Small fleet owners and owner-operators face a relentless squeeze. The first half of 2025 has been particularly brutal—freight rates remain weak, costs continue climbing, and the pressure to do more with less has never been greater. According to the latest Fleetworthy 2025 report, 35% of owner-operators have considered shutting down their operations entirely due to mounting costs and operational complexity. Yet within this challenging environment lies an often-overlooked solution: professional dispatch services.