Freight Specialist - Flatbed Dispatch

Barnhart Transportation located in North East, PA is looking to hire a Freight Specialist - Flatbed Dispatch! We are a family owned and operated company with industry leading employee incentives and fantastic employee benefits. We take pride and support our employees work and home life balance.

Industry Leading Benefits For Employees:

• Compensation Plan with Incentive Bonus Program
• 401(K)
• Holiday Pay (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas)
• PTO (paid time off)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance ($20k coverage fully paid by employer)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• HRA

Dispatcher Will Be Responsible For:

• Plan, coordinate, and dispatch loads for flatbed, stepdeck, and specialized trailers (RGN, double drop, etc.)
• Secure profitable freight using load boards and broker relationships such as DAT Load Board and Truckstop
• Negotiate freight rates with brokers and shippers to maximize truck revenue and minimize deadhead miles
• Coordinate oversize and overweight (heavy haul) shipments, including permits, routing, and escort requirements
• Schedule pickups and deliveries while ensuring compliance with customer timelines and driver Hours of Service
• Communicate daily with drivers to track location, resolve issues, and provide routing instructions
• Ensure proper equipment assignment based on freight dimensions, weight, and securement requirements
• Monitor load progress and proactively resolve delays, breakdowns, or scheduling conflicts
• Coordinate permit loads across multiple states, including pilot cars and route restrictions
• Maintain accurate load records and updates in the company’s Transportation Management System (TMS)
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, shippers, and customers
• Provide drivers with load details, including pickup instructions, securement requirements, and delivery procedures
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations
• Plan backhauls and reload opportunities to reduce empty miles and increase efficiency
• Resolve billing issues and confirm rate confirmations before dispatching loads
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Previous Experience Desired:

• Job Requirements – Flatbed / Stepdeck Dispatcher (Heavy Haul Experience)
• 2+ years dispatching experience with flatbed, stepdeck, or specialized freight
• Heavy haul (HH) experience a plus, including oversize/overweight load coordination
• Strong knowledge of permits, escort requirements, and routing for oversized loads
• Experience dispatching flatbeds, stepdecks, RGNs, and specialized trailers
• Ability to coordinate loads across multiple states and ensure compliance with DOT regulations
• Proficiency with load boards such as DAT Load Board, Truckstop, or similar platforms
• Strong communication skills for working with drivers, brokers, and shippers
• Ability to negotiate freight rates and maximize truck profitability
• Experience planning multi-stop routes and backhauls
• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and basic Excel or spreadsheet tracking
• Ability to manage multiple drivers and loads simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person