Forced dispatch

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  1. RichDoh64

    RichDoh64 Bobtail Member

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    What are some companies that don't do forced dispatch?
     
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  3. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    You would be inclined to understand that a dispatcher has the power to dispatch a load onto you. Once that is settled, you will be given loads you cannot refuse lol.
     
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  4. ExOTR

    ExOTR Windshield Chipper Extraordinaire

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    Quite a few, but start turning down loads and you won't be seen as a profitable employee.
     
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  5. RichDoh64

    RichDoh64 Bobtail Member

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    I liked the system Crete Carriers used. Thet gave drivers a choice of loads and the driver picked the one that best fit their hours. Instead if forced dispatch companies that demand you deliver unrealistic appointment's in time.
     
  6. Florida Playboy

    Florida Playboy Road Train Member

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    I believe Knight offered a choice of loads but now with the Swift merger who know if that's still the case.
     
  7. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    True "non-forced dispatch" co.are O/O co.s. Some co.s using co drivers might say, No forced dispatch, but they're just funnin' you. Dispatchers have more to do than trying to "shop" a load to see who will take it.
     
  8. DTP

    DTP Road Train Member

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    Good luck with that. If they have loads to cover and you have hours, you're going to work. Company I work for typically lets me pick between a couple or 3 but at times there is no option as I'm needed so I get the load, like it or not
     
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  9. EatYourVeggies

    EatYourVeggies Light Load Member

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    If you plan on working for a mega bottom feeder, a mom & pop, or anything in between, it's forced dispatch. A truck that's sitting isn't turning a profit - simple as that.

    As others have stated, if you have the hours and your truck isn't in the shop, you will be expected to take the load.

    Now, maybe you can play the non-forced card but your dispatcher and planner will remember. Keep it up and they'll starve you out.

    In this business, you absolutely must take the occasional lousy runs to receive the good ones. Even O/Os must take a low-paying job if it means they'll be positioned to get home or get something much better.

    I do like the model which gives the drivers a choice between several runs. But there will be days when you basically have to pick your poison.
     
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  10. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    We did not fool with systems here. Dispatcher says here three cities, which would you like? A fast exam of the weather in my head usually gets me to a sunshiny
     
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  11. RichDoh64

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    Wish I stayed at Crete. Best company out of eight that I have worked for.
     
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