What do owner ops look for when selecting a dispatcher

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  1. May 5, 2026 at 9:20 PM #1
    Mmills2026

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    Hi, I'm looking to make the move from company driver to independent dispatcher and was just wondering what you all look for when selecting a company to dispatch you. (I'm not advertising for my company, just gathering information)
     
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  3. May 5, 2026 at 9:37 PM #2
    Judge

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    at least they won’t lie to you, dude…
     
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  4. May 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM #3
    Bambuza

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    Do not get dispatched by anyone except you.
     
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  5. May 6, 2026 at 7:40 AM #4
    bad-luck

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    I don't know anyone who uses a dispatcher. I never would, I handle everything myself.
     
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  7. May 6, 2026 at 10:40 AM #5
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    Middle man of a Middle man of a Middle man
     
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  8. May 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM #6
    Arctic_fox

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    Only time you want a dispatcher as an owner op is being leased to a company and running 100% of their loads. And even that is situational at best.
     
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  9. May 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM #7
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  10. May 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM #8
    The_vett

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    You want to start a dispatching company? Why would anyone need that? Who is going to give you info for you to give Drivers, that have it already?
    Am I missing something here?
     
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