Experienced Spot Market Dispatcher (26-foot Box Trucks)
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Spot Market Dispatcher to manage and coordinate the dispatch of 26-foot box trucks for our transportation operations. This role requires a deep understanding of spot market logistics, efficient route planning, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in dispatching and a strong knowledge of the spot market, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dispatch Management: Efficiently assign 26-foot box trucks to meet daily transportation needs, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
- Spot Market Optimization: Utilize spot market platforms (e.g., load boards) to secure and manage loads, negotiate rates, and maintain profitability.
- Route Planning: Plan and optimize routes based on delivery requirements, driver availability, and traffic conditions to minimize delays and fuel costs.
- Driver Communication: Maintain continuous communication with drivers, offering support, addressing concerns, and ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations.
- Load Coordination: Ensure that all shipments are properly documented and that drivers have the necessary information for loading/unloading, including pickup and delivery locations.
- Problem Solving: Address issues that arise during transit (e.g., delays, breakdowns, accidents), providing timely solutions to ensure minimal disruption.
- Performance Monitoring: Track driver performance, ensuring adherence to schedules, safety regulations, and company protocols.
- Customer Relations: Provide timely updates to customers regarding delivery status, proactively addressing any concerns or delays.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure drivers comply with all relevant transportation regulations (DOT, HOS) and maintain accurate dispatch logs and records.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for operational improvements and assist with the development of best practices for dispatch operations.
- Proven experience as a dispatcher, preferably within the spot market, managing 26-foot box trucks.
- Strong understanding of the spot market, load boards, and freight negotiation.
- In-depth knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage high-pressure situations in a dynamic work environment.
- Proficiency in dispatch software and other relevant tools.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with dispatching platforms such as Truckstop, DAT, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with ELD systems and transportation management software.
- Prior experience in fleet management or working with 26-foot box trucks.
Working Conditions:
- Fast-paced, high-demand environment.
- Office-based or hybrid with potential for remote work depending on company policy.
- Flexible work hours to accommodate dispatch needs across different time zones and schedules.
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, plus performance bonuses and benefits package.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for experienced dispatchers to contribute to the efficiency and success of our transportation operations. If you have a passion for logistics and enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience, plus performance bonuses and benefits package.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for experienced dispatchers to contribute to the efficiency and success of our transportation operations. If you have a passion for logistics and enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.