Dispatch service

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ABA, Feb 28, 2013.

  1. ABA

    ABA Bobtail Member

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    I just got my authority. I thought my wife would dispatch me! Oh no! What a mistake!

    question, can I find a dispatcher to handle it all? How would payment work?

    Any suggestions?
     
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    STexan Road Train Member

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    Why don't you just work on developing a good relationship with one guy/gal at a few brokers you're comfortable with. Let them know your minimum terms and general demands. Keep them abreast where you are and where your going and where you may need/want to get to. Allow them to text you prospective load pertinent info and you can respond yes, no, maybe (maybe means you'll give it time and give yes/no answer within 6 hours)

    Until you get a good working relationship developed with a good broker, it's tough as an independent, but if you want something done right ... do it yourself.
     
    ABA Thanks this.
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    jbourque Heavy Load Member

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    STexan good advice
     
  4. Florida Playboy

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    Why don't you find loads and dispatch yourself?
     
  5. ABA

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    Because while I'm driving from point A to point B my dispatcher can be looking and negotiating for another load. This is especially true when I'm hauling a partial load and I can pick up enroute. Makes sense?
     
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    Florida Playboy Road Train Member

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    How much are you willing to pay? I can dispatch out of my house.
     
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    airforcetoo Heavy Load Member

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    Hey ... What's this all mean? Why cant ure wife dispatch u?
     
  8. mike jonz

    mike jonz Bobtail Member

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    who did you use most authority companies have a dispatch svc try tfig they did before.
     
  9. Moosetek13

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    Now that's funny.