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Truck Dispatchers*
Truck dispatchers find their way into dispatching from several backgrounds. Many were originally truck drivers working for trucking companies that changed careers. Others may have college degrees or some post high school education. Today the trucking industry is so reliant on computers that a dispatcher must be familiar with computers. Therefore, even if you haven't gone to college, it is advisable to have some computer training before applying for a dispatching job in the transportation industry.
- Nature of Work
Trucking dispatchers work for local and long-distance trucking companies, coordinate the movement of trucks and freight between cities. They direct the pickup and delivery activities of drivers. They receive customers' requests for pickup and delivery of freight; consolidate freight orders into truckloads for specific destinations; assign drivers and trucks; and draw up routes and pickup and delivery schedules.
- Job Outlook
Employment of dispatchers is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2010. In addition to those resulting from job growth, openings will arise from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force.
* Dispatcher Career Information Source - Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-03 Edition, Dispatchers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos138.htm
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