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Cash on Delivery

Should You Accept “Cash on Delivery” loads from Brokers with Bad Credit?

As a truck dispatcher, you’re periodically faced with decisions that can make or break your client’s business. One scenario that requires careful consideration is whether to accept cash on delivery from freight brokers with a poor credit history when booking a load for a client. It’s a dilemma that demands a balanced approach, weighing the

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Client Refuses a Load

What to Do When Your Client Refuses a Load: A Guide for Truck Dispatchers

What to Do When Your Client Refuses a Load: A Guide for Truck Dispatchers Hello everyone! In today’s post, we’re diving into a common dilemma faced by truck dispatchers: What can you do when your client is refusing to pick up a load that you’ve booked for them? This scenario can be tricky, but don’t

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Truck Dispatcher Detention

Is a Truck Dispatcher Responsible For Detention, TONU, and Layover Fees?

Hello, everyone! Today, we’re diving into a topic that stirs up quite a bit of curiosity and sometimes confusion in the world of truck dispatching. Specifically, we’re addressing whether you, as an independent truck dispatcher, hold any responsibility for securing detention, TONU (Truck Ordered Not Used), and layover fees for your clients. Many of our

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Should We License Truck Dispatchers in the US?

Should We License Truck Dispatchers in the US?

Should We License Truck Dispatchers in the US? Hello, everyone! In today’s discussion, we’re tackling a topic that’s been circulating in the trucking industry for over a decade: Should truck dispatchers be licensed and regulated by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)? While a straightforward “yes” might seem like an easy answer, the reality

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Make Money as a Truck Dispatcher

Can You Earn $5,000 to $10,000 a Month as a Truck Dispatcher?

Introduction Hello, everyone. Today, we’re going to discuss whether you can earn five to $10,000 a month as an independent truck dispatcher. Disclosure I’d like to start this post with a disclosure. As you may know, Alfa X Logistics operates a project called LearnDispatch.com, where we offer training related to truck dispatching. So, for me to claim

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Dedicated Lanes in Truck Dispatching

Dedicated Lanes in Truck Dispatching

Introduction: The Role of Independent Dispatchers in Securing Dedicated Lanes Hello, everyone! Today’s topic is an essential one for independent truck dispatchers: dedicated lanes. We’re going to explore whether you, as an independent dispatcher, should be creating opportunities for carriers by seeking out these dedicated lanes for your clients. Defining Dedicated Lanes First things first,

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