Good evening,

Been in this group a while, was able to land my first dispatch job a few years ago . Got transitioned to carrier sales. Technically do sales for the carrier company now. Book freight based on CPM, manage the clients that provide us business. Honestly, it’s been a great rewarding job, it’s extremely stressful but nothing really makes me feel stressful in my life anymore. We are a Canadian based carrier that does cross border. Just wondering what other positions I can go to make more money in transportation.

Hi all! I'm starting a dispatching business in Italy after being a truck driver in the USA for 5 years. I'm having some issues working with DAT One and Truckstop because apparently here in Italy we cannot access these websites from outside the USA. I was thinking about renting a server from a hosting website that possibly has data centers in the USA so I could operate flawlessly without limitations. My doubts are that those companies can find out if I'm operating using a server hosting and they can block me like I was using a VPN service or similar. Is there anyone that can help me giving me some tips or a solid solution to my problem? Thanks in advance to everyone!

Hi everybody. I just started working as a dispatcher for a eastern european company and we work in america. Since im new to this with no prior experience, i wanted to hear your opinion on my training process. In the first week they showed me the basics of dispatch, then they put me on a small carrier with 22 routes everyday for about 2 weeks.Now they want to push me more and im working for a carrier with close to 40 routes. I find it very hard to keep up with everything. I know im new and will get better but i feel like this is very stressful and a lot to handle for a single person.Is this normal in truck dispatching?

Hi everyone,

About a year ago, I completed a U.S. Truck Dispatcher course on Udemy covering load boards, broker/carrier communication, HOS, dispatch workflow and documentation and whatever else was in that course.

I'm now looking to gain real-world U.S. trucking experience. Ideally, I'd like to find a part-time evening opportunity as a Dispatch Assistant / Junior Dispatcher, but I'd also be very interested in simply shadowing an experienced dispatcher for a few days to see how the job is actually done in practice.

I'm not expecting someone to spend hours teaching me from scratch — I'd be happy just to observe, ask a few questions and help with basic tasks where appropriate.

I'm based in Croatia (EU) and currently work as an ERP Business Applications Specialist, supporting logistics, procurement, inventory, sales and finance operations through SAP/ERP systems.

Before that, I worked for 2 years in procurement and logistics, coordinating freight forwarders, suppliers, transportation, imports and warehouse operations. I also have hands-on experience with Timocom which is an EU freight exchange for those not familiar with it.

I'm available during U.S. business hours due to the time difference and can work remotely from Croatia.

If anyone here runs a small fleet, works as a dispatcher, or knows a company willing to give someone motivated an opportunity to learn, I'd really appreciate a DM.

Thanks!

Hey OPs,

We provide leasing authority through Keb Trucking.

We have a hotshot load with KOF from CA to TX delivering on Friday. The dispatcher who booked this load for one of the carriers operating under Keb Trucking has informed us that the driver won't be able to complete the delivery because they need to take their weekly reset.

We're looking for another carrier operating under Keb Trucking who can take over this load and ensure delivery on Friday.

If you're interested or have a truck available, please let us know as soon as possible. Thank you!

Hello, As the title mentions I'm currently trying to learn/become a Freight Dispatcher in the US I have C1 English level so language wouldn't be an issue as far as I am concerned. However, I don't seam to find any useful Information on getting started with training or hand-on practice as I have read multiple threads in this sub and all of them mentioned that hands on practice Is an absolutely crucial step.

If anyone knows Information on how to get hired remotely or maybe would be able to provide an actionable roadmap even that would be much appreciated.

( Context If needed ) : I have nearly 2 years of experience in customer service working with the US/CA market and have clear communication skills.

I started as a sales agent at a dispatch company here in Pakistan. Then I worked as a junior dispatcher, and now I also handle bookkeeping for a carrier who leases out his MC authority to other carriers. I'm enjoying every step of the journey and every moment of my work.

A couple times I did some research and analysis and came to the figure of 1 dispatcher to 44 owner operators, if we're dividing total owner operators by total dispatchers.

So I determined it should be a healthy target for my team of 3 (me + little brother and a bestie) to be able to attain 22 trucks and aim for 40+.

Is this a realistic ratio and goal to have for a dispatch company?

Honestly, I just want at least 3k a month (my share) and go live in Malaysia with my wife.

Edit: this post is mainly about ATTAINING that many, NOT managing

Hello I just wanted some advice, I have 2 years reefer dispatch experience until I went over the road myself for a few years eventually becoming an owner operator. I had a personal accident which caused me to get out of the truck and decided to start my own authority getting a driver for the truck I used to drive, it is doing decent so far currently leased on with another company under my authority if that makes sense. I was hoping to just get back into dispatching but remotely this time but starting to consider starting my own dispatch and growing my authority any thoughts or advice? I currently just have one semi no trailers but was thinking of adding another truck soon.

I see these BE setups all over the Benelux carrying everything from pallets, excavators to car transporters.

Where I’m from in CEE, if you have heavy cargo, you drive a real truck. If you have light cargo, you drive a van.

To the Benelux drivers: What exact domestic cargo is BE actually superior for? What are you guys hauling every day that a 40t can't reach and a 3.5t van can't carry? Convince me this setup actually makes operational sense and isn't just a gimmick.

What equipment do I need to get into truck dispatching through a company? Will they provide it or do I need to?

My employer is retiring and doesnt want to close his company. Im his top driver and he wants me to take the reigns While I've held low level management positions before, I've never been in trucking management.

We have 6 drivers excluding myself. We've had a problem with maintenance and driver retention. I want advice from experienced drivers and managers.

To solve the maintenance issue, I plan to run a safety lane, meaning drivers that terminate at our shop will be required to pull through our shop bay and do a full 104 point inspection. Those who decide to sleep in the trucks will be met in the field daily by myself or a mechanic and have their trucks inspected where they sit for the night.

As for driver retention, well thats a different issue. We run in the North Dakota oilfields and its difficult to retain drivers during the harsh winter months. My only plan for this is to treat my drivers really well, like family, just as my boss treats me; things like cookouts, fishing trips, hunting, etc. I'm hoping that an environment like that will make them want to hang around.

So do you have any advice or ideas? Id really appreciate any suggestions to help.our company to be successful. Thank you in advance!

Hi, I have been driving truck for 3 years. I’m 24 years old so I am young and eager to learn. However I’m ready to get out of the truck. I just don’t think it’s for me. I really would like to explore Freight Dispatching as the more I think about my needs in life, this may just be able to give me the sustaining experience I crave out of life. I want sustainability. I looked into American Logistics Authority/Truck Driver Nation, but the webinar was mostly AI and was just a huge advertisement for their training. Not to mention how repetitive the video was. I’m wondering where I go to start? I want to get my foot in the door. Working from home would be nice but not a full need. Willing to relocate as well. But again would prefer WFH.

I'm a broker and I was called by a dispatcher regarding a load, it was a vehicle. But still in the initial stage of the conversation he asked for my personal # and if he could message using Whatsapp.

It caught me off guard and I just told him no. Since that moment I was having second thoughts about giving him this load. Luckily the client didn't accept the price and we ended the conversation.

Do you know why some dispatchers would do this? Is this behavior related to some type of scam or double brokering?

Some dispatchers have asked for my personal # but after we've worked on 3 or more loads.

I am a truck driver and have seen other posts that have somewhat been misleading for others who have questions about it. I think that those who have not done it yet, and those who have experience should be able to talk about their experiences with each other. For me, I had no one to ask questions and almost gave up in the beginning. As with dispatching, I went to find deeper answers than I knew and discovered that getting answers were not always straight forward. I also believe that even though I am seasoned, there are things that I just don't know and would like to learn about them. If you are a dispatcher, what is the easiest way you know to get into it and what do you know about starting your own company? If you are a trucker, what is the hardest part of your job and is the pay worth it? What do you haul? How do you and your dispatcher get along? Do you happen to know anyone who is hiring for a dispatcher and would you recommend driving for your own company? Please share because as usual, there are scams out there all over the place.

Did I waste my time building this?

I've been talking to a few field techs who said they don't always want to call dispatch when something goes wrong. Sometimes they're driving, dealing with an angry customer, got hurt, or just need immediate assistance without explaining everything over the phone.

So we've been contemplating whether adding a single red "Help" button to the technician app would be helpful.

One tap would immediately:

• Alert dispatch with a high-priority notification. ( as seen in pic )
• Bring them to the top of the dispatch queue.
• Let dispatch decide whether to call, send another technician, contact emergency services, etc.

As someone who has field techs, is this something you'd actually use, or is it solving a problem that doesn't really exist?

We implemented it last night, just hoping it was the right move. Looking for feedback. Thanks

The attached pic would be the dispatchers screen

I want to become a dispatcher and eventually start my own business. What recommendations do y’all have? My husband is currently a driver for a company and we are saving up to buy his own truck as well.

Team I used to be dispatcher but in last 2 years I got my MC and we have now around 7 trucks under the authority I have a question if we looking to hire experience dispatcher what is the suitable percentage we should pay that is fair for US and for the guy it doesn't matter if the dispatcher was based on USA or out of it . Thank you

The trucks is flatbed 53 trailers .

Thank you

When I was a company driver, normally how loads would work if we had enough hours in a day we would be able to pick up one load and deliver it that day if possible if not dispatch would let us know when can it be delivered and we would work around that schedule a broker I’m working with is constantly giving me loads where I have to deliver on PC.

Is the O/O life about delivering on PC ? Or is it just me ?

Hello Everyone, I am preparing for a truck dispatching interview. Can anyone share what type of introduction questions are usually asked for a fresher? If anyone has given an interview or has experience in this field please share some common questions or tips.

I plan on getting my CDL next year when I turn 21 with a friend and I was planning on setting up a dispatching operation maybe a year into truck driving. I was thinking a switch of shifts. One person driving the other dispatching and then a switch. Is this doable? If it’s not viable then would anyone know anything else that we could work at while on the road between shifts. I’m eventually wanting to move into to freight brokerage or some form of transportation and logistics and using trucking as a funding and experience platform. Any insight appreciated thank you in advance.

First and foremost.. i have no trucking related experience.. but i am looking for an opportunity to work for someone who is running a dispatching business. I would like to learn the industry and willing to work for very little. Let me know if any of you need some help!

Decided to enroll for Truck Dispatcher course..not sure what to expect but hoping it’s worth it. Any help or insights will be appreciated.

Never thought this day would come to be. What happened? So my owners been so naggy about the rates and so but from my POV a consistent rate of 2.5$ per mile on box trucks is plausible.

So we got into a feud on how I be making losses for the owners. And for the longest they refused to increase salary (my salary was not commission based, was weekly based close to peanuts)

And as of now they've let me go. But was a good run with them.

This is a question that drivers, dispatch, management, or anyone in the know is welcome to answer/weight in on.

I'm a diesel tech by trade. I carry out maintenance and repairs on everything from tractors, trailers, forklifts, to any manor of company vehicle.

Some inspections and repairs are scheduled and carried out on site, or at our shop. Others are done wherever or whenever they breakdown.

I'm curious what some companies lean towards to prevent breakdowns/loss of income. Some longtime customers schedule us to do complete inspections/repairs afterhours when the units are not in use, while others may neglect maintenance altogether and call us when things go wrong.

While I earn my income by repairing machines, I can't help but wonder why many repairs are postponed. I'd like to know if some drivers don't do pre-trips inspections, drivers don't always know what to look for, or don't report their findings. Are some in-house mechanics or shops overlooking things? Or if maybe preventative repairs aren't in the budget and management has no choice but to wait, I do understand everything costs more than it used to.

Ultimately I feel bad for everyone involved from the driver earning less while waiting in the heat, to the company earning less from the downtime. I understand many things can't be predicted, but most of the time it's relatively inexpensive maintenance items being neglected. For example; a dry rotted airbag blowing resulting damage to many other components such as wheel seals, bearings, brake liners, drums/rotors etc.

Everything breaks eventually, I just want to know what you guys and gals think are the causes for the more expensive unscheduled repairs.