intermodal dispatcher

Forward Air

<div><div><div>Position: Intermodal Dispatcher
Job Description:
The Intermodal Dispatcher is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and dispatching of our customer's freight. The role owns the relationship with our valued Independent Contractors and is instrumental in the successful coordination of the accurate delivery of goods in a timely fashion. The key responsibilities of this function are to provide exceptional support to our drivers, be quick to respond to questions and troubleshooting concerns and to pro-actively monitor the movement of freight to ensure customer satisfaction.
Core Responsibilities &amp; Duties:
<ul><li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize situations in a fast-paced environment (load-planning/dispatching)</li>
<li>Communicate with drivers to prioritize loads, define routes, and set schedules</li>
<li>Monitor containers to prevent demurrage and storage fees</li>
<li>Providing detailed instruction to various personnel via email and phone</li>
<li>Accepting &amp; scheduling loads and providing excellent customer service</li>
<li>Make routing decisions that satisfy customer expectations and company financial decisions</li>
<li>Ensure that shipping data is entered into the system timely and accurately</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>Qualifications:
<div></div><ul><li>Intermodal transportation experience strongly preferred</li>
<li>Self-motivated problem-solver with fervent desire to meet customer needs</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company</li>
<li>Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments</li>
<li>Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.</li>
<li>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule</li>
</ul>Skills:
<ul><li>The ideal candidate will possess a &ldquo;can do&rdquo; attitude with a &ldquo;will do&rdquo; work ethic</li>
<li>Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations</li>
<li>General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400</li>
<li>Excellent communication and problem-solving skills</li>
</ul>Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.</div></div></div><div></div>

Intermodal Dispatcher

Gulf Winds International Inc

<div>Job Title: Dispatcher
Department: Operations
Location: Memphis, TN - In Person
Reports To: Terminal Manager
Position Type: Full-time
Company Overview
Gulf Winds International, Inc. is a leading provider of drayage, transloading, and storage, serving importers and exporters globally. The Company prides itself on innovation, people, and purpose, redefining expectations for intermodal trucking. With a robust presence at major ports, including Houston, Dallas, Mobile, Memphis, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Baltimore, and Chicago, Gulf Winds is dedicated to delivering top-notch services through continuous investment in technology and infrastructure. Ownership: The company is backed by The Sterling Group, a Houston-based private equity firm. Since 1982, The Sterling Group has partnered with management teams to grow and build winning businesses in the industrial sector. Over 75% of Sterling&rsquo;s past partnerships have been with family businesses and corporate carve-outs. Sterling excels as a partner bringing its operational focus and expertise to support company objectives. Today, Sterling has over $5.7 billion in assets under management.
***Only Memphis area candidates will be considered for the role***
Purpose of Position
The Dispatcher position is responsible to ensure timely, accurate and efficient service to GWI customers and drivers. Requires strong problem-solving skills, leadership, mentoring abilities, multi-tasking and superior communications ability. 
 
Primary Job Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Ensure Independent Contractor satisfaction by facilitating load distribution.</li>
<li>Achieve driver retention and growth goals by ensuring driver success while maintaining strong relationships with the independent contractors and employee drivers.</li>
<li>Work closely with critical departments (e.g., Safety, Driver Recruitment, Customer Service, Sales) to best serve our drivers (independent contractor and employee) and internal and external customers.</li>
<li>Promote a culture of Operational Excellence focused on safety and quality.</li>
<li>Execute daily workload while ensuring customer requirements are met to achieve World Class service.</li>
<li>Track and manage all Gulf Winds equipment to ensure proper utilization.</li>
<li>Cross-train to cover workload distribution when the Terminal Manager is out.</li>
<li>Openly communicate challenges/opportunities as they arise along with creative solutions to overcome.</li>
<li>Manage cost with a focus to increase profitability of the terminal as well as minimizing cost to our customers.</li>
<li>Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness/up-keep of the facility, as well as ensuring the facility is stocked with the correct supplies and materials.</li>
<li>Manage quarterly KPIs to support company goals.</li>
</ul>
Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
<ul><li>Organizational skills.</li>
<li>Must possess professional communication &amp; writing skills.</li>
<li>Must be a self-starter and willing to work with minimal supervision.</li>
<li>Problem Resolution Skills</li>
<li>Computer skills (Internet and Prism Software preferred)</li>
<li>Must be computer literate with MS Word, Excel and Outlook</li>
<li>Logistics and Intermodal experience preferred.</li>
<li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED</li>
<li>Must be dependable and able to work independently.</li>
<li>Previous Transportation experience preferred.</li></ul></div>

Dispatcher - Memphis Terminal

Gulf Winds International

<div>
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 Dispatcher
 
 
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 
 
 Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 
 
 Memphis, TN - In Person
 
 
 
 
 
 Reports To:
 
 
 
 Terminal Manager
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Type:
 
 
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 
 Company Overview
 
 
 
 Gulf Winds International, Inc. is a leading provider of drayage, transloading, and storage, serving importers and exporters globally. The Company prides itself on innovation, people, and purpose, redefining expectations for intermodal trucking. With a robust presence at major ports, including Houston, Dallas, Mobile, Memphis, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Baltimore, and Chicago, Gulf Winds is dedicated to delivering top-notch services through continuous investment in technology and infrastructure. Ownership: The company is backed by The Sterling Group, a Houston-based private equity firm. Since 1982, The Sterling Group has partnered with management teams to grow and build winning businesses in the industrial sector. Over 75% of Sterling&rsquo;s past partnerships have been with family businesses and corporate carve-outs. Sterling excels as a partner bringing its operational focus and expertise to support company objectives. Today, Sterling has over $5.7 billion in assets under management.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Only Memphis area candidates will be considered for the role***
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Purpose of Position
 
 
 
 The Dispatcher position is responsible to ensure timely, accurate and efficient service to GWI customers and drivers. Requires strong problem-solving skills, leadership, mentoring abilities, multi-tasking and superior communications ability.
 
 
 
 Primary Job Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure Independent Contractor satisfaction by facilitating load distribution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Achieve driver retention and growth goals by ensuring driver success while maintaining strong relationships with the independent contractors and employee drivers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with critical departments (e.g., Safety, Driver Recruitment, Customer Service, Sales) to best serve our drivers (independent contractor and employee) and internal and external customers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote a culture of Operational Excellence focused on safety and quality.
 </li>
 <li>
 Execute daily workload while ensuring customer requirements are met to achieve World Class service.
 </li>
 <li>
 Track and manage all Gulf Winds equipment to ensure proper utilization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Cross-train to cover workload distribution when the Terminal Manager is out.
 </li>
 <li>
 Openly communicate challenges/opportunities as they arise along with creative solutions to overcome.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage cost with a focus to increase profitability of the terminal as well as minimizing cost to our customers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness/up-keep of the facility, as well as ensuring the facility is stocked with the correct supplies and materials.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage quarterly KPIs to support company goals.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Organizational skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must possess professional communication &amp; writing skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must be a self-starter and willing to work with minimal supervision.
 </li>
 <li>
 Problem Resolution Skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Computer skills (Internet and Prism Software preferred)
 </li>
 <li>
 Must be computer literate with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
 </li>
 <li>
 Logistics and Intermodal experience preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform other related duties as assigned.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High School Diploma or GED
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 Must be dependable and able to work independently.
 </li>
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 Previous Transportation experience preferred.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Farren International

<div>Description:

Job Summary:
The dispatcher&rsquo;s job is to schedule drivers to pick-up or deliver loads to customers or vendors.
Primary Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Schedule and dispatch drivers, trucks and other service vehicles to appropriate locations according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using direct personal contact, radios or telephones.</li><li>
Part of the dispatcher&rsquo;s job is to coordinate and manage the most efficient loads to remain cost effective as a company. The dispatcher will need to determine the best delivery methods and negotiate rates. The dispatcher also needs to identify and evaluate any special needs for each load.</li><li>
Ensure that every ticket or forms released or made by the Ordering Unit conform with clients order specification and delivery schedules</li><li>
Relay work orders, messages, and information to or from operation crews, supervisors, and field inspectors necessary to achieve successful execution of job orders using telephones or two-way radios.</li><li>
Confer with customers or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment.</li><li>
Prepare daily work and run schedules while also drawing up weekly projections for work schedule and truck deployment in line with pending or potential job or delivery orders</li><li>
Oversee all communications within specifically assigned areas.</li><li>
Monitor personnel and/or equipment locations and utilization in order to coordinate service and schedules</li><li>
Record and maintain files and records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, and other dispatch information</li><li>
Determine types or amounts of equipment, vehicles, materials, or personnel required according to work orders or specifications</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Requirements:

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:<ul><li>
Must understand DOT regulations</li><li>
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively</li><li>
5-7 years experience in transportation truck dispatching</li><li>
Heavy haul and/or rigging experience strongly preferred.</li><li>
Ability to prioritize and work Independently in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Strong decision making skills</li><li>
Minimum of high school diploma required</li><li>
Excellent organizational and communication skills</li></ul>
Physical Demands and Essential Duties:<ul><li>
Prolonged sitting (approximately 8-10 hours per day) in an office environment with the ability to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.</li><li>
The ability to communicate clearly and respectfully under pressure</li><li>
Ability to take phone calls after hours.</li></ul></div>

Dispatcher-Extreme Transportation

WME Express

<div>Local CDL Driver &ndash; Columbus, OH
Pay CLASS A Intermodal local home daily job in Lockbourne, Ohio!!<ul><li>
$0.34&ndash;$0.46 per mile (raise $0.02 each year) $74,000 to $84,000 Yearly</li><li>
$33 drop &amp; hook</li><li>
$43 live load/unload</li><li>
$25 extra per hazmat load</li><li>
$20/hour detention pay</li><li>
Training: $20/hour (up to 2 weeks)</li></ul>
Miles<ul><li>
About 1,200 miles per week</li></ul>
Schedule<ul><li>
Sunday&ndash;Thursday-or Tuesday to Saturday- off days are Fri/Sat or Sun/Mon</li><li>
Start time: Multiple start times are available-always home daily and no touch freight.</li><li>
10&ndash;12-hour shifts</li></ul>
Route<ul><li>
Local driving within 250 miles of Lockbourne, OH</li><li>
Mostly Central Ohio rail yards</li></ul>
Work<ul><li>
3&ndash;4 loads per day (about 16 per week)</li><li>
No touch freight-keep busy all year long. Established sixty-year-old company. Great benefits package.</li></ul>
Requirements<ul><li>
Hazmat endorsement within 60 days (cost reimbursed)</li><li>
Tanker endorsement within 60 days (cost reimbursed)</li></ul>
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Class A Intermodal Local

MediDrive, LLC

<div>
 
 Job Title: NEMT Dispatcher
 
 &nbsp;Location: Glen Allen, Virginia (On-site)
 
 &nbsp;Reports To: Manager, Transportation
 
 
 
 
 THIS POSITION WORKS ON-SITE DAILY AT OUR GLEN ALLEN, VA LOCATION
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 &nbsp;The NEMT Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring non-emergency medical transportation trips to ensure members are transported safely, timely, and in compliance with contract, regulatory, and service-level requirements. This role serves as a central point of communication between members, transportation providers, drivers, and internal teams, and is critical to daily operational success.
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Receive, schedule, and dispatch NEMT trip requests in accordance with client, state, and health plan requirements
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Coordinate trip assignments with contracted transportation providers and drivers using MediDrive&rsquo;s Transportation Management System (TMS)
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Monitor trips in real time to ensure on-time pickup, trip completion, and adherence to service standards
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Communicate proactively with members, providers, and internal staff regarding trip status, delays, cancellations, or issues
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Resolve day-of-service issues, including late pickups, no-shows, vehicle breakdowns, and eligibility discrepancies
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Document all trip activity, communications, and exceptions accurately and in real time within the system
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Verify trip eligibility, authorizations, mode of transport, and special member needs prior to dispatch
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Escalate service failures, safety concerns, or compliance issues according to established protocols
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Support provider performance by identifying recurring issues and communicating trends to management
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Work collaboratively with call center, provider relations, compliance, and quality teams
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all applicable state and federal regulations
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Participate in training, quality initiatives, and process improvement efforts as required
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 &nbsp;&bull; High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or relevant coursework preferred
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Minimum of 1&ndash;2 years of dispatching experience, preferably in NEMT, transportation, logistics, or call center operations
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, or healthcare transportation environments strongly preferred
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Proficiency with dispatch systems, TMS platforms, and standard office software
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Strong verbal and written communication skills
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain calm in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Customer-service oriented with a focus on member experience and provider collaboration
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Ability to work assigned shifts, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as required
 
 
 
 
 Work Environment
 
 
 &nbsp;&bull; This position is based on-site at MediDrive&rsquo;s Glen Allen, Virginia office
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Fast-paced operational environment with continuous phone and system activity
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Extended periods of sitting, computer use, and phone communication required
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Attributes
 
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Knowledge of Virginia Medicaid NEMT requirements
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Experience working with multiple transportation modes (ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher, mileage reimbursement, volunteer drivers)
 
 &nbsp;&bull; Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
 
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
</div>

Dispatcher (NEMT)

Corporate Transportation Group

<div>Job Title: NEMT Dispatcher 
 Location: Glen Allen, Virginia (On-site) 
 Reports To: Manager, Transportation
THIS POSITION WORKS ON-SITE DAILY AT OUR GLEN ALLEN, VA LOCATION
Position Overview 
 The NEMT Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring non-emergency medical transportation trips to ensure members are transported safely, timely, and in compliance with contract, regulatory, and service-level requirements. This role serves as a central point of communication between members, transportation providers, drivers, and internal teams, and is critical to daily operational success.<div>
Key Responsibilities 
<ul><li>Receive, schedule, and dispatch NEMT trip requests in accordance with client, state, and health plan requirements</li><li>Coordinate trip assignments with contracted transportation providers and drivers using MediDrive&rsquo;s Transportation Management System (TMS)</li><li>Monitor trips in real time to ensure on-time pickup, trip completion, and adherence to service standards</li><li>Communicate proactively with members, providers, and internal staff regarding trip status, delays, cancellations, or issues</li><li>Resolve day-of-service issues, including late pickups, no-shows, vehicle breakdowns, and eligibility discrepancies</li><li>Document all trip activity, communications, and exceptions accurately and in real time within the system</li><li>Verify trip eligibility, authorizations, mode of transport, and special member needs prior to dispatch</li><li>Escalate service failures, safety concerns, or compliance issues according to established protocols</li><li>Support provider performance by identifying recurring issues and communicating trends to management</li><li>Work collaboratively with call center, provider relations, compliance, and quality teams</li><li>Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all applicable state and federal regulations</li><li>Participate in training, quality initiatives, and process improvement efforts as required</li></ul></div><div>
Qualifications 
<ul><li>High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or relevant coursework preferred</li><li>Minimum of 1&ndash;2 years of dispatching experience, preferably in NEMT, transportation, logistics, or call center operations</li><li>Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, or healthcare transportation environments strongly preferred</li><li>Proficiency with dispatch systems, TMS platforms, and standard office software</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain calm in a fast-paced, high-volume environment</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li><li>Customer-service oriented with a focus on member experience and provider collaboration</li><li>Ability to work assigned shifts, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as required</li></ul></div><div>
Work Environment 
<ul><li>This position is based on-site at MediDrive&rsquo;s Glen Allen, Virginia office</li><li>Fast-paced operational environment with continuous phone and system activity</li><li>Extended periods of sitting, computer use, and phone communication required</li></ul></div><div>
Preferred Attributes 
<ul><li>Knowledge of Virginia Medicaid NEMT requirements</li><li>Experience working with multiple transportation modes (ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher, mileage reimbursement, volunteer drivers)</li><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus</li></ul></div></div>

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