The Modern Dispatcher
The Modern Dispatcher is a comprehensive, compliance-first guide for individuals who are serious about operating as professional truck dispatchers.
Dispatching is not a shortcut to fast money. It is a documentation-driven, regulation-bound logistics support business, and mistakes can be costly. This guide was written to bring clarity, structure, and realism to an industry that is often misunderstood and misrepresented.
Written by Alicia Mitchell, founder of Airedes LLC, The Modern Dispatcher provides a clear operational roadmap for aspiring and current dispatchers who want to build sustainable, defensible businesses without crossing regulatory boundaries.
Inside this guide, you will learn:
What a dispatcher is and what a dispatcher is not authorized to do
The critical difference between dispatching and brokering
How to plan loads responsibly with Hours of Service awareness
Professional load booking, negotiation, and documentation workflows
Day-to-day dispatch operations that reduce risk and errors
Carrier onboarding, screening, and relationship management
Payment flow, factoring awareness, and dispatcher compensation boundaries
Record-keeping systems that protect against disputes and non-payment
How freight cycles affect strategy, pricing, and operational expectations
This book includes structured workflows, compliance self-checks, onboarding checklists, and operational best practices designed to support long-term growth rather than quick wins.
The Modern Dispatcher is written for professionals who value clarity, accountability, and compliance and who want to operate with credibility in an increasingly scrutinized industry.
