Truck Drivers Work with Dispatchers. To help them find loads, plan routes, and manage paperwork so they can keep their trucks moving and earn money.
What a Truck Dispatcher Does for Drivers
- Find Loads
- Searches load boards like DAT Freight & Analytics or Truckstop.
- Contacts brokers to book freight for drivers.
- Negotiate Rates
- Talks with brokers to get the best price per load.
- Helps drivers maximize profit.
- Plan Routes
- Organizes pickup and delivery schedules.
- Helps drivers avoid empty miles.
- Paperwork & Documents
- Handles rate confirmations, BOL (Bill of Lading), and delivery paperwork.
- Sends documents to brokers.
- Communication
- Keeps contact between the driver and the broker.
- Updates brokers on pickup and delivery status.
- Driver Support
- Helps solve problems on the road (delays, detention, rescheduling).
What Drivers Need to Work With a Dispatcher
Usually drivers must have:
- MC Number
- DOT Number
- Active insurance
- Authority to operate
Example authority issued by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Truck Drivers Work with Dispatchers
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