Position Description:
- Dispatch and manage company drivers and owner-operators for LTL pickups and deliveries
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Coordinate daily routes, multi-stop loads, and linehaul schedules
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Communicate load details, routing, dock times, and special handling instructions to drivers
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Monitor driver status, service issues, capacity constraints, and delivery performance
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Manage appointment scheduling with customers and terminals
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Track freight movement, delivery status, shortages, and exceptions
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Maintain accurate load, driver, and delivery information in the TMS
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Proactively communicate with customers regarding delays, changes, or service issues
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Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, company safety policies, and hours-of-service requirements
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Resolve operational challenges such as missed pickups, late deliveries, freight exceptions, or equipment issues
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Coordinate with warehouse and dock teams to ensure timely freight movement
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Support billing and claims processes by providing accurate delivery records and documentation
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
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5+ years of experience in LTL or freight dispatching
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Experience dispatching multi-stop routes and time-sensitive freight
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Strong knowledge of driver hours-of-service and DOT compliance
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Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
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Excellent and professional communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
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Familiarity with freight class, NMFC codes, and accessorial charges
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Experience with ELD systems
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Knowledge of regional routes and traffic patterns
Skills & Competencies
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Strong organizational and time-management skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
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Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
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Customer-service focused mindset
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Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure