Job Description
Dispatcher
We’re looking for experienced dispatchers who are proactive, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you’re a go-getter with a solid grasp of trucking operations and TMS systems, this could be the perfect next step in your logistics career.
Duties
- Manage daily dispatch operations for employee drivers
- Schedule and dispatch freight shipments using transportation management systems.
- Monitor fleet operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate data entry for shipments, including tracking information and delivery schedules.
- Collaborate with third-party logistics (3PL) providers to optimize shipping routes and reduce costs.
- Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze routes for efficiency.
- Assist in shipping and receiving processes to ensure timely handling of goods.
- Communicate effectively with team members, drivers, and customers to resolve any issues that may arise during transit.
- Maintain real-time accuracy in TMS and GPS dispatch systems (Samsara)
- Monitor load statuses in our routing system (Maxoptra)
- Ensure compliance with Hours of Service and Logbook regulations
- Communicate effectively with drivers and internal teams,
- Generate and manage dispatch-related reports
- Collaborate with Sales team to meet or exceed client expectations
- Attend team meetings and meet performance KPIs regularly
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 plus years of dispatching
- Proven experience in dispatching or a related field within supply chain management.
- Familiarity with transportation management systems,
- Strong understanding of fleet management principles and freight operations.
- Excellent data entry skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficient in using phone systems for communication purposes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in dynamic situations
- A go-getter mindset with a proactive, solution-driven approach
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage high-volume activity
- Clear, professional communication and strong team collaboration
