Dispatcher

Dispatcher

Company: 256 Trucking LLC
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional after-hours or weekend availability as needed

About 256 Trucking

256 Trucking LLC is a growing transportation company based in Huntsville, Alabama. We haul a wide variety of freight, including flatbed, Landoll, oversize, overweight, equipment, and specialized freight. We are looking for a dependable Dispatcher to join our team and help manage daily freight operations as our company continues to grow.

This is a great opportunity for someone with trucking dispatch experience, but we are also willing to train the right candidate who is organized, dependable, and eager to learn the transportation industry.

Position Summary

The Dispatcher will report directly to Jim Wall, President of 256 Trucking LLC, and will initially help dispatch one flatbed trailer and two Landoll trailers. As the company grows and the dispatcher gains experience, additional responsibilities may be added.

This role will be responsible for booking freight, negotiating rates, communicating with drivers, tracking loads, working with customers and brokers, coordinating permits, entering load details, gathering paperwork, and helping keep trucks moving safely and profitably.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch flatbed and Landoll freight
• Book freight through load boards, brokers, and customer contacts
• Negotiate rates with training and feedback from management
• Communicate clearly with drivers, customers, brokers, and internal staff
• Track active loads from pickup through delivery
• Update customers and brokers on load status
• Enter and maintain accurate load information
• Review and process rate confirmations
• Gather PODs, BOLs, and other load documents
• Assist with sending paperwork for billing and invoicing
• Coordinate oversize and overweight permits through permit portals
• Monitor driver status and truck movement through the ELD portal
• Use company tools including load boards, Google Sheets, permit portals, ELD portals, and our in-house quoting calculator
• Help identify freight opportunities that fit company equipment and lane goals
• Handle scheduling changes, delays, and problems professionally
• Maintain strong communication and organization throughout the workday
• Assist with other operations-related duties as the company grows

Qualifications

• Trucking, logistics, dispatch, brokerage, or transportation experience preferred
• Experience with flatbed, Landoll, equipment hauling, oversize, or overweight freight is a plus
• Willing to train the right candidate
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Additional education in logistics, transportation, business, or a related field is a plus
• Experience using load boards is preferred
• Experience with Google Sheets or similar spreadsheet tools preferred
• QuickBooks experience is a plus
• Experience with permit portals or ELD systems is a plus
• Strong computer and phone skills required
• Must be able to work in office Monday through Friday in Huntsville, Alabama

Ideal Candidate

The right person for this position will be organized, dependable, and able to stay calm under pressure. Trucking changes quickly, and this role requires someone who can communicate well, solve problems, and keep multiple loads and drivers organized at the same time.

A successful candidate will be:

• Professional and clear on the phone
• Comfortable talking with drivers, customers, and brokers
• Detail-oriented with paperwork and load information
• Able to learn pricing, lanes, and equipment capabilities
• Dependable with strong attendance
• Willing to ask questions and receive feedback
• Able to handle pressure without getting overwhelmed
• Focused on safety, service, and profitability
• Interested in growing with the company

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Huntsville, Alabama.

The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional after-hours calls, weekend availability, or schedule adjustments required when trucks are moving or customer needs arise.

Deal Breakers

This position is not a good fit for someone who:

• Has poor communication skills
• Is uncomfortable using computers, email, spreadsheets, or online systems
• Cannot handle a fast-paced work environment
• Has unreliable attendance
• Has a poor attitude toward drivers, customers, or coworkers
• Is unwilling to learn, ask questions, or receive feedback
• Is unwilling to occasionally answer calls or assist after normal business hours when needed

Why Join 256 Trucking?

256 Trucking is growing quickly, and this position offers the opportunity to learn the business from the inside. The dispatcher will have the chance to grow with the company, take on more responsibility over time, and become an important part of our daily operations.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dispatching: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Huntsville, AL 35806 (Required)

Work Location: In person