Benefits of Hiring Night Dispatch

Dispatch

Managing Nighttime Dispatcher Costs

When you’re running a small-to-medium sized logistics company, every dollar matters. You can’t always hire for all of the positions you wish you had. For some companies, this means forgoing a night dispatch team altogether.   This, however, is a mistake. Many larger contracts won’t except bids from companies that can’t provide 24/7 logistics and dispatching. So what do you do? Do

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What You Should Expect from Your Dispatcher

In the freight world, situations can quickly shift. Road conditions change. Deadlines move. Weather runs wild. All of these surprises need to be effectively communicated to your drivers and your customers.   This is where the dispatcher comes in.  While the operators navigate the roads, dispatchers navigate the complexities of freight schedules. That means you need to have high expectations for

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Improving Freight Visibility

Everyone wants a visible supply chain. More than wanting it, some companies will demand it. Many manufacturers, sellers, and retailers require 100% visibility from anyone they work with. The last thing you want to do is miss out on a promising contract because you can’t meet the visibility requirements.  The good news is, with modern practices and today’s technology, even small-to-midsized logistics

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The Difference Between Dispatch Contractors and a Dedicated Dispatch Team

For small or even medium-sized logistics companies, it can be difficult to employ a full-time, 24/7 dispatch team. However, many contracts these days require 24/7 dispatch. In other words, if you can’t provide it, you’re going to miss out on a lot of business.  And so, many companies turn to third-party night dispatch services to make up the difference.

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Outsourcing Your Dispatch Without Moving It Overseas

Dispatch is critical to making sure your drivers know what’s happening around them. A quality dispatcher does more than rely obvious information over the radio.  They operate as an extension of your company, providing key oversight and real-time updates that can make or break your delivery schedules. That includes finding loads, redirecting drivers in case of construction/weather/accidents, rerouted

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