I recently took the role of dispatcher for my boyfriend. He’s an owner/operator and the dispatcher he was using wasn’t working out so he asked me to do it. I just want to learn more about it so I can help him build his business.

Hi, my name is Ronnie. I am new here. I live in California and am looking at how to start dispatching. I would like to get basic knowledge of the industry, learn how to do this effectively and maybe change careers. I love dogs and volunteer at our local animal shelter by taking dogs out and networking them for adoption.

Guys I did it. I got access to DAT I'm going to try to start dispatching for my husband 😊😊😊. I'm scared but I think got this!!! First driver add to my books.

Are you still ready to be a professional dispatcher and start this job? Thank you @Christian Chamboneth!!! 🕒 The Daily Schedule of a Pro Dispatcher (What It Really Looks Like)⬇️ If you want to become a professional dispatcher (not just someone who books loads all day), your daily routine matters just as much as your skills. A pro dispatcher has structured time to communicate effectively and keep one step ahead of the freight market. Here's what one real day looks like: 🌅 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Prime Booking Hours That's when the best-paying loads drop. A pro dispatcher already knows: Which states are hot today? Where their drivers are What RPM they need to hit And which lanes to avoid Example: If your Reefer is finishing in Chicago at 9 AM, you already have 3–4 load options pulled before the driver even calls you. 📞 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Negotiation + Load Planning This is when dispatchers are: Calling brokers Rate negotiation Send carrier packets Lining up tomorrow's options Example: You book a Flatbed load delivering tomorrow morning, then immediately start scouting outbound freight from that delivery city. Pros are always one load ahead. 🍽 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Midday Check-Ins Quick updates with drivers: “How's the pickup?” “Any delays at the receiver?” “ETA still good?” You also update brokers to keep the relationships tight. Example: If your Dry Van driver is stuck at a warehouse, you message the broker early to set expectations this is where detention gets paid. 📊 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Paperwork & Market Awareness This block is for: Rate cons PODs Bills Researching today’s market moves Example: You notice rates are dropping in the Southeast this week, so you start routing your trucks toward stronger Midwest lanes. 🧭 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Tomorrow’s Strategy A professional dispatcher never starts the next day blind. This is where you: Create your lane diagram Look into hot zones Prep load concepts Confirm driver availability Example: You call your driver: “You'll drop in Oklahoma City at 10 AM tomorrow — I'll have a high-paying load ready before you empty out.”

👋 Hi, I’m mary! Hi my name is mary. I live in Bakersfield California I plan on making $5,000 to 10,000per month dispatching trucks. I want to get these 3 things from this course/community: 1.  Traning 2.  Makeing a grate business 3. Makeing good friends For fun I like to do these 3 things: 1.  Hang with family 2.  Watch movies 3.  Listen to music