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Learn to book loads and run dispatch for a carrier.

In six weeks of live training, practice finding freight, negotiating rates, handling paperwork, and keeping a carrier's day moving.

I came to the U.S. as an immigrant. I know how hard it is to learn a new language while working long hours and sorting good advice from bad. I built DTC to teach the work clearly. — Alexandra

Alexandra Sokolenko, founder and instructor of Dispatch Training Center
Alexandra SokolenkoFounder · Live instructor · 14+ years in trucking
4,855+Students Trained
14+Years in Business
140K+YouTube Subscribers
149Google Reviews

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Come back for live Q&A, fresh resources, and a community that understands the work. Previous students and new members are welcome.

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14 days free · then $95/month until canceled.

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Live Professional Training

Choose Your Program

Learn live with Alexandra. Choose freight dispatch, safety and compliance, or IFTA training. Safety is available online or in person.

Pro Freight Dispatch Training

Core: Nov 14, 21 · Dec 3, 12, 19  ·  Labs: Dec 21, 22  ·  10:30 AM–2:30 PM CT

  • Find and compare loads that fit a carrier’s equipment and lane
  • Negotiate rates and confirm the terms with brokers
  • Handle rate confirmations, BOLs, and proof of delivery
  • Set up carrier agreements and daily dispatch workflows
  • Spot compliance questions before they delay a load

149 five-star Google reviews · 4,855+ students trained

Safety & Compliance Training

Next online: Oct 18–Nov 8, Sundays 12–4 PM CT
In person: Sep 27 & Oct 1, 4, 8 · Ask about availability after the first session.

  • FMCSA regulations & DOT audit preparation
  • Driver qualification files — complete & current
  • Building a compliance system for your fleet
  • $399 Safety Forms & Policies Toolkit included
  • Four options, including Safety + IFTA bundles

149 five-star Google reviews · 4,855+ students trained

IFTA Filings & Permits Training

Oct 11, 2026  ·  One Day  ·  Live on Zoom

  • Work through a quarterly IFTA return
  • Understand five state permit processes
  • Organize mileage, fuel, and audit records

149 five-star Google reviews · 4,855+ students trained

Affirm and Klarna may be available at checkout, subject to approval and terms.

Dispatching Mastery Bundle
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Dispatching Mastery Bundle

All three programs: Pro Freight Dispatch + Safety & Compliance Manager + IFTA Filings & Permits. Everything you need to run a fully independent, fully compliant dispatch operation.

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Alexandra Sokolenko — Instructor
Your Instructor
Alexandra Sokolenko
Dispatch Training Center — Best of BusinessRate 2025 Education Center, Schaumburg, Illinois BEST OF BUSINESSRATE 2025Education Center · Schaumburg, Illinois

Meet Your Instructor

I BUILT THIS BECAUSE NOBODY TAUGHT DISPATCH HONESTLY.

I came to the U.S. as an immigrant. Nobody handed me anything — no connections, no shortcuts, nobody explaining how this industry actually works. So I learned it the hard way. Then I spent 14 years teaching it the clear way.

I don't do fluff. I don't do guru talk. I teach dispatch the way it's actually done — clear, direct, no-BS — because my students are real people with real bills: every driver, every woman with kids, anyone who wants to learn and start making money.

4,855+ students trained. 140,000+ YouTube subscribers. 149 five-star Google reviews. The numbers speak — but my students speak louder.

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What Students Say

Student Google Reviews

Selected feedback from students who trained with Alexandra.

★★★★★

Completed all three DTC programs and valued Alexandra’s real trucking experience.

Keisha Reynolds
★★★★★

Found the safety program thorough and complex FMCSA material easier to understand.

Brittney Watson
★★★★★

Appreciated Alexandra’s knowledge, teaching, and the practical dispatcher training.

Peggy Serrano
★★★★★

Found the course detailed and useful for the work a dispatcher handles.

Ashley B.

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FREE RESOURCE

Get the Free Dispatcher Starter Guide

The exact steps new dispatchers use to land their first client — carrier setup checklist, rate negotiation script, and FMCSA must-knows. Request your copy using the form below.

  • Carrier onboarding checklist
  • Rate negotiation scripts
  • FMCSA compliance quick-reference
  • How to find loads on day one

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need trucking experience to become a freight dispatcher?

No experience required. Our Freight Dispatch Training program is designed to take complete beginners from zero to job-ready. We cover everything from how loads are moved to carrier setup, rate negotiation, and how to find your first client. Many of our graduates had no trucking background at all.

How long does the training take and is it online?

Yes. PRO Freight Dispatch and IFTA are taught live online. Safety & Compliance is available either live on Zoom or in person at the DTC office in Schaumburg. Check each program page for current dates, times, and format options.

Can I work from home as a freight dispatcher?

Absolutely. Freight dispatching is one of the best remote business opportunities in trucking. With a computer, phone, and load board subscription, you can run a legitimate dispatching business from home. Our training covers everything you need to launch and scale your dispatch operation.

What's the difference between the individual courses and the Mastery Bundle?

Each course targets a specific role: Freight Dispatch for dispatchers & owner-operators, Safety Manager for DOT compliance officers, and IFTA/Permits for back-office. The Mastery Bundle combines all three at a significant discount — ideal for owner-operators who handle every role, or companies training a small team. See the bundle page for the complete curriculum and inclusions.

Is there a payment plan available?

Yes! Buy-now-pay-later options including Affirm and Klarna are available directly at Wix checkout — just pick your preferred plan when you enroll online, no phone call needed. Payment plans are available for the Freight Dispatch Training and the Mastery Bundle.

Still have questions? Call us at (224) 600-3200 or send a message.