Trucking Made Successful Dispatching Course
UPDATE AUGUST 17, 2023
Now I have a lesson on how to find NEWLY AUTHORIZED carriers!
FAQ
Is this a live course?
This is a pre-recorded course that allows you to learn at your own pace. Each lecture has video lessons, sometimes accompanied by links, downloadable documents or calculators.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed to either help you open your own dispatching company and dispatch outside carriers, OR dispatch your own fleet of trucks if you are a carrier.
Can this be applied for other truck types (hot-shots, sprinters, etc.)?
Yes. While I like to teach from experience, and my experience is with Semi Trucks, this course will help you understand the dispatching process in general, which is pretty similar for different equipment types.
What will I learn?
Check out the course curriculum down below which will show you exactly the way this course is structured!
Is this course applicable to Canada?
This course takes into account the US market and laws. That being said, most of the lectures can still be beneficial. The ones that might be different for the Canadian market are: Setting Up Your Business and Bonus.
Will I get a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course?
Yes! Email me at [email protected] with your completion date and full name and I will send you a certificate via email!
Curriculum
Introduction
- Who is a Dispatcher?
- Why Dispatching?
- Skills and Knowledge Needed
The Logistics Chain
- Shippers and Receivers
- Freight Brokers and Freight Forwarders
- Carriers
- Dispatchers
- How the Logistics Chain Comes Together
- Why are Dispatchers and Brokers Used?
Setting Up Your Business
- Documents to Start
- Organizing Your Office
- Specialized Software
- A Day in a Dispatchers Life Stories
Finding and Setting Up Clients
- Paperwork and Setup
- Requesting Documents From Your Client
- Marketing Your Business
- Finding Clients to Dispatch
- Finding NEWLY authorized Carriers
Freight and Equipment
- Trucks
- Trailers
- Commodities
Booking the First Load
- Before Booking a Load
- Getting Load Information
- Rates
- Broker Reviews and Credit
- Broker Carrier Setup
- Rate Confirmation
- Broker-Carrier Conversations
- Dispatching and Communication
- Invoicing
- DAT Loadboard
- A Real Day in My Life
Negotiation
- Closer Look at Rates
- Market Insights
- Freight and Negotiation
- Freight Lanes
- Seasonality of Freight
- Negotiation Tactics
Problem Resolution
- Another Look at Communication
- Detention and Layover
- Shortages, Overages, Damages
- Claims
- Accessorials and Fee Reimbursements
- Underpayment and Non Payment
Bonus
- IFTA
- Other Taxes and Fees
- HOS
- CSA Scores