Experienced Tanker Dispatcher - Full Time

Job Summary

The Truck Dispatcher plays a critical role in coordinating the safe, efficient, and compliant transportation of heavy equipment, oversized loads, and construction materials for civil construction projects. This position is responsible for organizing, scheduling, budgeting, and tracking all owned and third-party trucking operations while ensuring optimal fleet utilization, on-time deliveries to job sites, and full adherence to DOT regulations and company safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Organize, schedule, budget, track costs for, and physically track all owned and third-party trucking activities to support project needs.

- Plan, schedule, and dispatch trucks and drivers for the movement of heavy construction equipment loads, and bulk materials to and from job sites, yards, and vendors.

- Coordinate daily transportation needs with project managers, superintendents, and equipment managers to prioritize loads and align with project schedules.

- Develop and optimize efficient routes while considering load dimensions, weight restrictions, permits, road conditions, weather, and traffic.

- Secure and manage oversize/overweight permits as required.

- Ensure DOT compliance of all trucks and trailers, including monitoring Hours of Service (HOS), vehicle inspections, and regulatory documentation.

- Assist in the staffing of all CDL truck drivers, including coordination of driver availability and scheduling.

- Assist in the estimation process involving TGS on-road and off-road trucking and third-party trucking requirements.

- Communicate clearly with drivers via phone, two-way radio, or dispatch software, providing load details, route instructions, delivery windows, and real-time updates.

- Monitor driver Hours of Service (HOS), vehicle status, and load progress to prevent delays and ensure regulatory compliance.

- Act as the primary point of contact between drivers, project teams, customers, and external carriers when supplemental hauling is needed.

- Troubleshoot and resolve transportation issues, including delays, breakdowns, route changes, or permitting problems.

- Maintain accurate records of dispatches, load confirmations, delivery times, permits, costs, and driver logs in the company's transportation management system.

- Promote and enforce company safety policies, DOT regulations, and best practices for securing and transporting heavy loads.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or logistics-related coursework preferred.

- 3+ years of dispatching experience, preferably in heavy haul, tanker, construction, or specialized transportation.

- Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service rules, and oversize/overweight permitting processes.

- Familiarity with tanker equipment and the unique requirements of hauling heavy loads.

- Excellent organizational, multitasking, problem-solving, and cost-tracking skills.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

- Proficient in dispatch software, GPS tracking systems, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for budgeting/tracking), and basic computer applications.

- Ability to read maps, interpret load charts, and understand weight/height restrictions.

Skills

• Proficiency in GIS (Geographic Information Systems), GPS tracking, and transportation management systems such as Motive and Samsara.
• Strong analysis skills with the ability to interpret transportation data for planning and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on clear, professional interaction via multi-line phone systems.
• Experience in dispatching tanker freight within a logistics or supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of shipping & receiving procedures, freight documentation, and fleet management practices.
• Familiarity with 3PL operations, shipping regulations, and safety compliance standards.
• Strong typing skills for efficient data entry; experience with AS400 is a plus. Join us as an Experienced Tanker Dispatcher where your expertise fuels our supply chain success! Your proactive approach will ensure seamless transportation operations that keep our business moving forward energetically and efficiently.

Requirements

• Must have relevant bulk chemical transpiration experience either through driving or dispatching work history.
• Ability to read and understand detailed customer load information and customer requirements and deadlines.
• Geographic knowledge and ability to read geographical maps.
• Adequate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to navigate and research using the internet.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, and possess strong follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (i.e. computer, fax machine, copier, printer, etc.).
• Must be goal-oriented and demonstrate positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, to maintain a seated position for up to 4 hours, to listen intently, to speak clearly and professionally, and to have sufficient visual ability to meet job requirements.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in William P. Hobby Airport, TX