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Dispatch software for small trucking fleets

Small fleets usually do not need more disconnected spreadsheets. They need one practical place to create loads, assign drivers and equipment, collect paperwork, and keep billing follow-up visible.

What the workflow should cover

Load creationEnter loads manually or start from broker paperwork, then keep stops, references, rates, and notes tied together.
Driver and equipment assignmentShow who has the load, which truck and trailer are attached, and whether driver portal setup is ready.
Document collectionCollect BOLs, PODs, rate confirmations, photos, and resubmissions without mixing them into a shared inbox.
Billing handoffKeep delivered hold, invoice draft, driver pay, and settlement follow-up connected to the same load record.

Where Dispatch Stream fits

Dispatch Stream is built as a trucking operations workspace. It helps teams keep dispatch, Driver Portal paperwork, compliance reminders, file vaults, invoicing, and settlements connected without presenting itself as a carrier, broker, ELD, payroll provider, tax advisor, or legal advisor.

Implementation path

  1. Start with load entry and driver assignment so daily dispatch has a single source.
  2. Turn on Driver Portal for the drivers you want to test first.
  3. Use upload requests and resubmission follow-up for paperwork cleanup.
  4. Review delivered hold and billing handoff before scaling to the whole team.
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