Priority Dispatch LLC
Illinois (IL) truck dispatching

Truck Dispatcher in Illinois and Chicago

Priority Dispatch LLC dispatches owner-operators running in Illinois, centered on Chicago, the busiest rail and freight hub in the United States. We book intermodal, dry van, reefer and flatbed loads in and out of Chicagoland and central Illinois, from 4% of the gross load with no contract.

Where we dispatch in Illinois

Main freight markets we book loads in and out of:

  • Chicago
  • Joliet / Elwood
  • Rockford
  • Peoria
  • Springfield
  • Champaign

Key highway corridors

  • I-80 (Iowa to Joliet to Indiana)
  • I-55 (Chicago to St. Louis)
  • I-90 and I-94 (Chicago to Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan)
  • I-57 (Chicago south to Memphis)

What moves in Illinois

  • Intermodal containers from Chicago and Joliet rail ramps (power only and dry van)
  • Food and beverage from Chicagoland processing plants (reefer)
  • Consumer goods from the large warehouse clusters along I-55 and I-80
  • Corn, soybeans and farm equipment from central Illinois

Illinois freight seasons

Fall harvest

Central Illinois grain and farm freight peaks from September to November.

Chicago winter

Snow and cold slow pickups and deliveries. We build buffer time into appointments so you avoid late fees.

Peak retail

Import containers moving inland by rail keep Chicago intermodal and dry van busy from late summer through the holidays.

How we keep Illinois trucks profitable

Chicago is a top reload market

Few cities have as much outbound freight as Chicago, which makes it a reliable place to reload after any delivery.

Power only around the rail ramps

Joliet and the Chicago intermodal ramps create steady power only and drop-trailer work for carriers without their own trailer.

Plan around Chicago traffic

We schedule city pickups outside rush hour and route around the worst congestion to protect your hours of service.

Dispatch pricing: from 4% of the gross load

Dispatch fees are 4% of the gross load for dry van, reefer, flatbed, step deck and power only, 6% for box trucks and hotshots, and 10% for sprinter vans, paid only after the broker pays, with no setup fee or contract. Fleet rates are negotiable. See full pricing

Equipment we dispatch in Illinois

Illinois truck dispatch FAQ

Do you dispatch trucks in Chicago?

Yes. We dispatch owner-operators running in and out of Chicago, Joliet and the rest of Illinois, and book loads in all 48 states.

Can you find intermodal and power only loads in Chicago?

Yes. The Chicago and Joliet rail ramps generate container and drop-trailer freight, which suits power only carriers and dry vans.

How much does a truck dispatcher in Illinois charge?

Our fee is 4% of the gross load for dry van, reefer, flatbed, step deck and power only, 6% for box trucks and hotshots, and 10% for sprinter vans, paid only after the broker pays you. No setup fee and no contract.

Guides for Illinois owner-operators

More areas we cover

Ready for a dispatcher who knows Illinois freight?

Send your MC, W-9 and insurance and we can start booking loads the same day.