Car Hauling Dispatcher & Auto Dispatching Tips Using Central Dispatch

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Looking for help using Central Dispatch. Welcome back again to Auto Transport Intel. I'm Jay, the Car Hauling Dispatcher. Today, I'm working on booking for my driver John of Paladin Enterprises. He is located in Ohio and we're looking at going to Houston with his 3-car wedge.

I heard there are some good paying cars going to Houston, but I have no idea what it's going to be like booking him out of Houston. Because of the massive hurricane damage and flooding, I'm imagining a lot of INOPS will need to be moved, so I already asked John if his winch was working.

Let's go ahead and log into Central Dispatch - the #1 Load Board for Car Haulers. We know that we're picking up in Youngstown, Ohio and in a previous video I talked about how it can be better to begin a search 50 miles around the pickup city. For delivery, my custom is to conduct a regional search of states. In this case, that will be Texas and Louisiana, so as to get the Houston area as well as Baton Rouge. #carhaulingdispatcher #autodispatchingtips #centraldispatch

However, I'm actually going to break my normal rule on this one. Since I heard Houston is in such great need of cars, I'm going to do a 50-mile search around Houston for delivery. It is now Thursday mid-afternoon and so I'm booking for Monday pickups. (I don't want to see anything ready after Monday). Upon searching, I actually got 26 results, which when searching city-to-city long distance is truly quite rare.

In fact, just going to Houston, I'm seeing several cars listed for over 70 cents per mile. Since 50 cents per mile is the known industry average, that's really good. Because supply is up, the differentiating criteria for booking loads will come down to the height and weight of the vehicles as well as the payment terms. Since I'm booking a three-car wedge trailer, I can really only take one big truck.

I did find a 2015 crew cab short bed paying over $1,000 so I immediately called the broker. On the phone, he told me the customer sounds ready to just drive it himself so the load is no longer available. Dispatching tip: go ahead and give your phone number and information (just in case they change their mind). I also found a 1993 Land Cruiser listed for $950, so while I'm calling I check the curb weight and length just so I know the vehicle specs for sure.

I also heard that getting out of Houston is pretty dicey. It's certainly not the same as it is going in - so I need to check that out now instead of waiting. By the way, I can't believe Central Dispatch doesn't have a 'Backhaul Search' selection. Wouldn't that be so easy to create?

Well, it turns out that the 'reverse city-to-city' search results are zero, so now it's time to get creative. It's a good thing we have several days of time to figure this out because if we didn't have time we might have to rethink what we're doing. To be specific, the main reason I know we have time is that I always ask the driver, "When do you plan on picking up and when do you want to be back home?" As a dispatcher, you need to ask that - every time, right away - so you know how many days you have for your return trip. If you don't ask a driver this and you start booking and he suddenly tells you, "Oh, yeah, I've got to be back early for my anniversary," then you've got a big problem. As they say in the movies, that's what I call "a tight spot." Remember: talk to your dispatcher. Don't keep secrets from each other. It's not going to end well.

Alright, so the rates are definitely lower getting out of Houston (plus there really are a lot of INOPs). Therefore, the key to successfully booking out of Houston is to pay attention and always be checking for new loads. In the movie "Glengarry Glenross," Alec Baldwin's character writes "ABC" on the chalkboard and he says, "To be a successful salesman, 'Always Be Closing'". To me, to be a successful dispatcher you need to Always Be Checking - for new loads.

This should be common sense! When you know that you're going to be booking from a city that's going to be difficult to book out of - Always Be Checking! That doesn't mean from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. when you're at your desk. I'm talking about in the morning (right when you wake up) check the load board. At night, before you go to sleep (you have a computer) check the load board. Always be checking. Dispatch unto others as you would want dispatched unto you. Okay, you get it.

Thanks for joining me today on Auto Transport Intel. I'm the Car Hauling Dispatcher. My name is Jay. Thank you for your time and I hope my advice helps you. You have a good one out there on the road.

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🚍+🚙+🚕+🚗=💰 In this video, I show you how I work as a Car Hauling Dispatcher and give you free Auto Dispatching Tips for Using Central Dispatch. Please remember to Like and I hope to see you in the Live Chat on a Tuesday Night. - Jay

ATIAutoBusiness
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Great video. Dispatch to others as you want to be dispatched.... love it!!!

JasonSmith-vdsz
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You should show people how to do the search from pennies on the dollar to over $1.25 per mile. Most of the loads you searched for are starting under $1.00 per mile. There is no way I can run my rig for under $1.20 per mile.

hondaman
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That back haul is exactly what we need. I have been waiting for them put it out there for a quite bit.

uchkunbekkarshiev
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I am researching heavily in preparation to start as a hotshot. Thanks for your advise, insight, and encouragement. I look forward to learning more. Jay - Tennessee

jburdine
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This is great! I just started in this business and have a lot to learn about car hauling and how to get the best deals. This kind of videos make me learn much more... thanks!

Canmeul
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You the man bro. keep up the good work and thank you for the video..

valentinocruz
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So freaking helpful! I have an interview Tuesday and I’m new to this side of logistics business. Thank you brother!

davidrobledo
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Also I’m training my 11yr old to dispatch. Shared most of your videos with my kids

masmas
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Hey jay, so sorry I haven't been involved with your Tuesday night live show but I do check it out when time prevails, but just wanted to stop by and let ya know I'm still on the planet...lol im going to try again this week to check out this coming weeks show

norwichcornerschristianchu
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i love your videos and i m new to dispatching I was wondering if you could provide a full training, that will be great.

Hamode
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Awesome. Keep up the great work. Learning so much from you.

buyersllc
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Hi Jay, I'm looking to start up a car hauling business. I live about 15 miles north of I-90, and 25 miles west of I-81. I see lots of car haulers on I-90 headed to City Auction in West Springfield, Pa. What could I realistically expect to make per car, heading from Syracuse, or Rochester, NY, to This auction, and what about backhauls? Do you dispatch this area? Do you know someone who does, if you don't? Thanks

baptistjohn
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How can l get in touch with you buddy? I’m a car hauler and lm working for someone else!
I would like you to help me out loading my 3 car trailer.
lm on Houston area. Thank you

oswaldogutierrez
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Hey my name is Noel l live in Nj and have a question. Im thinking off opening my self a hotshot trucking company n l will like to do a car hauling.How that works to get into that business.if u can help me with more info l will appreciate it. Thanks

noelcalvo
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Does the three car hauler required Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)

arabspeed
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What insurance is it required for central dispatch? I would like to start hauling cars in the state of texas only

alejandroacosta
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Hi jay, I your videos. You are giving us free and valuable info.... well, I’m gonna start my own business very soon hauling cars with my 3 4 car hauler. I know some people from the auto auctions they gonna give me some business, but i would like to do hauling from central dispatch. My question is, how to start with the central dispatch? Do i have to be registered in or where i have to look for loads ?

samjoseph
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Very informative channel! youve got my like and subscription. Im looking to get into the business but im curious- Why would a driver want use a dispatcher instead of figure out the route them self? Thanks!

gangster
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I would like to work with you but I have no experience hotshot I have my cdl 4month now driving for Swift for like 4month otr can you give me more info

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