Dispatch Coordinator

Full-time

Type

Experience Required

Salary

$200,000 - $280,000

Level

Experience Required

Job Description

Coordinate driver assignments, route planning, and real-time logistics operations. Serve as the communication hub between drivers, customers, and operations team to ensure seamless freight movement and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

  • Assign drivers to loads based on equipment type, location, and availability
  • Plan and optimize routes for efficiency and on-time delivery
  • Monitor driver Hours of Service and ensure DOT compliance
  • Communicate schedule changes and updates to drivers in real-time
  • Track shipments and provide status updates to customers
  • Coordinate with warehouses, terminals, and customers for pickup/delivery appointments
  • Resolve service issues and make real-time operational decisions
  • Maintain accurate load documentation and dispatch records
  • Support drivers with route guidance, weather updates, and problem-solving

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years dispatch or logistics coordination experience
  • Strong knowledge of DOT Hours of Service regulations
  • Excellent multitasking and time management skills
  • Proficiency with TMS (Transportation Management Systems) and ELD platforms
  • Clear communication skills and professional phone manner
  • Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions
  • Problem-solving mindset and customer service orientation
  • High school diploma required; logistics degree or certification preferred

Benefits:

  • Central role in daily operations
  • Fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Growth opportunities within operations team
  • Training on industry-leading logistics technology