Job Description
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher Opportunity (Remote) – Earn $114,400-$156,000/Year & $2,200-$3,000/Week
Partner with Truck Driver Nation to Build a Rewarding Career in Logistics—From the Comfort of Your Home!
Truck Driver Nation is offering a unique opportunity for motivated individuals to join our team as an Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher in a remote capacity. This is not just a job—it's a chance to establish yourself in the trucking industry, grow your skills, and earn a substantial income through a commission-only structure. With our support, you'll help keep our drivers on the road while building a lasting career in logistics.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
As an Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher, you'll work closely with our team to:
- Coordinate the booking and tracking of freight loads, ensuring seamless pickups and deliveries for our drivers.
- Maintain professional communication with drivers, brokers, and clients through phone, email, and text to manage schedules.
- Keep accurate records by updating load statuses in our systems.
- Gain expertise in using load boards and dispatching tools to secure freight opportunities.
- Ensure all activities comply with FMCSA regulations, with guidance from our experienced team.
Support and Resources We Provide:
- Comprehensive training to equip you with the skills needed to succeed as a freight dispatcher, even if you're starting with no experience.
- Access to industry-standard tools, including load boards (e.g., DAT, Truckstop) and Google Workspace, to streamline your work.
- A collaborative team environment with ongoing mentorship to support your growth and success.
What We're Looking For:
- Individuals with no prior dispatching experience required—this opportunity is designed for entry-level candidates eager to learn and grow.
- Strong communication skills, with fluency in speaking and reading English.
- An American phone line for reliable communication with drivers and clients.
- High-speed internet, a computer, and a quiet, distraction-free work environment.
- A noise-canceling headset to ensure clear, professional communication.
- Availability to work flexible hours, with potential shifts covering evenings or weekends.
- A proactive mindset, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to building a career in logistics.
Experiences and Skills to Strengthen Candidacy for Entry-Level Freight Dispatchers
While the Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher role with Truck Driver Nation is designed for candidates with no prior dispatching experience, the following experiences and skills can make you a stronger candidate, showcasing your ability to succeed in this remote, commission-only position:
- Customer Service or Sales Experience
- Why It Helps : This role involves frequent communication with drivers, brokers, and clients via phone, email, and text. Experience in customer service or sales demonstrates your ability to communicate professionally, handle inquiries, and build relationships—key skills for coordinating schedules and securing loads.
- Example : Working in a call center, retail, or hospitality role where you managed customer inquiries, resolved issues, or upsold services shows you can handle the communication demands of dispatching.
- Relevance to Earnings : Since this is a commission-only role (8-10% per load), sales experience can help you negotiate better rates with brokers, increasing your weekly earnings ($2,200-$3,000).
- Administrative or Data Entry Experience
- Why It Helps : The role requires updating load statuses, maintaining accurate records in CRM systems, and ensuring compliance with FMCSA regulations. Experience in administrative roles or data entry highlights your organizational skills and attention to detail, which are critical for managing multiple loads and keeping records accurate.
- Example : Previous roles as an office assistant, receptionist, or data entry clerk where you managed schedules, tracked information, or used spreadsheets (e.g., Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel) can set you apart.
- Relevance to Earnings : Accurate record-keeping ensures loads are tracked and billed correctly, directly impacting your commission-based income.
- Experience in Logistics, Transportation, or a Related Field
- Why It Helps : While not required, any exposure to logistics, trucking, or transportation (even in a non-dispatching role) can give you a head start in understanding the industry. This could include roles like a warehouse worker, delivery driver, or logistics coordinator, where you gained familiarity with freight movement, driver schedules, or load tracking.
- Example : Working as a delivery driver or in a warehouse where you interacted with drivers or managed shipment schedules can provide valuable context for the dispatcher role.
- Relevance to Earnings : Familiarity with the industry can help you quickly learn to use load boards (e.g., DAT, Truckstop) and source higher-paying loads, boosting your commission.
- Negotiation or Persuasion Skills
- Why It Helps : Dispatchers often negotiate load rates with brokers to maximize revenue for drivers—and your commission. Experience in roles where you honed negotiation or persuasion skills (e.g., sales, retail, or customer-facing positions) can help you secure better-paying loads.
- Example : If you've worked in car sales, real estate, or any commission-based role where you negotiated deals, you can apply those skills to secure higher rates, directly impacting your earnings potential ($114,400-$156,000 annually).
- Relevance to Earnings : Strong negotiation skills can increase the value of loads you book, directly increasing your 8-10% commission per load.
- Time Management and Multitasking Experience
- Why It Helps : Dispatchers juggle multiple tasks, such as booking loads, tracking deliveries, and communicating with various parties, often during flexible hours (including evenings or weekends). Experience in roles requiring time management and multitasking demonstrates your ability to handle the fast-paced nature of dispatching.
- Example : Working as a server, event coordinator, or in a high-volume customer service role where you managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously can show you're prepared for the demands of dispatching.
- Relevance to Earnings : Efficient time management allows you to book more loads per week, increasing your commission-based income.
- Technology Proficiency
- Why It Helps : The role requires using tools like load boards (e.g., DAT, Truckstop), Google Workspace, and potentially CRM systems. Candidates with experience using similar software or a general comfort with technology will adapt more quickly to the tools used in dispatching.
- Example : If you've used scheduling software, CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Zoho), or even social media platforms for business purposes, this experience can make you a stronger candidate.
- Relevance to Earnings : Faster adoption of tools means you can book and track loads more efficiently, leading to higher weekly earnings ($2,200-$3,000).
- Experience Working Remotely or Independently
- Why It Helps : This is a remote position requiring a high-speed internet connection, a computer, and a quiet work environment. Previous experience working remotely or independently shows you can stay motivated and productive without direct supervision.
- Example : If you've worked as a freelancer, virtual assistant, or in any remote role, you can highlight your ability to manage your time and workspace effectively.
- Relevance to Earnings : Self-discipline in a remote setting ensures you stay on top of load bookings, directly impacting your commission.
- Interest in the Trucking Industry
- Why It Helps : While not a formal experience, a genuine interest in trucking or logistics (e.g., through research, family connections, or personal passion) can demonstrate your commitment to learning and succeeding in this role.
- Example : If you have family members who are truck drivers or you've researched the industry, mentioning this in your cover letter can show your enthusiasm.
- Relevance to Earnings : A passion for the industry can drive you to learn quickly, book more loads, and increase your commission over time.
Job Tags
Full time, Freelance, Remote job, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,