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Freight Dispatcher Course
Rating: 3.7 out of 5(5 ratings)
27 students

Freight Dispatcher Course

Independent freight dispatcher Trianing with Lectures in Industry terms and Freight types.
Created byDaryle Wattson
Last updated 2/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Students will learn How to become an Independent Freight Dispatcher and its responsibilities
  • Students will learn about the Truck Driving Industry
  • Students will learn about the different types of freight
  • Students will learn how to Cold Call for Lead Generation

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Course content

1 section • 15 lectures • 4h 13m total length

  • Industry Terms28:05
  • Lecture 3: Freight Types35:47

    This material will help the dispatcher understand the types of freight and procedures after freight is received by the consignee.

  • Lecture 4: Trailer Types32:42

    This Material will help the dispatcher understand the differences in trailer equipment and their uses.

  • Lecture 5: Dispatch Service Agreement22:03

    This material is to help the dispatcher understand the dispatch service agreement.

  • Back Office Dispatching : Broker Carrier Agreement12:33

    In this section the dispatcher will be able to view a sample Broker/Carrier Agreement

  • Lecture 7: Carriers: How to gain more Carriers0:09

    This material will help a dispatcher better understand how to close on customers.

  • Understanding your Carriers: Carrier Profiles18:36

    This Material will help the Independent Dispatcher better understand what a Carrier Profile is.

  • Cold Calling Script5:54

    This material will help a dispatcher better understand how a cold calling script can help gain customers.

  • Loadboards11:32

    This material will help allow the dispatcher to understand what the load board is used for

  • Software TMS18:10

    TMS _ Transportation Management Software Lecture will help the dispatcher better understand what a TMS is.

  • Carrier Back-Office: Invoicing9:49

    This material will help the independent dispatcher better understand what invoicing is and the process of invoicing.

  • Load Management Strategies:21:10

    This material will help a dispatcher better understand the techniques used to keep Carriers/Owner-Operators profitable and finding loads.

  • Industry Knowledge : Rate Confirmation8:34

    This material will help the student understand what a rate confirmation, how to create one and why they are needed.

  • Hours Of Service18:01

    HOS reading Material: Designed to help student better understand their carrier and hours of service regulations.Click Link:

  • Rate Negotiations Lecture10:01

    Designed to help the student better understand what rate negotiations are and how to do market research.

Requirements

  • No Previous Trucking Industry Experience Required

Description

This Course is designed to help the student understand the day to day freight dispatcher's role.This Course will help you understand the trucking industry jargon and back office freight dispatching as well as provide  samples of invoices and BOL's. Freight Dispatching and Freight transportation is a growing Industry and Owner Operators and Companies need well trained individuals to fill those jobs. This Course has over 3 1/2 hours of lecture videos and Pdf resources to help you learn the freight dispatcher's role in the trucking industry. Topics covered in this course include Trucking Terminology, Rate Confirmations. Carrier Profiles, Invoicing, and Cold Calling Customers. In Addition, this Course is self paced and designed for a person with no industry knowledge. Other Topics Covered include, Hours of Service, a dispatchers role, and my favorite Load Management.


Independent Freight Dispatch Training Benefits

While the allure of being your own boss and managing truck freight independently is strong, success hinges on proper training. Without it, navigating regulations, finding quality loads, negotiating rates, and building trusted carrier relationships becomes a steep uphill climb. Comprehensive training equips you with the industry knowledge, software expertise, and communication skills to efficiently match carriers with profitable loads, ensuring smooth operations, happy clients, and a thriving dispatching business. Consider it an investment, not just in your bank account, but in your long-term career satisfaction and the stability of your independent venture.

Who this course is for:

  • This Course is for individuals who want to learn how to become a freight dispatcher

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