Bilingual Drayage Dispatcher | Route Optimization & Coordination

InterAtlas Logistics; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

401(k) Match

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Career growth

High visibility

Job summary

InterAtlas Logistics is expanding its dispatch team in Newark, NJ, seeking a highly organized, bilingual Drayage Dispatcher to coordinate driver schedules and optimize routes. You will work closely with drivers, terminals, customers and internal teams to ensure timely pickups and deliveries in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 3 years in drayage/logistics, fluent English and Spanish, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in drayage dispatching, trucking logistics, or a similar transportation coordination role.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with dispatch management systems, GPS tracking tools, ELDs, Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Knowledge of port operations, container movements, and DOT compliance.
• Leadership experience or supervisory capability is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch drivers for local and regional drayage runs.
• Coordinate with port terminals, warehouses, and customers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
• Optimize routing to maximize driver efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure all loads are properly prioritized based on delivery deadlines and customer requirements.
• Monitor driver performance, compliance, hours of service and safety standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers, providing real-time updates and problem resolution.
• Maintain constant communication with port terminals to track container availability and avoid demurrage or detention fees.
• Participate in daily dispatch meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Dispatch systems

GPS tracking

ELDs

Outlook/Teams proficiency

Tools

Dispatch management systems

GPS tracking tools

ELDs

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Job description

InterAtlas Logistics is expanding its dispatch team in Newark, NJ, seeking a highly organized, bilingual Drayage Dispatcher to coordinate driver schedules and optimize routes. You will work closely with drivers, terminals, customers and internal teams to ensure timely pickups and deliveries in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 3 years in drayage/logistics, fluent English and Spanish, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.