TRUCKING BUSINESS - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DISPATCHER & FREIGHT BROKER

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[@tesolforlife5826]

Clear as day!! Thank you for being straightforward and not putting on a show and grandstanding like alot of these other channels. You have 2 thumbs up from me. Keep doing what you are doing. Nuff nuff respeck!!

[@GoodEnergyWorldwide]

I appreciate that!

[@marencruickshank]

I totally agree. Love it.

[@topdawgtate7426]

You're the man! Video is under two minutes and you explained it like we are 5 year old. I love it!

[@GoodEnergyWorldwide]

I appreciate all the great comments. I pride my course on being the most clear and transparent in trucking education . Thank you all for your support !

[@user-xx1jb8ly2u]

Bro this is the clearest and straight to the point video ever. No bs no extra this and that just straight to the point. Thank you man

[@jeffjohnson726]

I appreciate you breaking down the difference between the two. It made me realize that I would rather be a freight broker instead of a dispatcher. Thanks again

[@wc4584]

I rather stay being an owner operator booking my own loads and keeping you snakes out of my pockets!

[@unuesokami8736]

@@wc4584what would your advice be to someone with a brand new authority?

[@wc4584]

@@unuesokami8736 stay away from dispatchers, brokers take to much of our money already. You do not need a dispatcher dispatch yourself and save that money.

[@jonathandrayton7311]

@@wc4584 I'm not in the industry at all, just learning, and I can already see that brokers and dispatchers aren't going anywhere. If I had a large company and I needed to move a large amount of freight, say enough for 10 trucks, why would I find one independent driver per load when I could pay one company that has access to a fleet? Being an owner operator in my opinion is no different than being self-employed. You'll still cap out on how much you can earn according to how much you can move and how much time you have to move it. As a broker/dispatcher the possibility of higher profit margins are greater. It's always gonna suck on a worker level. I'm personally trying to escape physical labor, so I'd rather be a broker/dispatcher, but a fair and honest one. I'm currently doing $180K-$200K as an industrial electrician but thats from putting in a lot of OT. Now, if i can do that from a phone and a computer sign me up lol.

[@wc4584]

@@jonathandrayton7311 I am an owner operator living in FL make $640000 a year 5 year contract. I do not need a dispatcher or broker they are a bunch of hungry rats

[@RulenExpediting]

You are the first person that has got this correct. Straight to the point plan and simple.

[@CerseiS]

I love that this is staright and to the point!! Clear and concise!! But seriously, your eye for interior design (in the background).....I caught that first before I listened to the content lol! Love it

[@Kylers-Mommy]

That was very clear and straightforward! Thank you !

[@justlue380]

Thank you! I don't even know how I got over to this side of KZbin! Everyone is talking about take their course but no one said explained the difference of the two, had me thinking they were the same. Thanks!

[@EPICEventsCEO]

It doesn’t get any simpler than this! Thanks Alex!!!

[@Xquisit]

Thank you for making this straight and clear!

[@Hakeem718]

Wow, with my NYC public school education I was having difficulty figuring this out. Now I got it tho. The chess pieces really helped too. Bless you bro.

[@blacck7goldd787]

Knowledge and Experience Great Job Alix B.

[@zuko_lockett19]

That's good energy bro I appreciate you for enlightening the youth

[@antwongadison3799]

The key is to form relationships with the shippers and brokers

[@sandraoliver5138]

This video just made my day. I’m trying to teach and tell my teenage kids about this freight business and how we can work as a family unit. And this video will give them a visual of all I’m trying to say. Thank you!!!!

[@BonJoviGirl84]

Working as a family unit is the absolute best! I dispatch my owner operator husband and it has been wonderful to not only work together, but our income both stays within our home and into our company. There are wonderful dispatching services out there but why not keep it in the family? Great job teaching them about that!😊

[@islandgirl5382]

Love the visual with the Chess board! Got it!! Very transparent. Thank You

[@01Wany]

Clear and straight to the point!

[@relatablerealness973]

Thank you! Clearer than a sunny sky! Whyyyy can’t everyone else be like you???! I despise talking about TALKING! Dammit! 😂😂😂😂 and I’m subscribing!

[@majorwisdom6895]

I’ve looked at over 100 video and this the only one that made sense about distinguishing the 2

[@Gdoe71]

A.G.E. Thanks for everything bro!

[@Jay482]

Thank you for this you explained it clear and to the point. I’m a new CDL holder and wanted to learn more about how the trucking industry business side of things works.

[@BehindtheBusinessLens]

U earned a sub man , clear as day

[@ramonlopera8266]

Well explained, Thank you so much !

[@Madcracka]

Excellent explanation and breakdown in less.

[@freightdispatchdepot]

There is no better explanation. Thank you.

[@johncloutier3887]

Bravo, simple and clear.

[@GoodEnergyWorldwide]

Many thanks!

[@aminnajii]

That was so simple and clear it hurts my head lol! Well done well said. My more concise videos like this. Thanks

[@josedanielparajonperez6519]

Great explanations!!

[@lifewithzoewhite]

great video my guy!

[@claplante23]

Crystal clear 😎 thank u

[@visionscreatedmarketing]

Cornell Gray; Understood👍🏾. Keep Crushing it 🔥🔥🔥

[@BobirJon369]

Respect bro👍👍👍

[@ontheroadwiththetrinitruck745]

Men I got to meet you one day wow I hope you live to see 300 years we.need brothers like you men am writing stuff down everyday as we go

[@robertobyrd1895]

Big dog...i need more info about your course...im close to setting up my own joint...need that knowledge

[@johnnyalexander1115]

You should have put names of companies to each piece. Lol but I’m sure I will understand when I get into the course.

[@cassietomlinson9875]

Perfect explaination

[@user-uu1br6mc6b]

Good Stuff family

[@amandaberge4795]

Thank you!

[@israelalvarado9720]

I am a fan of your teaching method. I mean it simple and sometimes people like to talk a lot and confide people ! But this is goood . What other things do you teach. ?

[@whatcoloristhematrix2209]

How comes there is no open transparency on how much is exactly on the table for that load needing to be moved?

[@ncp3077]

Perfect!!

[@futureartistry1]

So clear

[@desidaddy8691]

Thanks Bro

[@Knowledgeborn85]

Thank you

[@coreybell2292]

Thanks for the info, I have a question , is the dispatcher even needed?

[@Creditempowernetwork]

Question can I add dispatching under my freight brokerage company

[@rtw2200]

I was interested in your videos and information you have been following along is there a number of contact I could maybe ask questions to?

[@beverlyharris2263]

Hey Alex do u accept down payment then a payment plan for the program

[@cumarfaarax9035]

Thanks boss 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@KDAVISFREIGHT]

You should do another one and show us how it all works without the broker, and then without a dispatcher.....lol. Now who's "in the middle".

[@charlesbrothersinteriordet6922]

#freegame love it my brother

[@Macen3]

Perfect!!!!

[@israelalvarado9720]

Do you have any videos that show what the broker needs to do or have about starting business ? Where to advertise. What software to use ? Cost? I know it’s a lot but I have to ask lol

[@Trsporty]

Thanks for your firm video. One more thing, when the owner operator gets a load through his dispatcher, how does he charge the shipper? Does he receive all the details for invoicing and sends the invoice directly to the shipper? And then has to worry about being paid?

[@joebrook9175]

Understood 👍

[@LetsBeHuman]

1. Is it possible to get a surety bond without sharing SSN 2) Is it possible to avoid linking SSN with anonymous LLC's EIN? I want surety bonds for a freight brokerage (BMC-84). Please answer both the questions.

[@reggiereg9188]

Greetings Alix, I enjoy your content and keep up the great work. I do have a question regarding dispatching. I recently watched a video by Dennis Brown explaining the difference between Freight Brokers, Freight Agents and Dispatch Services According to him he says dispatching has been considered illegal by FMCSA. He says the agency considers it as unauthorized brokering,. I did go on to FMCSA website and I didn't see anything about what he was saying. However, what I did come across were several articles detailing the dispute Freight Brokers have with Freight Dispatchers and how the Brokers asked Congress to make a ruling regarding "illegal" dispatching. How does your dispatching program address this issue?. Thanks.

[@RulenExpediting]

A dispatcher is a freight agent for the motor carrier. The dispatcher has a contract with the motor carrier to dispatch there trucks. The dispatcher doesn’t get paid from the broker or shipper there settlement come from the carrier. I hope that helps

[@BonJoviGirl84]

@@RulenExpediting great explanation! For example, my husband is an owner operator and I dispatch him. I'm sure there are dispatch services that are doing things illegally but to dispatch in itself is not illegal. My husband's family started this trucking company 20 years ago and most of those years they had a dispatch service they used that unfortunately lacked transparency. I guess at the end of the day regardless of the job, anyone can do illegal activities. I had thought about becoming a broker but there is just too much liability for my taste.

[@paylopayne9357]

So I guess it's safe to say the best route is to go with a broker.

[@evelyngutierrez7889]

I don’t trust a lot of online dispatching courses. Do you know one that you would recommend

[@williehenderson8990]

Thanks for clearing that up...sounds like it's more profitable to be the broker...

[@real_abiola]

That’s what I’m thinking too

[@RushellKB]

@King James EXACTLY

[@michaelcole2317]

@King James the only constant bill is the insurance, right? Authority is a one time thing?

[@BonJoviGirl84]

Totally untrue. It is more profitable to be a dispatcher, especially the more trucks you have. A broker has to put up a high bond because there is a bunch of liabilities that go with the territory. Dispatchers don't have those same risks and liabilities.

[@BonJoviGirl84]

@King James spot on!🤘

[@Spartan33333]

I could explain it better: the freight broker is the queen, the dispatcher is the horse and, the trucker is the pawn.

[@tdcllc9941]

GEMS 💎

[@F.O.S.]

Checkmate!

[@danielescamilla2795]

I keep reading that independent dispatchers who work for multiple trucking companies are operating illegally. I don't understand why. A dispatcher is representing a carrier's best interests.

[@NiOko2013]

Does it have to do with conflict of interest? Like competition between carriers bc by then if I was an independent dispatcher with company A and company B and I have a job to give. If company A give me $100 for the job but company B gives me $200 why would I give to company A? I don’t know though. That’s my guess.

[@prodigyfreeman3935]

So which job is more enjoyable and stable cashing higher 💵 ? Dispatcher or freight broker?

[@kaylalamar3927]

How do I get the training for a broker ?

[@DailyUpper]

I understand

[@femaleprofessionaldriver7650]

I’m nervous about giving up too much of my information to a dispatcher. I’m afraid of scammers. Are there scammers that pose as dispatchers? I have one dispatcher contacting me to do loads and I found out he is operating from out of the country. Is this possible or legit? How can you screen /vet a dispatcher to make sure they are on the up and up?

[@blaisesweetz8094]

Good $#!+ bro!

[@wc4584]

Very clear, thank you Boss man. So now you know carriers stop being so lazy and do your homework. Don’t fall for that BS you get a dispatcher you will have to pay the $200 brokers fee plus the dispatchers fee 18%. Let me help you out with the math! A load starts at $2000 you pay the broker $200 leaving the owner Operator with $1800 but don’t forget to pay the dispatchers fee of 18% coming out to $324! Owner Operator now takes home a whopping ($1476), there you have it folks you just got played by more snakes in the grass!!

[@Dutchess80]

I have never seen any dispatchers charging 18% much less a carrier stupid enough to pay that. Who charges that in 2022?!

[@wc4584]

@@Dutchess80 it was an example, made it a high % so no one falls asleep in the grass. Get rid of the middle man snake 💩

[@darryl2366]

So is a freight agent the same as a dispatcher?

[@melanatedaboriginal4752]

Except the Brocker has to be Bonded too, Right ? When a Broker is Bonded it depends on his or her credit on the monies they have to put up front, Right ?

[@Sheeba1982]

Yes a broker has to have a $75k surety bond. The amount you pay for your bond is based on personal credit and years in the business. The better your credit the less you pay, shopping around helps too. The bonds are all the same (so no need to overpay) but you want to make sure the bond is from a reputable company :)

[@rayjharris2538]

I still don't get it. try it with checkers

[@theeemnm]

Quick question, if owner operators can go straight to the brokers, when does the dispatcher come in?

[@RushellKB]

They don’t

[@fastlanetransportco1954]

Does a dispatcher have to be listed on the carriers insurance policy?

[@BonJoviGirl84]

No

[@Gator87]

So basically neither gets paid more than the other it's all about how they negotiate the deal correct?

[@Dutchess80]

Brokers almost always get paid more than a dispatcher per load. Dispatcher averaging 5-10% of the load AFTER the broker took they cut off the top. Brokers outchea gouging taking 15-40% off the top. Carriers get hosed for being blue collar not white collar sit at a desk workers. Capitalism at its finest.

[@BelieveWhatyouwant]

So how much did the carrier make after the dispatcher was added to the equation?

[@gregoriohernandez4027]

Depends on the Carrier. Carrier can have factoring, their own load board subscriptions, and for sure all their truck expenses. Dispatchers like myself usually charge a small percentage of the load. Dispatcher takes 3-10 percent and carrier keeps the rest and does whatever they want with it

[@bebejoon3664]

@@gregoriohernandez4027 What city do you dispatch from?

[@colecoleman1499]

Why cant the customer ( shipper) directly contact the trucking company in his area to get the load moving?

[@Thillx2]

They can.

[@blaisesweetz8094]

Seems to me right now in real time dispatcher is the second in line after the broker. With no clue of the actual rate. JS. ?

[@Dutchess80]

Correct but a decent dispatcher has relationships with a lot of honest brokers...a smart dispatcher gets licensed to BECOME a broker and leave the small money on the table for a relative or a smart carrier does their own dispatch paperwork.

[@Learninghowtorebuild]

Good info brotha. Question, wouldn't it be smart for someone to just be their own broker/ dispatch. Contact the companies directly ? Instead of paying broker $150 for a $350 trip leaving you with $200. Though it's a profit being that you made more then the broker , wouldn't it be a better profit to make the full $350 ?

[@gregoriohernandez4027]

100% correct. It all falls under preference. Some drivers are cool with doing the work and some just want to drive. However if you’re starting from scratch and have no relationships with shippers or brokers it can be a slow start. A dispatcher/broker will already have those relationships present and can get you on the road. And more importantly keep you on the road.

[@gregoriohernandez4027]

Even if a dispatcher/broker keeps a small portion of the money. A driver equipped with one will 6-10 loads a weeks vs one who doesn’t have one and only gets 3-5 a week

[@michaelcole2317]

@@gregoriohernandez4027 facts

[@BonJoviGirl84]

It is absolutely better if it can work for the carrier. I dispatch for my husband so our combined profits either stay within our home or into our business. Dispatching is pretty easy when it is a small, close knit relationship between the dispatcher and the carrier😊

[@mitchdixon3248]

What’s the difference between carrier and shipper

[@brickbabygenerationbbg2941]

Are you serious

[@Dutchess80]

Carrier = truck driver/fleet owner. Shipper is the person working at the manufacturing or company needing to send some freight somewhere.

[@joemoreno8644]

@@brickbabygenerationbbg2941😂

[@chirag3440]

Freight brokers are best

[@BrittnyJanay82]

Why aren’t more o/op, brokers?

[@Dutchess80]

everybody isn't good with computers and contracts...some prefer to be on the road and not at a desk job, even if its at home. carriers get to see the nation with their spouse or significant other. some couples live in the rig full time banking money that'd be spent on rent or mortgages.

[@SAMMYAYU444]

Sound the same to me bro

[@nightlifeking]

Think of the broker as a virtual or ghost carrier, they promise the shipper that they can move a load at a certain price then they gotta go out and find drivers ANY drivers/carriers to move that load. A dispatcher is like the driver’s or carrier’s agent or manager. They manage the drivers schedules, find them loads and negotiates the best price with the broker or shipper. Broker gets paid by the shipper, dispatcher gets paid by the carrier/driver

[@denisela3403]

@@nightlifeking but one is finding and arranging movement on behalf of the shipper and the other is finding and arranging movement on behalf of the trucker, right? They are essentially both brokering. I could be looking at this wrong but that's what I'm getting after googling plus watching multiple videos. Im stressed😬😬😬😳😳😳 2 middlemen but one middle man pays for the bond and is legally covered. I was thinking of starting as a dispatcher but now I'm back to square one🥺.

[@Learninghowtorebuild]

@@nightlifeking makes sense to me

[@christiejones3987]

@@denisela3403 it’s like a attorney and prosecutor one represents the state the other represents the client. You don’t need a attorney/lawyer but it’s good to have one unless you know how to do it yourself. Where prosecutors are going to be there to do their job regardless. So prosecutors are broker and dispatcher are the lawyers. This is how I understood it hope it helps

[@Dutchess80]

You need to take this video down or add a correction because its now illegal for a dispatcher to be communicating directly with shippers on behalf of the carriers per FMCSA November 2022 rules. Also, dispatchers with more than one client are now considered broker agents...and need to get a broker's authority...don't think they won't be fining people that $10,000 sooner or later. Few dispatchers can afford the hit if caught.

[@sharifcooper5217]

About $200,000

[@lukehood5546]

Why you say that amount?

[@denisela3403]

After watching multiple videos and despite what you said the dispatcher main job of negotiating prices on behalf of the trucker, aren't they still essentially coordinating movement of goods through authorized carriers? Ummmmm..... that's still brokering but on the trucker end. So I'm thinking it won't be long before brokers start crying foul as they've just paid $8,000 plus for their bond and the dispatcher is doing the same thing and pays nothing. 😩 I'm interested in this business, but Im worried about the FMCSA cracking down on this. Am I looking at this completely wrong and worrying too much. HEEEEELLLLPPPP!!! 🥴😬😬

[@gregoriohernandez4027]

Dispatcher is a team member of the carrier. With LPA they represent the carrier. Even if they didn’t have a dispatcher a trucker will Still negotiate.

[@denisela3403]

@@gregoriohernandez4027 after more research and your explanation....I think I understand it better now and are moving forward with his course.

[@BonJoviGirl84]

The only way dispatching would be the same as brokering is if the dispatcher worked directly with the shippers.

[@daimu7971]

Smh 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@humbleant5142]

2 mandatory parties and 2 unnecessary

[@ashleywhite3515]

Not to be negative but why didn’t you have the rolls Royce our new home when u had a trucking co? Those course got you rich. Don’t play us

[@Learninghowtorebuild]

Can't knock the hustle tho, he making money from youtube, the courses and his actual business. Sound like a smart man to me ! Level up you can eat too sista. It's all about how you use your resources!

[@ashleywhite3515]

@@Learninghowtorebuild I don’t knock anyone’s hustle I’m just saying he got rich off of teaching ppl how to do the business. If it’s such a lucrative business in trucking y sell a course? I’m just tired of ppl milking the black community. I own a trucking company and I teach ppl how to do this game for free. Y? Bc I care. I don’t need $2500 to teach. I make my $ actually doing the business

[@aaronoliver2235]

@@ashleywhite3515 Bro where do you teach ppl? I look on your profile you have no videos or subscribers. You say you teach ppl but how would I learn from you?

[@ashleywhite3515]

@@aaronoliver2235 all my friends and ppl they know. Everything you need in online. Literally everything! If you want to buy a $2500 course go ahead. This guy never had a rolls Royce UNTIL he sold y’all these courses come on..

[@aaronoliver2235]

@@ashleywhite3515I agree with courses being too much money but that doesn't answer my question. Why say everything is online if I want to learn and then complain about online courses not being free in the same breath? What choice do I have? Waste time scowering the internet trying to learn or save time learning things the right way?

[@mngilber529]

Thank you

[@chirag3440]

Freight brokers are best