Where to find a good dispacther?

Hi Emily, GOOD GRIEF, I wish you luck in that dept. Might want to try an ex-politician, or ex-real estate broker. Dispatcher's generally can be the most back-stabbing, no conscience individuals on the planet. When we were running empty, we would say, "we have a load of dispatcher brains on". There is a huge turnover rate for dispatchers, because there is a lot of pressure on dispatchers to move the loads, regardless who's toes you step on. You won't find too much love here for dispatchers.

 

What is the difference between a private dispatcher service, an agent and a broker?

 

Oh, Oh, get the "rimshot" ready.

 

I would ask a used car salesman. I think they would make a good dispatcher.

 

[QUOTE="semi" retired;4040911]When we were running empty, we would say, "we have a load of dispatcher brains on".[/quote]

Beat me to it.

"Professional" dispatchers are about as rare as professional drivers, and becoming more rare. Like so many positions paid by commission the hours are long, the troubles are many and there's nowhere near enough money in it anymore.

 

Good one. "Have I got a load for you" [sic]


Sorry Emily, bunch of wise guys here. A lot of the dispatchers I've known were women, and most of them were unhappy with where they were, but women will stay with it, & may move on if you give them a better deal. Dispatching ,generally doesn't pay a lot, which is a shame, as it's probably one of the most important jobs in the trucking industry, and as others have said, it's long hours, they get bothered at home, and if something goes wrong, the dispatcher catches fire for it. Money talks, just make sure you make it worth it for that person, it will make all the difference. Best of luck.

 

Are you looking for someone to come to work for you at your place as an employee? Or are you looking for a dispatch service? Are you looking to get your own authority, to be your own carrier? Or lease on with a company that takes care of the compliance nightmares, who then dispatches loads for your truck?

 

I might respectfully suggest looking at the local technical colleges offering Transportation Management degrees. Catch a kid right out of school or looking for part time or intern work just to get a foot in the door in the industry that is already expecting entry level pay and train him or her up right and DON'T put part of their pay based on performance of their drivers. Straight out hourly or salary. Christmas bonus is just for being an employee for the last year and has nothing to do with performance. You want a stressed out, pushy as hell, "ram it, jam it, just get the load done" dispatcher; performance based pay and incentives (bonus) are a real good way to grow one. Find a new kid, pay them livable entry level wage for all hours worked (including "call time" at home) and train them up right and then treat them right and pay them their due as hourly or salary raises. Tech Colleges are a good farming ground.

Just M (not so)HO. LOL.