I have been looking for a dispatch position for a while and have been in touch with numerous companies trying to find a long haul dispatch position, with no luck in openings. I have looked on employment sites, through employment agencies, google, and have cold called. I am trying to figure out other avenues to get in touch and/or find companies with a need for a dispatcher.
I do have experience in emergency propane dispatch services and was a behavior therapist. I have built relationships with drivers and managers from past companies but are not in long haul yet or have connections on the dispatching side of things.
any advice on the know how would be appreciated.
Advice on finding a dispatch position
Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by BellaAlexander, Feb 11, 2022.
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I know Crete Carrier Corporation is hiring. They have Asset Manager positions.
Here is video regarding it.
Here's our website portal.
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Just about every driver has a "dispatcher" story, and most aren't good. So many jokes, ( running empty you had a load of "dispatcher brains" on) Used to be, a dispatcher was not a desirable job, and most were a family member who needed a job while educating themselves on something better. I can't stress enough, a basic knowledge of trucking is imperative, and not to be rude, the "propane" dispatch is not the same, however a"behavior specialist" could come in handy. As a dispatcher, you have one of the most important jobs in the company, which ironically usually pays the least. You'll hear every whining story, appointment times that weren't there, bad directions, midnight phone calls, trucks from your company passing each other empty, ( where you going? I just came from there) heck, you'll be blamed for everything that can go wrong,( while the boss goes home) it's an incredibly stressful job, and turnover is high. And that's the "411" on a dispatch job. Good luck,,
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why would anyone put a lot of effort into becoming a dispatcher ?
And if you want some more emergency dispatch , every city and county is looking for 911 dispatchers .
Probabaly a lot more money in behavior therapy , you got a degree in behavior therapy and quit that to be a dispatcher ?201 Thanks this. -
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