Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Trucking Dispatcher to coordinate and manage freight transportation operations efficiently. In this vital role, you will serve as the central communication hub between drivers, carriers, and clients, ensuring timely deliveries and optimal fleet utilization. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help streamline logistics processes, enhance supply chain performance, and maintain high standards of customer service. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced transportation environment where your skills in dispatching, transportation planning, and logistics analysis will truly shine.
Duties
- Coordinate daily dispatch activities for truck drivers and freight carriers to meet delivery schedules.
- Communicate effectively with drivers, clients, and internal teams via multi-line phone systems, ensuring clear and professional phone etiquette at all times.
- Utilize transportation management systems to schedule shipments, track freight movements, and update relevant data entry records accurately.
- Monitor fleet management systems to oversee vehicle status, maintenance schedules, and compliance with safety regulations.
- Plan transportation routes considering supply chain demands, traffic conditions, and delivery priorities using transportation planning tools.
- Maintain detailed logs of dispatch activities, shipment statuses, and incident reports while ensuring data accuracy in systems like AS400 or other logistics platforms.
- Collaborate with shipping & receiving teams to coordinate freight pick-up and delivery schedules efficiently within a 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) framework.
- Analyze transportation data to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, or service enhancements.
Skills
- Proficiency GPS navigation tools, and transportation management systems.
- Strong understanding of supply chain logistics, transportation planning, and freight operations.
- Excellent analysis skills for evaluating routing options, fleet utilization, and operational efficiency.
- Effective dispatching abilities combined with outstanding communication skills to coordinate multiple stakeholders seamlessly.
- Expertise in shipping & receiving procedures along with fleet management practices.
- Proficient in data entry with high accuracy using systems like AS400 or similar platforms; familiarity with multi-line phone systems is essential.
- Strong phone etiquette coupled with superior organizational skills including typing speed for quick documentation. Join our team as a Trucking Dispatcher where your energy-driven approach will keep our logistics moving forward! Your expertise will directly impact our supply chain success while providing you with an engaging environment that values proactive problem-solving and clear communication. If you thrive in fast-paced settings with a passion for transportation management — we want to hear from you!
Pay: $45,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Work Location: Hybrid remote in High Point, NC 27263