I found this post from Barry Lewis who I think joined the community on Joined Apr 8, 2026. This is a repost. Are you still ready to be a professional dispatcher and start this job? 🕒 The Daily Schedule of a Pro Dispatcher (What It Really Looks Like)⬇️ If you want to become a professional dispatcher (not just someone who books loads all day), your daily routine matters just as much as your skills. A pro dispatcher has structured time to communicate effectively and keep one step ahead of the freight market. Here's what one real day looks like: 🌅 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Prime Booking Hours That's when the best-paying loads drop. A pro dispatcher already knows: Which states are hot today? Where their drivers are What RPM they need to hit And which lanes to avoid Example: If your Reefer is finishing in Chicago at 9 AM, you already have 3–4 load options pulled before the driver even calls you. 📞 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Negotiation + Load Planning This is when dispatchers are: Calling brokers Rate negotiation Send carrier packets Lining up tomorrow's options Example: You book a Flatbed load delivering tomorrow morning, then immediately start scouting outbound freight from that delivery city. Pros are always one load ahead. 🍽 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Midday Check-Ins Quick updates with drivers: “How's the pickup?” “Any delays at the receiver?” “ETA still good?” You also update brokers to keep the relationships tight. Example: If your Dry Van driver is stuck at a warehouse, you message the broker early to set expectations this is where detention gets paid. 📊 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Paperwork & Market Awareness This block is for: Rate cons PODs Bills Researching today’s market moves Example: You notice rates are dropping in the Southeast this week, so you start routing your trucks toward stronger Midwest lanes. 🧭 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Tomorrow’s Strategy A professional dispatcher never starts the next day blind. This is where you: Create your lane diagram Look into hot zones Prep load concepts

Highlight small wins and accomplishments from the week I have been taking my time focusing on my free courses to understand the industry fully. Yesterday I was working on my Niche sheet, which I thought was trivial. But this thinking was so far from the truth. I have learned so much information from doing this sheet. I put the sheet in Microsoft Copilot, and it provided me with so many teaching scenarios. Here is some of what I learned yesterday, and I am so excited to get started today! Have an AMAZING DAY, DISPATCHER FAMILY! Don't forget each one helps one! THUMBS UP! 1. Load board mastery Understanding how to: - read the market - find hidden loads - spot patterns - avoid low‑paying freight 2. Rate negotiation Knowing how to: - talk to brokers - push for higher rates - justify your price - negotiate without sounding desperate

Praying you are fruitful in your learning, finding carriers, and growing your business.

My name is Valerie. I want to get these 3 things from this course/community: and to make 10,000 a month. 1. I would like to build a successful business in the dispatching industry and to create meaningful connections and relationships. 2. Learn as much as I can to be successful in this Industry. 3. I don't know how to really get started the course is what is going be the key component to my success I love helping others and building lifelong friendships.

I got my first carrier, yall ☺️!!! Routes out of CT; he already knew routes out of that area can be difficult which is mainly why he sought out a dispatcher. But since my father had done OTR out of CT for years when we lived there & now drives regionally in the Tri-State area, having him in the back pocket will be immensely helpful 🙏🏾. I'm confident this will be a great partnership and will definitely help me with areas that I may have missed in my practice route searches 😅. It's possible, yall, you've got this 🙌🏾! Thanks for all the support & info, I'll keep everyone updated on the progress 🤍