More informed partnering decisions are just a click away. Carriers can now view any shipper’s scorecard, right from the search results page! Just click a shipper’s name to open up a slide-out displaying their comprehensive profile, including company details, Central Dispatch ratings, warnings, and other key information.
It’s the best way to get a more detailed look at any shipper’s performance history, in fewer clicks. Try it out today!
Learn more about the shipper scorecard and how to access here.
This edition of Central Dispatch Highlights includes the warning signs of phishing scams and a new enhancement to the carrier mobile app.
Carriers: Find Loads in the Central Dispatch Carrier App
With our latest enhancement to the carrier app, you can search, browse, and filter the load board right from your phone! Learn all about the app and this update in our blog post.
Shippers: See How One Dealer Is Saving Time and Money with Central Dispatch
Tahir Ilyas is using Central Dispatch to save countless hours and hundreds of dollars per car! Watch his story to see how he’s taking advantage of all the tools and services that Central Dispatch has to offer.
Stay Protected from Phishing Scams
Phishing scams in the auto logistics industry are on the rise, and it’s our role as THE logistics marketplace to make sure you know what to look out for. By staying aware and vigilant at every step, you can keep your business safe from dispatch to delivery!
In today’s used vehicle market, having fast and cost-effective vehicle transportation isn’t optional—it’s essential. That’s why more and more dealers like Tahir Ilyas from Ed Voyles Automotive Group are turning to Central Dispatch.
“When I started using Central Dispatch, two years ago I was able to save an average of $400 per car, and my efficiency was so good. As soon as I display my car, maybe in the next hour I get a call from the driver, and the next day I have a vehicle here.”
For Tahir, the difference was night and day. No more slow delivery times or unpredictable costs. Central Dispatch gives him the tools he needs to control every aspect of each load—down to the exact timeline and dollar amount.
“Every load I put through Price Check first, and I take a look at what the price is running for that kind of distance. It’s helped me display each car easily and at the right price. It’s very convenient and very fast.”
But Tahir hasn’t just taken the uncertainty out of shipping, he’s turned it into a competitive advantage. With more secure and reliable transport across the country, he can source cars from markets he couldn’t reach before.
“I can buy vehicles from all over the United States, and I don’t have to worry about the shipping. No matter if I’m getting a car from California, or I’m getting a car from Tennessee, Central Dispatch is very efficient.”
Get Tahir’s full story in the video.
Premium and Price Check Plus customers will soon have access to an estimated time to dispatch in the Central Dispatch Price Check Plus tool. Estimated time to dispatch will automatically be shown along with each pricing recommendation, allowing shippers to have clearer timing expectations and help determine how to price a load. This enhancement also helps carriers reduce idle time, and helps everyone on our platform forge stronger relationships with partners.
Learn more about the estimated time to dispatch in our latest article and user guide. Learn more about our Premium and Price Check Plus add-ons on our plans page.
This edition of Central Dispatch Highlights focuses on our upcoming Price Check Plus time to dispatch and ID verification enhancements.
View Estimated Time to Dispatch with Price Check Plus
Premium and Price Check Plus customers will soon be able to see an estimated time to dispatch for each pricing recommendation. This will help shippers determine where to price a load based on their scheduling needs, and allow carriers to reduce idle time.
Help Keep the Marketplace Safe with ID Verification
All customers will soon be required to complete ID verification in order to utilize Central Dispatch. ID verification will help us enhance security, reduce fraud, and foster more trust across the marketplace.
One of our most popular features just got a big upgrade. Carriers subscribed to Central Dispatch notifications will now receive unlimited notifications for pricing and delivery detail updates on shipper listings — at no additional charge, without affecting notification limits! That means shippers can secure trucks sooner, and carriers can stay more informed on loads they’re interested in, never missing out on an important update when any of these details change:
- Price changes of $25 or more
- Pick-up / delivery location
- Pickup on / after date
- Trailer type
- Vehicle operability
This feature upgrade will automatically go into effect, and requires no further action for carriers subscribed to saved search notifications.
Not subscribed yet? Stay ahead with unlimited notifications and never miss an important update. Get started today!
This edition of Central Dispatch Highlights focuses on how shippers and carriers can use additional features on the platform to increase efficiency.
Price Check vs. Price Check Plus
Get the details on what’s new and different between our two pricing tools: Price Check and Price Check Plus. See which one best fits your business with a full comparison and feature list.
Take advantage of preferred and blocked functionality
The preferred and blocked functionality helps all Central Dispatch users control who they partner with. Preferred partners will be shown first in search results, while blocked partners will be filtered out.
Shippers: See how one dealer boosted his business with Central Dispatch Premium
Before upgrading to Central Dispatch Premium, Adam Richmond and his team had a solid shipping operation. But now? They have one that supercharges their entire business. Watch the video to see how Premium’s powerful features and personalized support helps Adam ship faster, manage loads more efficiently, and more!
Saved search notifications just got better
Carriers enrolled in notifications will now receive additional notifications when shippers update pricing and delivery details on listings, at no extra charge and without affecting notification limits. That means shippers can secure trucks sooner, and carriers can stay more informed on loads they’re interested in, never missing out on an important update.
The all-new Central Dispatch Create Load page allows shippers to post listings on the marketplace, view carrier details, and dispatch vehicles all in a single dashboard. All data is preserved between listing and dispatch tabs, eliminating the need to re-type in information.
And best of all, our new carrier scorecard gives users a streamlined and intuitive way to verify carrier details before selecting them as a partner. Once shippers select a carrier, they will see the carrier scorecard, which includes carrier’s company details, Transactional Ratings, and flags for any missing or expired FMCSA details.
Learn more about the new Create Load experience here.
This edition of Central Dispatch Highlights focuses on both new and existing features to help shippers transport with more control and confidence. Read more below.
Learn more about our new Create Load experience
Our new Create Load page allows shippers to post to the load board or assign directly to a carrier from one central location. We’re also introducing a carrier scorecard to this experience to give shippers a view into a carrier’s company details, Transactional Ratings, and flags for any missing or expired FMCSA details, all without leaving this screen.
Take advantage of preferred and blocked functionality
The preferred and blocked functionality helps all Central Dispatch users control who they partner with. Preferred partners will be shown first in search results, while blocked partners will be filtered out.
