10d • General discussion
New Authority Checklist (READ FIRST)
If you’re a new authority and don’t have these things in place, you’re already behind.
Before asking about loads, rates, or dispatching, make sure you have MOST of this done ⬇️
✅ BUSINESS & COMPLIANCE
Active MC & DOT number
Authority active (not pending)
BOC-3 filed
Insurance on file (liability + cargo)
No serious FMCSA red flags
✅ LOAD BOARDS (CRITICAL)
At least ONE load board account:
DAT
Truckstop
123Loadboard
Understand:
Lane pricing
Deadhead vs profit
Why “cheap freight” exists
If you don’t understand the boards, you’re gambling — not running a business.
✅ PAPERWORK YOU MUST KNOW
Rate confirmations
BOLs
Invoices
Detention & layover requests
Broker packets
If paperwork confuses you, dispatching will confuse you.
✅ EQUIPMENT & EXPECTATIONS
Know your true cost per mile
Know what lanes your equipment fits
Be realistic about:
Your first 30–90 days
Rejection
Slow weeks
⚠️ REAL TALK
Dispatching does NOT:
Magically fix bad business decisions
Eliminate downtime
Guarantee high-paying loads every day
Dispatching IS:
Strategy
Communication
Timing
Relationships
👉 NEXT STEP
Comment below with:
Equipment type
Home base
Authority status (active/pending)
If you want 1-on-1 help, mentorship, or dispatching services, that will be shared soon.
Build it right or pay for mistakes later. 🚛💯
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