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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

Finding Clients as a Truck Dispatcher

Finding Clients as a Truck Dispatcher

Introduction: Finding Clients as a Truck Dispatcher Hello, everyone! In this post, we’re diving into a question that’s on the minds of many aspiring independent truck dispatchers: How quickly can you find clients for your dispatching service? This is a critical query, as your entry into the world of dispatching

Working with Small Fleet Owners

Truck Dispatching 101: Working with Small Fleet Owners

Truck Dispatching 101: Tapping into Small Fleet Owners Hello, everyone! In today’s blog, we’re delving into a topic crucial for anyone in the truck dispatching arena – specifically focusing on small fleet owners. If you’re considering dispatching for this sector, there are several key aspects you should be aware of.

Long Haul vs. Short Haul in Truck Dispatching

Long Haul vs. Short Haul: Decoding Truck Dispatching

Hello, Truck Dispatchers! Welcome, everyone! In today’s post, we’ll be discussing the difference between long haul and short haul loads in truck dispatching. This is something you need to grasp, whether you’re just starting out or are well into the journey of truck dispatching. Understanding Long Haul Loads As

Detention in Truck Dispatching

Detention in Trucking and Its Effects on Truck Dispatchers

Hello, everyone. Today, we're going to discuss what detention is and how you, as an independent truck dispatcher, might be dealing with it.

Dispatching Clients With New MC Number

Dispatching Clients with New MC Number

Ever wonder if you should work with clients who just got their motor carrier authority? Today we will discuss whether truck dispatchers should be working with clients with new MC numbers.

Empty Miles in Truck Dispatching

Empty Miles in Truck Dispatching

Today, we'll discuss the concept of empty miles in truck dispatching and assess the optimal distance a client should travel to pick up a load. ​ Empty miles refer to the distance a client (trucking company) must travel from their current location to...

TONU in Truck Dispatching

TONU in Truck Dispatching

Today, we're addressing a topic that every independent truck dispatcher will eventually encounter: TONU. Let's delve deeper into what it means and its implications. TONU stands for "Truck Ordered Not Used". To provide clarity...

Truck Dispatching Without Experience

Can You Dispatch Trucks Without Experience?

Today we're going to address a frequently asked question: Can you dispatch trucks without prior experience? Many individuals who ask this query often confuse "experience" with "knowledge". They are actually asking...

Truck Dispatching Contract

Truck Dispatching Service Agreement (contract): Why You Need One

As an independent truck dispatcher, you may wonder if you need to have a dispatch service agreement with your clients. The answer is yes, and in this article, we will discuss what a dispatch service agreement is, why you need one, and how...

Truck Dispatching Business

The Myth of Trucking Applications Killing the Truck Dispatching Business

The trucking industry has seen a significant shift in recent years with the rise of trucking applications that allow drivers to book their own freight. This has led to a lot of questions from prospective students wondering if these apps are killing the dispatching business...

Load Rate Negotiations

Load Rate Negotiations in Truck Dispatching

Today we will discuss load rate negotiations and how you, as an independent truck dispatcher, can get the highest rate possible. As you may know, many videos and articles teach people how to negotiate the highest load rate possible...

Truck Dispatchers Factoring

Truck Dispatchers and Factoring Companies

Today’s post will discuss the relationship between independent truck dispatchers and factoring companies. Before we begin, though, let’s do a quick recap on what factoring is. Factoring is when a company sells its account...