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Welcome to our Blog about Truck Dispatching. If you are not ready to enroll in our truck dispatcher training course, but would like to learn more about life of a truck dispatcher, you came to the right place! In our blog you will find a lot of useful information related to truck dispatching and issues associated with this profession. LearnDispatch Team

Freight Rates in the Afternoon. Are They Really Higher?

Let's discuss if freight rates in the afternoon are higher. Why this isn't always true and what you should consider when booking a load.

Dispatching Power-Only Carriers. Should you accept Power-Only clients?

Dispatching Power-Only Carriers. Let's discuss if you should accept power-only carriers as clients for your truck dispatching business.

Additional Truck Dispatching Services: Unlock New Opportunities and Boost Your Income

Additional Truck Dispatching Services: Unlock New Opportunities and Boost Your Income as a Truck Dispatcher.

Why Your Trucking Clients Should Choose Non-Recourse Factoring: A Dispatcher’s Guide

Why Your Trucking Clients Should Choose Non-Recourse Factoring? Let's dive into a topic that is super important for your clients' financials.

Can Truck Dispatchers Work with Direct Shippers?

Can Truck Dispatchers Work with Direct Shippers? Like many things in life, the answer isn't a simple yes or no. Read more...

Receiver refusing to unload: What can Truck Dispatcher do?

Receiver refusing to unload: What can Truck Dispatcher do? Don't worry – we've got your back with some practical advice and solutions.

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

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

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

Bad Practices by Truck Dispatchers

What’s Going Wrong? A lot of folks learning about truck dispatching have been asking us what mistakes they should steer clear of. While there are quite a few things truck drivers might complain about when it comes to dispatchers, the biggest issue boils down to not being honest. Basically, if

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

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