Dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher jobs are in many different industries. From a 911 operator to a trucking dispatcher. Within the trucking industry there are many types of dispatchers, so knowing what you will do as a dispatcher depends on many factors, but a few categories are:

When you dispatch for a trucking company, often you are responsible for the truck. You will work directly with the truck and driver to keep him loaded and profitable. The amount of responsibility you have is dependent on:

In other words, the job description can vary considerably from one dispatching job to another.

If you dispatch for a shipper, you are typically focused on the freight. Your job is to work with the trucking companies and coordinate the loading and unloading of freight. Again, there is a broad spectrum of responsibility depending on the shipper. Your likely to be paid in hourly or salary in this type of job.

This group is similar to a shipper dispatcher in that your focus is your customer's freight. A dispatcher will likely negotiate with the trucking company the price to haul the shipments. You might see a commission or incentive compensation approach in this part of the industry.

​At Trucking Agents we are 100% commission, work from home business. Your primary focus is on the truck, but there are opportunities for moving freight with direct customer business if you care to go that route. There are many dispatcher jobs out there, but we are proud of our service and hope you will consider us as a place to dispatch.