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 […]
Category Archives: Night Time Dispatch
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
As today marks the last day of 2023 we’d like to write a short blog article to go over our outlook of the past year as well as what we are looking forward to in 2024! Trucking Had a Rocky 2023 Trucking had a challenging year in 2023, marked by a freight recession that led […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Happy New Year to everyone from the team at Ninja Dispatch. We hope you brought 2023 in style and are ready to have a productive and profitable year! In this article we’re going to go over some quick life hacks that will help you become a better ninja…. Sorry, we mean dispatcher in 2023. 1. […]
Are you thinking of becoming an owner operator and buying your own truck? For those that don’t know, an owner operator is a trucking company that is owned and operated by the driver of the truck. This is a solo business where the driver is responsible for all aspects of the business. There are many […]