Anyone using a dispatch service? Need info

[skrissel]

Hello,

Is anyone using a 3rd party dispatch service running under your own authority? I don't want to lease to someone and I can't justify/afford a full time dispatcher for only 3 trucks.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks!

-scott

[no_worries]

You can't handle three trucks yourself?

[skrissel]

You can't handle three trucks yourself?

I have found it difficult when I'm driving one of them........

[henboy1]

[QUOTE=skrissel;486213]I have found it difficult when I'm driving one of them........[/Q

No worries.Have you ever tried doing what he just mentioned?Even with 2 trucks and driving and dispatching is no joke.He calls me and tells me he getting unloaded and then asks if I have something lined up for him?I then have to get my rolodex and laptop out to search for loads.It is not fun when you have a "hungry" driver looking for every mileage he can eat up.
I am in the same boat, please let me know if you guys can recommend one.Not just recommend, but have you used that particular service and how much are they grossing your trucks?

[no_worries]

Unlike many, I wouldn't respond unless I know what I'm talking about. I have...as many as five; though they weren't my trucks and not for more than a few weeks at a time. Develop your system before you buy the trucks and it's not an issue...so long as you figure out how to operate efficiently. Besides, hire a driver for the third truck and you can come off the road.

[BanditsCousin]

Our infamous ex-board member is using a dispatcher type service. I won't discuss specifics, but he's happy with it and the price seems reasonable.

[henboy1]

Who is this and what are the specifics?Email or PM us.

[GMAN]

It can be difficult to find loads for multiple trucks when you are also driving one of them yourself. I have tried that myself. I found that if I am going to have drivers that it is much better to stay home and dispatch them myself rather than drive. You can't do justice to either if you drive and dispatch. It can take too much time finding better paying loads. It isn't that difficult if you don't care about the rate or where you go. It does take much more effort when you want a decent rate. If I had more time I might consider doing it again myself.

[Scottt]

Hello,

Is anyone using a 3rd party dispatch service running under your own authority? I don't want to lease to someone and I can't justify/afford a full time dispatcher for only 3 trucks.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks!

-scott

What type of trailers??

[skrissel]

It can be difficult to find loads for multiple trucks when you are also driving one of them yourself. I have tried that myself. I found that if I am going to have drivers that it is much better to stay home and dispatch them myself rather than drive. You can't do justice to either if you drive and dispatch. It can take too much time finding better paying loads. It isn't that difficult if you don't care about the rate or where you go. It does take much more effort when you want a decent rate. If I had more time I might consider doing it again myself.

Sign me up when you start doing it again!

[skrissel]

What type of trailers??

Reefer

[xcarsalesman]

Who is this and what are the specifics?Email or PM us.

steve boothe?

[GMAN]

Sign me up when you start doing it again!

I will let you know.

[Scottt]

check your pm's

[skrissel]

check your pm's

Got it and responded, thanks!!!

[wrongwayTommy]

I am using a small dispatch service some of the time.I like to drive and not play with a laptop or run in and out of truck stops faxing papers

I have a past driver who is disabled and he gets me most of my work.
here is how we work and what it costs
he finds loads and runs them past me.He calls on them and gets them up in price when he can.He earns his pay doing that.

He also sets me up with brokers takes care of all my paperwork
I figure up each month what he has found me and send him 5 % in a com check

I handle all invoicing,money and stuff like that myself.
He acts like a independent service.I could do it all myself,but I like this guy and I like driving,not stopping and being on the lap top or telephone

pm me and I will send you his info if you are serious.He knows the trucking business from a drivers standpoint since he has driven.A medical condition has forced him to get out of the truck or he would be driving