What is Dispatching & Why It Matters Assessment
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1. True or False: A dispatcher connects drivers to loads and handles broker communication.
Objective: Understand what a dispatcher does, who needs one, and how it drives the industry.
Objective: Teach beginners the role and value of a dispatcher in trucking.
Objective: Introduction to dispatching — the role of a dispatcher, responsibilities, and basic industry knowledge.
Dispatch Mastery: From Empty to Booked
- Lesson 1: What is Dispatching & Why It Matters
- What is Dispatching & Why it Matters.
- What Is a Dispatcher?
- Glossary of Key Dispatch Terms
- Dispatcher Tool Kit
- What is Dispatching & Why It Matters Assessment
- Lesson End
- Lesson 2: Load Boards 101 - Where Loads Live
- Load Boards 101 - Where Loads Live
- Loadboard Walkthrough
- Load Evaluation
- Top 10 Load Board Filters: Cheat Sheet
- Load Boards 101 – Where the Freight Lives Final Quiz Assessment
- Lesson End
- Lesson 3: Booking the Load – Scripts & Strategy
- Booking the Load
- Finding a Load That’s Worth It - Bad Load vs Good Load Comparison Table
- What to Say on the Phone with a Broker
- How to Negotiate the Rate
- Booking the Load and Confirming Everything
- Updating the Driver the Right Way
- What to Watch Out For (Red Flags + Tips)
- Lesson 4: Dispatching Like a Pro – Real World Workflows
- Dispatching Like a Pro – Real World Workflows
- Morning Setup & Load Planning
- Booking Loads & Communicating Like a Pro
- Live Driver Management & Crisis Handling
- Daily Reporting & Pay Sheet Tracking
- End-of-Day Workflow & Pro Habits Exam
- Lesson 5: Paperwork, Pay & Getting Paid
- Paperwork, Pay & Getting Paid
- Setting Up Broker Packets & W-9s
- Rate Confirmations — Reading & Verifying
- Invoicing Brokers & Detention Requests
- Using QuickBooks, TruckLogics or TMS
- Factoring vs Direct Pay (Getting Paid Fast)
- Paperwork, Pay & Getting Paid End
- Lesson 6: Advanced Load Strategy + Multi-Truck Dispatch
- Advanced Load Strategy + Multi-Truck Dispatch
- Planning for Profit (Rate Per Mile & Route Stacking)
- Building Relationships with Brokers
- Power Only, Team Driving & Specialized Load Tactics
- Lesson 5: Automation Tools (n8n, Telegram, Load Boards, Google Sheets)
- Lesson 6: Advanced Load Strategy + Multi-Truck Dispatch (INTRO VIDEO) (copy)
- Lesson 7: Your First Clients + Business Setup
- Your First Clients + Business Setup
- Building Your Business Brand (LLC, EIN, Logo, Email)
- How to Get Your First Carriers — Cold Outreach
- Onboarding Clients: What to Send & How to Get Signed
- Lesson 4: Pricing Your Services — Flat Rate, Per Load, Monthly
- Lesson 5: Scaling — When to Hire Help, Build a Team, or Partner
- MODULE 7: Your First Clients + Business Setup (END VIDEO)