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Dispatch and shipping vocabulary

Lesson 1 of 5 in Dispatch, Shipper-Receiver Communication & Last-Mile · 18 minutes

Twelve words used every shift in dispatch, shipping, and receiving — from 'dock' to 'detention' to 'POD.'

What you'll learn

  • Recognize the vocabulary of trucking logistics
  • Use the words correctly in conversation with dispatch
  • Understand pay-affecting concepts (detention, layover)