How To Dispatch A Box Truck In 2024 | A chat with Dispatch Experts

In todays episode I sat down with Michael, V.P. of Operations at DispatchExperts.com
I was able to ask all of the tough questions, and he gave some great real answers. Let's see how you can navigate this box truck business solo or using a dispatcher and what you can expect in todays market. Enjoy!!
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[@BiggVic]

Looking for affordable dispatching services go here: ➡ www.dispatchexperts.com/biggvic Or use Pomo Code: bigvic23

[@Haulin_n_Ballin]

Just because you have a dispatcher it dosent guarantee you will get the best rates. Also, dispatchers with multiple trucks aren’t going to be finding partials and possible loads that can fit on your transit. The best dispatcher of your company is yourself, NO ONE will work as hard as you for your company! It’s like paying someone to be your boss. Or pay someone to supervise you.

[@mrrepoo]

Facts

[@randallbonaby297]

Period. My experience we do in house dispatching. The issue is we all on the same load board ( we can’t control the load board period). That’s it my opinion. Finding a lane is the goal but even with that it’s not guaranteed so get in get out. Save save save

[@montyworld9]

This guy is giving some good game and very professional and honest with the way he responded to each question appreciate the information in this video bigvic.

[@intuitmovers6927]

Important video here! I’m at 105 days in my authority and I self dispatch. It’s certainly a huge task at times finding good loads with shippers that work with new authorities, and definitely making sure you’re in a good market when and before getting empty. I try to do a lot of market research before I start running but still can’t avoid some of the same issues they discussed.

[@Me-tb7vk]

Wow big vicc!!! You da truth!!! Your a blessing to my family no 🧢🧢🧢

[@LindellJones-wl3fj]

I'm still here first, and I'm still on my way!

[@Entrepreneur.stanley]

I dispatch I make sure I get the best rates

[@jakobblaser6781]

gemzz having people on from other parts of the industry is very useful!!!!

[@vincentacosta4262]

Tappin in with ya Vic! Run it up!

[@mrrepoo]

Love this channel

[@HotBoxTrucking]

so much respect for you vic, if i were you, id just be like "yup, trucking is dead, dont even think about it" then just enjoy the rate hikes my youtube reach could possibly get. NOPE - vic too real for that

[@BiggVic]

😂

[@VellSells]

Don’t be discouraged

[@chastiespencer3746]

Thank you thank you for this video

[@BiggVic]

Thanks for tuning in!! ✌🏿

[@dennismisovski9932]

I have a question…how do you meet good brokers? U just go on the load board make some phone calls and emails, or you ask around and ask people if anybody knows brokers?

[@JudahMoon]

In my experience I have yet to see a dispatcher, who fills my truck up and keep me rolling. They have way too many drivers and people bidding on loads taking the cheapest bid to move freight.

[@chidozieanyanwu3430]

Greetings, I fellows all your posts and find it interesting. I am interested in starting my own box truck. Please can you be able to coach and put me through plz 🙏

[@user-fu4et6ur7j]

Over the road 18-wheelers must sleep10 hours a day and drive 11 hours by law

[@Shelecia]

Is it considered a best practice to provide an estimated time of arrival (ETA) that exceeds the actual ETA? Ex: Driver is 30 minutes from the drop and you report 45 - 1 hr from the drop to allow for traffic or other unexpected events that can happen. Thanks for this interview. I’m just starting as a dispatcher and really appreciate this conversation.

[@BiggVic]

Very common. 👍🏾

[@John-ml1hc]

got a dispatcher through my factoring company. Did everything i could now i need help getting a truck

[@amanchato1991]

Hello John, my company RoadEx offers equipment financing among other services. What is the best way to contact you and discuss a few key things about the financing side?

[@yaboiii64]

No semis are beholden to the same HOS as box trucks there is no difference. Even on the 7 3 split your still at 10 hours. That statement is concerning and must be adressed.

[@erickirkpatrick2021]

Exactly. I caught that, too. I've done both sides of the industry. Semi and now my boxtruck business, and you're required to do a 10-hour reset, regardless.

[@LindellJones-wl3fj]

Whats up Vic! question, what if your box truck DOES have a sleeper. Is the reset still 10hr? Also what if your TEAM driving. Can one driver drive while the other is resetting? In May i have the greenlight for 4 drivers to go OTR ,And was just wondering how you felt about Team driving

[@BiggVic]

8 hours if you have a sleeper.Yes with a sleeper one can drive while the other is resetting.

[@LindellJones-wl3fj]

@@BiggVic man all i heard was money 💰 when I read that! Appreciate it!

[@MrBigR928]

It's 10hrs off duty unless you're doing an 8/2 split otr.

[@MrBigR928]

Always keep more than one place to get freight! Dispatch, direct customer, load board, Amazon.

[@MrBigR928]

Good to be diversified in the type of freight you haul. Hazmat, refer,etc. Get your TWIC card & Pass Port. You just never know what a good paying load may be. Always cast a wide net💰💰💰

[@ikezee]

Last question brotha what year does your truck need to be to work with Amazon relay or any company with a dispatcher

[@BiggVic]

There is no truck age requirement with Amazon Relay.

[@fredericemmanuel7258]

Bigg Vic, I watch all your videos how can I contact you please

[@karderickebe4251]

Big vicc, can you hook me up with some insurance Info,progressive is insanely high here in Colorado

[@BiggVic]

Call Rhonda Delaney WHA insurance … I’m now insured with Great West Casualty.. Rhonda is my agent 541-281-5864 .. Be sure to tell her I sent you.

[@edwinpoff7161]

How important is it to get a box truck with a lift? Or can you find good loads that don’t require one?

[@BiggVic]

Look at a lift gate as more money. It’s important. Yes you can find loads that don’t require one, but why start without one.

[@user-zp1mq1zo1o]

Do not start a box Truck business you'll only make enough money to survive mark my words

[@Jayjewelerofficial]

How about cdl hotshot with a 48ft

[@Jayjewelerofficial]

@user-jfien8rj40xl2 okay thank you ,ya I wasn’t too convinced , insurance is too high. Dooley payments are too high ,trailer payment is high. The math wasn’t math for me

[@iamjms4890]

Smh

[@Kemontayrburnett]

Thanks @biggvic

[@Taylormariecargo]

6:43-6:70 Vick its 10 hours reset for everyone after 14 hours of service 11 drive hours 30 min break after 8 hours this is for all drivers box trucks and semis alike.

[@BiggVic]

I could have sworn that sleeper birth was 8 hours vs 10 hours without a sleeper for semis. I know the rest for sure. This confused me when I first started. Thanks for tapping in. 💯

[@hamiltonbuchanan8140]

10 hour for semi sir

[@BiggVic]

@@hamiltonbuchanan8140 cool sir 👍🏾