Although entry-level truck dispatchers may handle 5-10 drivers at a time, more experienced truck dispatchers may manage up to 30-50 drivers at once. This number can vary significantly by company, though, depending on the company's typical truck loads.

Trucking dispatchers play a major role in transportation logistics. Truck dispatchers orchestrate freight movement and equipment from one place to another while keeping close communication with truck drivers. Some dispatching companies help truck drivers to negotiate and acquire loads and handle paperwork.

More specifically, when a shipment is dispatched, it means that the shipment has been released from the origin and is on its way to the destination. This may involve the goods being loaded onto a truck, train, plane, or ship, depending on the mode of transportation being used.

Freight dispatchers: Freight dispatchers are usually employees of an individual fleet. They are responsible for ensuring that drivers have loads to deliver and that they are on-time. Freight dispatchers optimize routes and communicate status updates to your customers.