I'm new here. I'm just getting started. I started my own expedite company delivering in a cargo van last October and after 6 months of touring the United States I decided to get into the dispatch end of the business.

Hi my name is Shenequa I live in Pensacola, FL and I plan on making $5,000 per month dispatching trucks. I want to get these 3 things from this course/community: 1.  How to get started in the industry 2.  How to find carriers 3. How to book loads For fun I like to do these 3 things: 1.  Reading 2.  Playing video games with my boys 3.  Learning

👋 Hi, I’m new here! Hi my name is Dortesha. I live in Alabama and I plan on making $10k per month dispatching trucks. I want to get these 3 things from this course/community: 1.  Network 2.  Learn how to properly setup a LLC for Dispatching 3. How to book loads to earn 10k For fun I like to do these 3 things: 1.  Hike locally 2.  Use herbal remedies 3. Learn History —————————————————————————————————————————— Random question: What plans do you have for the summer? Any vacations?

1. Always Use a Written Dispatch Agreement Before you start working with any carrier, sign a Dispatch Service Agreement that clearly includes: - Your service fee (e.g., 5–10% per load or weekly flat rate) - Payment schedule (after each load, weekly, or via invoice) - Payment method (Zelle, Wise, bank transfer, etc.) - Clause stating payment is due regardless of whether the carrier receives broker payment - Termination clause Without a written agreement, it is very hard to enforce payment. 2. Verify the Carrier Before Working Check the carrier to avoid scams or unreliable companies: - Ask for: MC number DOT number Certificate of Insurance (COI) W-9 form - - Confirm their authority is active - Check safety and activity history on FMCSA (to see if they are operating regularly) Carriers with inactive authority or very new MC numbers are higher risk. 3. Charge a Small Upfront Fee (Recommended for New Dispatchers) Many professional dispatchers request: - A setup fee ($50–$200), or - Payment after the first load is booked This helps filter serious carriers from those who may disappear. 4. Use Rate Confirmations as Proof of Work Always: - Keep copies of Rate Confirmations - Keep email or WhatsApp communication records - Maintain a load tracking sheet If a carrier refuses to pay, these documents prove you provided the service. 5. Invoice Immediately After Each Load Send a professional invoice including: - Load details - Rate confirmation reference - Your percentage or flat fee - Payment deadline (e.g., 3–7 days) Consistency reduces late payments. 6. Work With Carriers Who Have Factoring Companies Factoring companies handle payments from brokers. These carriers usually: - Run loads regularly - Have more stable cash flow - Are less likely to avoid dispatcher payments You can ask: “Are you working with a factoring company?” 7. Stop Dispatching If Payment Is Late If a carrier delays payment: - Politely remind once or twice - Do not book new loads until payment is cleared