I run mostly Midwest freight, and I'll tell you, Chicago is one of those markets where it really pays to have someone who knows the lanes. Between the construction on I-80/94, the yard congestion around the warehouses out by Joliet, and how backed up some of these docks get during peak season, I was losing hours every week just trying to plan my own routes and chase down decent-paying loads out of the city. Started looking into truck dispatch services in Chicago IL, a while back after a buddy of mine mentioned it, and honestly, having someone local who understands the traffic patterns and which brokers actually pay on time made a real difference in my weekly numbers.

I ended up talking to a few dispatchers, including OiG Dispatch, just to compare notes, and it helped me understand what a good truck dispatch service should actually be doing for you versus just forwarding load board postings. Anyone else running out of the Chicago area, how are you handling the congestion and deadhead miles, and are you working with a dispatcher or figuring it out solo?