8 years and changing to dispatch - Question

Well, I've finally parked the truck, and been thinking of my next endeavor.

I've got Diesel in my blood, and don't want to get out of the industry, I'm just tired of driving.

I've been wanting to hop into Dispatching, for a while, but how is the market, Do most of ya'll actually use independent Dispatchers?

I know the market has been flooded with people from out of the country doing it, as well as all of these fly-by-night people who think they can become millionaires off of it.

I do not have a business, nor am I soliciting, but would you hire a new dispatcher like me, who has experience in the industry, or would you stay with the folks who are currently dispatchers?

Thanks for your time, and be safe out there!

 

It's not that I couldn't make it as a driver, It just became that I absolutely hated staring out of the window day in and day out. The way I'm hardwired is I enjoy solving problems, I enjoy growth, and I enjoy starting new adventures.

Trucking just became something I didn't even want to get out of bed to do about 4 years ago, and it's been a constant fight everyday to do it.

I still have my CDL and can hop in a Truck at any moment I wish to, but I'm at the point that I don't want to, if that makes sense.

 

Driver, I said i like solving problems, not babysitting lol. Ive had to recover some trucks that were nastier than a pig pen.
One so bad i wouldnt get in and made them tow unfortunaly lol.

 

An elaborate question, and i appreciate that, as it gave me a moment to reflect.

Essentially, the one thing i strive to do, and take Pride in, is customer Service.
Obviously, for some drivers, not a soul out there can offer a service, because they can truly do it all.

However, Id help with the administration side of things,
I would probably, end up helping the driver with paperwork and compliance, to keep them on time with registrations and the like.

I would plan to have an email list set up to send everyone in my contact list any and all Changes in Regulations and Laws.

I would access keep my ears open to listen to any issues the driver is facing to see if i could find a viable solution to solve that problem for the driver.

And my favorite, Rate Negotiations. During Covid in Florida, 85% of the homes i put offers in for my clients were accepted under Asking Price. I strive at the negotiaion table.

But that was an excellent question, and i appreciate it!