATIONColumbus, OH
Offered rate
$1,740
Loaded miles
600mi
Deadhead
35mi
All-mile RPM
$2.74/mi
Destination market
Columbus / planned reload
Reload strength
Strong in this scenario
Delivery timing
Tuesday / 08:00
Home-time effect
Keeps Friday home in reach
RECOMMENDED

Short deadhead. An early delivery. A next move toward home. This load fits the sample week.

Illustrative inputs, routes, and market conditions. All-mile RPM = offered rate ÷ (loaded + deadhead miles), before expenses. No earnings guarantee.

MATCHED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT
Dry VanReeferFlatbedBox TruckHot ShotPower OnlyStep Deck
THE MILES BEHIND THE METHOD

Experience.
Put to work.

6+Years Experience
37+Clients
10,000+Loads Delivered
01 / THE MERLIN METHOD

Before we recommend a load,
we look beyond the rate.

A strong offer can lead to a weak next market. We consider the full trip—and what it does for the rest of your week.

Put a dispatcher behind your plan
01Rate
Evaluate the offer against the lane, the miles, and your operating goals.
02Deadhead
Count the empty miles before deciding what a load is worth.
03Destination market
Look at where the delivery puts you, not just where the trip starts.
04Reload potential
Consider the next available move before committing to this one.
05Delivery timing
Account for appointment windows and the time left for your next pickup.
06Home time
Build your preferred time at home into the plan from the start.
07Equipment type
Match opportunities to your truck, trailer, and operating requirements.
08Weekly revenue impact
Assess how each move contributes to the week as a whole.
02 / CONNECT THE WEEK

A profitable week is built
one move ahead.

The delivery is a checkpoint.
The next market is part of the plan.
Home time belongs on the route.

ONE WEEK / FIVE CONNECTED DECISIONSILLUSTRATIVE ITINERARY
  1. MON

    Memphis

    Position the truck

    Look at the pickup miles and where the first delivery will leave you.

  2. TUE

    Nashville

    Deliver. Look ahead.

    Connect the delivery window with the search for your next pickup.

  3. WED

    Columbus

    Read the reload market

    Weigh the next rate against empty miles and the rest of the week.

  4. THU

    Louisville

    Make the next move count

    Consider the remaining opportunities alongside your home-time plan.

  5. FRI

    Home

    Keep your priorities in view

    Plan toward your time at home, then discuss where the next week begins.

Illustrative itinerary. Cities and timing show the planning approach, not a booked route or a promise of availability. Every operation needs its own plan.

Positioning. Reloads. Time at home.
Every move affects the week.

Let’s plan yours
03 / KNOW THE EQUIPMENT

Different rigs.
Different decisions.

The trailer changes the freight.
The freight changes the plan.
Select your setup to see our approach.

Equipment profile
DRY VANYOUR AUTHORITY. YOUR CHOICE.
DISPATCH STRATEGY / 01

Dry Van dispatch.
Keep the next reload in view.

Keep the week moving with load sourcing, lane planning, and a view of your next reload.

Lane approach
Connect general freight lanes with your preferred operating area.
Before booking
Confirm appointments, freight details, and the miles to pickup.
Next move
Assess reload options before committing to the delivery market.
Explore Dry Van Dispatch
Graphite semi truck pulling a dry van trailer on a highway at sunset
YOUR AUTHORITY.YOUR DIRECTION.
FOR THE OWNER-OPERATOR

One truck.
Your business.
Your call.

The work doesn’t stop when you park. Load boards, broker calls, paperwork. Put a dedicated dispatcher behind that part of your business.

01A point of contact who knows your plan.
Your lanes, your equipment, and the time you want at home guide the conversation.
02Support beyond the load search.
Rate negotiation, broker communication, and paperwork support from one dispatch relationship.
03The final decision stays with you.
Review the load and decide whether it fits. You approve every booking. No forced dispatch.
Your truck. Your terms.Explore owner-operator dispatch
FOR FLEETS & FLEET MANAGERS

Different trucks.
One coordinated week.

Each driver has a next move. Your fleet has a bigger plan. Keep both in the conversation with dispatch support built around the operation.

FLEET / WEEKLY COORDINATIONILLUSTRATIVE VIEW
Illustrative coordination view with sample trucks, lanes, and planning topics. This is not live fleet data.
UnitEquipmentLanePlanning focus
UNIT 01Dry VanMemphisNashvilleLane review
UNIT 02ReeferColumbusLouisvilleReload discussion
UNIT 03FlatbedLouisvilleHomeHome-time planning

Illustrative coordination view. Sample units and lanes show topics for a dispatch conversation; they are not live truck locations or customer records.

01 / CENTRALIZED CONTACT

Keep the moving parts connected.

A dedicated dispatch relationship for load discussions, broker communication, and the details between moves.

02 / A PLAN FOR EACH TRUCK

Coordinate without losing the detail.

Consider equipment, preferred lanes, reload markets, and individual home-time needs across your trucks.

03 / THE WEEK IN VIEW

Make the next conversation count.

Discuss where the trucks finish, how the plan is working, and what needs to change for the next week.

Talk through your fleet plan
06 / FROM FIRST CALL TO NEXT LOAD

A clear process.
You’re in the driver’s seat.

Get Started With Dispatch
  1. 01

    Tell us about your operation

    Start with your equipment, truck count, and how you like to run.

  2. 02

    Set the plan

    Define your lanes, target rate per mile, preferences, and home-time needs.

  3. 03

    We search and negotiate

    Your dispatcher sources loads and handles rate discussions with brokers.

  4. 04 / YOUR DECISION

    You approve every load

    Review the details and make the call. There is no forced dispatch.

  5. 05

    We support the load

    We help with broker communication, load details, and dispatch paperwork.

  6. 06

    Plan the next move

    Review the destination and reload options with the rest of your week in mind.

Service terms before dispatch. Your approval before booking. Document sharing through an agreed secure channel.

CLEAR EXPECTATIONS. EVERY STEP.
07 / DISPATCH, EXPLAINED

Before you hand
us the next move.

A question about your operation?
Q / 01

Do I have to accept every load?

No. You approve every load before it is booked. Your dispatcher presents the opportunity and discusses how it fits your plan. You decide whether to take it.

Q / 02

Will I have a dedicated dispatcher?

Yes. Merlin uses a dedicated dispatcher model so your equipment, lane preferences, and home-time plans can guide the loads we recommend.

Q / 03

What equipment do you support?

We offer dispatch support for dry van, reefer, flatbed, box truck, hot shot, power only, and step deck operations. Tell us about your setup so we can discuss the right approach.

Q / 04

Can you help plan around my home time?

Yes. Share your preferred home-time schedule when we build your plan. We consider it alongside delivery timing, destination markets, and reload options when recommending loads.

Q / 05

Do you work with owner-operators and fleets?

Both. We support owner-operators and small or growing fleets with load sourcing, rate negotiation, broker communication, paperwork support, and lane planning.

Q / 06

What do I need to get started?

Send your contact details, MC number, equipment type, and truck count through the form, or call us. A dispatcher will discuss your operation, explain service terms, and guide you through onboarding. Arrange document sharing directly with your dispatcher; this form does not accept documents.

08 / YOUR NEXT MOVE

Put a smarter
plan behind
every mile.

Tell us about your truck, your lanes, and where you want your operation to go. We’ll talk through the next move together.

CALL YOUR NEXT DISPATCH PARTNER(816) 750-3988BETTER BY TEXT?Start the conversation
Dedicated dispatcher. No forced loads.
A plan that starts with your priorities.
OPERATION DETAILS / LET’S GET STARTED

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A few details now. A better conversation next.

You approve every load. No forced dispatch.