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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
- Nov 2023
- Roman Shmundyak
Shortages and Damages in Truck Dispatching
Today we're going to talk about shortages and damages. As an independent truck dispatcher, sooner or later, you will, unfortunately, run into a situation where you will have to deal with shortages or damages. But what are shortages and damages?
- Jan 2023
- Roman Shmundyak
How to Collect Dispatching Fees through a Virtual Terminal
Today we’ll discuss drivers’ hours of service and if you, as an independent truck dispatcher, should control them. Hours of service describe how many hours a driver can drive, what kind of breaks they have to take, and so on.
- Jan 2023
- Roman Shmundyak
Should You Control a Driver’s Hours of Service as a Truck Dispatcher?
Today we’ll discuss drivers’ hours of service and if you, as an independent truck dispatcher, should control them. Hours of service describe how many hours a driver can drive, what kind of breaks they have to take, and so on.
- Dec 2022
- Roman Shmundyak
How Truck Dispatchers Select the Best Load
Today, let’s discuss how to select a good load and what factors to consider during a load-booking process. Before we look at various factors affecting your booking decision, we need to point out what a good load is...
- Dec 2022
- Roman Shmundyak
What Is a Lumper Fee, and How Do Truck Dispatchers Deal with It?
Today, we will discuss what a lumper fee is and how you should deal with one as a truck dispatcher. Sooner or later, many of our students who start dispatching for their clients run into a situation involving a lumper fee. And quite often...
- Dec 2022
- Roman Shmundyak
Starting in Freight Brokering Vs. Truck Dispatching
Today we're going to discuss the startup of a freight brokerage and see how it compares with starting up a truck dispatching service. As we have discussed in the previous post, there are three popular choices when people are trying to get into the transportation industry.
- Dec 2022
- Roman Shmundyak
Starting a Trucking Business Vs. a Truck Dispatching Business
Today we will discuss the startup of a trucking company and how it compares to the startup of an independent truck dispatching service. When people try to get involved in the transportation industry, very often they’re selecting...
- Dec 2022
- Roman Shmundyak
Is It Hard to Start in Truck Dispatching?
Today, let’s ask ourselves, “how hard is it to start a truck dispatching service?” People frequently ask how hard or easy it is to start a truck dispatching service. When answering this question, we need to consider...
- Dec 2022
- Roman Shmundyak
Should You Get an MC Number as a Truck Dispatcher?
Today, we will discuss whether you, as a truck dispatcher, should get an MC number. To answer this question, I will provide you with two different scenarios. First, we’ll discuss why you shouldn't get...
- Dec 2022
- Roman Shmundyak
Can You Work Part-Time as a Truck Dispatcher?
Today, we will try to answer whether you can do truck dispatching part-time. If you don't feel like reading the entire post, I'm going to go ahead and tell you that dispatching trucks part-time is not impossible...
- Dec 2022
- Roman Shmundyak
Should You Register a Company as a Truck Dispatcher?
Today, we will discuss whether you should register a company as an independent truck dispatcher. Before we start reviewing various factors related to the company's registration, I would like to point out that...
- Dec 2022
- Roman Shmundyak