Shipper Demo Video

Want to ship vehicles on Central Dispatch? Watch this short demo video to see how we connect shippers with a network of thousands of carriers by giving you control over every detail and learn the basics of posting, dispatching, and reviewing.

Transcript:

<INTRO> 

Central Dispatch makes taking control of your vehicle transportation easy and safe with a streamlined, self-service digital platform. Here’s how it works. 

<1. POST YOUR JOB> 

First, shippers post a job listing. 

Enter the vehicle’s pick up location, delivery location, trailer type, and details on the vehicle to be delivered. 

You can use the “Price Check” tool to see what the current market rate is for similar jobs, so you always get a competitive rate. Central Dispatch Premium users have the option to use Price Check Plus, which shows you even more real-time market data for more informed decisions, and delivers AI predictive-pricing to ensure you get the most optimal rate possible. 

From there, you can either post your listing to the general load board, or assign directly to a preferred carrier right from the same dashboard. 

After you post your listing, you can expect a call in 30 minutes or less. We partner with thousands of carriers, and they’re always looking for new loads. 

<2. REVIEW BIDS>  

Be sure to always review a carrier’s Central Dispatch profile before doing business with them, so you can feel confident you’re working with a qualified partner. 

The carrier scorecard gives you a quick snap shot of each carrier’s ratings and work history, plus flags for any missing or expired FMCSA authorizations. For more details, visit their company profile. 

There you’ll find their complete FMCSA information so you can verify the carrier is active and authorized. Review insurance documents provided on their profile, and contact the agent to verify their insurance information is up-to-date. 

You’ll also see a carrier’s overall Central Dispatch rating, as well as ratings for distinct categories like Timeliness, Communication, and Documentation.  

Central Dispatch also provides ratings and reviews for each transaction, so you can see how they’ve performed on every job they’ve taken on our platform and identify any suspicious activity to avoid unreliable partners. 

<3. DISPATCH A CARRIER>  

Once you’ve chosen the right carrier for you, dispatching them is easy with fully electronic dispatch — no paperwork required!  

You can manage all your shipments in one place using the “Manage Listings” page. Here you can dispatch a vehicle, or check in to see what vehicles are listed on the marketplace, dispatched, or have been delivered.  

For shipments with real-time tracking enabled, simply hit the “Track Shipment” button to view the vehicle’s live location on an interactive map, as well as the latest delivery status updates.  

Plus, managing your team is easy too with the all-new user management system. Account owners can create unique profiles for each employee or contractor, assign them a role, and change their account permissions, ensuring sensitive business information is protected and eliminating the risks of a single login. 

<4. RECEIVE YOUR VEHICLE & RATE>  

Once a job is complete, use the Transactional Ratings system to rate and review your carrier partner. Be as fair and thorough as possible when describing their performance, so other shippers can make better, more informed partnering decisions. 

<OUTRO> 

We’re always adding new features, so stay tuned to the “What’s New” section on our website for info on all the latest platform features. 

So, are you ready to stop taking chances with your vehicle transportation? Take control with Central Dispatch today!