Central Dispatch Integration CRM: Post Loads Without Retyping
Message Plane is an auto transport CRM with a real Central Dispatch integration: post loads to Central Dispatch — and Super Dispatch simultaneously — directly from the order, with real-time two-way sync and no retyping. One order record in the CRM becomes your load board posting, your dispatch sheet, and your customer file. 250+ brokerages run on it.
Every auto transport broker knows the tab dance: build the order in one system, alt-tab to Central Dispatch, retype the vehicles, the route, the pay, the notes — and then do it again when something changes. Each retype is a chance for a wrong VIN, a stale price, or a load that never got posted at all. A CRM that actually integrates with Central Dispatch removes the retype step entirely.
How the Central Dispatch Integration Works
- Post from inside the order. When an order is ready to move, you post it to Central Dispatch from inside Message Plane. The vehicles, route, dates, and pay come straight off the order record — nothing is typed twice.
- Post to both boards at once. The same action posts to Central Dispatch and Super Dispatch simultaneously. Double the carrier eyeballs on your load, zero extra data entry.
- Real-time two-way sync. The integration is not fire-and-forget. Message Plane keeps a real-time two-way sync with the load boards, so what carriers see and what your team sees stay in agreement.
- Dispatch sheets auto-generated. When a load gets covered, the dispatch sheet is generated automatically from the same order data. No copy-paste into a Word template.
Because posting happens inside the CRM, everything around it is already there too: the customer’s file, the built-in phone and SMS threads, the e-signed contract, the VIN-decoded vehicle details, and FMCSA carrier verification (authority, insurance, safety) for the carrier who takes the load. Booking a load and vetting the carrier happen on the same screen instead of across five tools.
Manual Posting vs. Posting From the CRM
| Dispatch Task | CRM + Central Dispatch in Separate Tabs | Message Plane |
|---|---|---|
| Posting a load | Retype the order into Central Dispatch by hand | Post from the order — no retyping |
| Covering more boards | Repeat the whole entry on Super Dispatch | Simultaneous posting to Central Dispatch and Super Dispatch |
| Keeping listings current | Manually edit each board when the order changes | Real-time two-way sync |
| Dispatch paperwork | Fill out a dispatch sheet template per load | Dispatch sheets auto-generated from the order |
| Vetting the carrier | Look up FMCSA and insurance in yet another tab | Built-in carrier verification: authority, insurance, safety |
What "Integration" Should Actually Mean
Plenty of software claims a Central Dispatch integration that turns out to be a link to centraldispatch.com. Here is the test worth applying to any CRM you evaluate: does the order become the posting, or do you become the integration? If a human is re-entering data between the two systems, you do not have an integration — you have a job description.
Message Plane has been purpose-built for auto transport since 2016. The load board workflow is not a bolt-on; it is the spine of the product, connected to everything else a brokerage runs on: built-in VoIP calling and texting, email, e-signatures, credit card processing, and QuickBooks billing that flows from the same orders you post. Your phone system connects via API too, so calls and texts land on the right order in real time with screen-pops. That is why brokerages on Message Plane have delivered over 2 million transports — the pipeline holds together from first quote to delivered load.
Who This Is For
- Brokerages posting daily volume to Central Dispatch. If your dispatchers spend a meaningful part of the day retyping orders into the board, the integration gives that time back immediately.
- Teams running both major boards. If you post to Central Dispatch and Super Dispatch — or want to without doubling the work — simultaneous posting is the whole point.
- Shops tired of stale listings. When price or dates change and the board does not, carriers call on dead information. Two-way sync keeps the board honest.
- Growing operations standardizing their stack. Every feature is included at $399–499/month base plus $59–79/user/month, no mandatory contract, and onboarding with data migration takes 7–14 days.
Get the full platform picture on our auto transport CRM page, and if you are weighing Message Plane against a board-first tool, read the Message Plane vs. Super Dispatch comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
What CRM integrates with Central Dispatch?
Message Plane is a purpose-built auto transport CRM that integrates with Central Dispatch. Loads post to Central Dispatch directly from the order in the CRM with no retyping, the connection is a real-time two-way sync, and the same posting goes to Super Dispatch simultaneously.
Can I post to Central Dispatch and Super Dispatch at the same time?
Yes. Message Plane posts a load to both Central Dispatch and Super Dispatch simultaneously from inside the CRM. You enter the order once, and both boards get the listing — no duplicate data entry between systems.
Does the Central Dispatch integration keep listings updated automatically?
Yes. Message Plane maintains a real-time two-way sync with the load boards, so your CRM and your Central Dispatch listings stay in agreement, and dispatch sheets are auto-generated from the order when a load is covered.
How much does a CRM with Central Dispatch integration cost?
Message Plane costs $399–499/month for the brokerage base plan plus $59–79 per user per month, with every feature included — load board integrations, built-in calling and SMS, e-signatures, carrier verification, and QuickBooks billing. There is no mandatory contract and a free demo is available.
Watch a Load Go From Order to Board
Bring one of your typical routes to a demo and we will post it live — order entered once, on Central Dispatch and Super Dispatch in the same motion, dispatch sheet generated when it covers. If that beats your current process, onboarding with data migration takes 7–14 days.
Related Resources
- Industry Statistics — Market size, pricing data, and platform insights
- How to Start an Auto Transport Brokerage — Complete guide with costs, licensing, and setup
- Dispatch Software Guide — Everything brokers need to know about dispatch tools
- Message Plane vs Super Dispatch — CRM vs marketplace comparison
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