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Freight Dispatch Training

Freight Dispatch Training is designed for beginners and individuals with basic experience in the trucking industry. The course provides step-by-step guidance on how to find and book loads, including how to communicate with freight brokers and negotiate load details. Participants will also review real-world examples of conversations between truck dispatchers and freight brokers during the load booking process.

On-Site Classes Cost:

$1150 Buy

Online (Zoom) Classes Cost:

$1000 Buy

Available referral or group attendance discount

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Classes Attendance Description

Scheduled

Upcoming — Date & Time to Be Determined. Stay Tuned for Updates!
Duration: 4-day course (16 hours)
Saturday

Online

Zoom application

Training Location

111 N Addison Ave,
office 201. 2nd Floor
Elmhurst, IL, 60126

Material

Our training materials are thoughtfully designed with trainers and trainees in mind for beginners and professionals in senior management.

The classes developed by the instructors

MILAN KRSTIC – Safety Director
President of ATLEC LLC

  • DOT Safety & Compliance Manager for Motor Carriers — 14 years of experience
  • Motor Carrier Safety Manager Instructor — 5 years of experience
  • Project Manager, ATLEC Software
  • Co-Founder, United States Trucking Union

 

Clasess Description

This 4-day course (16 hours) is designed for employers and administrative support personnel who need in-depth training on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and DOT safety compliance requirements. The course is ideal for individuals who are new to the transportation industry or those with industry experience who have not received formal training in the essential elements of safety compliance and management.

If you’re new to the transportation industry, this course will introduce you to essential logistics concepts, different types of cargo, and the equipment used to transport freight. You’ll learn where to find available freight and how to use different types of load boards to identify opportunities. The course also provides step-by-step guidance on how to book a load, including reviewing real-world examples of conversations between truck dispatchers and freight brokers throughout the load booking process. You’ll also learn about additional services you can offer your clients to increase profitability, along with practical strategies for building strong client relationships and improving client retention.

INTRODUCTION

Why dispatch business?
Required skills
Course overview

PARTIES INVOLVED

Role of a dispatcher
Benefits of dispatcher services
Owner operators and small fleet owner
Freight brokers and freight forwarders

CLIENTS

Setting up with your client – Contract
Sample contract and Power of attorney
Requesting documents from your client
Sample Carrier profile form
Sample of documents you will be requesting
Verbal agreement – Scope of booking decisions

EQUIPMENT AND FREIGHT

Truck types
Trailer types
Weight
Commodity

LOGISTICS

Pick-up and delivery times and their importance
HOS Compliance – ELD
Extra stops (multiple deliveries)

FINDING FREIGHT

Load boards – electronic marketplace
DAT
Posting trucks

BOOKING YOUR FIRST LOAD

Getting the right information
Acceptable rates and negotiation
Negotiation tips
Checking broker’s credit
Getting set up with broker/shipper
– Practice completing Broker-Carrier packets
– Five blank Broker-Carrier packets for exercise
Rate confirmation

DISPATCHER CONVERSATIONS
Real time conversation

This course provides detailed regulatory compliance training and review, combining practical, hands-on applications with knowledge assessments covering each critical area of commercial carrier and private fleet safety performance.

Certificate provided upon completion of the training

Freight Dispatch for Trucking Logistics

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