Finding loads for truckers is one of the most critical tasks for any trucking company. If you have been following this podcast, you know that up to this point we have used a third party dispatching service to help us find loads. About three months ago we started the process of bringing load finding in house. We are taking about 5-6 months to complete the transition. I am up to dispatching 6 of our 11 trucks and will take on 2 more trucks in about a week and the last 3 in the month or two that follow. The last 3 months have been super educational and I plan on sharing a lot of what I have learned with you. I am going to do at least 3, probably many more, episodes around the topic of finding loads. The first one is going to be technical, Craig and I are going to cover all the systems I use to do the job effectively.
What To Expect From Episode 144Finding loads and dispatching trucks is a very fast paced, intense job, whether you are managing 1 truck or 10. It requires lots of different skills, you have to be able to multitask, pay attention to detail, build relationships and stay organized. Having good systems and processes in place is critical to being successful, that is why I am dedicating the first episode on this series to the systems I am using to stay on top of everything that is going on. Here are the different systems I am using, we cover each one in more detail throughout the podcast. I hope this episode is helpful.
#153. Independent Owner Operator vs. Leased Owner Operator
#152. March 2024 Financials
#151. Eating Marshmallows & Trucking
#150. February 2024 Financials
#149. Finding Loads: Keys to Success
#148. Finding Loads: Building Relationships
#147. January 2024 Financials & Chris's Dumb Mistake
#146. Finding Loads: The Process
#145. December 2023 Financials
#143. November 2023 Financials
#142. Cost Per Mile
#141. October 2023 Financials
#140. September 2023 Financials
#139. Dispatching
#138. Many a Mickle Makes a Muckle
#137. August 2023 Financials
#136. A Tribute to Truck Drivers
#135. Health and Fitness on the Road
#134. July 2023 Financials
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