Driver license agent vs dispatcher/driver

The differences between driver license agents and dispatcher/drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a driver license agent, becoming a dispatcher/driver takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a dispatcher/driver has an average salary of $41,265, which is higher than the $31,039 average annual salary of a driver license agent.

The top three skills for a driver license agent include DOT, CDL and driver license. The most important skills for a dispatcher/driver are customer service, DOT, and relevant safety regulations.

Driver license agent vs dispatcher/driver overview

	Driver License Agent	Dispatcher/Driver
Yearly salary	$31,039	$41,265
Hourly rate	$14.92	$19.84
Growth rate	-	11%
Number of jobs	60,017	130,014
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	49	43
Years of experience	12	2

Driver license agent vs dispatcher/driver salary

Driver license agents and dispatcher/drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Driver License Agent	Dispatcher/Driver
Average salary	$31,039	$41,265
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $43,000	Between $27,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between driver license agent and dispatcher/driver education

There are a few differences between a driver license agent and a dispatcher/driver in terms of educational background:

	Driver License Agent	Dispatcher/Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Driver license agent vs dispatcher/driver demographics

Here are the differences between driver license agents' and dispatcher/drivers' demographics:

	Driver License Agent	Dispatcher/Driver
Average age	49	43
Gender ratio	Male, 71.2% Female, 28.8%	Male, 66.9% Female, 33.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.1% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 4.1% White, 56.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.8% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	10%	7%

Differences between driver license agent and dispatcher/driver duties and responsibilities

Driver license agent example responsibilities.

Manage verification of car information including the VIN number for security and car control purposes.
Conduct deliveries of medical equipment throughout Florida, collect payments, and ensure proper cleanliness of medical equipment
Enter personal customer information into DPS database.

Dispatcher/driver example responsibilities.

Manage customer service satisfaction by providing update eta and location of drivers.
Spearhead FRA derailment investigations, providing reporting and on-site leadership to emergency situations.
Develop, implement, and evaluate the logistics and property accountability plans and policies for the organization.
Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
Monitor CCTV cameras for criminal activity.
Monitor the entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatching duties.

Driver license agent vs dispatcher/driver skills

Common driver license agent skills

DOT, 30%
CDL, 24%
Driver License, 20%
Pickup, 6%
Motor Vehicle Laws, 6%
State Laws, 5%

Common dispatcher/driver skills

Customer Service, 18%
DOT, 14%
Relevant Safety Regulations, 11%
CDL, 8%
Service Vehicle, 6%
Pickup, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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