One dispatch view
Active, upcoming, in-transit, delivered, and completed loads on a clear dispatch board so your team knows what needs attention.
Trucking dispatch software
Trucking Dispatch Software for Small Carrier Fleets
Run dispatch from one browser-based workspace — assign drivers and equipment, track stops and check calls, collect PODs, and move loads into invoicing without juggling spreadsheets, texts, and paper folders.
Built for small carriers that need professional dispatch tools without enterprise TMS complexity. Access Hawk Lane from any web browser — no desktop download.
- Visual dispatch board for active, upcoming, and delivered loads
- Driver, truck, and trailer assignment on every load
- PODs, BOLs, rate cons, invoices, and settlements connected
Part of Hawk Lane Carrier TMS — free plan for up to 3 trucks; paid plans when you need driver app, customer portal, and guided setup.
Dispatch — Load workflow (demo)
Load HL-1042
Dallas, TX → Los Angeles, CA
Hawk Lane gives small carrier fleets a dispatch board and back-office workflow in one place — loads, drivers, equipment, documents, and billing connected from booking to invoice.
- Dispatch board with live load status
- Driver, truck, and trailer assignment
- Stops, check calls, and PODs on every load
- Invoicing and driver settlements
Dispatch Board Built for Small Fleets
See what is moving today, what is booked for tomorrow, and what still needs paperwork — without opening five spreadsheets or scrolling through group texts.
Load details in one record
Customer, broker, lane, rate, equipment type, pickup and delivery appointments, and notes stay on the load — not scattered across tools.
Status at a glance
Reduce repeated where-is-my-truck calls with clearer load status for dispatch, operations, and customers on supported plans.
Assign Drivers, Trucks, and Trailers
Know who is running each load and which equipment is committed — without cross-checking a whiteboard, notebook, and driver text thread.
Driver assignment
Assign the right driver to each load and keep contact details and load responsibility organized in one workspace.
Truck and trailer tracking
Tie trucks and trailers to loads so dispatch and safety teams can see which units are on the road and which are available.
Driver app on Growth+
On Growth and above, drivers can see assigned loads, upload documents, and send updates from a mobile browser workflow.
Stops and Check Calls on Every Load
Pickup and delivery appointments, stop details, and check-call notes belong on the load — not in a dispatcher's personal notes app.
Pickup and delivery stops
Store addresses, appointment windows, and stop instructions so drivers and dispatch are aligned before wheels roll.
Check-call history
Log status updates and check calls on the load so the next dispatcher on shift does not start from zero.
Fewer status interruptions
When load progress is visible in dispatch, your team spends less time answering the same where-is-the-truck questions.
Documents and PODs Attached to Loads
Rate confirmations, BOLs, PODs, lumper receipts, and other paperwork stay with the load they belong to — ready for billing and audits.
Load-level document storage
Keep freight documents organized by load instead of buried in email threads, camera rolls, or shared drives.
POD collection
Drivers can upload PODs from the road on supported plans, or your office team can attach signed paperwork when it arrives.
Billing-ready paperwork
When PODs and supporting documents are on the load, invoicing does not wait on a scavenger hunt through inboxes.
From Dispatch to Invoicing and Settlements
Dispatch decisions should flow into billing and driver pay — not get re-keyed into another spreadsheet at the end of the week.
Customer invoicing
Prepare invoices faster using organized load rates, delivery confirmation, and documents already on the load record.
Driver settlements
Calculate driver pay, advances, and deductions with load history in one system. Settlements are included on Growth, Pro, and Custom plans.
Operational reporting
See load summaries and profitability views on paid plans so owners can understand dispatch performance without exporting to Excel.
Why Small Fleets Outgrow Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets work until they do not — usually right when you add drivers, lanes, or back-office staff and nobody agrees which file is current.
Spreadsheets and group texts
- Multiple dispatch boards in Excel or Google Sheets
- Driver updates buried in texts and WhatsApp
- PODs lost in camera rolls and email
- Manual re-entry for invoicing and settlements
- No shared view of trucks, trailers, and drivers
- Hard to onboard a new dispatcher quickly
Hawk Lane dispatch workflow
- One dispatch board for the whole fleet
- Assignments and check calls on each load
- Documents attached where billing needs them
- Invoicing and settlements tied to load history
- Drivers, trucks, and trailers in one system
- Easier handoffs between dispatch shifts
Dispatch Software Pricing for Small Fleets
Trucking dispatch software is included in Hawk Lane Carrier TMS. Start free for up to 3 trucks, or choose a paid plan when you need driver app, customer portal, settlements, and guided onboarding.
Free, Growth, Pro, and Custom plans are detailed on our Carrier TMS pricing page — company pricing based on active truck count, not per load.
Dispatch Software FAQs
It is designed for small asset-based carrier fleets — typically 3 to 30 trucks — that need a dispatch board, driver assignment, check calls, documents, and invoicing in one workspace instead of spreadsheets and group texts.
Yes. Dispatchers can assign drivers and equipment to each load, see who is responsible for what, and keep assignment details tied to the load record so the back office has one source of truth.
Pickup and delivery stops stay on the load with appointment details. Check-call notes and status updates are recorded on the load so dispatch does not rely on scattered texts or phone notes.
Yes. Rate confirmations, BOLs, PODs, receipts, and other load documents can be attached to the correct load so billing and settlement teams can find paperwork without searching inboxes.
Yes. When loads, documents, and delivery status live in one system, invoicing moves faster and driver settlements are easier to calculate. Driver settlements are included on Growth, Pro, and Custom Carrier TMS plans.
Book a Dispatch Demo
Tell us about your fleet and how you dispatch today. We will show you how Hawk Lane handles loads, drivers, documents, and billing — and help you choose the right Carrier TMS plan.
- Free plan available for up to 3 trucks — manually approved, no credit card required
- USDOT optional — used only to identify your fleet
- Growth and Pro include bounded onboarding for trucks, drivers, and customers
Ready to Replace Spreadsheet Dispatch?
See how Hawk Lane helps small carrier fleets assign drivers, track loads, collect PODs, and move into invoicing from one browser-based workspace.
Book a Dispatch Demo →Free plan for up to 3 trucks. No credit card required during the pilot.