Booking loads myself and having a dispatcher?

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  1. MAGA1

    MAGA1 Bobtail Member

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    Newer O/O with authority and wondering is it fine to book my own loads and use dispatcher during times I'm having a hard time filling my gaps?
     
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    Sigh ...
     
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    While it is a valid question, you answered the question.
     
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    Thx, I thought it was fine do. Just going to have be ontop of invoices and fees. Thx
     
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    I book my own loads, print invoices, sign documents, use transflo on my Ipad, and never have to use a truckstop and I get all that done myself. A dispatcher is bout as useful as a poopy flavored Popsicle.
     
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    I save all files, including invoices in case someone tries to screw me over I got documents to prove.
     
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    While you are paying your dispatcher to do nothing go ahead and send me a check too. I'll PM my address.

    Seriously, you don't need a dispatcher. Save your money, do it all yourself. There's plenty of time sitting in the truck to do all the bookkeeping. You still even have time to waste time on forums.
     
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