Affiliate Disclosure

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Compliance

The Dispatcher is a participant in various affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This is an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to affiliate partners.

We comply with all Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding affiliate marketing disclosures. When you click on affiliate links on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

What This Means for You

No Extra Cost

When you purchase products through our affiliate links, you pay the same price as you would if you went directly to the retailer's website. The commission we earn comes from the retailer, not from you.

Honest Recommendations

We only recommend products and services that we believe will genuinely benefit freight dispatchers, truck drivers, owner-operators, brokers, and others in the freight industry. Our recommendations are based on:

• Product quality and reliability
• Relevance to freight professionals
• Value for money
• User reviews and ratings
• Our own research and industry expertise

How It Supports Us

The commissions we earn help us:

• Maintain and improve TheDispatcher.us website
• Create free tools for the freight community
• Produce helpful content and guides
• Keep our resources accessible at no cost to you

Our Affiliate Partners

We participate in the following affiliate programs:

• Amazon Associates – For physical products, electronics, office equipment, and more
• Commission Junction (CJ) – For various commercial and business products (future)
• Impact Radius – For software and digital services (future)
• ShareASale – For business and professional services (future)
• Direct partnerships – With select trucking and logistics industry vendors

This list may be updated as we establish new partnerships that benefit our community.

Product Reviews & Recommendations

Our Process

When we recommend products on our Gear Hub or in blog articles, we:

• Research multiple options in each category
• Review customer feedback and ratings
• Consider real-world use cases for freight professionals
• Compare features, pricing, and value
• Provide honest pros and cons

Independence

Our reviews and recommendations are not influenced by commission rates. We recommend products based on their merits and suitability for our audience, not on how much we might earn from a sale.

No Bias

While we earn commissions from affiliate sales, this does not affect our editorial decisions. We will never:

• Recommend a product solely because it has a higher commission
• Omit a better product because it doesn't have an affiliate program
• Provide misleading information to encourage purchases
• Guarantee results or make unrealistic claims

Where You'll Find Affiliate Links

Affiliate links may appear in the following places on our website:

• Gear Hub page – Product recommendations for freight professionals
• Blog articles – Within helpful guides and product reviews
• Tools pages – Contextual product suggestions related to tools
• Directory listings – Relevant products matched to vendor categories
• Shop page – "Partner Picks" section (separate from our own products)
• Homepage – Featured product recommendations

Wherever affiliate links appear, we will clearly identify them with a disclosure notice stating:

Amazon Associates Program Details

The Dispatcher is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Special Links

We use Amazon "Special Links" which are unique tracking URLs that allow Amazon to attribute sales to our referrals. These links:

• Do not affect your Amazon shopping experience
• Do not change the price you pay
• Expire after 24 hours (Amazon's standard cookie duration)
• Are clearly labeled as affiliate links

Product Pricing

Please note that prices and availability of products on Amazon may change without notice. We do not guarantee the accuracy of pricing information displayed on our site. Always check the final price on Amazon's website before completing a purchase.

Your Choice

Using our affiliate links is entirely optional. You can:

• Use our links to support our work (we appreciate it!)
• Go directly to Amazon or other retailers if you prefer
• Use the product information we provide to make informed decisions, regardless of where you purchase

Our goal is to help you find the right tools and equipment for your work in the freight industry. Whether you purchase through our links or not, we're here to provide value to the community.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, product recommendations, or how we operate, please feel free to contact us at:

Email: contact@thedispatcher.us

We're committed to transparency and are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Last updated: January 2025