differentiate a dispatcher and freight broker
Dispatcher vs. Freight Broker They both help move freight, but they serve different roles. Dispatcher A dispatcher usually works for the carrier (trucking company or owner-operator). Main job: - Finds loads for a truck - Communicates with brokers or shippers - Plans routes and schedules - Helps drivers with paperwork and coordination Who they represent: - The truck/driver/carrier How they get paid: - Often a flat fee or a percentage paid by the carrier Key point: - A dispatcher does not usually take legal control of the load transaction - They are more like a support person or load planner for the carrier --- Freight Broker A freight broker is an intermediary between the shipper and the carrier. Main job: - Finds a carrier to move a shipper’s freight - Negotiates rates with shippers and carriers - Manages the shipment transaction - Handles...