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A logistics skill set you can build from a laptop.

Invoices that get paid, collections without burning relationships, carrier onboarding, driver settlements, remote work habits and how to avoid job scams.

Invoices, collections, carrier onboarding, driver settlements, tools, remote work habits and how to avoid job scams.

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4 modules
8 lessons
about 9 hours
Certificate of completion
US rules and employers

Does this sound like you?

You want remote work that is real

Fake job offers are everywhere. You want skills and a way to check an offer before you trust it.

Paperwork errors cost money

One missing document delays a payment by weeks. You want a clean package every time.

You are changing fields

You do not need a degree to learn invoicing, collections and onboarding. You need a clear method.

What is the Back-Office & Career Track course?

Billing, collections, paperwork and the remote logistics jobs built on them.

What will you be able to do after the Back-Office & Career Track course?

By the end of the Back-Office & Career Track course you will be able to do the 3 things listed here. Each skill is practised in the lessons and checked in the final scenario exam, so you can test your own progress before you apply for work or take on a client.

Build a clean invoice package
Run collections without burning relationships
Verify carriers and spot fraud flags

What is in the curriculum?

The Back-Office & Career Track course has 4 modules and 8 lessons, about 9 hours of study in total. The lessons are written in plain English, and the course closes with a final scenario exam and a certificate of completion. It starts with the back-office picture and moves on to billing and collections.

Module 1The back-office picture2 lessons · 2 h

Lessons

How money and paper flow in freight (read free)
Load paperwork in detail

Module 2Billing and collections2 lessons · 2 h

Lessons

Invoicing and billing accuracy
Collections and accounts receivable

Module 3Carrier and driver administration2 lessons · 2 h

Lessons

Carrier onboarding and compliance admin
Driver settlements and expense tracking

Module 4Tools and career paths2 lessons · 2 h

Lessons

Tools, systems and working remotely
Career paths and honest expectations

Course at a glance
Module	Lessons	Study time
The back-office picture	2	2 h
Billing and collections	2	2 h
Carrier and driver administration	2	2 h
Tools and career paths	2	2 h
Total	8	about 9 h
Price	$49, one payment, final exam and certificate included

Also included

A workbook of templates and exercises you can copy into your own files
Monthly updates when rules change

Final exam and certificate

A 25-question scenario exam covering: The back-office picture; Billing and collections; Carrier and driver administration; Tools and career paths. Pass mark is 80%. You then receive a Truck Dispatching USA certificate of completion with a QR code that anyone can verify online.

Who is this course for?

This is for you if

People who want to learn logistics back-office skills, small carriers who want to run billing and paperwork well, and dispatchers expanding their skills.

Who is behind this course?

Truck Dispatching USA LLC is a US dispatch company. This course is written by our editorial team, in plain English, around US rules and US employers. We check facts against the regulator or agency named in each lesson, show you the source, and date the page. When a rule changes, the lesson changes.

Last reviewed: November 2026. Questions: contact us or write to [email protected].

Check the facts yourself

What jobs and pay can this lead to?

The Back-Office & Career Track course prepares you for roles such as billing and invoicing clerk, accounts receivable and collections and carrier onboarding and compliance admin. Pay depends on the employer, the state and your experience, so the figures below come from published sources and job listings. Read the roles first, then check which ones are hiring near you.

Roles this skill opens

Billing and invoicing clerk

Turn delivered loads into correct, on-time invoices.

Accounts receivable and collections

Chase and resolve late payments politely and in writing.

Carrier onboarding and compliance admin

Collect W-9s, insurance certificates and authority checks.

Driver settlements clerk

Calculate pay, deductions and reimbursements accurately.

Remote dispatch or back-office assistant

Support a small carrier or brokerage from home.

Ways to use it

Work as an employee

Apply to carriers, brokerages and factoring companies.

Offer billing and paperwork help to small carriers

Some people work as freelancers or small service providers. Agree scope and pay in writing.

Official US pay figures

Logisticians

Median pay per year: $82,320
Lowest 10% under: $50,890
Highest 10% over: $133,160
Jobs in the US: 255,100
Outlook 2025 to 2035: 18% (much faster than average)
Usual entry: Bachelor's degree

BLS, SOC 13-1081

Transportation, storage and distribution managers

Median pay per year: $107,230
Lowest 10% under: $65,120
Highest 10% over: $194,900
Jobs in the US: 228,100
Outlook 2025 to 2035: 6% (faster than average)
Usual entry: High school diploma plus 5 or more years in a related job

BLS, SOC 11-3071

How to put it to work

Finish the course and the examUse the certificate and your workbook samples as proof.
Search the right titles"Billing clerk", "accounts receivable", "carrier onboarding", "dispatch assistant" and "logistics coordinator".
Check every job for scam signs firstLesson 8 covers it. Never pay to get a job and never move money for an employer.
Show one real sampleA clean invoice, a settlement sheet and a collections email from the workbook.

Risks, said plainly

Entry-level back-office pay is often near the low end of the range shown. Freight-specific skills are what move you up.
Fake remote jobs target people looking for this kind of work. Check every offer.

Reported pay ranges

Trucking dispatch

Employee dispatcher: $35,000 to $60,000 a year (median $47,500)
Entry-level freight dispatcher: $45,000 to $55,000
Intermodal dispatcher: $65,000 to $70,000
Trucking dispatcher, Charlotte NC: $60,000 to $70,000
Independent dispatcher (6 to 8 trucks): $85,000 to $180,000+ (industry-quoted; depends on fleet, lanes and fee, see the maths table)
Dispatcher fees: 5% to 10% of gross revenue (most 6% to 8%)
Flat weekly fee: $150 to $400 per truck
Per-load fee: $30 to $75 per load

Freight broker

Average: $64,803 to $65,698
Experienced, first year: $75,000 to $100,000+
Top earners: $144,384

2026 reported ranges from public pay sources. Pay depends on state, employer, shift and experience. Official national figures: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dispatchers.

Hiring sectors and demand

Freight dispatching: "Not oversaturated. Most people quit within months. Demand for skilled, reliable dispatchers remains steady."
Aircraft dispatcher: reported 21% job growth through 2028 (an older projection, faster than average; check the current BLS outlook).
Flight dispatcher: reported +13% year-over-year vacancy growth globally.
Largest dispatcher employers: land transport (12.3%), specialised construction (6.2%), employment and staffing (2.6%).
Health care and social assistance employs the largest share of dispatchers.
AI impact: job growth, not contraction, may be the near-term story for dispatchers willing to learn the tools.

How to apply

Where to look

Indeed
LinkedIn
ZipRecruiter
FlexJobs
FreightWaves Classifieds
TruckingJobs.com
DAT Job Board
JobsInLogistics.com

Your resume

One page, plain format that applicant-tracking systems can read. Put numbers on what you did. Add your Truck Dispatching USA certificate and the course name under training.

Many entry-level roles say: no experience needed, training available.
Small fleets hire by referral, phone call and trial.
Resume: 1 page, readable by applicant-tracking systems, 6 sections, quantified track record.

Start today

One payment. No subscription. Your access is linked to your email.

$49 ~~$79~~

Launch price until 30 November 2026. One payment, no subscription.

4 modules, 8 lessons, about 9 hours
Downloadable templates and checklists
Final exam and certificate of completion
Updates when rules change

What do people ask before they enrol?

These are the questions people ask most before they enrol: who the course is for, what it covers, how long it takes and what the certificate means. If your question is not answered here, write to [email protected] and we will reply by email.

Do I need experience?

No. The course starts from the basics and builds step by step. Lesson 1 is free to read, so you can check the level before you pay.

What do I get?

8 lessons (about 9 hours of study), a workbook of templates and exercises, a 25-question final exam and a certificate of completion with a QR code anyone can verify.

How long do I have access?

Your access is linked to your email and stays open. You can study on any device, at your own pace.

Where do the pay numbers on this page come from?

From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (pay: May 2025; jobs and outlook: 2025 to 2035). They are national figures for related jobs, with a link to the source under each one.

Will this help me get a job or start earning?

The course gives you the skills, checklists and numbers people in this field are hired for. Finish the lessons, pass the exam, put the verified certificate on your resume, then apply. What you do with it depends on your effort, your market and your decisions.

How much does it cost?

It is $49 at the launch price until 30 November 2026, then $79. One payment, no subscription.

What about refunds?

This is digital content, so there is no refund once access is unlocked. Read lesson 1 free first. The full terms are on the Training Terms page.

Is it for the United States only?

Yes. It teaches US rules and US freight. Outside the US, local law and tax differ, so get professional advice before you act.

Is the content kept current?

We review the courses every month and update them when rules change. The Courses page shows what changed.

Which courses come next?

Browse every course by field on the Courses page. Already read about the trucking basics? Start with Truck Dispatcher Pro.

Want the whole field? This course is also in the Trucking Career Bundle. One payment covers every course in it.

Hiring or looking for work? Browse the US truck dispatchers directory or the directory of dispatchers outside the US.

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Learn the skill, finish the course, apply for the jobs or build the business. The only wrong move is waiting another month.

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Educational material for the United States. Not legal, tax, medical or financial advice. Truck Dispatching USA LLC is not affiliated with any certifying body named on this page. Last reviewed November 2026.