1Truck Dispatching Basics
59Vision statement
2What is a Freight Dispatching Business?
60Services
3A Brief Intro to the Transport and Logistics Field
61The legal business structure
4Shipper - Broker- Dispatcher- Carrier/Truck Company
62Organizational structure
5What is Your Role as a Freight Dispatcher?
63Ownership structure
6Finding freight loads for the carrier/truck drivers
64Market Analysis
7Contacting the freight broker
65How To Conduct A Market Analysis
8Negotiating the rate of the freight load
66The state of the trucking industry
9Booking a load
67Your target customer
10Planning ideal routes
68Competitive Analysis
11Managing delivery schedules
691. Analyze your competitor's USP
12Communicating with the freight broker on issues that arise during a delivery
702. Think about your customers
13Scheduling maintenance
713. Figure out your unique selling point
14Reporting to management
724. Write a USP statement
15What Qualities Do You Need As A Truck Dispatcher?
735. Test and alter your USP appropriately
16Effective time-management skills
74Marketing Plan
17Problem-solving skills
75Social Media Marketing Plan
18Communication skills
76Digital Marketing
19Organization skills
77Traditional Marketing Strategies
20Multitasking skills
78Promotional Marketing
21How Much Money Can You Earn as a Freight Dispatcher?
79Operational Plan
22How Much Money Can You Earn as a Freight Dispatcher?
80Financial Plan
23Understanding The Lingo: Common Freight Dispatching Terms
81Funding to Start the Business
24Cost Related Terms
82Growth Plan
25Equipment Type
83Set Up Your Business
26Charges
84Select your business name and logo
27Common Terms
85Build your website
28How To Start A Freight Dispatch Business
86Register your business
29How To Dispatch Freights
87Federal EIN
30Step 1: How to find a carrier
88State EIN
31Step 2: How to find loads
89Licensing and tax registrations
32Step 3: How to book a load
90Open up a business account
33Mistakes To Avoid On A Carrier Packet
91Purchase the equipment you need
34Ignoring red flags
92Time Management
35Load tracking details
93Step 1: Establish the time you want to make available for your work
36Rate confirmation
94Step 2: Create a To-do list
37Step 4: Dispatch the carrier
95Step 3: Prioritize The Tasks
38Step 5: Facilitate the load
96Step 4: Use time management strategies
39Tips on How to Be Effective at Managing Freight
97Step 4: Schedule extra time to cope with contingency
40Have clear communication channels
98Marketing and Sales Strategies
41Prioritize safety
99Strategy 1. Create a compelling brand narrative
42Preplan loads
100Strategy 2: Marketing the art of networking
43Have efficiency in mind when mapping routes
101Strategy 3: Digital Marketing
44Step 5: Load delivery payment
102Strategy 4: Build relationships
45Establishing Strong Relationships
103Accounting and Record-Keeping System
46How to Build Strong Relationships With Freight Brokers
1041. Choose your accounting method
47Understand the broker's tasks and goals
1052. Cash records
48Be transparent
1063. Expense records
49Communicate regularly and clearly
1074. Have a filling system
50How to Build a Strong Relationship With a Carrier
1085. Create a profit and loss statement
51Listening to your carriers
109Avoid taking almost impossible jobs
52Care about them
110Avoid taking almost impossible jobs
53Be a first responder
111Develop a good relationship with drivers
54Show appreciation
112Constantly educate yourself
55Building Your Business Foundation
113Figure out the best places to send your carriers
56Executive Summary
114Conclusion
57Company Description
115Notes
58Mission statement