Starts Sat, Nov 14
Classes: Nov 14, 21 · Dec 5, 12, 19
Labs: Mon–Tue, Dec 21–22
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM Central
$1,199 · Enrollment closes Nov 13
Join November →Become a freight dispatcher.
Live with Alexandra.
5 live classes + 2 hands-on labs on Zoom. Learn to find loads, talk to brokers, and handle dispatch paperwork.
Starts Sat, Jan 9
Classes: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 · Feb 6
Labs: 2 practical sessions (Mon & Wed, dates TBC)
11 AM – 3 PM Central
$1,199
Join January →Same course, same price. Pick the dates that fit you. Live only, not recorded. Plan to attend every session.
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What you’ll learn
Class 1 · How freight moves
Who does what, equipment types, the dispatcher’s role
Class 2 · Carrier setup
Agreements, broker packets, what to verify first
Class 3 · Finding freight
Load boards, lanes, rate per mile including deadhead
Class 4 · Broker negotiation
Prepare, negotiate, protect the carrier’s terms
Class 5 · Daily dispatch
Appointments, BOLs, PODs, delays, records
Labs · Real load boards
Take a load from truck availability to booking and paperwork
See full class details
CLASS 1: How freight moves and the dispatcher's role
- Shippers, receivers, brokers, carriers and drivers: who does what
- Equipment types and the loads that fit each
- What a dispatcher does all day: in-house vs. independent
- Dispatcher vs. broker: working on behalf of the carrier
CLASS 2: Setting up the carrier relationship
- Carrier agreements and dispatch service agreements
- Broker setup packets: what's in them and how to complete them
- What to verify about the truck, driver and carrier before working a load
- Spotting compliance questions before they delay a load
CLASS 3: Finding and evaluating freight
- Load boards: searching, filtering and comparing loads
- Reading lanes and markets
- Rate per mile on total miles, including deadhead
- Choosing loads that fit the carrier's equipment, lane and next move
CLASS 4: Negotiating and booking with brokers
- Preparing before the call: lane rate, truck position, carrier minimum
- Broker communication: asking the right questions
- Negotiating rates and protecting the carrier's terms
- Reading and confirming the rate confirmation
CLASS 5: Managing dispatch every day
- Appointments, check calls and updates
- Rate confirmations, BOLs and proof of delivery
- Handling delays, problems and changes
- Organized records and a repeatable daily workflow
LABS 1–2: Practical dispatch labs
- Work on real load boards: take a load from truck availability through booking and paperwork
- Practice decisions, documents and broker conversations in realistic scenarios
- Work through problem situations step by step
- Live Q&A about your own goals, carrier or business
What’s included
- 5 live classes + 2 hands-on labs
- PDFs, Quizlet study sets and homework
- 30 days of DTC Academy access
- Live Q&A with Alexandra
- 48-hour full-refund cancellation period
Who it’s for
- New to trucking and want to become a dispatcher
- Owner-operators or small carriers dispatching your own trucks
- Starting an independent dispatch business
Not for you if you want guaranteed income or recorded videos only.
Student reviews
“The Pro Dispatcher course with Alex exceeded all my expectations.”
Carmen Delgado Reyes
“She is an Excellent instructor and Dispatch Training Center is the premier program to learn dispatch.”
Ashley B
“I first took a Dispatch course with Alex, and it was very practical.”
Joane Basquin
FAQ
What if I miss a live class?
Live only, not recorded. Plan to attend every session.
Do I need trucking experience?
No. This course is for people new to trucking as well as owner-operators and small carriers.
Does DTC place graduates in jobs?
No. DTC provides training, not job placement or guaranteed income.
Can I use a payment option?
Affirm and Klarna may be available at checkout, subject to approval and terms.
How does DTC Academy access work?
30 days included. Standard offer: 14 days free, then $95/month until canceled. Card required. Cancel before the trial ends to avoid a charge.
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