Independent Freight Dispatcher!!!
ConfidentialOverview As an Independent Freight Dispatcher, you’ll coordinate freight movements and keep drivers, customers, and logistics partners informed from pickup through delivery. You’ll use dispatch tools and clear communication to support efficient road transportation operations. Your impact: Accurate, timely dispatching helps drivers stay coordinated and customers receive dependable shipment updates. Duties Arrange freight assignments and support transportation planning, shipment tracking, and delivery coordination. Communicate with drivers and customers by phone; manage calls professionally and provide responsive customer service. Enter and update shipment, driver, and status information in transportation management systems and vehicle dispatch software. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners on shipping, receiving, and changing transportation needs. Review routes and shipment data, follow applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and resolve routine dispatch issues. Skills Strong communication, phone etiquette, organizational, analysis, typing, and data-entry skills; able to manage competing priorities. Knowledge of freight, logistics, supply chain, transportation management, fleet management, third-party logistics (3PL), and road transportation operations. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, global positioning system (GPS) tools, geographic information systems (GIS), and transportation management systems. Experience with Oracle Transportation Management, AS400, or similar platforms is helpful; vehicle dispatch software experience is preferred. Understanding of shipping and receiving processes and DOT regulations is preferred. Pay: $5,500.00 - $6,500.00 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: On the road