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introduction to getting to know me and my family
👋 Hi, I’m Antoinette! Hi, my name is Antoinette. I live in Florida, and I plan on making $5,000-$10,000 per month dispatching trucks. I want to get these 3 things from this course/community: 1.  Knowledge and Experience on how to find, book, and negotiate loads 2.  find carriers that I can work with consistently 3. Build a business of my own that will allow me to work from anywhere and earn a profitable income For fun I like to do these 3 things: 1.  I make T-shirts, I love to Craft 2.  Spend time with my 2 daughters and my husband 3.  shop and eat good meals What are your goals and aspirations when it comes to being a business owner? specifically, a freight dispatch owner, what steps have you taken to get closer to reaching your goals??
introduction to getting to know me and my family
1 like • Jun '25
@Kendrick Moton Thank you! I appreciate it
0 likes • Jul '25
@Sameer Naeem Thank you!
I WANT TO DO THE PAID COURSE
HOW DO I GET TO THE PAID COURSE TO PAY FOR IT? I WANNA KNOW MORE IN DEPTH ABOUT THE DISPATCHING COURSE I AM VERY SERIOUS ABOUT OWNING MY OWN FREIGHT DISPATCH COMPANY
1 like • Jul '25
@Kendrick Moton Thank you so much!💯
0 likes • Jul '25
@Sameer Naeem after I seen how much the course cost I was like oh noooooooo lol I can’t afford that at the moment lol
owning my own freight dispatch company.
Hi everyone, I am new here. I found dispatcher university by doing my online research. I am currently an emergency medical dispatcher, looking to enter the freight industry. My husband is currently an OTR truck driver which inspired and motivated me to prepare myself to be a business owner in freight dispatching, so I am here to get all the help and tools that I need from those who believe in helping others become business owners in the world of freight dispatching.
0 likes • Jul '25
@Demetrius Bettis Thank you!
1 like • Jul '25
@Sameer Naeem Thank you!
👋 Hi, I’m Elias!
Hi my name is Elias. I live in New York and I plan on making $3500 per month dispatching trucks. I am new to this. I would like if I could receive advice or tips on how to start dispatching trucks. I want to get these 3 things from this course/community: 1.  Get an understanding of how Dispatching works 2.  Have a comfortable and flexible lifestyle 3. Interact with people with my same interests For fun I like to do these 3 things: 1.  Workout 2.  Spend time with family 3. Watch Movies What is your dispatching truck experience?
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0 likes • Jun '25
Welcome aboard!!!
What To Do When a Broker Doesn’t Pay Your Owner-Operator
Hey Everyone 👋, One of the toughest parts of dispatching for owner-operators isn’t finding loads — it’s making sure they get paid. Whether you’re working with dry vans, reefers, or flatbeds, this situation hits every dispatcher at some point: You find a solid load. Your carrier hauls it. And then the broker ghosts you or makes up excuses. 👉 No detention pay. 👉 Random deductions. 👉 60+ days and no check. 👉 “We’re still waiting on funds.” Sound familiar? Here’s a Dispatcher’s Action Plan for handling non-payment and protecting your O/Os: 🔎 Step 1: Professional Follow-Up Send a detailed email with the load info, date, and payment terms. Don’t rely on phone calls — you want a paper trail. Pro tip: Use subject lines like “SECOND REQUEST – Load #[Insert Load #] Payment Outstanding.” 🧾 Step 2: Document Everything Rate confirmations, BOLs, detention proof, emails, texts — save it all. Create a shared folder for each O/O if you manage multiple. ✉️ Step 3: Send a Demand Letter If no response, escalate with a formal demand letter (via email and/or certified mail). Keep it firm and professional. Let them know non-payment will be reported and further action taken. 🌍 Step 4: Google Review Pressure If they still ignore you — post a detailed Google review warning other carriers. Most brokers call within 48 hours after a public review asking you to take it down. 📌 Hold your ground: “We’ll remove the review after the payment clears.” 💵 Step 5: File Against the Broker’s Bond Every broker has a $75,000 surety bond filed with FMCSA. You can submit a claim — it’s easier than you think. This gets their attention quickly. 🧑‍💼 Step 6: Notify the Shipper & Receiver Let them know the broker hasn’t paid the carrier for their load. This can seriously affect the broker’s relationship with their customer — and 9 out of 10 times, it forces payment. 📣 Final Thoughts for Dispatchers You are your carrier’s first line of defense. Getting paid isn’t just their problem — it’s your responsibility to keep their wheels turning and money flowing.
2 likes • Jun '25
Thank you for this advice, I did not know that a broker will try to ghost you on payments even though these are the steps to take, it just should not take all of this to receive payment if everyone just works together and pay what is owed to the individual(s) who's delivering the freight, with having a husband as an over the road truck driver the loads are tough and can be hard having to stay awake and drive so ppl deserve to get paid for their services. so, thank you for this info.
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Antoinette Hearring
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@antoinette-hearring-2091
Hello my name is Antoinette I am currently an emergency medical dispatcher, looking to own my own freight dispatching company.

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