A Dispatcher works for you. Not the other way around. Remember this. In recent years Online “Dispatch” companies (Many of them located overseas) have made their way into the Freight Transportation landscape. They perform all the functions that a Freight Brokerage does, like find you cargo van Freight, but they have none of the legal requirements of a Freight Brokerage. This has led to an epidemic of fraud, primarily where the dispatcher gives you a load, you haul the load, the dispatcher collects the money on your behalf (illegal) but then never pays you. You see this story play out over and over, it primarily happens to those new to the business. Wanting to get loads so bad starting out that they sign on with a dispatcher service ( Because the freight brokers won’t onboard them being their authority is new) and then the dispatch service never pays you for your service. Remember Freight Brokers have to, by law, carry a $75,000 surety bond. So if you are signed on with a Broker, you haul that load, you will get paid because you have a broker bond to file against to get your money from them. But dispatchers have no bond, no laws or regulations requiring them to pay you. Why? because legally they work for you. Learn more about dispatchers in our Cargo Van Freight Class.

Has any dispatchers recently getting feedback from the driver and carriers about getting fuel at the pumps and it’s a minimum or it limited them to get a full tank?

The House Committee moved through HR 7793 a Resolution called Delilahs law. One surprising thing that was included into this Bill is section 7 which prohibits the use of "Foreign Dispatch" Services. A Carrier could be fined up to $50,000 for use of these services if this resolution is passed. The interesting thing is dispatching is not a regulated part of the trucking industry, unlike brokers who are. Many American companies over the last decade have embraced the use of foreign BPO services. How do you think the government will differentiate between a "dispatcher" and "back office support" when it comes to carrier management services?

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I still remember the moment I decided to take government contracting seriously it felt overwhelming at first, like stepping into a world with too many rules and not enough guidance. But I knew one thing: if others could win contracts, so could I. So I started small. I made sure my business was properly registered, got listed on SAM.gov, and created a clean, professional capability statement that clearly showed what I could do and who I could serve. Instead of chasing every opportunity, I focused on contracts that actually matched my services. I read the requirements carefully more than once and made sure my proposal spoke directly to what the agency needed, not just what I wanted to offer. The opportunity that changed everything wasn’t a huge contract. In fact, many people would have overlooked it. But I saw it as my entry point. I took my time to submit a well-structured, compliant, and simple proposal. No fluff jjust value, clarity, and proof that I could deliver. Then came the waiting. When I got the award notice, it didn’t feel real at first. But that one contract changed everything. It gave me credibility, confidence, and something even more important past performance. What I’ve learned is this: your first win isn’t about luck, it’s about positioning. Get your foundation right, tailor every proposal, and don’t ignore smaller opportunities—they often open the biggest doors. Now, I help others do the same whether it’s setting up their registrations, crafting strong capability statements, or guiding them through proposals. Because once you win your first contract, everything starts to shift. What stage are you at right now just starting, or already submitting bids?