Your First 30 Days With Dispatcher 101
Here is what your first month can look like, from your first login to the last section. It is a suggested pace, not a deadline. The course is self-paced, so you can go slower.
Day 1: Log In and Start the Introduction
- Log in to your student dashboardGo to your account page and log in. Your course and lessons are waiting there.
- Start the IntroductionIt is the first of the 10 sections. Watch the opening lessons and get a feel for how the course is taught.
- Start a question listWrite down anything that is unclear as you go. You will use that list with Joe later in the week.
- Block out your study timeDecide how many hours a week you can give the course and put them in your calendar.
A Simple Four-Week Plan
The course has 10 sections. At a steady pace they fit into about four weeks. This is only a suggestion. The course is self-paced, so if your weeks are busy, stretch each week into two. Each week ends with one practice task using our free tools.
- Week 1: Introduction, Parties Involved, Operations and SetupYou learn what a dispatcher does, who the parties in a load are (shippers, brokers and carriers) and how to set up the way you will work. Practice: run the startup cost calculator to see what your own setup would need.
- Week 2: Clients, Equipment and Freight, LogisticsYou learn who your clients are as a dispatcher, the main types of equipment and freight, and the logistics of moving a load. Practice: plan a sample trip with the Hours of Service planner on the free tools page.
- Week 3: Finding Freight, Booking Your First LoadYou learn where freight comes from, how to find loads for a carrier and the steps of booking one. Practice: play Dispatch Your First Load, then look up a broker with Broker Check.
- Week 4: Make Your Business Better; Additional Services, Compensation and MarketingYou learn how to run your dispatch work better, what else you can offer carriers, how dispatchers are paid and how to find clients. Practice: work out a sample load with the rate per mile calculator on the free tools page.
Getting Help Along the Way
What Gold Adds to Your First Month
- Certificate of Completion. Finish the lessons and the graded quiz and Dispatcher 101 issues your certificate. It is not a government credential or license.
- Load board access for 12 months. Practice finding freight while the lessons are fresh.
- Resources, agreements and scripts. Templates you can use when you start working with carriers.
- 14-day money-back guarantee. If the course is not for you, you can get a full refund within 14 days. See the guarantee page.
What 30 Days Is For
- Learning how dispatching works, from the parties involved to booking a load.
- Practicing with the free tools and games before you deal with real carriers.
- Getting your questions answered by Joe while they are fresh.
- A first load or income in 30 days. We do not promise either. Finding a carrier to work with and booking real loads takes time, and it depends on you and the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the first month.
Do I have to finish the course in 30 days?
No. The four weeks are a suggestion. The course is self-paced, and Gold includes lifetime access to the course materials.
What if I fall behind?
Pick up where you left off. The course is self-paced, so there is no class to keep up with. If you are stuck on something, send it to Joe from your dashboard or bring it to the Saturday Q&A.
When do I get the Certificate of Completion?
On the Gold plan, once you finish the lessons and the graded quiz. The Silver plan does not include the certificate.
Will I book my first load in the first month?
We cannot promise that, and we do not. The course teaches how to find freight and book a load. When you book a real one depends on finding a carrier to work with, the market and your own pace.
What if I decide the course is not for me?
The Gold plan has a 14-day money-back guarantee, with a full refund within 14 days. The guarantee does not cover the Silver plan.
Start With the Plan That Includes Everything
Gold is $299 once, with the certificate, load board access, templates and referrals included, and a 14-day money-back guarantee. Compare both plans.
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Training only. Not a job offer, not a government credential, and not a promise of income. Certificate of completion is issued by Dispatcher 101. Results vary. See Terms for refunds.
