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The Flexible TMS – A metric often overlooked

April 19, 2022 by Dr Dispatch

flexible tms puzzle pieces

Why choose a flexible TMS? Don’t know what a TMS is? Start Here Why should you worry about a flexible TMS (Truck Management System)? A real example Nobody knew the country would lock down early in the pandemic. Nobody knew there could be a pandemic at all for that matter. Shutting down and working from home? Very …

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Filed Under: Brokerage Software, Dispatch Software, Freight Brokering, Productivity, Trucking, Trucking News, Trucking Software

What is a TMS

April 19, 2022 by Dr Dispatch

What is a TMS? A TMS, or Truck Management System, is software that a transportation company would use to manage their trucking business. From load entry to tracking, running routes, billing to customer service and management.  Most TMS systems integrate with a variety of 3rd party software packages to make one cohesive package.  A TMS …

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Filed Under: Brokerage Software, Dispatch Software, Freight Brokering, Productivity, Trucking, Trucking News, Trucking Software

Dr Dispatch Announces Their Refer-A-Friend Program

August 20, 2021 by Dr Dispatch

One of the improvements Dr Dispatch set out to make in 2021 was solidifying the long-time unofficial “Referral Program” offered to existing customers. “We wanted to give back something during this time of scarcity and say thank you to those who have kept us going and allowed us to keep serving them over the years. …

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Relationship Between The Dispatcher And The Driver

December 3, 2015 by Dr Dispatch

Dispatcher And The Driver

The Driver-Dispatcher Relationship Last time we talked about the relationship between the Broker and Dispatch, now let’s talk about the relationship between the dispatcher and the driver. Some may say there isn’t much to say, but I greatly disagree. Your relationship with the driver is very important and can make or break your day. What …

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Filed Under: Brokerage Software, Dispatch Software, Trucking

Relationships Between Broker And Dispatcher

October 30, 2015 by Dr Dispatch

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Having a relationship with brokers can be essential to your dispatching career. It is very important to have and maintain a good rapport with brokers. This relationship plays such a vital role because Dispatchers need Brokers, and Brokers need Dispatchers. When building relationships between broker and dispatcher always remember whatever you start out doing is …

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The Importance Of Keeping Up With IFTA

October 16, 2015 by Dr Dispatch

IFTA

IFTA (International Fuel Tax Association), is an agreement between the lower 48 states of the United States and the Canadian provinces, to simplify the reporting of fuel use by motor carriers that operate in more than on Jurisdiction. In plain form, IFTA is your report of fuel when traveling through different states. This report is …

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How I Got Started In Dispatching By LaChunda Hunter

September 28, 2015 by Dr Dispatch

LaChunda Hunter

Hello, My name is LaChunda Hunter, and I will be your new blogger for Dr Dispatch. I have been in the trucking industry for 16 years now. Over my 16 years, I have worn many hats. I have worked for companies that provided freight transportation in various ways. I started out as an auditor for …

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The 101 For Dispatching Trucks

September 6, 2015 by Dr Dispatch

DRD

The first thing we need to define is what dispatching trucks is all about. The dispatcher is the one that is going to be controlling the movement and the schedule of the trucks. In this article we are going to cover the basics about what it takes to be a truck dispatcher. What does it …

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Filed Under: Brokerage Software, Dispatch Software, Freight Brokering, Trucking, Trucking Software

Transparent Trucks

July 29, 2015 by Dr Dispatch

Truck

Headlines Today I saw on the news the other day that Samsung is developing a system where trucks seem transparent for drivers. They have a great idea of connecting a camera at the front of the truck to a screen on the back in order to allow drivers to see what is going on in …

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Filed Under: Trucking, Trucking News, Trucking Software

Testing Driver’s Health

June 23, 2015 by Dr Dispatch

doctors

I just finished reading an article from Land Line about drivers seeking second opinions on their check ups from DOT certified examiners. About the Article It was a very interesting read so I’ll just give the gist of it. In the article, they say how drivers can go to different doctors and seek a second …

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Filed Under: Trucking, Trucking News

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