Intermodal
Container & Drayage Dispatch Training
Why students choose Awahe
Every lesson is taught live, one to one, and finished with hands-on practice before you move on.
Start with how a container actually moves from ship to rail to door, and who owns each leg.
✓How Intermodal Freight MovesFollow a container from port to rail ramp to final delivery, and see where dispatch fits in.
✓Ports, Rail Ramps & TerminalsLearn how ports, ramps and terminals run day to day, and what they expect from you.
✓Containers, Chassis & EquipmentContainer sizes, reefers and chassis types, and which one your load actually needs.
✓Intermodal vs Over-the-RoadKnow when intermodal beats a dry van, and when it costs your customer money.
The daily routine of a drayage dispatcher, start to finish.
✓Drayage Dispatch WorkflowTake a container from booking to empty return, step by step.
✓Terminal Appointments & Gate MovesBook appointments and avoid the fees that come with missing them.
✓Dispatch Software & TrackingRun your containers inside the dispatch software the industry uses.
✓Driver CommunicationKeep drivers moving with clear instructions and realistic timing.
Where container freight comes from, and how to price it properly.
✓Load Boards & Drayage FreightFind container and drayage freight that is actually worth running.
✓Steamship Lines, IMCs & BrokersWork with ocean carriers, intermodal marketing companies and brokers.
✓Rate NegotiationQuote drayage with accessorials built in, not as an afterthought.
✓Direct Shippers & Cargo OwnersWin container freight direct from the cargo owner, where the margin is better.
In intermodal, the clock is what costs money. This is how you stay ahead of it.
✓Container Tracking & MilestonesTrack availability, holds and release status without waiting to be told.
✓Last Free Day & Per DiemPlan around the last free day so per diem never eats your revenue.
✓Demurrage & DetentionUnderstand who owes what, and how to keep the charges off your side.
✓Pre-Pulls & Street TurnsUse pre-pulls and street turns to save days, miles and empty moves.
Ports and railroads run on paperwork. Get it right and the gate opens.
✓Interchange & Equipment PaperworkInterchange agreements, equipment reports and chassis paperwork.
✓Customs, Holds & ReleasesCustoms, terminal and line holds, and what clears each one.
✓Carrier Packets & InsuranceSet up with steamship lines and IMCs the way they require.
✓Port & Rail CompliancePort credentials, safety rules and hours-of-service inside terminals.
Bill every move correctly and the business grows on its own.
✓Accessorial BillingBill chassis, per diem, waiting time and pre-pulls correctly, every time.
✓Invoicing & FactoringInvoice fast, factor when it makes sense, and keep cash moving.
✓Cost Per Container MoveKnow your true cost per move before you quote a rate.
✓Growing Your Intermodal BookAdd lanes, trucks and customers without letting service slip.
You finish by doing the job, not by watching someone else do it.
✓Live Practice ClassDispatch live containers with your instructor beside you.
✓Final ExamA 20-question exam covering everything you have practised.
✓Certificate of CompletionYour official Awahe Academy certification.
✓1 Year of SupportCall us with real-load questions for a full year after your classes finish.
Run smarter. Find better loads. Grow your business.
Build your dispatch skills and deliver better results for your clients.
Learn real-world dispatching skills and prepare for your next career opportunity.
Students receive an official certification on successfully completing the training program and passing the final exam. It validates your knowledge and skills, shows you are ready to apply what you have learned in real-world scenarios, and serves as a credential for career advancement.
Learn the tools the job actually uses, so you can walk in and contribute from day one. Build the confidence and the practical skill set of a working professional.
Awahe Mobile App
Live dispatch and freight broker training programs in English, Punjabi and Hindi
Take your Awahe Academy training anywhere. Watch your live one-on-one dispatch and freight broker lessons, track your progress, and connect with other truck dispatchers and owner-operators. Available free on iPhone and Android.
Install the Awahe app
Visit us
Tracy campus2311 N Tracy Blvd, WV 06
Tracy, CA 95376
Phone: (209) 655-0001
Fresno campus5066 N Fresno St Ste 106
Fresno, CA 93710
Phone: (209) 655-0001
Open 7 days, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Pacific
Email: info@awahe.com
Legal
Awahe Academy — one-on-one truck dispatch and freight broker training in Tracy and Fresno, California.
