Trucking Dispatcher

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 days 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 Senior Technical Recruiter, PRI Technology View email address on click.appcast.io Direct:View phone number on click.appcast.io Office: View phone number on click.appcast.io Cell: View phone number on click.appcast.io