Trucking Dispatcher

Job Description

Job Description

I am looking for Transportation Dispatcher/Router to join one of our leading logistic companies in Kearny NJ

2nd Shift: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

$50,000-$55,000

The ideal candidate understands transportation operations, driver scheduling, hours-of-service requirements, fleet availability, and route planning. The firm is an established transportation and logistics company specializing in professional delivery, white-glove service, warehousing, and distribution throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor active routes, driver progress, delays, breakdowns, and estimated return times
• Assist drivers with delivery issues, customer changes, and route-related questions
• Review all deliveries and pickups scheduled for the following day
• Build safe and efficient routes based on location, appointment times, route duration, and customer requirements
• Assign drivers, helpers, trucks, start times, and loading order
• Review employee schedules, PTO, callouts, and availability before making assignments
• Verify driver hours and required resets in Samsara to prevent HOS violations
• Confirm that assigned trucks are available, operational, and appropriate for each route
• Track trucks that are in the shop, out of service, or due for maintenance
• Ensure every scheduled job is assigned to a route
• Provide the warehouse with the following day’s loading and departure order
• Publish the completed schedule by the required deadline
• Prepare a clear handoff for the Morning Dispatcher, including potential staffing, fleet, or compliance concerns

Qualifications:

• Dispatching, transportation, or route-planning experience preferred
• Knowledge of DOT and hours-of-service requirements
• Experience with Samsara, ELDs, GPS, or similar fleet-management systems is preferred
• Strong computer, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple drivers, vehicles, and routes
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Knowledge of straight trucks, tractor-trailers, vans, and liftgate equipment is a plus

Lori Sklarski

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