Chicago & Illinois Truck Dispatch — Hey Roger Smith

Capitalize on the Midwest’s core. We run the Chicago boards and intermodal routing so your office doesn't have to, backed by Hey Roger Smith.

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing.

  • Access to our full team
  • No upfront payment
  • US-based company

Package 1

Dispatch

per truck · no deposit · cancel anytime

For companies that already have office staff but need professional dispatch.

Features:

  • Accounts set-up
  • Load search & booking
  • Rate negotiation
  • Route coordination
  • Driver support 24/7
  • Weekly gross/RPM reporting
  • Access to our own verified network of shippers
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Package 2

Fleet

per truck · no deposit · cancel anytime

Everything in Dispatch, plus the essential back-office functions.

Features:

  • Invoicing, factoring and payment tracking
  • Outstanding balance monitoring
  • Accident investigation
  • Broker & insurance coordination
  • Repair shop sourcing & oversight
  • Roadside support, 24/7
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Package 3

Enterprise

per truck · no deposit · cancel anytime

We become your operations department. Everything in Fleet, plus:

Features:

  • Driver's payroll
  • Driver recruitment and onboarding
  • Custom safety program and full document support
  • FMCSA & DOT compliance, IFTA reporting
  • DQ file reviews and driver scorecards
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual compliance reporting
  • DataQs challenges and FMCSA audit preparation
  • Clearinghouse and IRP registration
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First month free

If our service isn't at the level we promised in your first month, you don't pay the dispatch fee — that's how confident we are in our team, our TMS and our numbers.

  • No risk to try us out
  • Cancel anytime, no long-term lock-in
Start risk-free
  • No escrow required
  • 24/7 support
  • Get paid every Thursday

One rate, everything included

Owner-Operator

priced on the fleet you own · no deposit required · paid every Thursday

You drive. Dispatch, roadside, claims and safety all run behind you — one percentage, no line items.

Features:

  • No deposit required
  • Payment every Thursday
  • Access to our own verified network of shippers

Dispatch

  • Load search & booking
  • Rate negotiation
  • Route coordination
  • Driver support
  • Weekly gross/RPM reporting

Road assistance

  • Support for any roadside issue, 24/7
  • Help locating repair shops
  • Maintenance tracking, annual inspections and preventive schedules

Claims management

  • Accident investigation
  • Broker & insurance coordination
  • Repair shop sourcing & oversight

Safety management

  • Full document support (permits, certificates)
  • IFTA reporting
  • DQ file reviews and driver onboarding
  • Permit processing (trip, fuel, oversize/overweight)
  • Out-of-service prevention & DOT inspection review
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Typical expenses

Costs you carry yourself. Ours is the percentage above — nothing here is billed by HRS.

  • Commercial insurance: approximately $1,500–$2,500 per month
  • ELD: $45 per week
  • IFTA administration: $40 per week
  • Fuel and tolls
  • IRP/registration, if applicable
  • Additional permits or operating expenses when required

FAQ

Questions before you start?

As the ultimate Midwest logistics hub, Illinois requires lightning-fast responses to high-volume freight coming out of Chicago and surrounding logistics centers. Our dispatchers target high-RPM loads along major arteries like I-80, I-55, and I-90 to maximize your daily earnings.

Yes. By operating under our MC authority, Illinois carriers receive an all-inclusive package covering professional dispatch, top-tier insurance, regulatory compliance, and complete back-office support.

Yes, you retain full ownership of your authority and business while we manage the operational desk, broker negotiations, and load booking.

For carriers using their own MC, rates range from 4% to 6%. For those operating under the HRS authority in Illinois, the fee is 12% of gross or lower with zero startup deposits.

Our dispatchers utilize real-time lane matching across major load boards and direct contracts to eliminate empty miles, maintaining an average deadhead rate of under 10%

We specialize in car-hauling trailers (3 to 9-car units) and Power-Only operations, heavily servicing Amazon Relay hubs and regional distribution centers across the Chicagoland area.

With our three-shift schedule, our team books loads and assists drivers around the clock, preventing trucks from sitting idle through weekend slowdowns in major freight yards.

Our proprietary TMS platform provides secure, instant access to route histories, gross revenue metrics, RPM calculations, and settlement reports.

Onboarding typically takes 24 to 48 hours after submitting your required paperwork (CDL, Cab Card, Medical Card).

No. We require $0 upfront deposits and enforce no long-term contracts, giving you complete flexibility to cancel at any time without penalties.

Every assigned dispatcher has 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience and is fully trained on industry platforms like Central Dispatch, Super Dispatch, and Amazon Relay.

Yes. Our established standing agreements with nationwide brokers allow us to secure quality freight for brand-new Illinois authorities right from day one.

Ready when you are

Ready to move smarter?

Tell us about your truck — we'll call you back with an honest projection for your lanes.

  • Free 15-minute lane audit, zero obligation
  • Onboarding in 24–48 hours, $0 deposit
  • First month free if we underdeliver
  • English, Español & Русский, 24/7

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