Category Archives: Night Time Dispatch

Part-time Dispatchers – The Gig Economy Is Coming To Truck Dispatching

At Ninja Dispatch, part-time dispatchers are at the forefront of merging the gig economy with traditional truck dispatching. The roles of workers within companies started to change in 2020 with the COVID pandemic. The lockdowns forced companies and workforces to go more digital, since everyone had to work remote, technologies such as Zoom and Google […]

Outsourced Truck Dispatcher: Is It Worth It?

With ongoing layoffs and rate cuts affecting the logistics industry, many companies are considering outsourced truck dispatchers. At Ninja Dispatch, we understand the hesitancy surrounding this decision to outsource your dispatching to a 3rd party, which is why we’re going to dive into the details in this article. Like many companies, we also outsource aspects […]

Does Trucking Have a Driver Shortage – A Truck Dispatcher Perspective

Driver shortage.  These two buzzwords are used commonly when referring to what is going on in trucking today. Whether it’s a government official making the claim, or a logistics media company such as Freight Waves, it seems that the opinions are quite different, depending on where you look and who you listen to.  Articles are […]

Outsourcing Truck Dispatching: A Value Proposition

As the freight recession deepens, many carrier companies are turning to outsourced truck dispatching as a viable alternative to the in-house model. Finding qualified workers who understand the intricacies of trucking and logistics can be daunting, especially when considering entrusting a third-party service provider liked Ninja Dispatch with the job.  Hiring night shift dispatchers is […]

4 Advantages of Outsourced Dispatch

There are lots of advantages to outsourcing your dispatch operations. Whether you are a trucking company, a brokerage firm or are involved in a different form of a trucking business, outsourcing can be a great business opportunity. It can save your company time, money and all the headaches that come with employees. At Ninja Dispatch, […]

Why Is Everyone “Revolutionizing” The Trucking Industry?

This article is a written opinion about what is going on in the trucking industry, particularly with startups claiming that they are changing and revolutionizing processes.  All viewpoints come from firsthand experience working with a variety of different trucking companies, ranging from mom-and-pop operations to mid-sized fleets of 300+ trucks. If you have a different […]

How To Become a Dispatcher

How can I become a dispatcher? This is a question that we receive on a daily basis from curious prospects looking for a career change. In this article, we will discuss how to get into dispatching and what you need to know in terms of skills as well as tools to get the job done. […]

The Future of Dispatching: AI and Route Optimization for 24/7 Services

As of October 2023, the landscape of logistics and transportation is akin to a battlefield strewn with casualties. Startling headlines have grabbed our attention; Convoy, a billion-dollar freight brokerage based in Seattle, abruptly canceled all shipments, fueling speculations of impending bankruptcy. Just last week, two major trucking companies closed their doors, following in the footsteps […]

AI Brings Increased Accuracy to Truck Dispatch

Ninja Dispatch & Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries, and trucking is no exception. With the rise of machine learning, the trucking industry has the potential to unlock a new level of efficiency and accuracy in dispatch operations. The integration of AI in truck dispatch can streamline logistics, reducing […]