Dispatching & Logistics

The trucking industry is the primary means in the United States for hauling freight to businesses across the nation for warehousing, distribution, and last mile delivery. Dispatchers can work from home or with a company, full time, or part time. This course offers a great opportunity for students who are interested and/or desire to learn more about business, transportation, and logistics. The ins and outs of the freight dispatching industry will be explored. Students will gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the industry, from the basics of freight transportation to advanced topics like load planning, routing, and dispatching. The course is designed to be accessible to beginners, even if they have no prior experience in the field. Students must have internet access and should be comfortable navigating in a virtual environment. The course will be facilitated on Tuesdays from 6:00-800pm in a hybrid format (a combination of in-person and virtual-live meetings). The instructor will communicate the meeting schedule with enrolled students prior to the start date. All course materials are included in the registration fee. There will be a 100% scholarship applied for eligible applicants.