Editing Dispatcher (section)

===Transportation and service dispatchers===
A number of other organizations use dispatchers to respond to service calls, coordinate [[transport]]ation schedules, and to organize the [[Delivery (commerce)|delivery]] of materials:
*A '''truck dispatcher''' is employed by a [[trucking company]] to monitor the delivery of freight over long distances and coordinate delivery pickup and drop-off schedules.
*A '''bus dispatcher''' monitors the schedules of their bus fleet and address any problems that arise during their operations.
*A '''tow-truck dispatcher''' responds to calls for emergency roadside assistance.
*A '''gas and water service dispatcher''' monitors their respective [[utilities]] and receive calls for emergency assistance that involve [[Pipeline_transport#For_oil_or_natural_gas|gas lines]] and [[water mains]]. 

In the United States, about 26% of all dispatchers employed in 2004 worked for transportation and [[warehousing]] industries.<ref name=ooh />