Interstate Truck Dispatching Guide

This is a fundamental guide to entry-level dispatching from home. Learn the basics from A-Z on how to setup your business model, prepare your home office, find clients and loads, and then book them pick-up to drop-off. The book provides appendixes for trucking terminology, brokerages throughout the country, and help links into the trucking industry.

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Table of contents

    Introduction: Overview of the Trucking Industry

    The Main Players

    Chapter 1: The Dispatchers Job

    Dispatchers Daily Duties

    Laws & Regulations

    Benefits for Owner Operators

    Independent Dispatcher Average Pay

    How Equipment Determines Income

    Skills and Tools Needed for Dispatching

    Chapter 2: Industry and Customer Service Skills

    Driver Information and Equipment

    Hours of Service

    Calculating Fuel

    Customer Service

    Email Communication/Cold Calling

    Establishing the Business

    Chapter 3: Driver Recruiting and Equipment Type

    Driver Recruiting Tips

    Networking and Marketing Tips

    On Boarding Drivers

    Necessary Paperwork for Business

    Chapter 4: Load Boards and the Booking Process

    Understanding Load Boards

    Trip Planning

    Searching for Loads

    Posting a Truck

    Negotiating with Brokers

    The Booking Process

    Payment and Factoring Companies

    Chapter 5: Dispatching Services, Terminology, Links and Example Forms

    Trucking Terminology Appendix

    Helpful Links Appendix

    Brokers that work with New Authorities Appendix

    Brokerage Companies by State Appendix

    Example Forms and Agreements Appendix

    Dispatcher/Carrier Agreements Template

    Carrier profile Template

    Limited Power of Attorney Template