Dispatching Intermodal 101

Become an expert in intermodal dispatching with our comprehensive course. Optimize routes, coordinate shipments, and excel in the transportation industry.

Course curriculum

1. Disclaimer - Copyright & Permissions
2. Setting up your Independent Freight Dispatching Business
3. Equipment Needed to get started
1. Intermodal Terminology 101
2. Trucking Terminology Ebook
1. Onboarding a Client
2. Onboarding Documents Explained
3. Carrier Profile Template
4. Dispatcher Agreement Template
5. TWIC Card- Transportation Worker ID Card
6. Sample Credit Card Authorization Form
7. w9
8. Sample Quick Reference for Client
9. Limited Power of Attorney Example (Optional)
10. SLLC - Limited Power of Attorney Tempate
1. How to apply for the UIIA- Step by Step Video
2. Video Recap- Steps for Applying with UIIA
3. Equipment Providers Insurance Requirements for UIIA
4. UIIA- Example (Trucking Company) Account Profile
5. ***BONUS *** UIIA Handbook
1. What is a Chassis?
2. Chassis Setup with DCLI
3. DCLI Chassis requirements
4. Chassis Setup with TRAC
5. How to Find a Chassis
6. Roadside Service Request- DCLI
1. TAFS Factoring- Get paid faster!
1. The Drayage Process- video
2. Port Systems-Video link inside
1. How to Bid a Drayage Project
2. Broker Conversations
3. Sample Email Certificate Holder Update
4. Parakeet Carrier Onboard Packet sample
5. Bill of Lading template
6. Copy of Rate Confirmation- Rate Con
7. How to manage when Drayage get slow??
1. Import Container Loads
2. Export Container Loads
3. Container Dimension Chart
4. Container Details
5. How to Find Intermodal Freight Fast
6. Last Free Day- LFD (FREE TIME)
7. Chassis with Genset (Reefer Containers)
1. Access to the RailRoad
2. Dispatching Rail Yard Containers
3. Rail Billing
4. Copy of UIIA Equipment Providers and Per diem, Free days and use charges
1. Schedule Your Loads
2. Sample Invoice
3. Intermodal - Dispatch Software
1. Get a Duns & Bradstreet Number
2. Women Owned Small Business
3. Business Credit 101- Resource Guide
1. Rate Confirmation- Rate Con
2. Bill of Lading- BOL
3. Copy of Sample Invoice
1. UIIA Equipment Providers and Per diem, Free days and use charges
2. Roadside Resource for Truckers
3. Title 5 Essential Tips for Independent Freight Dispatchers to Manage Stress
4. Bill of Lading template
5. BROKERS WHO BOOK LOADS FOR NEW CARRIERS
6. Flatbed Dimensions Diagram
7. Flatbed Profile
8. Dry Van Profile
9. Reefers Profile
10. The Intermodal Fact Book
1. Bidding Intermodal Freight
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Street Turns
1. NEW Equipment Providers List
2. Address List

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$499.00
70 lessons
4.5 hours of video content
6 Month Self-Paced Online Course

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Dispatching Intermodal 101

Dispatching Intermodal 101

Course curriculum

Welcome to Dispatching Intermodal 101

Intermodal Terminology 101

Chapter 1: Onboarding a Client

CHAPTER 2: UIIA Uniform Intermodal Interchange Agreement

Chapter 3: Chassis 101

Chapter 4: Factoring

Chapter 5: Accessing the Port

Chapter 6: Locating Container Freight

Chapter 7: Containers

Chapter 8: Rail Roads

Chapter 9: Accounting

Chapter 10: Business Credit

Intermodal Freight Dispatching 101-The Intermodal Workflow

Resources

Training Videos

Street Turns

Equipment Providers

About this course

Discover your potential, starting today