Dispatcher
Core
Assigns work for company and owner operator trailer drivers for freight conveyance by managing driver availability, trip assignments, and logistics paperwork.
Role type
Logistics dispatcher
Builds
End-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics solutions
Domain
Supply chain and transportation logistics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Driver scheduling, freight assignment, record keeping, communication, problem solving, customer liaison
Responsibilities
Compile and maintain list of available drivers, assign trucks according to availability and freight, issue record sheets and paperwork to drivers, troubleshoot and notify parties of changes, record departure/destination/cargo/return times, investigate overdue vehicles, confer with customers to locate or expedite merchandise, communicate daily with drivers